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Christmas Gift Ideas For Kids: 30 Presents For Children That You May Not Have Thought Of

DIY unicorn kit anyone? 🦄🦄🦄
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Life editor at HuffPost UK

Let’s be honest, when you’re a kid, receiving presents is the highlight of Christmas.

So to help you get that over-the-moon reaction from the little ones in your lives, we’ve rounded up 30 of the best toys for kids this year.

Some of them you may recognise from this year’s predictions of the top toys and others we added because they’re unique, interesting or a right bargain.

From DIY unicorn kits to designing your own superhero comic, we’re not separating our list out into toys for girls or toys for boys, because all toys are suitable for all children in the right age range.

Happy shopping!

Wooden Kitchen Playset
Aldi
Aldi's wooden toy range has been a hit this year, and they've still got products available for Christmas. Let kids make you "breakfast" in bed, without any mess.
Suitable for children aged three and over.
Price: £17.99.
Buy: Aldi, in-store only.
Real Den Adventure Kit
Flibberty
This kit has everything your kids will need to build a real den - anywhere.
Suitable for kids aged eight and above.
Price: £34.95.
Buy here.
My 1st Smartphone
KIDLY
Whether we like it or not, our little ones will see us on our phones. Get your toddler their very own wooden smartphone with makeshift earphones.
Suitable for children aged three and above.
Price: £12.
Buy here.
Ice Cream Mug
OhDeer
Surely ensuring your kids get their recommended daily water intake is *much* more fun when drunk out of an ice cream cup?
Recommended age not stated.
Price: £10.99.
Buy here.
Playmobil Vet Clinic
Playmobil
No gift guide is complete without a Playmobil present, and this bargain gift comes with a set-up vet clinic as well as a carry case for just £9.99. Not bad.
Suitable for kids aged four and above.
Price: £9.99.
Buy here.
Lego Yellow Submarine
LEGO
Introduce your kids to the Beatles... and then buy this Lego Yellow Submarine. It even comes with four minifigures: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Suitable for ages 10 and above.
Price: £54.99.
Buy here.
Fingerlings
Argos
These creatures that balance on fingers seemed to have been dubbed the hottest toy this year - and thankfully you can grab them for under 15 quid.
Suitable for ages five and over.
Price: £14.99.
Buy here.
Design Your Own Comic Book
CuckooLand
Let your kids get imaginative and crafty with this activity pack to design their own superhero comic book. We sort of want one too.
Suitable for kids aged seven and above.
Price: £9.95.
Buy here.
Magical Fairy Garden
Wicked Uncle
A great project for children in the new year: They follow the guide to learn how to construct their own miniature cottage and living garden.
Suitable for children aged four and above.
Price: £16.95.
Buy here.
Doodle Socks
BrightMinds
We're constantly telling little ones to stop drawing on anything other than paper - but now it's time to do the opposite. These doodle socks let children personalise them how they want.
Suitable for children aged five and above.
Price: £15.29.
Buy here.
Personalised Xylophone
Notonthehighstreet
Get a child's name transcribed onto their first ever instrument (and be prepared for the noise to follow).
Suitable for kids aged three and above.
Price: £12.10.
Buy here.
Hatchimals ColleGGTibles
Hatchimals
It was the toy that dominated 2016 and now they are back, cheaper, and available to buy. The mini Hatchimals come in small speckled eggs.
Suitable for children aged five and over.
Price: £2.99.
Buy here.
Keepsake Storybook
MyMagicName
Be warned: It *might* end up being one of those books that you read over and over again.
Suitable for children aged two to eight.
Price: £15.96.
Buy here.
DIY Unicorn Kit
Etsy
Because let's be honest, who doesn't want to be a unicorn?
Suitable for kids aged 14 and above.
Price: £12.95.
Buy here.
Paw Patrol Activity Desk
TheToyShop
Fans of 'Paw Patrol' will love the opportunity to draw alongside their favourite characters.
Suitable for ages three to six.
Price: £12.50.
Buy here.
SoundMoovz
SoundMoovz
A new gadget for older kids, where you make music by moving - rather than moving to the music.
Suitable from children aged eight and above.
Price: £39.99.
Buy here.
Personalised Toy Set
Jolly Fine
This soft sculptured tool set offers no-hurt fun - got any DIY to be getting on with?
Suitable for kids aged 12 months and above.
Price: £38.
Buy here.
Zoo Apron
Dunelm
Inspire kids to cook with this brightly-coloured apron, but be prepared for the mess!
Age recommendation not stated.
Price: £10.
Buy here.
Monkey Pins
Amazon
A perfect indoor game to play with the little ones on Christmas day.
Suitable for kids aged three and above.
Price: £5.80.
Buy here.
Moana Doll
Amazon
Moana has to be up there as one of everyone's favourite Disney characters this year.
Suitable for ages 36 months to seven years.
Price: £24.99.
Buy here.
Whizz World Train Station
ELC
With sounds and bright colours, toddlers will have a whale of a time with their new train set.
Suitable for kids from 12 months and above.
Price: £20.
Buy here.
Bath Toy Sea Plane
AdventureToys
Your kids can let the sea plane ride the water, making bath time so much more fun.
Suitable for ages one and above.
Price: £13.50.
Buy here.
Wooden Stationery Set
TheWorks
This 75-piece set has everything a kid needs to create their very own masterpiece.
Age recommendation not stated.
Price: £10.
Buy here.
Dinosaur Projector
ToysruS
Any dinosaur fans? This projector shares images of kids' favourite dinosaurs onto walls and ceilings.
Suitable for children aged three to 10.
Price: £9.99.
Buy here.
Monster Backpack
Tesco
An ideal gift for kids to keep their cuddly toys, snacks, drinks and other essential items safe.
Suitable for ages two to five.
Price: £12.98.
Buy here.
Glow In The Dark Tape
PresentFinder
Stick this tape anywhere to make magical glow-in-the-dark lines when the lights are switched off.
Recommended age not stated.
Price: £8.99.
Buy here.
2 In 1 World Globe
Argos
As well as having a normal globe, where kids can point out countries and capital cities, this globe also has a night function (doubling up as a night light) showing the earth as seen from space, with colour-changing LEDs.
Suitable for ages eight and above.
Price: £32.99.
Buy here.
Soothe And Glow Seahorse
FisherPrice
When this seahorse is cuddled, the belly gently glows and plays five minutes of music and ocean sounds. It then gradually fades out.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £14.99.
Buy here.
VTech Kidizoom Duo Camera
TheEntertainer
Give your kids the role of photographer for the day with their own snazzy camera. The back has a digital display so they can see what photos they've taken, a front camera to take selfies, and the ability to add fun effects, stamps and frames.
Suitable for ages three and above.
Price: £39.74.
Buy here.
Glittery Space Dough
Notonthehighstreet
It's not just any old dough, it's glittery "super space" dough - made from natural ingredients - that comes with a star-shaped cutter (and yes, the sequin stars are included, too).
Suitable for children ages three and above.
Price: £5.95.
Buy here.

