17 cool & unique Christmas gift ideas for kids of all ages

Ages: 6 years and up

If your child is begging for a kitten, puppy, or hamster a Tamagotchi is the next best thing. The Tamagotchi Uni is the newest version of the 90s classic toy which parents will remember. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with hers - I love the fact that it’s wearable as a watch which tracks your movements so you can take it for a walk or meet up with friends and the fact that it’s rechargeable via USB cable is a massive plus too (we had the previous generation Tamagotchi Pix which burned through batteries at an alarming rate) This is a unique gift that all kids will love, whatever they’re into - the joy you get watching the little creature grow and evolve is immense.

Ages: 5 and up

My kids are big fans of Tamagotchis, but Ive never seen them so excited over a toy as when they tested out Bitzee. It’s a digital pet with a difference as you can actually touch it - it reacts to swipes, tilts and touches. The concept is the same as with most digi pets - it starts as a baby and you have to take care of it - feed it, play with it - even rock it to sleep, and it grows into an adult - and the more you play, the more pets you unlock. It comes in a ring-style box, which you open - and the floating image of your pet appears. It was a real novelty for my kids. They completed the training lesson easily, and enjoyed filling up the ‘love’ meter to evolve the pets and unlocking mini games to progress their Bitzie’s even further. The pets include common (bunny, cat, hedgehog, snail), rare (butterfly, chameleon) and legendary (mercat, unicorn) - and they’re all super adorable! And for me, the big plus point (apart from the reasonable price) is that with Bitzee, when the box is closed, the pet is ‘sleeping’ and doesn’t make any demands until you open it again.

Ages: 4 and up

This is a really silly vertical family board game for two to four players which will appeal to anyone who loves monkeys, or finds toilet humour funny (isn’t that everyone??) The game will be over in about 25-30 minutes, but my two kids wanted to play it again and again. You spin the wheel to see how many flings you get, then load the bana-scented ‘poo’ into the monkey flinger and launch it at the tree to collect banana tokens. Depending on how many tokens you get, move you monkey up the vine, and the first to the top wins. My kis are six and ten and they love playing it together, and I think this would be good for younger kids to get them counting and recognising numbers.

Ages: 7 and up

Disney Fans will adore this thousand-piece set - and it's a great one because not only will they spend hours making it, but they'll be playing with it for months to come. Although it's marked as for ages seven and above, my six-year-old is managing it - with a little help here and there. Even the ten-year-old boy is interested, despite the high Disney Princess count. To be precise, it features the characters Mulan, Raya, Elsa, Moana, Tinker Bell, Alice, Wendy, Belle, Tiana, Anna, Pocahontas, Princess Jasmine and Mirabel, so there's a lot to play with!

Ages: 7 and up

If your kid loves bracelets, and especially making bracelets, they’ll love this little kit. It’s reccomended for ages seven and up, but my six-year-old had no problem using it - I was actually surprised at how easy it is to use! You can make, and remake, 10 unique friendship bracelets using the 170 pop-on beads. There’s no cutting, collapse or even having to tie knots - so it’s very user friendly. It’s a very creative unique gift for kids that’s a great one to get them away from screens and computer games. It’s just a shame you can’t buy refills of the beads, but hopefully it’ll be something the manufacturer brings out in the future.

Ages: 3 years and up

Kids love hanging out in tents and dens, but this really takes it to the next level. it's an inflatable air fort, which is ready for play in seconds - you just switch on the fan and it's filled with air. No messing about with poles, and there's no floor so it's easily accessible for kids of all ages. A brilliant toy for sleepovers, playrooms and sure to be the fave hangout spot in the house. We love the starry night version, but it's available in plenty of other designs too!

Ages: suitable for all ages

A unique gift idea for kids that puts them in the spotlight – this is perfect. You can personalise the story to include names and the physical attributes of the child – and pen your own personalised message in the front inside cover. Sure to be a bedtime story favourite for many years to come!

Ages: six and above

if they love unicorns they probably have every unicorn toy going - but this one is different. You spray paint it with the battery-powered airbrush and four coloured markers and stencils - and when you're ready for a new makeover, all you need to do is wash it in water and you can start all over again. And if that wasn't enough, it glows in the dark too. for the price, it's brilliant!

