Christmas: 10 Gift Ideas for Your Child

Categories: Advice

Lacking inspiration for pleasing your children this year? Here are some suggestions that should help you find the ideal gift! Watch, costume, music, outing, discover many inspirations beyond the classic toys and books to give your child a great surprise for Christmas.

1. A new bed

We don't often think about it, but new furniture can be a very nice gift, especially when it's a children's bed. Indeed, a children's bed is a place where little ones feel safe, but also play, imagine, dream... A beautiful children's bed is therefore a fabulous gift for the holidays.

You could, for example, opt for a trundle bed so that your child has an extra sleeping space in their room to invite friends over for sleepovers. Our OPUS trundle bed with storage is an excellent choice (more information on trundle beds). Your child can decorate their bed frame as they wish by placing decorations and toys in the small niches of this children's bed. A children's bed with storage also allows you to save space.

If the timing is right, it could be an opportunity to transition to a toddler bed after the crib. Celebrating this change can sometimes help during this transition period.

An outdoor activity

A family outing is also a very good choice. Amusement park, zoo, museum, escape room, tree climbing, there are many possibilities depending on your children's preferences and age. You're offering them a beautiful moment to share and a unique experience to discover. Try to find a place that will suit the whole family and that all siblings can fully enjoy.

An object to be creative

There are many items to encourage your children's creativity. Here, you'll need to make a choice based on their age. You can opt for modeling clay, paint, a camera, a pottery wheel, the possibilities are numerous. To go further, why not opt for a creative activity class to share as a family? You might spark a passion to share with your child.

A pet

This recommendation is only valid if adopting a pet was already part of the family's plans. Indeed, it is a real commitment that must be taken seriously. You can go to a shelter to benefit from professional recommendations and find an animal in need of a family.

Moreover, it's not just dogs, cats, or rabbits that you can adopt. Other living beings can join the family, such as carnivorous plants, triops, or brine shrimp.

Music

Discovering music is also a wonderful gift to give a child. You can simply offer CDs (they are easily found second-hand). But also create a playlist or opt for a Spotify Family subscription, for example. This way, the child can discover their own tastes freely.

Musical instruments are also a good idea, but can quickly become tiresome for the whole household…

6. A board game

Board games are a classic Christmas gift. To get off the beaten path, don't hesitate to turn to specialty shops rather than the usual big toy stores. You'll discover many games you may not have known about yet, and you can get advice to find the board game that will entertain the whole family, regardless of ages.

A watch

If your child is old enough, a watch is a very nice gift. It will allow them to practice reading time of course, but also to work on their relationship with time. You'll see that this "grown-up" gift will be very much appreciated. Prefer quality models for their comfort and durability and make sure that the chosen watch can also get wet, as your child may never want to take it off.

A journal

Writing is also a creative exercise that older children and teenagers enjoy very much. It allows them to reconnect with their emotions, free their thoughts, write down their dreams, and they will be delighted to rediscover their most intimate writings in a few years. A journal in the form of a notebook or a diary that is a beautiful medium will be an excellent encouragement to practice this activity regularly. Don't hesitate to accompany it with a nice pen!

A costume

Costumes are also a classic, but we tend to forget about them outside of Halloween. However, they are an opportunity for your child to step into the shoes of a completely different character. Try to choose something he or she likes, but also something a bit innovative to make their imaginary world even more vast and thus invent new stories. Also, think about choosing something they can easily put on by themselves to gain autonomy.

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An object for observation

Finally, observing the world is also a fascinating activity for children. There are many objects for this purpose that will find their use in many contexts. Telescope, magnifying glass, binoculars, microscope, globe, flashlight, all objects that will give them a whole new vision of the world and can encourage them to take an interest in many subjects.