The ULTIMATE Christmas Wishlist for Kids
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It never ceases to amaze me when I see the requests on the girl’s Christmas lists to Santa each year. Some of their requests I anticipate – others I most definitely don’t (Full-sized skydancer anyone??) As a parenting blogger, however, I do regularly get insight into some of the latest toy and game trends for boys and girls alike, so with that in mind, here’s my round-up of Christmas gift ideas for boys and girls for 2024. For simplicity, I have categorised them by theme so you can find some that suit every kind of child, whatever their age or personality!
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For baby’s first Christmas
Just because babies are tiny and don’t fully understand what’s going on at Christmas, doesn’t mean they have to miss out on all the festivities and fun. A great gift for newborns and young babies, these cosy, comfortable socks from Blade and Rose are stylish and affordable.
With a choice of cute designs to choose from, they make a festive and practical addition to your baby’s winter wardrobe. We absolutely ADORE the fluffy bearded Santa.
After a day full of cuddles, ripping wrapping paper and potentially their first taste of an epic Christmas dinner, your little one will be ready for a cosy and comfortable night’s sleep. It’s traditional for toddlers to get new PJs for Christmas, so why not treat your baby to a new sleeping bag too?
Designed to keep your baby cosy in the colder winter months, these 2.5 TOG sleeping bags are made from soft and insulating cotton and bamboo fabric, with a front opening concealed zip for stress-free nocturnal nappy changes. With a choice of pink blush or ribbed blue, they are available in two sizes – 6-24 months for babies or a larger 2-4 years – helping you create a familiar sleeping environment for toddlers too.
For toddlers on the move….
If you have a toddler who’s found their feet. these Little LIfe backpacks are super cute AND practical. Not only are they adorable, but each bag comes with a strong grab handle and removable reins, helping you keep your toddler safe and close by when travelling outside the home. Kids will love packing their essentials like snacks and teddies for day trips, promoting independence along the way.
For preschoolers
If you’re seeking a gift for your preschooler that combines fun with learning, check out this Number Blocks Sing-Along Superhero Octoblock toy – ideal for fans of the CBeebies TV Series
Recommended for ages 3+, this cute character is soft, squishy and great to cuddle. It also features 12 songs and sounds, including the Numberblocks theme song – helping support their knowledge of numbers and counting.
If they’re more team Bluey than team Numberblocks. how about this Toot Toot Drivers Road Trip Playset? With a Bluey themed red car and four smart point locations, your kids will love the fun lights and sounds as they launch Bluey down the ramp and travel from Heeler house to the school and beach.
For some quality time together
We LOVE playing board games in this house – especially at Christmas. Anything that encourages the kids to get off their screens (urgh!) and get the whole family involved and spend time together is a real positive, so we are always looking for fun games to add to our collection. Here are some new games you might not have played before.
Exploding Pigeon may sound a little sinister, but was a huge hit with my girls. A gift that’ll have the whole family giggling around the table, Exploding Pigeon is a wonderfully silly games that gets everyone—from little kids to too-cool teens—leaning in, laughing, and plotting their next move. The rounds are quick, the rules are simple enough to learn in a minute, and the surprise “pigeon explosions” keep everyone on their toes.
If your kids love to push their luck (don’t they all), they’ll love this fun, fast-paced card game. Players flip over cards, hoping to build up points — but if you draw a number you already have, you bust and score nothing for that round. Be the first player to get to 200 to win!
Can you think on your feet? This fast-paced, high-energy board game is great fun for the whole family to play together – and sure to result in lots of laughter along the way.
The rules are very simple – beat the brain answering quick fire questions – nodding forward for yes and tapping the side for no. Sounds simple right? Not so much when the pressures on!
For role play fun
There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your children play, using their imaginations to act out scenes and tell stories. Sylvanian Families make a great gift, with adorable characters that can easily be passed down to future generations.
New for 2025, we love this Baby Santa’s Christmas Tree House set. This limited edition seasonal set contains a small house in the shape of a Christmas tree, a sleigh, the Snow Leopard baby, the Caramel Dog baby, and accessories. We love the cute reindeer outfit and how you can place presents inside the box and sack.
If, like me, you grew up with Sylvanian Families, you’ll love this Chocolate Rabbit anniversary set, whose box reminds me of my childhood photographs from school.
A limited edition set made for the 40th year of Sylvanian Families, it includes 11 family members wearing traditional chocolate-themed clothes – father rabbit, mother rabbit, elder daughter Stella, little girl Flare, son Coco, baby Clem, twins Cave and Breeze, and trips are Flora, Phillip, and Forna.
My girls both grew up loving LOL Suprise, and even aged 9, they would be chuffed to receive the LOL Suprise Eye Spy Series Collection as a gift. Described as the ultimate unboxing set, it contains over 40 surprises, including an exclusive tot, pet and baby sis.
The girls loved using the fun coloured glasses to crack codes, solve clues, and unlock secrets one by one, including mix and match outfits compatible with other LOL dolls.
When it comes to wooden toys, they don’t come much more perfect than the retro sweet bag from Le Toy Van. A great trip down memory lane, this adorable set comes with a pink striped canvas bag packed with traditional sweets – from chocolate spiralas and chews to lollipops and sherbet dabs. They’re so realistic, my youngest genuinely thought they were real.
For party time
If your child likes singing and dancing, you can help them embrace their inner pop star with this fun bluetooth karaoke speaker from VTech.