Before You Go

Christmas Gifts For Vegans
Vegan Tote Bag, £7.99(01 of28)
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This 100% cotton tote bag comes complete with a printed heart and the word 'vegan' so everyone will know they're doing amazing things for the planet.

Price: £7.99
Buy it here. (credit:Etsy)
Honest Gathered Herb Candle, £30(02 of28)
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These lovely candles are made using soy wax and the wicks are created with eco-friendly cotton. The entire Honest range is made from 100% pure ingredients and is not tested on animals, plus the packaging is biodegradable.

Price: £30
Buy it here. (credit:Honest)
Toasted Marshmallow Vegan Bath Bomb, £3.40(03 of28)
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What could be more festive than a toasted marshmallow bath bomb? Contains Shea butter for super soft skin.

Price: £3.40
Buy it here. (credit:Dirty Vegans)
Dr Martens Chelsea Boots, £135(04 of28)
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Dr Martens have a range of shoes suitable for vegans. This Chelsea boot is a slick, uncompromisingly fashion-forward look for both men and women.

Price: £135
Buy them here. (credit:Dr Martens)
'15 Minute Vegan' Cookbook, £15(05 of28)
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'15 Minute Vegan' by Katy Beskow is jam-packed with tasty yet simple recipes for the vegan who's always on-the-go. It's got 5 star reviews on Amazon and the people don't lie.

Price: £15
Buy it here. (credit:ASOS)
British Cassis, £19.99(06 of28)
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This blackcurrant liqueur comes in a beautifully festive bottle. It'll add a touch of sweetness to their glass of (vegan) bubbly.

Price: £19.99
Buy it here. (credit:Waitrose)
Neek Lipsticks, £15.99(07 of28)
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Aussie brand NEEK sells vegan lipsticks in beautiful shades, all of which are presented in real bamboo tubes. Pretty.

Price: £15.99
Buy it here. (credit:Neek)
Black Cube Wallet, £35(08 of28)
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A stylish cube design wallet made from 100% vegan leather. Features a gold pattern against a black background, and comes with six credit card compartments and two pockets.

Price: £35
Buy it here. (credit:Hetty and Sam)
Pink Clay Mask, £39.90(09 of28)
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A 4-in-1 treatment made from Australian Pink Clay which helps detoxify and brighten skin in just 10 minutes. The mask is designed to absorbs dirt and impurities, drawing out toxins from the skin.

