Figuring out birthday gifts for your little ones can be an easy enough task at times but in some years, especially as they get a little older, you might find your ideas are falling on unenthused ears.
While most kids want electronics nowadays, it’s important to remind them that there is more to life than just technology. It’s inevitable though that they’ll likely have multiple electronics because our world is dominated by technology. However, you could always gift your little ones with exciting gifts that don’t come with a battery or screen.
Here are ten birthday gifts for little ones aged under ten and that will hopefully keep them preoccupied for at least ten minutes!
- PLUSHIE TOY
When you think about soft toys, what do you remember growing up with as a kid? Perhaps you had a favourite teddy bear that you went to bed with every night without fail? Or maybe it was a selection of cuddly toys that would keep your bed warm while you were at school.
Plushie toys are a great way to show your love to your little ones and offer them a friend for bedtime or for just a cuddle when they’re feeling upset. A plushie toy isn’t an expensive gift but it’s one that they’ll appreciate greatly and could be a toy that they’ll treasure for a long, long time. It could even be something that they end up passing down to their children when ready.
Look at what options are available online and consider a collection of them to gift to your little one.
- WRITING BOX
A writing box is a great way to help your child practice their writing skills and to throw it back to times when there wasn’t an iPad, computer or phone in sight.
You never know what your child might go on to do, which is why you should expose them to as many creative outlets as possible. A writing box could be the first scrawling of a story that could lead to your child becoming a best-selling author when they grows up. Or perhaps they’re interested in writing letters and finding pen pals around the world?
Writing boxes are a lovely gift and are a great way to help develop their writing skills, which they’ll need when they’re in school and beyond. There are lots of different writing boxes that come in different styles preferential to your child’s choice of colours or designs.
- REUSABLE STICKERS
For younger children, stickers are often an exciting pastime to enjoy. There are lots of sticker books out there but these are often short-lived when the stickers dry up or start peeling away from the pages.
Reusable stickers are a great way to make the fun last when it comes to sticker books. With plenty of sticker themes to choose from, it’s certainly worth giving these as a present to your little one, especially when they’ve likely shared an interest in it before.
If you’re looking to gift a selection of presents for your little ones, these can be a smaller contribution to the perhaps one or two bigger presents that you’re looking to give. With reusable stickers, there’s hours of fun to be had and it’s good for the environment!
There are some reusable stickers that are great for use around the home and without causing damage – a relief to parents all over the globe.
- JIGSAW PUZZLE
To help challenge their mind and to keep them busy on a rainy day, jigsaw puzzles are great as a gift. They’re also relatively cheap and cheerful to buy.
Jigsaw puzzles have long been a form of entertainment and for developing focus, it’s a great gift to give to those under the age of ten. You could always encourage doing jigsaw puzzles together as a family, especially as it enables them to switch off their electronics.
Consider getting some jigsaw puzzles that are educational and that provide both focus for your child but also a learning opportunity once the jigsaw is complete. There are also plenty of themed jigsaw puzzles of their favourite television shows that might be worth getting.
Get your children keen on jigsaw puzzles from an early age and they’ll certainly love this as a gift.
- A COLLECTION OF BOOKS
Books are a great way to help educate your child or children. With an array of different genres available, you’ve got a wealth of books to choose from.
Shaping a child’s development through reading is essential and it’s something that’s important for them to have when it comes to their education. Being able to read a book is also good for focusing and avoiding high levels of procrastination not just in their youth but in their future as adults too.
You may want to introduce them to books you read as a child or a notable series of books that are part of a trilogy or by a popular author of best-sellers. From Road Dahl to J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter, there’s a lot of great choices to keep your children engaged and inspired.
- GROW YOUR OWN PLANT KIT
Nature is something that we should all nurture and be mindful of. As future generations come and go, it’s important that we’re all doing our bit for the environment for the sake of all the generations that will be fortunate to inhabit the earth.
Teaching your children about the importance of the environment is crucial, especially as we want our children to grow up and live in a world that’s healthy and happy.
A ‘grow your own plant kit’ is a great way to share a love of nature with your children and it’s made fun when it’s something they get to do for themselves and that’s all theirs. That means, no need to share with others, especially if you make it as their own little project for the summer for example.
Being able to grow their own plants is going to help them appreciate the time and beauty that goes into nature and hopefully, they’ll be just as kind to it as others are.
- FAMILY DAY OUT AT A LOCAL FARM
Sometimes, there’s enough on your doorstep to give to your little ones as a gift. If you’re looking for something that’s perhaps a little more hands-on and interactive, why not gift them a family day out down at a local farm?
There’s nothing better than getting out into the fresh air and learning all about the farm life that is so influential and important in our world. A lot of farms are suffering due to the cost of living crisis and the rise in prices in general.
Not to mention that running a farm is a selfless job that sees farmers getting up in the early hours of the morning and having to be on the farm most of their lives.
Taking a trip to a local farm is a great way to support this local business but to also have a great day out with your loved ones. There’s nothing better than watching your child or children squeal with delight over animals they’ve never seen before.
- BOWLING
Bowling is a great pastime and for many, is an opportunity to get a little competitive amongst their family and friends. Before technology was a big thing, a lot of kids’ parties would involve a bowling party or two.
Kids can have a lot of fun at bowling and again, it’s an opportunity to celebrate an occasion with the rest of the family. It’s a type of sports activity that is caterable to the entire family, whatever age they may be at. Whether it’s putting them ramps up for the little ones or testing the grandparents’ talents against the youngsters.
Look at what bowling alleys are around your local area and consider spending a day or afternoon at one as part of the birthday celebrations.
- DANCE MAT
Dance mats were once majorly popular during the 90s and early 00s. However, alike many things in life, dance mats have had somewhat of a boost back into popularity in recent years. Dancing in general is something that will never go out of style, so naturally, dance mats are a great way to get your kids moving and having fun while doing it.
With dance mats, they’re easy to use and pack up whenever they’re not being used by your kids. They don’t take up too much room and can be a good little workout for your little ones should they need more exercise in their life.
- JEWELLERY
While this might not be for everyone, it may be worth considering a piece of jewellery for your little one. Whether that’s a friendship bracelet or their first pair of earrings. Jewellery is a personable gift and can also be something that they’ll treasure as a sentimental item, regardless of whether it holds much value or not.
It’s great to celebrate your little one’s birthdays so use these ideas to get started and to gift them some great presents regardless of your budget.