Christmas

Christmas gifts for kids – gorgeous gifts to excite and delight children of all ages

Need some gifting inspiration? Check out our top picks of the most perfect presents of 2020 for children, big and small

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From parents who long to give their kids gifts that keep them entertained for longer than a month, or a family friend who doesn't want to buy something ill-suited, trying to pick the perfect present can often feel like an impossible task.

In order to save you time and effort, we've created a list of all the presents we'd love to give the children in our lives this Christmas - presents that will let their imaginations run wild and will last them for years. 

We've split our picks up into two lists - one for our US readers and another for those in the UK - simply click on the links below to jump to the list that's relevant to you or scroll down to take a look at everything on offer.

But hurry - if you want to guarantee you get something before it sells out, we're recommend buying now to avoid disappointment.

Happy shopping!

Best gifts for kids US

Check out our pick of the very best gifts for kids of all ages, for those based in the US

1. Get moving

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Banwood navy classic bike | <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=37257&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fshop%2Fbanwood-navy-classic-bike%3Fcategory%3Dkids%26color%3D041%26type%3DSTANDARD%26size%3DOne%2520Size%26quantity%3D1" data-link-merchant="click.linksynergy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$398 at Anthropologie

Recommended for kids between four and seven years of age, this gorgeous bicycle is decorated with a celestial mix of stars, moons and comets. An exclusive collaboration between Anthropologie and Banwood, it features a lightweight alloy frame, faux leather saddle, height-adjustable seat, rosewood pedals and an all-important bell.

<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=37257&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dkids%2520gifts" data-link-merchant="click.linksynergy.com"" data-link-merchant="click.linksynergy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Anthropologie

2. Add some color

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Cloud trinket tray | <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=50036&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fjonathanadler.com%2Fproducts%2Fcloud-trinket-tray%3Fvariant_id%3D32252787654690" data-link-merchant="jonathanadler.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$98 $73.50 (save $24.50 with code CYBER) at Jonathan Adler

Every young lady needs a place to store all her most loved and most used jewellery. This fun, graphic trinket tray provides the perfect solution and will brighten up their bedroom with its bold pop of many colors. Don't forget to use the code CYBER to get 25% off.

<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=50036&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fjonathanadler.com%2F" data-link-merchant="jonathanadler.com"" data-link-merchant="jonathanadler.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse more gifts at Jonathan Adler

3. Build it up

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FAO Schwarz Magnetic Tile & Truck Set | <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=1237&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Ffao-schwarz-magnetic-tile-truck-set%2F5722867%3Forigin%3Dcoordinating-5722867-0-1-PDP_1_OOS-recbot-also_viewed_graph%26recs_placement%3DPDP_1_OOS%26recs_strategy%3Dalso_viewed_graph%26recs_source%3Drecbot%26recs_page_type%3Dproduct%26recs_seed%3D5722883%26color%3DBLACK%252F%2520WHITE" data-link-merchant="nordstrom.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$69.99 at Nordstrom

If their little fingers can't master Lego quite yet, this bright magnetic set will help them become a master builder in no time.

<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=1237&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fbrowse%2Fholiday-gifts%2Fgifts-for-kids-baby%3Fcampaign%3D1019holidayhdr1d%26jid%3Dj011889-13958%26cm_sp%3Dmerch-_-scaled_events_13958_j011889-_-cathead_gift_p01_shop%26" data-link-merchant="nordstrom.com"" data-link-merchant="nordstrom.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Nordstrom

4. Treat yourself

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Tender Leaf Toys Birthday Cake Play Set| <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-11431023?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.worldmarket.com/product/tender+leaf+toys+rainbow+birthday+cake+play+set.do?sortby=priceDescend&from=fn" data-link-merchant="worldmarket.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$22.99 at World Market

Birthdays just once a year are totally for grown-ups. Let your little ones celebrate every day with this fun wooden cake set. Made from rubberwood and decorated with non-toxic paint, each slice of this colorful cake joined together with Velcro-style fastenings and the candles are removable too. For ages 3+.