With fun pixel light art, it includes two microphones with vocal reduction technology, removing the vocals from tracks so they can add their own. WIth engaging voice effects, built ibn songs and eight high energy party games, it’s sure to get every member of the family up on their feet.
For creative kids
I love buying creative gifts for my kids and this year is no exception. This Learning Resources Geo-Glow art kit from their STEM Explorers range really caight my attention Following 30 detailed design challenges, children can use the bands to create striking glow in the dark art – developing problem solving and geometry skills along the way.
For animal lovers, the Eufy 3D cardboard models are always a big hit – with afforrdable prices that are ideal for stocking fillers. My girls loved following the step by step numbered pieces to bring each 3D model to life. With characters ranging from sharks and turtles to cats and dinosaurs. you’re sure to find the right set for every personality.
If their creativity is more of a written form, this secret creator secret video journal makes a thoughtful gift. A lockable electronic journal with secret question to open. We love the ‘question of the day’ prompts, introducing children to journalling, however, unlike a traditional journal. children can film video diary entries in style, using 10 LED mood lights and 15 creative filters and frames. P
If ever there was a toy that was educational while still being loads of fun, Connetix would be it. These powerful magnetic tiles make construction and creativity pretty much limitless, with the ability to create a whole host of fun designs such as towers, houses and pyramids by simply connecting the pieces. Tipped to be a top pick for Christmas 2025, you can see our full Connetix Review here.
My girls LOVE diamond art, a surprisingly calm and mindful activity that can keep them entertained for hours.
Crystal Art have some beautiful sets for Christmas gifting. For Neve, this Harry Potter sticker book starter pack is right up her street. Packed with stickers and tools to create all kinds of Potter related designs.
For older children, this stunning Crystal Art Planner makes a really striking piece. With 12 months / 52 weeks of diary space across 200 pages, the crystal art cover features a beautiful portrait from artist Frida Kahlo.
To overhaul their lunchbox
Bored of their boring lunchbox? Why not make break times a little more fun with this adorable Sanrio set? This two layer lunchbox includes a fork and spoon, with a handy elastic strap to hold it securely together. Miniso have loads of affordable Sanrio gifts for stocking fillers too – check out their full range below.
If your kids are forever nabbing your phone to use the camera, they’ll go crazy for the VTech KidiZoom PrintCam which includes a built-in thermal printer. Not only can they snap pics of their favourite moments with friends and family, but they can print them instantly, great for scrapbooking, journalling or displaying in their bedrooms! Even better, they can add fun photo effects, stamps and borders, as well as panoramic prints and even create full comic strips!
For stationery bundles
Planning stocking fillers can be relentless – hard to find useful gifts that are affordable while avoiding plastic tat. If you’re seeking stocking fillers they’ll actually use, check out the fun range of stationery gifts a Pen Heaven.
From a magic mushroom pencil sharpener, to highlighters, erasable pens and even starter caligraphy sets, you’re certain to find stationery gifts suitable for all ages.
For an interactive friend
If your kids love interactive toys, the Chick-a-Boo could make a fun festive friend. With over 50 fun reactions and sounds, Chick-A-Boo is a cute, interactive plush toy. Feed her a strawberry and she’ll sing, dance and even lay eggs, revealing a surprise baby chick hidden inside.
For those bedtime magical moments:
If you’re planning to travel over the festive period, one of our absolute favourite gifts and one we will never stop actively recommending is the Yoto Player or Yoto Mini – fun, interactive and portable audio players for kids. With a huge range of Yoto cards to choose from, children can listen to classic stories, new release fiction or even meditations and relaxing bedtime sounds. You can even record your own voice onto a card for a unique bedtime story or check out the Yoto free daily podcast and child-friendly radio station.
Easy to operate (even for small hands) – you can be safe in the knowledge that your child is listening to age-appropriate content (whilst potentially learning a thing or two as well!) with no ads, camera or microphone. Check out our pick of the best Christmas yoto cards to go with it.
For the ones with pretty hair
My girls both love beautiful hair accessories and if you’re looking for something a little unique this Christmas – go and check out Stych – the one-stop-online accessories shop.
Their team of talented designers produce accessories with the coolest designs and themes including hair clips, headbands, scrunchies, bags and bracelets, all housed in beautiful gift boxes.
With prices starting at just £6, you can pick up some really unique pieces within an affordable price range. I honestly can’t explain how beautiful these products are in the flesh and fantastic quality too – gifts that will be sure to raise a smile nestled under the tree or in their stocking this Christmas!
For those who love a cuddle
Us grown-ups may think they have far too many soft toys already, but children just can’t get enough of the soft and cuddly squishy toys – so you can always expect one to make an appearance on their Christmas wish list. Here are some unique picks for 2025
If your kids struggle to sleep, these Hug-A-Lump weighted plush teddies could make the perfect gift. Each Hug-A-Lump weighs 1.5kg (approximately 3.3 pounds) and has an instant calming effect. With 8 characters to choose from, you can pick between a cute cross, cat, or even a goose for their new bedtime companion!
For the ultimate get ready with me
Last but by no means least, this studio creator Hollywood Mirror is a great choice for tweens. A compact vanity-mirror surounded by bright LED lighting, it’s perfect for doing makeup, skincare, or even filming GRWM content. We love the built in 360 degree phone holder, as well as a detachable tray for holding a selection of skincare products or accessories.
So there we have it! From board games to books, plushies to hair clips, we really have all bases covered. I hope you’ve got some inspiration for the children on your list this Christmas!
*Disclaimer – this guide contains products which I have either reviewed or been sent press samples, however as always all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links*
