Thoughtful gifts for children Christmas 2022: including educational, creative, STEM toys, and books
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Giving kids presents is one of the true unalloyed joys of Christmas time. That said, picking a present for kids can feel a bit daunting - after all, there's a plethora of toys out there, and trends change all the time. Many people will be pointing you in the same direction - indeed, our round-up of the most popular toys as suggested by Argos is a good place if you want to hit the zeitgeisty toys on the block.
We're not against any of those selections, but we wanted to cast a little further afield to offer wider options, as well.
Here, we've curated a selection of Christmas pressies designed to stay in fashion, spark imagination, and keep young people giggling. We've stayed away from single-use plastics as much as possible and only selected items we've seen children use and enjoy.
This could be something to spark a future hobby, or even a future career.
Below we have rounded up our pick of some of the best presents to give to your child which are sure to inspire them, whether they’ve always got their head in a book, are fascinated by wildlife, or are constantly asking questions.
As close as you can get to the real thing - but with less clean-up.
The Living Nature cuddly toy range is gorgeously true to life, perfect for a wee one that loves animals - and a soft toy to cuddle. What’s more, the stuffing of their animals is made with recycled plastic, meaning they are 100% eco-friendly.
We love them - and with 200 animals to chose from, there’s something to suit any child.
Encourage children’s sense of adventure with this world globe with doubles as a light.
The detailed design of the globe includes an equator line and geographical and political boundaries, so this isn’t just a lovely present it’s an educational tool that they can use for many years to come.
It has day and night viewing modes, complete with LED lights for major population areas. It’s set at a natural tilt on a sturdy base and is fully rotatable.
It’s also perfect for little dreamers who want to think about their future travel plans.
Reading a festive story to your child at Christmas time is enchanting, and this is an especially magic way to do it.