2023 Christmas Gift Guide For Kids

It’s official, the hunt for the perfect Christmas present is on. And if you’re an aunt, uncle, grandparent or just a family friend, that can mean only one thing… realising you don’t have any clue what they want.

Now you could do it the old-fashioned way, wracking your brains trying to remember what they said they wanted, hoping for divine intervention to strike and that name of the TV show you saw them watch 6 months ago pop into your head. Or you could go crawling to their parents for inspiration, admitting to them you don’t have a clue what the apple of their eye is into.

If neither of them seems like a great option, there is a third way. Read our 2023 gift guide for kids. We’ve pulled together a list of budget-friendly toys that will have something for everyone.

So put down that phone, stop wracking your brains and enjoy our ultimate Christmas gift guide for kids.

 

Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2023

 

 

Super Racing Car - Assorted 

Super Racing Car - Assorted

If they’re a little petrolhead, this will give them a chance to live out their dream by pretending to be a racing car driver. The remote-controlled Super Racing Car will let them have all the fun of being behind the wheel with none of the risk as they zip it around the living room, weaving in and out presents and occasionally crashing into their parent's shin. This gift is suitable for any kids who are over the age of 3 and comes in a wide range of designs and colours.


PlayWorks Hugs & Snugs Toy: Sitting Unicorn

PlayWorks Hugs & Snugs Toy: Sitting Unicorn

Kids love Unicorns. And why wouldn’t they? They’re magical and super cute, but what they love even more than Unicorns is cuddly Unicorns. The PlayWorks Hugs & Snugs Toy is a rainbow-coloured, super fluffy, cuddly new best friend for the little ones to drag around with them wherever they go. The toy measures 28cm and is made with high-quality and ultrasoft materials, so it will be able to survive any hijinks they are dragged into.


PlayWorks Shoes and Tiara Set

PlayWorks Shoes and Tiara Set

Perfect for all the little princesses this Christmas. This delightful ensemble will have your little ones feeling and looking incredible with the perfect pair of shoes and, of course, a Tiara. This Christmas gift is perfect for little ones who love to play dress up and let their imagination run wild in a land of make-believe.


PlayWorks Light Up Pop It Fidget Game: Assorted

PlayWorks Light Up Pop It Fidget Game: Assorted

We all love those little addictive games that you get around Christmas. The Light Up Pop It Fidget Game is part sensory toy and part addictive fidget toy. The combination of trying to put out the lights with the feel and the pop as you push it in will keep kids engrossed for hours whilst also helping them to relax and destress.


PlayWorks Patricia the Pandacorn Plush Toy

PlayWorks Patricia the Pandacorn Plush Toy

Cuddly Toys are just a great gift for little ones, and this jazzy little thing is no exception. Patricia the Pandacorn Plush Toy is a small (20cm), rainbow-breasted, shaggy-haired ball of cuteness that any kid won’t be able to resist hugging.


Pop-Up Peekaboo! Christmas

Pop-Up Peekaboo! Christmas

Make Christmas morning even more magical with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Christmas. This interactive book isn't just a story; it's a shared experience of joy and discovery. As your child lifts the flaps to reveal festive surprises, this delightful book becomes a beautiful way to create lasting holiday memories together.


Shakems Mini Dino Slime Eggs

Shakems Mini Dino Slime Eggs

If you know they’re into dinosaurs, then this Shakems Mini Dino Slime Egg is the perfect gift for them. You mix all your ingredients in the dino egg, creating a slippery, slimy mixture; shake it all up and then watch as you pull apart the shell, and a mini-dinosaur emerges. It’s like they’re in Jurassic Park but without all the misadventures and giant T-rexes.


Rainbow Bouncing Putty: 600g

Rainbow Bouncing Putty: 600g

A little bit of colour and a lot of chaos. That’s what the Rainbow Bouncing Putty brings to Christmas. Kids can stretch and mould the colourful putty into any shape that they like and then try to bounce it off of things. This gift isn’t just chaos, though. It’s an amazing present for letting little ones express their creativity as they play around with the putty. 


Mystery Fun Bag: Pack of 4

Mystery Fun Bag: Pack of 4

Embrace the excitement of a Christmas surprise with a Mystery Fun Bag. The bag is filled with 4 fun sensory toys that are perfect for kids. Where the mystery comes in, is that you have absolutely no idea what those toys are, and neither will the children - making Christmas day just as exciting for you as it is for them.


Test Tube Slime - Assorted

Test Tube Slime - Assorted

Slime is brilliant for little ones. It may not sound like it, but the combination of its texture and the way it can be pulled about into different shapes and smushed together into different colours means that it keeps them engaged for hours while developing their creativity.


PlayWorks Squeezy Mega Box: Pack of 10

PlayWorks Squeezy Mega Box: Pack of 10

Squeeze in some holiday fun with this squeezy mega box. This pack of 10 squishy delights is a satisfying stress relief offering various tactile experiences. Perfect for sensory satisfaction and playful moments, these squeezable toys make for a delightful Christmas gift for kids.


Magic Magician Set

Magic Magician Set

If they’re a little Houdini in the making, then this Magic Magician Set is the perfect Christmas gift for them. The set comes with everything you’d expect, with a few ready-made tricks and a guidebook so they can spend their days trying to master them. Give them a month or two, and they’ll have you back around ready for their first performance.


Merry Christmas

There you have it! Make stressful Christmas shopping a thing of the past with this ultimate gift guide for kids. From the fluffiest soft toys to gifts that will inspire little magicians, this list will surely provide you with the perfect gift for any kid this Christmas.  

For more inspiration this Christmas, check out our Family Gift Guide 2023 for presents for the whole family. 

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