When it comes to shopping unique gifts for the child in your life, it can be a bit overwhelming. There is always ‘the latest gadget’ launching, something flashy and ‘wow’, something robotic, or electronic and over-the-top. So where do you start when it comes to trying to think outside the box?
The key is, and this applies for when you’re shopping for gifts for kids for Christmas, for birthdays or just because, to not go ‘too unique’ or throw your money away on something that is just too over-the-top. Kids love having fun, using their imaginations, and even owning gifts that can stand a test of time. Books are a perfect example — whether it’s a beautifully illustrated picture book or an adventurous storybook, they’re gifts that spark creativity and curiosity. At WonderWrap, you can find thoughtfully curated book gifts for kids that combine fun with meaning, making them a timeless choice for birthdays, holidays, or just because
So, what trends have been popping up this year to be the hottest and coolest new toys this year? Well, if you’ve got kids with busy hands and like to use their minds, you’ll be glad to know there is growing trend among electronic gaming, and playing card and trading card gaming. Toys that double us as collectables, or that have longevity, are also coming through as ‘hot’ gifts. And of course, anything related to the outdoors is always a winner. You can elevate outdoor fun with our TP climbing frames. Crafted for safety and adventure, these frames inspire active play and imaginative exploration, providing endless joy for children in their own backyard.
For the younger children, fidget toys and calming sensory toys are high up on the hit lists. Then there are toys and gifts that bridge the gap between digital and ‘in real life’, like those that encourage kids to be content creators, and savvy with tech, but a little ‘make it fun’.
Whether the kids you are buying for are into the trends or you want to get them something totally timeless, here’s some suggestions for the best gifts for kids this year:
Pokemon Card Sets and Gaming Cards
Pokemon entered back into our lives with a bang around 5 years ago with the return of Pokemon electronic games and apps – remember when everyone was trying to find Pokemon through their phones? Well now you can gift more of the Pokeverse with the impressive selection of Pokemon sets available at Magic Madhouse. The collections available at this unique online toy store offer Pokemon card sets from various releases, which make these card sets the best for the die hard fans who have played a lot of Pokemon, or those starting out that want to get into gaming cards.
There are trainer boxes and elite boxes available online, so you are covered completely for any pokémon cards sets 2023 that your kids will enjoy playing with and collecting!
Let your youngster expand their Pokemon library, as you can shop Pokemon Sets in several languages, including English, French, and Spanish, so it’s a great place to shop if your children are looking to build up their foreign card decks.
Modern Space-saving Beds
Cabin beds are a great gift idea this holiday season. Not only do cabin beds for children offer exceptional comfort and support, but they also take up minimal space, allowing kids to have plenty of room to play. These cleverly designed “beds in a box” give your child’s bedroom an instant makeover, transforming it into a fun play and sleep area. Cabin beds feature integrated storage options that help to keep cluttered rooms tidy and organised. They come in realistic and fantasy designs, with plenty of fun features such as slides and tents – perfect for imaginative minds!
Luck vs Skill Card Games
There is nothing that gets a childs imagination going more than card games! There are kids and even young adults out there that may have not experienced the fun and excitement that comes from them, and who knew that some of the older ones are the most intriguing?
A great one to look at is Magic: The Gathering (also known as Magic or MTG) which can be played either as a tabletop game or a digital collectable card game created by Richard Garfield. It was first released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, and Magic was one of the first trading card games and had approximately thirty-five million players as of December 2018, and over twenty billion Magic cards were produced in the period from 2008 to 2016.
Magic: The Gathering (colloquially known as Magic or MTG) is a tabletop and digital collectable card game created by Richard Garfield.[1] Released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast (now a subsidiary of Hasbro), Magic was the first trading card game and had approximately thirty-five million players as of December 2018,[2][3][4] and over twenty billion Magic cards were produced in the period from 2008 to 2016. It is since continuously growing in popularity!
At Magic Madhouse, you can find a selection of different boosters, decks, duel decks and packs to choose from, making there be something for everyone with the extensive range of Magic the Gathering products. A good place to start is with the JumpStart 2022 Booster Set.
Mini Content Creator Gifts
The online creator world is only going to rapidly grow in 2023. There is no doubt that our kids are going to continue to be exposed to the world of social media and content as tech expands. That being said, many kids tend to love creating their own videos, and learning to capture content and explore the different medias out there.
Perhaps a gift category suited more for those aged 6/7 and older, look at handheld devices that gives them their own control over being a mini content creator! The camera featured above is a popular gifting choice this year, as it makes it easy for children to add cool effects like animated backgrounds to video footage they may capture with it. And more importantly, parents can feel safe knowing that it doesn’t connect to the internet on its own, so they have ultimate control over who gets to see the final products. (It can connect via a USB cable if you do want to share.).
Have a look online for mini cameras, you can get some super cute novelty ones, and then ones which look more professional, for the slightly older tech savvy kids.
Tabletop Games
The term ‘games night’ is never going to get old, but when it’s thrown around, it tends to stick to it’s traditional meaning of trusty tabletop games, and not electronic or device type games. Even with the rise in digital games, tabletop games are still absolutely massive in scope, and are going nowhere.
At Magic Madhouse, the online store boasts a truly staggering variety of tabletop games which span across all sorts of artistic themes. Kids of all ages can be tabletop gamers, and if they haven’t been already. why not get them a few this year to get them interested? It encourages time away from screens, boosts imagination and brain power, builds family time and makes a great activity over the festive season.
Some of the more casual and relaxed tabletop games can include painting, modelling and scenery. Then you can have trivia based ones, or the ones that challenge you to play against your friends and family, competing for a prize and travelling through a journey on the way. Overall, tabletop games are a great way to bring people together around the table and provide endless hours of fun.
Remember, you don’t need to spend a high amount of money on games to impress the kids you are shopping for this year and next. You just need to look for what combines the fun factor with learning and imagination, and your kids are going to love what you choose!
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