Christmas gift buying guide for kids

I love shopping for outfits for the kids at Christmas. It’s a great opportunity to purchase gifts that the kids will love whilst updating their wardrobes for the year to come.

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Threads on trend

Retailers seem to always bring out super cute outfits in the lead-up-to Christmas. With the new summer season approaching, you can always find shorts, tops and dresses. Also be sure to look out for accessories like sunglasses, bags, hats and jewellery. Accessories can make great stocking fillers!

Here are my top four picks for kids’ threads.

Party shirt

For the little gentlemen, the staple ‘nice shirt’ for Christmas day is always a win. Cotton On kids has a great range of boys’ shirts such as the Jackson Short Sleeve and the Noah Long Sleeve shirts, both of which come in a range of colours and patterns.

PJ sets

Pyjamas are always a great gift idea. With a range of cute patterns and pictures, these pyjama sets from Cotton On are bound to make bed time more inviting. My favourite pick for girls is the Chloe short sleeve in Bambi print – but at 2 sets for only $35, it’s hard to pick just one.

Summer shirt

When in doubt, stick to the basics. Short sleeve shirts are perfect stocking fillers for the older boys. Paired with some shorts, it’s the perfect outfit for summer activities. Target has boys (sizes 7-16) shirts from just $16, like the Short Sleeve Ditzy Print shirt.

Get Summer ready

The summer school holidays are all about heading to the beach and the pool with the kids. Swimwear is a great gift option and pool toys are always a hit. Our summers are frequently filled with trips to the beach, so outdoor gear is always at the top of my list for Christmas. My girls love getting new cozzies and accessories too.

Sunglasses

Being Sun Smart is so important! These stylish sunnies protect little eyes from harmful UV rays. Shop the Ray-Ban Junior collection from Myer.

Boogieboard

For the most fun at the beach, you can’t go past these colourful Bodyboards from ToysRus.

The best books

Whilst they may not be at the top of their letters to Santa, books make beautiful Christmas presents for kids. My kids love to read and I love to read with them – there’s nothing better than curling up with the family for story-time before bed.

If you’re stuck for ideas, AusPost has heaps of book packs from your favourite Australian authors and characters the kids will love. These keepsakes are not just bookshelf staples, the beautiful illustrations will encourage the kids to keep reading over the summer holidays as well. Plus they’re only $16.99! Some of my favourites are:

The Hairy Maclary Hardback Book Pack
The Peppa Pig Book Pack
The Peter Rabbit Book Pack
The Dr Seuss Book Pack
The Mem Fox Book pack

 

Soft and Cuddly

Children love soft and cuddly teddies, dolls and animals. Plush toys are not just for babies; my eldest, Bella (who is now 8), will still grab a doll or mermaid to cuddle in bed. Mums tend to keep these too as keepsakes too so soft and cuddly pressies are always a winner.

Toys for bubs

This is the cutest octopus you’ve ever seen, this is Octivity Time from Lamaze, a developmental activity toy for toddlers.

Have you heard about Shipster?

Christmas is my favourite time of year, but it can also be an expensive time of year. I always have my eye out for sales and try to get as much shopping done online as possible to keep costs down where I can. Well, with all of the great merchants listed above, you can get free shipping on eligible purchases* with Shipster! You can try it for two months free, just in time for all your Christmas shopping.

Want to know how it works? Use your email address to sign up with Shipster, shop online with participating retailers, and then enter your registered email address to prove you're a member. Now watch your shipping costs disappear!

After your two month free trial, you pay only $6.95 per month and you can cancel anytime. Shipster works for purchases over $25 from heaps of online stores when shipping costs don’t exceed $20, you can see the full store directory here and there’s even more on the way!

NOTE: conditions do apply. Check their website for full delivery details and for all other queries, check out their Help tab.

Read more from Sandi over at Kids Fashion Blogger, your online destination for on-trend girls’ fashion

Shop the products featured in the Gift Guide for Kids video:

Remote Control T-Rex
Peppa Pig Book Pack
Remote Control Minnie Mouse Car
Verve 5mp Waterproof (3M) Digital Camera
Star Wars™ Toy Roaring Chewbacca™
Mermaid rag doll toy
Turbo Bubble Fountain
Kids Swim Bag and Beach Towel Set (Cars)
Jumbo Inflatable Ball
Mega Inflatable Flamingo Island

Please note all prices listed were correct at the time of writing. All items were in stock at the time of writing. Please check the merchant site for full details when you purchase.

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