Top 5 Birthday Gifts For Kids Under £5

If your weekends are starting to feel like a whirlwind of jelly, balloons, and party bags, you’re not alone. Kids’ social calendars are busier than ours — every Saturday seems to bring another birthday bash, complete with cake-fuelled chaos and a mountain of presents.

But let’s be real: keeping up with the gift-giving can get pricey. When you're juggling multiple parties a month, finding affordable birthday presents that still feel special is no small feat. And unless you fancy turning your piggy bank into confetti, it’s time to get clever.

That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up a brilliant selection of birthday gifts for kids under £5. They're fun, thoughtful, and guaranteed to spark joy without sparking a financial meltdown. Whether it’s for classmates, cousins, or playground pals, these budget-friendly gems will help you sail through party season with your wallet (and sanity) intact.

 

Top Gifts for Under £5

 

5 Birthday Gifts for Kids Under £5

 

1. Fidget and Sensory Toys  

Fidget Toys


Fidget toys are small, handheld objects that are designed to keep little hands occupied minds focused. They make excellent birthday gifts because they aren’t just funky and fun - coming in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes -  but they're also really useful for parents as a way to help kids concentrate and deal with anxiety. Plus, with our amazing selection of fidget and sensory toys, you don't have to spend a fortune on them - our prices start from just £1!

 

2. Kids' Jigsaws

Kids Capital Cities 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Jigsaw

Do you know what’s better than just giving a kid a great birthday gift? Giving a kid a great birthday gift that will also give their parents a few hours of downtime. That’s the brilliance of jigsaws. They’re playful, stimulating and do all the good stuff of helping to develop creativity and cognitive skills. But even better, they’ll keep little ones occupied for a while so the grown-ups can relax. Alternatively, they're a great gift that parents and children can do together!

Most of our kids jigsaw puzzles are available from £3 to £12, and with plenty of options to suit whatever they’re into.

 

3. Blind Bag Toys

Minions Blind Bag Collectible Figure

Bring an air of mystery to the birthday party by getting a Blindbag as a gift. Blindbags are small toys that are packaged in boxes (or bags) that you can’t see through - so you don't know what you're getting. They’ve become increasingly popular in the last few years as a nice, fun and affordable way of collecting toys from your favourite series. This minion blind bag figure has twelve to collect, making it a gift you can keep on giving at a low cost.

Most blind bags are usually priced below £5, with the odd one costing more. You can browse our full range of blind bag toys online.

 

4. Crystal Art 

Crystal Art Stitch Buddy

Crystal art sets are a brilliant gift for any creative children. They allow kids to explore their creativity in a mess-free way and are a great help when it comes to refining those fine motor skills. The other benefit to buying a crystal art set as an affordable kid's birthday gift is that they usually come in around the £5 mark, which may leave you with some change in your pocket.

Take a look at our wide range of diamond painting sets for affordable gift options.

 

5. Pocket Money Toys 

PlayWorks Shopping Basket and Food Role Play Set

Pocket money toys are small and affordable toys so if your little one wants to get a gift from their hard-earned pocket money, it’s going to go a lot further. They come in all shapes and sizes, from colourful rubber balls and mini puzzles to role play sets and games. We've got plenty of toys to put a big smile on any kid's face. Prices start from just £1, so you could do a mix and match and stock up on presents for the birthday parties ahead. 

Take a look at our range of pocket money toys, like the above shopping basket and food role play set, and if you're looking for party bag fillers, you can also check this post on party bag fillers you can do yourself.

 

Happy Shopping!

Finding the perfect birthday gift for kids doesn't have to be a daunting task, nor does it have to be expensive. Our list of gifts for under £5 proves that thoughtful gifts can be affordable and fun. From fidget toys, build-your-own craft kits, blind bag toys, paint sets or pocket money toys, there’s lots of options to choose from.

Our selection of affordable toys will keep both the kids and your wallet happy. So, next time you're invited to a birthday party, shop with The Works and make someone’s day with a thoughtful and budget-friendly gift. 

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