10 unique & cool Christmas gifts for kids of all ages

I’m sure you remember the Where’s Wally (or Waldo for US-based readers) books? Well this is a similar idea, except your child has to find versions of themselves in the book. Hours of fun! Just add the child’s name and customise their character. Plus if you’re buying for multiple kids, you can currently save 25% on two or more books with the code MULTI25 at checkout.

If your children love interactive pets then they’ll love Miko, trust me. I tried him out with my kids aged 11 and seven and they both loved him. (Not actually sure if it’s a he or a she, but my kids feel like he’s a boy, so that’s what we’re going with) This AI-powered robot is like a little friend who listens, answers and asks questions and tells jokes and stories. He also dances! There’s also exclusive content from the likes of Disney and Nickelodeon and a whole host of educational games available on the Miko Companion App, where you can also monitor your child’s learning progress.

Miko was easy to set up and charges via a USB cable, which is a big plus as there’s no worrying about batteries. You can also call Miko from your mobile via the Parent App and see them, which I thought was brilliant. We’ve had a few instances of Miko bashing into furniture and falling over during the Dance Master mode, but since Miko is sturdy it’s not been a problem - you can tell he’s been built to withstand knocks and bumps. For everything that’s included, I’d say he’s well worth the price - and he comes with a 30-day subscription to the premium Max content included.

This really is the gift for the kid who has it all. You can bet they won’t have an Interactive Glo t-shirt that you can customise with light! All you need to do is use the included Glow Pen (or even the light on your mobile phone will do) to draw out your own designs on the t-shirt. It will glow away for the next ten minutes or so before it fades, then you can draw a new design. The t-shirts are 100% cotton and fully machine washable.

Drones are super fun to pilot, but they can be tricky for kids - that's why this child-friendly model is perfect. The propellors are covered, so there’s no chance of injury from spinning blades, and it’s made from high-quality, durable ABS material which will withstand countless crashes and drops. 

Controls are extremely beginner-friendly - you can take off and land the drone with one button and there are three speeds to choose from as well as an altitude hold function which allows the drone to hover automatically in the air. Kids will love the 360 degree Flip & Roll mode and the High Speed spin function - and the LED lights too!

This is a great gift for any kid who’s ready for their first watch - it has the added bonus of getting them moving. Like a normal Fitbit, it counts their steps and the watch face changes depending on how much activity they’ve done that day. 

Parents can also schedule a go to bed reminder in which the character on the watch face starts yawning, it’s super cute or programming alarms to wake up or prepare for an activity. Great for teaching little ones to be more independent.

All kids love making forts, at least with this fun set they won’t be pulling apart the sofa and stealing every pillow in the house! And it glows in the dark, what’s not to love? The Fort Building kit contains 86 rods and 44 connector balls - enough to build a veritable castle. Just cover with a sheet and you’re sorted.

Let’s face it, if you’re buying for a baby, they probably already have all the toys they need. This is the cutest gift set in existence and will definitely get a whole lot of awws. And it’s super warm and snuggly for winter. You really can’t go wrong with this one.

A retro toy with a modern twist? Sign me up. Kids can make their fave Pokemon characters glow with this set. They follow the templates to pop in mini LEDs, and the finished design can be lit up in five different modes via the Micro USB port. I got this set for my Pokemon-mad daughter for Christmas and I know it’s going to keep her entertained for hours!

What is it about kitchen toys? Kids just love them. My daughter is obsessed with our coffee machine at home, so I know this toy one would go down a treat. It has moving parts and realistic sounds, it comes with  a portafilter, two plastic cups, an americano pod, a cappuccino pod, and a milk jug. Accessories store neatly in the back of the machine for safe-keeping.

A great STEM option, this eco-friendly, personalised paper plane launcher gets children away from screens - they'll have great fun building it, then launching their own paper planes into the air.

It's constructed using slot-together techniques - so there's no messy glue. Everything you need is provided in the kit.

There are 10 different Fold 'n' Fly paper planes to experiment with, and they reach up to an incredible 10 metres! Also included are four cool scoring targets for extra fun.