Top 30 Gifts for Christmas gifts for kids
1MV Sirenā¢ Muse Disc Chain Bracelet | Monica Vinader
Which? picks it as engraved jewellery she will wear for years: the gold vermeil disc can be etched with her initials (for christmas-gifts-for-her section 4, dau
Ā£85Monica Vinader
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A five-step skincare set with cleanser, exfoliant, vitamin C and retinal serums, moisturiser and a beauty bag, picked by Woman & Home as a gift she would secret
Ā£99.00Liberty London
5An experience instead of more stuff: HELLO! lists this junior supercar taster for teens who love cars.
Ā£69Find Me A Gift
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ghd Platinum+Ā® Hair Straightener, Black
Which? featured these straighteners as a premium gift for her, and John Lewis shoppers rate them 4.5 from over 3,800 reviews.
Ā£186.00John Lewis
9Pairfum London Flower and Soy Wax Scented Candle
A soy and flower wax candle scented with essential oils, 30 to 40 hours of burn time, in a gift box.
Ā£17.50Pairfum London
11Save the Puffin Bamboo Socks for Kids
Puffin socks in kids' sizes, soft and warm bamboo.
Ā£16.00Bare Kind
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Meta Quest 3S All-In-One Mixed Reality Headset and Controllers, 256GB, White
For the gamer who wants to step inside the game
Ā£379.99John Lewis
29Pairfum London Snow Crystal Scented Candle, Classic
A two wick candle in natural wax scented with essential oils, about 40 to 50 hours of burn time. Pick the scent at checkout.
Ā£25.00Pairfum London
2Ernie Ball 10 ft Braided Guitar Cable in Black with Straight Jack to Angled Jack
MusicRadar loves these tangle-resistant braided cables; a sturdy, noise-shielded replacement that any guitarist or bassist will use at every gig.
Ā£24.99Andertons
4Stage Creator Kit 3-in-1 for Content | Belkin UK
HELLO! recommends this tripod, phone mount and wireless mic kit for a teenager who wants to make videos.
Ā£129.99Belkin
6Makeup Organiser Makeup & Beauty Stackers
HELLO! suggests this stackable organiser for a teen with a growing makeup collection.
Ā£55Stackers
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C), White
Which? picked these noise cancelling earbuds as a top gift for teens, and John Lewis shoppers rate them 4.8 out of 5.
Ā£219.00John Lewis
10Five years of memories, one line a day, in a linen cover.
Ā£25.00Papersmiths
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Louisa May Alcott 'Little Women' Book
For the reader who loves a story about sisters
Ā£16.99John Lewis
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Scalextric Let's Play Police Chase Exclusive
For the little racer who wants a rival at the finish line
Ā£34.99John Lewis
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Plus-Plus Learn to Build Robots, 275 Pieces
For the child who would rather build than watch
Ā£15.99John Lewis
3018ct Gold Filled Evil Eye Charm Bracelet
A little gold bracelet of blue evil eye charms, a thoughtful good luck gift for a friend.
Ā£55.00Sophelia & Co
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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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