Gifts for kids are quite a tough job. But that
becomes easier if you know the kid and his or her nature. In that case
selecting the right gift becomes easier. So here are list of gift ideas
to choose from for that perfect present.
Kids Gift Ideas
Selecting the right kind of gift for kids is an art
and needs a lot of understanding. The gifts can be decided according to
the nature, interests & hobbies of the kid. There are various kinds
of gifts available in the market, but it is important to know that which
one is the best for the kid, as children are very picky and immediate in
their opinions as good or bad about the gifts, they receive. The best
tip for buying a gift for the kid is, think as the parent. Go for that
gift which you know that your own child will also like.
Ideas To Choose Gifts For Kids:
- Ask the kids parents about his/ her interests and hobbies.
- Gift should not be something that requires other purchases, such
as, a video game that needs a system which is not already owned to
play it.
- Watch the age guidelines on toys carefully.
- A good choice would be something that can teach while
entertaining.
Choice Of Books
- Gift storybooks and introduce the kid to a whole new world of
learning and fantasy.
- You can also choose books according to child's hobbies such as
fairy tale books, books on recipes, artwork, drawing and activities.
These kinds of books are attractive to children.
- It can be rhyme book or poetry book to develop their literary
senses.
- You can also try out some of the famous classics like
'Cinderella', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Little Red ' & 'Gulliver's
Travels'.
- Book sets or a collection of books from a series is also a good
option.
- There are many good kids' magazines available in book stores.
Take recommendation from local librarian.
Choice Of Toys
- Play toys such as child sized kitchen sets, play house, doctor
set, toy ovens that bake with a light bulb.
- Remote control car is a gift that is liked by all kids.
- Play tools such as hammer, screwdriver, wrench, work bench.
- A train set is the gift which is easy to find.
- Video sets or a collection of videos from a series.
- Walkie talkies are also admired by kids.
- Battery-powered or pedal bicycles, tricycles and riding toys.
- Building blocks and models
- You can win the hearts of young girls with dolls such as Barbie
and baby doll accessories.
Educational & Learning Gifts
- A telescope with age appropriate books on astronomy,
- Ice skates and a tape of lessons,
- Dance shoes and a tape of lessons,
- Audio tapes or audio books for kids along with a small tape
player and a headphone,
- Art materials containing box of crayons, scissors, paints,
markers, glue, glitter, gel rollers, construction paper.
- Many varieties of craft kits are available in the market today
such as jewelry making, stone polishing, sand art, painting kits.
With the help of these kits, children can make their own
masterpieces.
Other Useful Gifts
- A bean bag chair is very nice choice but make sure of the
quality.
- Jewelry box is also a good gift for girls.
- You can also gift a membership to some kids club.
- Tickets to a special event such as musical, play, ice show,
circus, etc.
- If it is your own child, then you can give him or her savings
account.
- A helmet or other safety equipment for bike riding or skating is
a useful gift.
Now, you have to choose out of the list that which
gift is the best for a particular kid depending on his age, interest &
hobbies.