If you have a little bookworm to buy for, this is the one - My daughter, aged six, is crazy into books and she she loves to look at the pictures while I read it. This beautiful slip-cased gift edition of The Little Prince with full-colour illustrations also features bonus non-fiction content, exploring the history of The Little Prince, the real-life plane crash that inspired the story, the life of the author and more. It’s a gift they can keep forever - I know my daughter will love it even more when she’s old enough to read it herself and fully understand the themes in the book.

Ages: 3 and up

An experience day is a great unique gift for kids – it’s a memory that they’ll cherish forever. If they’re truck mad, the Diggerland experience is perfect – but there’s something for every boy and girl, whatever their interests - whether it be a chocolate workshop, trampoline session, or even a treetop adventure at Go Ape. I know that in the case of my kids, they still talk about fun days out we've had years ago... And even thinking back to my own childhood, there are days out I can remember now fondly - a good 30 years (or more!) later. These sorts of gifts are always a hit!

Ages: Suitable for all ages

This is a gift that can be enjoyed at bedtime all year round – and by buying a full set online you can make some fantastic savings. There’s a whopping 87% off this Mr Men collection at Books2Door and there are bargains to be had on many other collections, including Peppa Pig, Star Wars, Julia Donaldson and Where’s Wally. As far as things to get for Christmas, you really can't beat a book set - I read a book a night with my daughter and when we get to the end of the collection she just wants to start all over again.

Ages: 8 and up

STEM toys make great gifts for kids! It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and STEM learning encourages children to discover more about these subjects through fun – learning while they play basically. We love the National Geographic tock tumbler kit – which lets kids transform rocks into extraordinary polished gemstones. There are so many different STEM toys up for grabs on Amazon.

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Most kids love story time, but this is something completely different! Tonies are audiobook players for kids with a cute twist – the story is contained in a Tonie figure which they place on top of the Toniebox to hear stories, songs and educational content. You can even upload your own audio to make your special story session for them to listen to. 

It’s totally wireless and screen-free and there are over 200 different Tonies to choose from including The Gruffalo, CoComelon, The Snowman, The Little Prince, Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan, as well as children’s fave Disney adventures such as Coco, Frozen, The Lion King and Cinderella.

Ages: requires adult supervision

As long as you can deal with a bit of a sugar rush, this is a gift kids will adore. What could be better fun than making your own funfair-worthy fluffy candy floss at home (with a bit of adult help of course)? This cute set comes with a measuring spoon and 50 wooden sticks - just add a spoonful of candyfloss sugar and watch the magic happen! We have this and it's been an absolute favourite when friends have come over, rainy days when bad weather has kept us indoors, or Friday nights... Just because. It's a gift idea that will be a firm favourite for years to come and last them well into their teens.

Do you have a mini music fan at home? The next big superstar DJ maybe? Then check this out! My daughter has it, and she couldn't love it more. If I'm honest, everyone in the whole family loves playing with it. This unique DJ mixer for kids includes 15 tracks in 7 different music styles and 15 multi-coloured instrument launch pads which light up. The professional-inspired turntable, cross-fader, light and tempo controls will delight budding DJs and the multi-coloured disco light effects will get the celebrations jumping on Christmas morning!

Looking to surprise your little one with a new set of wheels? This royally-approved bicycle, a favourite with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie, will no doubt make any child, aged 3-7, happy this Christmas.

This vintage bike is designed with a timeless Scandi look and features unique rosewood pedals.

It has a lightweight navy-blue alloy frame and cream coloured 16” tires. It also comes equipped with safety bell, back-pedal brake, hand break and detachable training wheels.

This is a skateboard with a difference - not only is it super stylish, it's got eco creds too! It's made from sustainable Canadian Maple Wood material which comes from sustainable sources of supply and you can be sure that it's been fanufactured while leaving behind the smallest possible carbon footprint.

The skateboard itself is top quality - with bogart mini-cruiser wheels - and these have a wider footprint than most mini wheels, making it roll smoother on rough surfaces. The standing platform is nice and spacious too, making it a joy to ride.