Be it your children, grandchildren, niece, or nephews, shopping for children, especially at Christmas can be a struggle. Here are the top ideas to help you out.
It can be overwhelming to keep track of the most popular, trending gifts or Christmas, and when it comes to kids, it becomes especially hard. Even if you figure out which toy or puzzle you want to gift to the special little ones, it is difficult to figure out which is worth the price tag. You have to carefully choose something that aids in their development and at the same time would light their faces up. It must be the perfect balance between interesting and amusing, creative and fun. So let’s see some of the unique yet cool gift ideas that you can use to select the perfect gift for your little one.
Five gift rules:
Before moving forward with the gift ideas, let’s get a clear understanding of the five gift rules that will help you choose the right gift.
i) Something they want –
This sounds simple enough for a child who is well-organized and knows what they want in advance. The first step is to ask them if they want anything special for the holidays or have a wishlist already. If that does not work out, go ahead and align with their interests, which can be hobbies, their favorite TV show or movie, or character. Make sure to get something that goes well with their interests.
ii) Something they need –
This is another area that you can explore while selecting a gift for a child. These presents are usually very practical and functional, but that does not mean that they have to be boring. You can still get practical and interesting while choosing a gift for a kid. Some of these ideas can be a new lunchware that is unique-looking or has pictures of their favorite cartoon characters. It can be school supplies coloring books and pencils, or even toys that are used for brain development.
iii) Something to wear –
Clothes are excellent gift ideas not just for children, but for people of any age as well. Getting that little one something they can wear will always be a hit if no other idea is working. Especially for the holidays, a cheesy yet comfy Christmas jumper makes it easier to make them happy.
iv) Something to read –
This is probably one of the most thoughtful gifts anyone can give to a child. Knowing what they love to read, be it a comic, or a book in a specific genre would definitely be a special gift for the kid, if they are a bookworm. Even if they are not, maybe this gift would make them get into the habit of reading!
v) Something surprising –
This falls under the category of a gift that they did not know they needed! This can be a space where you can run your imagination and choose something unusual, something quirky because when it comes to children, they love to be surprised more than anything else!
The list of unique, interesting, and cool gift ideas –
I. Digital Pet
A virtual pet, also known as a digital pet is a type of artificial human companion which have no physical form other than the hardware they run on. This is great for kids because these require the same affection and care as it would take to grow an actual pet but in this case, digital pets would not carry the risk of death or any harm that might be done by the absent minds of kids. To keep the virtual pet alive, the kid would need to feed, groom, and play with the pet, making the child more social and adaptive. This would be a great gift for a kid that is still in its early growth stage, especially 5 years and up.
II. Bracelet Maker
To push the creative sides of the small brains, gifting them a bracelet maker is a unique idea that can be extremely fun too. If the kid is into making things, especially jewelry, they will absolutely love this gift which comes in a set infused with beads and instructions. The pop of color and quirky styles will excite the child and they will be able to create and wear amazing-looking bracelets without having to buy each one. The process of making them would be a fun thing too and often the bracelet maker boxes require no cutting, no tying the knots, or any dangerous activities so it is perfectly safe for them as well. This can also be a great thing to keep the child engaged if you wish to decrease their screen time on the phone, television, or computer.
III. Personalized storybook
If there is one thing about children that is universal, it would be that they love attention. Almost everything they do is to get the most attention. So getting a personalized storybook would solidify the purpose of getting the spotlight on them. You can personalize a children’s storybook including the names, characters, and even the physical attributes of the kid. You can also pen your message at the front of the book, giving a unique, special, and personalized message to your little companion. This will surely be a bedtime favorite for upcoming years.
IV. Candyfloss maker
If your kid has a sweet tooth, this would be a gift that they adore, well, and would flex in front of his or her other little friends! As long as you are okay with the kid having a little sugar rush now and then, give them a candy floss maker. After all, what would be more fun than making your own fluffy and flavorful candy floss at home? Whenever they want? These cute sets come with wooden sticks and measuring spoons so it is already easier for the child to make his own fluffy candy floss. They just need to add a spoonful of candy floss sugar and witness the magic happen right in front of their eyes!! This gift idea is perfect for both outdoor and indoor days and will last them through their teens as well!
V. A DJ mixer
Do you have a mini-sized music fan at home? It would be great for the kid to explore the path of becoming a DJ or making their own music and a DJ mixer is perfect for that occasion. Well, getting a DJ mixer does not only guarantee that it will hook your child to music but also make sure that every music lover in the house gets absolutely addicted to it. Often these DJ mixers have multiple tracks along with different music styles and different colored instrument launch pads which also light up every time someone taps them. These DJ mixers usually also have tempo controls, professional-inspired turntables, crossfader, etc. So the multi-colored disco light effects will not only attract them and make this a fun experience but they will also enjoy their hobby of music a little more.
The same rule of being considerate applies when you are buying a gift for children as well. Make sure to follow the rules and ideas and you can make this Christmas even more special for the little ones!
