Looking for some present shopping inspo to find the perfect toy? Check out our 2022 Christmas gifts for kids of all ages!
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for the kids! Santa may be checking his lists but what about you, mamas, and dads? If your kids have been (mostly) good (be sure they fill out this handy FREE downloadable Dear Santa letter template here!) then you will want to get them something extra nice this Christmas! Whether you’re shopping for little or big kids check out our guide to all the best Christmas gifts for kids below!
Christmas gift for kids aged: 2-6 years old Kids – and parents – LOVE Magnatiles! These colourful translucent magnetic tiles develop math, science, building and spatial skills. Younger kids will enjoy building with them on a flat surface while older kids can build in 3D. They’re great for solo or multi-child play. If you already have a set you can consider another set in different shapes or colours for a present this year – you can never have too many of these amazing building tiles!
2. Dig for Gems: Activity Kit
Christmas gift for kids aged: 6 years +
This kit combines the fun of chiselling away to reveal a treasure and the excitement of owning real gems! This Mega Dig Kit includes everything kids need to be treasure hunters including a chisel, a brush, and a magnifying glass to inspect the amazing gems they are going to find from amethyst to tiger’s eye, quartz, and obsidian. There’s also a Fossil Kit which includes 15 real fossils to unearth – a great educational gift for Christmas!
3. Board game presents for kids of all ages
Christmas gift for kids aged:depends on each game
The great thing about gifting kids board games for Christmas is that most of the time, the whole family can enjoy playing them together. We love some screen-free bonding time and some of our fave family board games include Catan, Monopoly, Cranium, Ticket to Ride, and Scrabble. Find these on Amazon.sg or your fave local toy shop. Looking for more ideas? Head over to our family board game roundup – handily broken down into age-appropriate board games.
4. Bike or Balance Bike
Christmas gift for kids aged: Balance bikes from 2 years, bikes from 4 years old Getting kids active is something we really believe in over here, so we are all for kids’ toys that get them playing outdoors while getting some exercise! If your tot is just starting out, consider a balance bike (for kids aged 18 months to 4 years). Older kids can start on a bike with training wheels or jump right onto a big bike. Here’s where to buy bikes in Singapore.
5. Lite Brite Magic Screen
Christmas gift for kids aged: 4 years+ Lite Brite toys have been around since many of us adults were young, but we love them for the nostalgia and the creativity they inspire in kids! Kids create art using coloured pegs using the picture templates provided or they can go freestyle and imagine their own masterpiece! Once the creation is complete, light it up using one of the four different light effects. The new Lite Brite runs on batteries and is compact, making it a great travel toy too.
Christmas gift for kids aged: 5 years+ “See you in 5 minutes, over and out!” Whether your kid loves playing spy games with a friend or has a neighbour who lives close by, they will love communicating with each other with walkie-talkies. There are lots of different brands at different price points on the market – some last longer than others, so check online reviews. We’ve had good luck with Topsung M880 walkie-talkies.
7. Evorie Tritan Water Bottle
Christmas gift for kids aged: 6 months+ How about a Christmas gift that will get used throughout the year? Every kiddo needs a water bottle, so sneak one of these Evorie Tritan bottles under the tree or in your little one’s stocking. Evorie Tritan water bottles ($22.90 – $24.90) tick all the right boxes: They’reBPA-free, leakproof and ultra-durable with glass-like clarity. These bottles are great for babies from as little as 6 months onwards to learn to drink from straws. Since launching in Singapore a year ago, these award-winning Tritan bottles are already one of the best-selling in Singapore, with over 4,000 5-star reviews online. Find them at TANGS at Tang Plaza (Baby & Kids section at level 2) or online including on Zalora.
Christmas gift for kids aged: 2 – 9 years Zoy Zoii ultra-cute bags will turn your little munchkin into a superstar! With one of these gorgeous backpacks on, they will be proud as punch to trot into preschool (plus these bags make great kids’ hand-carry travel bags too!). Zoy Zoii bags ($59.90 – $89.90) are lightweight with padding and engineered for comfort on little backs. Known for being durable and sturdy (most are water-resistant too so they are perfect for wearing in Singapore where we get rain out of nowhere!) with honeycomb breathable straps. You’ll be happy to know these backpacks have the US CPSIA certification and with no lead, BPA, PVC and other toxic substances. Which design would your little one love? We have our eyes on the Cream Cake bag, no wait the Rainbow or Space Rocket bag! Find Zoy Zoii on Zalora, Shopee & Lazada
9. Slime-Making Kit
Christmas gift for kids aged: 6 years+ It’s pretty simple to whip up your own slime (use this handy slime recipe which costs under $20) but if you want to have a nicely packaged gift to give the kids for Christmas, a slime kit is where it’s at. There are plenty of different-themed slime kits to choose from depending on how many accessories or extras you want. Experiment by changing the measurements of ingredients to see how the texture changes. Just be wary of the mess this Christmas gift entails!
10. Rollerskates or rollerblades
Christmas gift for kids aged: 6 years+ Get the kids some retro rollerskates or modern rollerblades. Decathlon does some really affordable inline skates (from $30) with adjustable boots and straps that will grow with your child – bargain! Don’t forget the knee pads, ankle guards and elbow pads plus a helmet too!
11. Multiracial Dolls
Christmas gift for kids aged: 2 years +
Looking for a doll that reflects your family’s ethnicity? The most common dolls at the toy store are Caucasian, so we round up some great toys – from action figures to games to multiracial, and anatomically correct dolls (like the cute doll pictured above from Amazon.sg), that will help diversify your child’s playroom and make inclusion the norm. Read more here.
12. SG-themed Card Games
Christmas gift for kids aged: 6 years +
Looking for a stocking stuffer-style gift? We love Singapore-themed card games like The Singaporean Dream, Hawker Wars and Chope! The Card Game – all the perfect size to stuff into that Christmas stocking.
13. Books
Christmas gift for kids aged: Depends on book choice This is always an excellent present, as it’s generally the one that’s still being used long after the Christmas tree is packed away. Buy books in stores like Woods in the Books, Books Ahoy in Forum the Shopping Mall, Kinokinuya, Popular and My Greatest Child, or order online from Amazon.sg or BookDepository.com. Our top picks for babies and toddlers are classic board books like Where is the Green Sheep? and It’s Time For Bed. For picture books, we love Beatrice Alemagna’s books – The Marvellous Fluffy, Squishy Itty Bitty and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day. If your kiddo is starting on chapter books, the Rabbit and Bear series is lovely, or try Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar. For more confident readers, check out the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series plus anything by Roald Dahl and David Walliams.
14. PlayStation or Nintendo Switch (or a new game)
Christmas gift for kids aged: 8 years+
If you have an older kid, chances are that a PlayStation (PS5 if you can get your hands on one, otherwise the trusty Ps4) or Nintendo Switch (Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite) is on their Christmas wish list! This is a pricey one so start saving up now! Some of our favourite Nintendo Switch games include Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, plus Luigi’s Mansion 3. For PlayStation, it’s Just Dance 2021, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Minecraft Starter Collection, and Sonic Mania Plus.
15. Experience Gifts or Coupons
Christmas gift for kids aged: 4 years+
Research has proven that giving experiences leads to more lasting happiness and satisfaction. So how about gifting quality time together with your kids? Download our FREE Kids Reward Coupons for a fun (and FREE) Christmas gift that we know your kiddos will love!
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