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It takes attention to detail and an ear for toy adverts to find the perfect gift for a child.
It is possible for kids to be specific. Changing trends from TV shows and new technology make kids like them more. If parents are lucky, their child will give a long list of items they'd like to receive as gifts, but sometimes it can be more of a lucky dip than a gift.
Here are some tips on how to give a gift to children of all ages.
The not-a- baby but not-yet-an-independent- kid stage of development is known as the "terrible twos". Kids are bouncing between wanting to explore on their own and being dependent on their parents for basic needs at this age. It's difficult to go through a lot of emotions in a day. Kitchen play sets, toys that involve different motor skills, and anything with music are gifts that aren't just distraction, but gifts that allow the toddler to feel in charge.
The one where the pressure to be cool is relentless is potentially a more daunting phase. It's that age. Gifts that contribute to a child's evolving critical thinking skills and sense of independence, responsibility, and style are all smart ideas. There could be anything from a fitness tracker to a toy that encourages routine-making. Anything that involves a mobile device is a sure bet.
It's difficult to find a gift that a teenager will think is cool, and that will be on-trend for longer than a few months. If you go the surprise route, remember that they care about brands. Gen Z kids are loyal to specific brands of tech, accessories, and even water bottles due to the fact that they are promoted directly to teens on IG.
These are the best gifts for children.
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Take family movie night up a notch with a screen that's double the size of a typical TV. As long as you have one empty, light-coloured wall, the Anker Nebula Capsule can project your content cinema-style indoors and out. Stream Netflix, Youtube, and more through the projector itself, cast family favourites through a phone app, or connect via HDMI or USB.
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£469.99 from Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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Ease your kids into the routine of setting their own alarms or listening to books before bed with a kid-friendly Echo Dot. If you already have Amazon devices in your house, your kid probably loves talking to Alexa — with added parental controls and a free year of content on Amazon Kids+, you can feel safe knowing that they'll be experimenting with voice commands safely.
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It's very satisfying to print the physical version of photos right after you take them. The Instax Mini 11 is the newest iteration of Fujifilm's popular instant camera, now more portable and equipped with automatic exposure for better lighting. For kids who will undoubtedly document everything, extra film (perhaps in a fun pattern) is a good add-on gift.
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As long as another generation gets to learn with Bill Nye, we're happy. His VR kit puts a high-tech spin on fundamental concepts with 30 classic hands-on projects (like volcanoes and slime), all hand-picked by the king of science himself. Experiments are supplemented by augmented reality instructional videos and VR goggles for immersive journeys to see these phenomena work in real life.
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Tie a kid's shoe as many times as you want, but it'll come untied as soon as you turn around. These stretchy "infinity" shoelaces turn any trainers into slip-ons. Solid colours, rainbow stripes, and patterns provide more than enough options to match any kid's personal style.
There are buying options.
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Kids will want to assume some responsibility with the Disney princess or Marvel-themed reward system baked into Garmin's latest fitness tracker for kids. Parents can assign things like homework, outdoor play, or household tasks, and kids will earn coins and fun animated rewards each time they complete something. The vívofit jr. is also swim-friendly and lasts up to a whole year on a single charge.
There are buying options.
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There are so many mini kitchen sets out there — now with fancy features like mock-granite countertops — that choosing one for your kid is as hard as choosing backsplash for a real kitchen. Parents on Amazon love this one from KidKraft for its realistic faucet and burner sounds, storage inserts, and modern farmhouse-y style.
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Drones have been a hot item for kids (and adults) for the past few years. The Ryze Tello drone is easy to control and takes sweet aerial photos — at a much higher quality than most drones made for pint-sized pilots. Kids can even plan flight patterns in advance thanks to Tello's integration of Scratch, a learn-to-code program created for kids by researchers at MIT.
There are buying options.
£99 from Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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Instead of buying a child their own tablet, Osmo is a neat way to make the family tablet more kid-friendly. The add-on connects to iPads or Fire Tablets for hands-on exercises that coincide with physical pieces; they'll move on-screen when your kid moves them in real life. Subjects include numbers, words, tangram, Newton, and art, plus extra packs for more advanced stuff like STEM and coding.
There are buying options.
£99.99 from Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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There are a lot of building-themed learning toys out there, but the GraviTrax marble run is easily one of the best. Kids can experiment with the laws of physics by adjusting the angles and shapes of track pieces to make marbles roll faster and complete racing challenges. (If they get good enough, the marbles can do trick shots.)
There are buying options.
£49.99 from Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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We're calling it now: A six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy is the next Baby Shark. This official Bluey plush can sing the Best Mate's theme song and say nine different catchphrases when kids press his tummy — the perfect distraction while you're working. It's made with soft fabrics featuring embroidered details and stands 13 inches tall, so it's ultra-huggable for teeny arms.
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£19.99 from Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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Hydro Flask has officially made hydration trendy. These reusable water bottles take the place of loads of disposable plastic bottles and use stainless steel insulation to keep water cold and ice cubes frozen for up to 24 hours. Older kids may prefer the bottle without the Wide Mouth Straw Lid.
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The Switch is beloved for its ability to switch between TV and handheld modes. However, the flexibility that lets kids take their console anywhere also means that drops, bumps, or spills during transportation are bound to happen once in a while. This official case features hard-shell protection as well as interior pockets to organise games and SD cards.
There are buying options.
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For little hands that aren't quite ready to assemble tiny pieces, larger Lego Duplo blocks are a great way to ease kids into all things building. Kids as young as one or two years old can start tackling visual-spatial awareness, solving problems, and learning fine motor skills. The Classic Brick box has 65 colourful pieces including a car, people figures, and number-learning blocks.
There are buying options.
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Breaking stuff, but make it educational. National Geographic's geode kit comes with 10 rocks that crack open to reveal 100% natural geodes. Crystals range in colours from tan to blue and purple and can be as big as a tennis ball. Goggles and a hammer are included as well as guide describing how geodes are formed and where they are found in nature.
There are buying options.
£49.99 from Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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