<a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-11431023?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.worldmarket.com/category/gifts/gifts-by-recipient/for-kids.do" data-link-merchant="worldmarket.com"" data-link-merchant="worldmarket.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at World Market


5. Super sweet

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Twee Handmade Sidewalk Chalk Deluxe Macaron Set | <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=13867&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomingdales.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Ftwee-12-pc.-handmade-sidewalk-chalk-deluxe-macaron-set-3%3FID%3D3836793%26CategoryID%3D1001236" data-link-merchant="bloomingdales.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$48 at Bloomingdale's

If the French did sidewalk chalk, this is how they'd do it. This set of 12 delightful macaron-shaped chalks are almost good enough to eat (and are completely non-toxic in case they do).

<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=13867&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomingdales.com%2Fshop%2Fkids%2Fkids-toys-online%3Fid%3D1001236%26cm_sp%3Dcategorysplash_Kids_Kids_1-_-row0_imagemap_n-_-SHOP-THE-TOY-SHOP.%24%24KIDSToysSHOP0511" data-link-merchant="bloomingdales.com"" data-link-merchant="bloomingdales.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Bloomingdale's

6. Start 'em young

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Melissa & Doug Good Clean Fun Play Set | <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=3184&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macys.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fmelissa-doug-kids-6-piece-good-clean-fun-play-set%3FID%3D1574169%26CategoryID%3D260274" data-link-merchant="click.linksynergy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$29.99 $26.99 at Macy's

Teach them good habits from an early age with this super cute cleaning set. Containing six pieces made mainly from wood, they're both colorful and useful.

<a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-15623069?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.macys.com/shop/holiday-gift-guide/for-kids?id=91556&lid=holidaygiftguide-lhn_gifts_by_recipient_for_kids" data-link-merchant="macys.com"" data-link-merchant="click.linksynergy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Macy's

7. Tidy up

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Pehr Pom-Pom Hamper in Beige/Multi | <a href="https://www.gopjn.com/t/8-12910-101987-307731?refType=&from=fn&catnav=123617&sid=hawk-custom-tracking&website=194177&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onekingslane.com%2Fp%2F4691852-pom-pom-kids-hamper-beige-multi.do%3FrefType%3D%26from%3Dfn%26catnav%3D123617" data-link-merchant="onekingslane.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$80 at One Kings Lane

Measuring 20" x Dia 18", this fun hamper is perfect for girls of all ages. It's just the spot to corral their toys when they're younger and later, it'll be the place where they store their favorite cosmetics,  accessories and bestie keepsakes.

<a href="https://www.gopjn.com/t/8-12910-101987-307731?nType=1&sid=hawk-custom-tracking&website=194177&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onekingslane.com%2Fc%2Fcode%2FE84473.do%3FnType%3D1" data-link-merchant="onekingslane.com"" data-link-merchant="onekingslane.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at One Kings Lane 

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Best gifts for kids UK

Live in the UK? We've hunted down the best gifts that every child will love (and you'll love to give) 

1. Cook up a storm

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Kidkraft Terrace Garden Play Kitchen | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3090&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.very.co.uk%2Fkidkraft-terrace-garden-play-kitchen%2F1600475551.prd" data-link-merchant="awin1.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£139.99 £89.99 (save £50) at Very

Has your child asked Santa for a play kitchen? Look no further. This beauty features choppable fruits and veggies, a dispensing ice maker, a hob with lights and sounds, and a herb garden, complete with faux dirt cubes, seed packets and stems.

<a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3090&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.very.co.uk%2Ftoys%2Fe%2Fb%2F5132.end" data-link-merchant="awin1.com"" data-link-merchant="awin1.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Very

2. Picture this

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Polaroid Hi-Print pocket printer | <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-15618761?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8461397?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=iqtwqarri&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7cacid:416-707-6621%7ccid:9567730945%7cagid:98490210136%7ctid:pla-1018523768397%7ccrid:423217901509%7cnw:g%7crnd:5305702163747548845%7cdvc:c%7cadp:%7cmt:%7cloc:1006886&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9567730945&utm_term=8461397&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=98490210136&utm_custom2=416-707-6621&gclid=CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYv-k4olobHZyvjRtQULOzN6SWvlcFx8baJ4vlBTB8ij6GTO4BXReZRoC2nsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£89.99 at Argos

A must for the Insta-generation, tweens and teens will LOVE this instant hand-held wireless printer. Simply select the pics you want  via the smartphone app, and print instantly onto high quality palm-sized photo prints. 

