Does Christmas fill you with dread? The dread of knowing what to get for your children? The dread of not being able to afford the presents your children want for Christmas? Fear not and look no further because this post is for you. I’m going to show you what gifts to buy that they will enjoy. I will also be sharing those that will be more in your budget helping you save money. This post will also include my predictions for the best kids toys for Christmas for 2022.

Best kids educational toys

THE Smart Sketcher Projector 2.0 creative toy with HSB cable adapter
has been described as the best drawing and learning toy for this year. This toy has sounds and lights with over 60 art sketching projects. As well as having the software to upload photos. Perfect for that child who loves to create but needs that extra support and confidence to draw by hand themselves. This is a high-end toy that I think will be a firm favourite for this year for the children ages 5 years and up.

Button and Squirt was founded and created by mum, Ria.
The whole range of toys are educational, fun and friendly for the environment. The prices are at a very reasonable price. Plus from the sales from her ranges 5% goes to wildlife and conservation charities. She has an online shop full flash cards, colouring in books, butterfly gardens and the list goes on. Many of these items are also sold in gift sets, which are a perfect Christmas present for any child.

Family Games

One of the best things about Christmas is getting together as a family and playing a game together. I have chosen one that I think will be popular along with one of my personal favourites.

I really had to look hard at the family/board games, there are so many out there at the moment that are very similar to previous years with a different theme. So it was hard to find something original that would keep everyone captivated.
Moonlight Castle is a game of multiplayers collecting jewels with sound affects whilst trying to escape from the evil magician. This is the one I could picture the children either playing themselves or with the grown ups, so is a good all rounder.

As both a child and Auntie ‘Where’s Wally’ was one of the favourite books to play together, this is similar. It is a game of speedy observation. Can you find it first? will have the whole family playing along. Who will be the first to locate the item they’ve selected from the card.

Toddler and baby toys

We all know that The Lamaze toys are well loved by both babies and parents. The Puffabook Elephant is no exception. This tactile toy gives all the sensory needs for a 3 month old upwards. It squeaks and sends out a small puff of air and can be used for peek-a-boo games using its large ears.

This InnyBin by FATBRAIN is the perfect Christmas gift for a baby or toddler. This ingenious design helps babies and toddlers with their fine motor skills. Using hands they can organise shapes, do problem solving and experimenting with colours which will keep them busy.

Older children to teenagers

This one I always find difficult, because nowadays the screen time has taken over from the traditional games. So I’ve found two Christmas gifts for boys and girls that has a high chance of keeping them occupied and away from the screen temporarily.

Graitrax has been proven popular with many children from 8 upwards. The sets start from £10 and go all the way up to £200. You can build and add extensions making tracks for marble runs. or just build and use for basic construction. Some say it’s mainly aimed at boys (I don’t even know if I’m allowed to sat that) but having done the research I can see that it’s also popular with girls too.

With the younger generation becoming more and more creative what a great incentive for them. (I’m not going to say girls because there are many male designers.) Stitch N Style enables the creativity to flow. Using batteries this self-threading machine can create accessories such as bags, pouches and hair scrunchies.

I hope this post for the best kids toys for Christmas has helped with your quest as well as other children amongst your family and friends.