While we know special occasions are usually a happy time for giving and receiving, we also appreciate gift giving can cause many headaches. Perhaps you haven’t got to fully know the child you are purchasing gifts for, or maybe you haven’t been to their house so you’re not sure what they already have.
We want gift-giving to be as stress-free as possible for you and your family, which is why we have compiled this extensive list of gift suggestions which are perfect for the child who appears to have everything.
NB. While we have grouped the gift ideas into age categories, this is just a guide. Of course you may find suggestions in other age-groups that are just perfect for the child you are buying for. So take a look through all of the lists and be inspired to get shopping.
Timeless Gift Ideas – Babies and toddlers
- Nightlight
- Personalised teddy bear
- Jack-in-the-box
- Snow globe
- Embroidered towel
- Keepsake box
- Hand print/footprint set
- Tee-pee
- Bubble blowing machine
- Engraved cutlery set
- Finger puppets
- Toy kitchen set or tea set
- Dress ups
- Play dough and associated tools
- Sandpit
- Personalised picture book
- Cubby house (indoor or outdoor)
- Indoor bowling pins
- Bug catcher
- Time capsule kit
- Sand/water table
- Bookshelf/personalised book box
- Piggy bank
Timeless Gift Ideas – Primary School Age Children
- Pool toys
- Fishing rod and kit
- Musical Instruments (ukulele, harmonica, electric keyboard, xylophone)
- Kaleidoscope
- Craft supplies
- Magician kit
- Sketch pad
- World globe
- Hula hoop
- Flower press
- Cricket set (standard or beach)
- A torch
- Skipping rope
- Kinetic sand
- Trampoline
- Outdoor chalk
- A yoyo
- Dominoes or pick up sticks
- Rollerskates or rollerblades
- Craft box subscription
- Air drying clay
- Puzzles
- Boogie board
- Walkie talkies
- Slip and slide
- Basketball or netball hoop
- Science experiments
- Ant farm
- Microscope
- Rubix cube
- Board games
- Origami or paper plane kit
- Season pass to zoo
- Sleeping bag
- Scooter
- Ball (football, soccer, basketball, netball)
- Card games and/or card games book
Timeless Gift Ideas – Tweens and Teens
- Kayak or stand-up paddle board
- Two-person tent
- A magazine subscription
- Child sponsorship
- Writing journal and pen
- A fish and fish tank
- Sewing machine
- Lava lamp
- Experiences (bridge climb, high tea, cooking class, rock climbing)
- Digital camera or polaroid camera
- A terrarium
- A watch
- Stationery
- Dumbell set
- Cookbook
- Bean bag
- Indoor pot plant
- Chess set
- Lock picking set
- Flint
- Binoculars
- Music player
- Toilet bag
- Sunglasses
- A multi-tool
- Telescope
- Popcorn maker
- Metal detector
- Wallet/purse
- Novelty t-shirt
- A compass
- Jewellery making kit
- Overnight bag
For further gift inspiration check out subscription gifts for kids and gift ideas for kids who love nature.
When you are ready to start shopping head to one of the best toy shops in Brisbane to start ticking things off your list.
If you have any other awesome gift ideas we should add to our list then please let us know in the comments below.
Belinda
A couple of things to add could be Story time books, plush toys and comforter toys will always be timeless, a treasure box, a few forever toys