<a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-15618761?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/toys/c:30299/?clickOrigin=header:productdetails:menu:toys" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="argos.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Argos

3. Seat yourself

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EO Faux Fur Bambi chair | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X1623321&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amara.com%2Fproducts%2Ffaux-fur-chair-bambi&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - amara.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£231 at Amara

What do you get the kid who has everything? This utterly adorable faux-fur stool of course! Made from oak, walnut and faux fir, they're bound to love it.

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4. Reach for the stars

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3D Rocket Children's Backpack | <a href="https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/c/221109/871855/12148?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fjohn-lewis-partners-3d-rocket-childrens-backpack%2Fp4831180" data-link-merchant="john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£18 at John Lewis & Partners

With a front zip pocket, water bottle holder, adjustable, padded straps and super-charged 3D rocket ship wings, mini space explorers will adore this fun bag.

<a href="https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/c/221109/871855/12148?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fbrowse%2Fgifts%2Ffor-children%2F_%2FN-7fx0" data-link-merchant="john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io"" data-link-merchant="john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at John Lewis & Partners

5. Take it with you

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Unicorn carry caddy | <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-12519701?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.gltc.co.uk/products/carry-caddy-unicorn" data-link-merchant="gltc.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£27 at Great Little Trading Company

This handy carry caddy will give them a place to keep all of their craft kit, colouring pens, or anything they choose. Not keen on unicorns? It's also available in fox, rabbit, bear, star and polka dot designs.

<a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-12519701?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.gltc.co.uk/collections/toys" data-link-merchant="gltc.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="gltc.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all gifts at Great Little Trading Company

6. Make it magic

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Marvin's Treasured Magic Tricks set | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=107655&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FMarvins-Magic-MME-0108-Wooden%2Fdp%2FB07YGVLFNW%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B07YGVLFNW%2F%3FlinkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D403934142366%26hvpos%3D%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D13966465243507044937%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D1006886%26hvtargid%3Dpla-855197364177%26psc%3D1%26ref%3D%26adgrpid%3D87423969833%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£28.99 at Amazon 

With props and instructions for over 20 magic tricks, this set is a must for any budding magicians. Made from wood instead of plastic, it'll last for years and age beautifully.

<a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=107655&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fgcx%2FGifts-for-Kids-(8-12-years)%2Fgfhz%2F%3FcategoryId%3Dkid8-neutral%26_encoding%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dsv_toys_10%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Amazon

7. Take center stage

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Theatre Stage & Book Shelf | <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=4746&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coxandcox.co.uk%2Ftheatre-stage-book-shelf%2F" data-link-merchant="awin1.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£225 £180 (save £45 with code EM1120) at Cox & Cox

Feeding into kids' imaginations beautifully, one side of this wooden freestanding piece features a stage with pom pom tasseled curtains, while the reverse is a handy bookshelf. Don't forget to add the code EM1120 at checkout for 20 per cent off.

<a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=4746&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coxandcox.co.uk%2Findoor-living%2Fdecorative-home%2Fgifts%2Fgifts-for-kids%2F" data-link-merchant="awin1.com"" data-link-merchant="awin1.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Browse all kids' gifts at Cox & Cox


Ginevra Benedetti
Contributing Editor

Ginevra Benedetti is Associate Editor on the Homes Content Team at Future. She has been writing about interiors for the past 16 years on the majority of Britain’s monthly interiors titles, such as Ideal Home, Country Homes & Interiors and Style at Home, as well as Livingetc and of course, Homes & Gardens. This naturally lead her into writing for websites like HomesandGardens.com.