Christmas gifts for kids are more than just presents; they’re about creating unforgettable moments and sparking joy during the festive season. This year, let’s focus on Christmas gift ideas for kids that bring back the magic of hands-on, creative play that reduces screen time. From interactive toys, craft kits and Christmas activities for kids, we’ve rounded up the perfect presents to keep kids engaged and having fun all throughout the festive season. Get ready for smiles, laughter and memories that don’t need a screen to be unforgettable!
Lego
For the little builder (and big kids too), Lego Christmas sets like their Santa’s Sleigh range is festive magic in brick form! This set brings Santa and his sleigh to life, complete with four reindeer figures, a Santa mini-figure and a toy-packed sleigh loaded with everything from a tiny guitar to mini skis. And yes, Santa has his famous list handy to check who’s been good this year! Christmas Lego is a gift that kids will love building and showing off when family come to visit.
The Entertainer
The Playful Reindeer from Pitter Patter Pets at The Entertainer is a great Christmas gift idea for kids and an instant hit for young animal lovers. Give its shiny red nose a press for music and be ready to rock around the Christmas tree! It’s a playful gift that’s bound to get everyone (grown-ups included!) moving and grooving.
The Works
Nothing says cosy Christmas gifts for kids more than a bedtime story and Santa’s Christmas Countdown from The Works is perfect for little ones. If you want to work on reducing screen time then toddlers will love the touch-and-feel details including Santa’s curly beard and soft velvet hat! This interactive book combines subtle sensory elements with a fun rhyming story, making it a magical addition to bedtime routines.
Smiggle
For the budding artist, Smiggle’s Magical Christmas Activity Book is packed with hours of festive fun. This activity book has it all: colouring pages, spot-the-difference and even over 100 Christmas-themed stickers! It’s perfect for adding a little creative countdown to Christmas, one page at a time. Plus, don’t forget to check out the Smiggle advent calendar – another festive favourite packed with daily surprises.
Build-a-Bear
If you’re after a gift that doubles as a keepsake, the Snow Christmas Reindeer Plush from Build-a-Bear is pure holiday magic. This sweet cuddly toy, named Glisten, comes with snowy white fur, glittery antlers and her own name medallion. Kids can personalised the teddy bear with Build a Bear Christmas clothes, sounds and even scents, creating a friend who’s ready to fly through Christmas and beyond! Build-a-Bear’s Build a Bear Advent Calendar is also a fun way for kids to look forward to the big day with adorable surprises hidden behind each door.
