Our Picks for Christmas gifts for kids
1A locket she can put a personal photo in, at a mid price point.
A$85Francesca Jewellery
3Large Toy Basket - Green by Philé | the memo
A striped Philé toy basket that BHG Australia recommends for keeping a playroom tidy; a gift that suits the parents as much as the kids.
A$190.00the memo
5Swedish Home Play gym set - No Drill | Tinnitots Australia
A no-drill indoor climbing and monkey-bar set, a splurge pick that Mum Central included in its hot toys for Christmas 2026.
A$1,199.00Tinnitots
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Suede Classic Unisex Sneakers | PUMA Black-PUMA White | PUMA Shop All PUMA | PUMA
A timeless suede sneaker that works for him or her and goes with everything.
A$170PUMA Australia
9Yoto Mini Player AU â The On The Go Mini Audio Companion For Kids
A pocket-sized, water- and dust-resistant (IP67) version of the Yoto audio player that kids can take on trips, with the same Green Button and 64GB of storage.
A$174.99Yoto
2Forest Musical Table by Tenderleaf | the memo
Better Homes & Gardens Australia picks this wooden musical table for little rockstars who have outgrown banging pots and pans.
A$179the memo
4Toniebox 2 Sunset Red Starter Set Creative Tonie Rubie
A screen-free audio player that lets young kids play their own stories and songs.
A$199.00JB Hi-Fi
6Devanti Portable Mini Video Projector 4K Wifi Home Theater HDMI Support 1080P
A compact projector that turns any wall into a movie night.
A$138.00JB Hi-Fi
8Yoto Player â The Screen-Free Audio Platform for Children
A screen-free audio player for kids that plays stories, music and sleep sounds from cards, with a new Green Button for one-press access to favourite playlists.
A$229.99Yoto
Choose things they can return to
Gifts that grow with repeated use, such as building sets, art supplies, books, audio players and games the whole family can play, tend to outlast single use novelties by a long way.
A good test is to ask whether the child will still find something new in it next month. If the answer is yes, it is probably a good pick.
Follow what they are into right now
Children's interests shift quickly, so the best guide is what they are obsessed with this season: dinosaurs, space, football, drawing, a particular character or making things. A gift that plugs into a current obsession gets played with straight away.
If you are buying for someone else's child, a quick message to the parents asking what they are into this year saves a lot of guesswork and avoids duplicates.
Think about the space and the noise
Parents will thank you for gifts that do not take over the living room or make constant noise. Compact sets, books and quieter activities go down well with the adults as well as the child.
If you are buying something large or loud, it is worth checking with the parents first.
Screens and alternatives
Tech gifts can be brilliant for the right age, but many families are trying to balance screen time. Screen free audio players, craft kits, science sets and outdoor toys give children something to be excited about without adding to that debate.
Whatever you choose, a small add on such as a book or a set of batteries makes the gift usable straight away on Christmas morning.
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