Price: £39.90
Buy it here. (credit:Sand Sky)
Vegan Beers, £30.50(10 of28)
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A case of 12 vegan-friendly brews perfect for those who want to steer clear of animal products.

Price: £30.50
Buy it here. (credit:Honest Brew)
Alchemy Hair Oils, £25(11 of28)
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Alchemy Oils are certified by the Vegan Society and PETA. Treat your pal to a gift set containing three hair remedies: Peppermint, Amla and Grapefruit.

Price: £25
Buy it here. (credit:Alchemy)
Tote Bag, £64(12 of28)
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Engineered from silicone, these eye-catching totes were designed by two Berkshire based women who wanted more from their arm candy than a designer logo and hefty price tag. The bags are designed to stand the test of time and can be used in the office, on the school run, for shopping, yoga, gym, swimming and even on a night out.

Price: £64
Buy it here. (credit:mecolife)
One-Bottle Blender, £32.99(13 of28)
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A one-bottle personal blender so they can blend their favourite fruits into a smoothie or juice, straight into a bottle.

Price: £32.99
Buy it here. (credit:Breville)
Urtekram Nordic Birch, From £5.35(14 of28)
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A range of beauty products from Danish organic beauty brand Urtekram Nordic Birch to naturally care for the face, hair and body. All products are Vegan Society-approved and free from parabens, synthetic ingredients and artificial colours.

Prices from £5.35
Buy it here. (credit:Urtekram Nordic Birch)
Vegan Hamper, £70(15 of28)
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A selection of some of the best vegan goodies Whole Foods Market has to offer. Delicious.

Price: £70
Buy it here. (credit:Whole Foods Market)
Raw Chocolate Gift Set, £18.99(16 of28)
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A Christmas gift box filled with six bars of raw chocolate. Suitable for vegans, as well as people on a dairy-free or gluten-free diet.

Price: £18.99
Buy it here. (credit:Raw Halo)
Vegan Almande Bailey’s, £19.99(17 of28)
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If you know a vegan, chances are they've got their eyes on this vegan Bailey's made with almond milk.

Price: £19.99
Buy it from all Whole Foods Market stores or online. (credit:Whole Foods Market)
Personalised Marmite, £4.99(18 of28)
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Marmite's vegan, so why not treat your pal to a personalised jar of the controversial spread? They'll either love it or hate it.

Price: £4.99
Buy it here. (credit:Marmite)
Metallic Grey Loafers, £99(19 of28)
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PETA-approved vegan loafers made from faux leather. The metallic shine is guaranteed to turn heads.

Price: £99
Buy it here. (credit:Beyond Skin)
Pineapple Purse, £28(20 of28)
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This delightful little number is made with vegan leather, aka silk grain polyurethane, meaning no animals were harmed or endangered in making it.

Price: £28
Buy it here. (credit:Hetty and Sam)
Vegan Cork Belt, £27.27(21 of28)
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A handmade belt made from cork. According to Etsy's FAQs section, the belt feels like leather but it comes from the cork oak tree instead of an animal. Nice.

Price: £27.27
Buy it here. (credit:Etsy)
Set Of Two Toiletry Bags, £60(22 of28)
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Two stylish toiletry cases in different sizes from Matt and Nat's oh-so-beautiful small vegan goods collection.

Price: £60
Buy it here. (credit:Matt and Nat)
Makeup Brushes, From £11(23 of28)
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These Kohl Kreatives makeup brushes are vegan and cruelty-free. Plus they look like something from the future.

Prices from £11
Buy it here. (credit:Kohl Kreatives)
Herbivore T-Shirt, £7.65(24 of28)
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Your vegan mate will seriously enjoy this 100% cotton t-shirt with the slogan 'Herbivore'. Comes in a range of colours, but we're loving it in black.

Price: £7.65
Buy it here. (credit:Etsy)
Olive Oil Gift Set, £19.95(25 of28)
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Gutsy, fruity, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil all the way from Puglia. Because every vegan recipe deserves a touch of luxury.

Price: £19.95
Buy it here. (credit:Carluccios)
Faux Fur Grey Jacket, £75(26 of28)
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Animal-lovers can still wrap up warm and snuggly this season, with faux fur jackets from Jakke. The brand won the PETA Vegan Fashion Awards earlier this year, so it's not to be sniffed at.

Price: £75
Buy it here. (credit:Jakke)
Veja Trainers, £67(27 of28)
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Forget the black Vans that everyone's wearing, these trainers are stylish and vegan-friendly as they're made from organic cotton and wild rubber.

Price: €75 (£67)
Buy them here. (credit:Veja)
Vegan Leather Planner, £30(28 of28)
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This pink planner is made from vegan leather and comes with a kickass slogan: the world is your freakin oyster.

Price: £30
Buy it here. (credit:Three Six Five)
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