Our Top Gifts for Christmas Hampers for Kids

Are you looking for the best Christmas gift for your niece, nephew, or a friend’s child? Knowing what to buy can be tricky, and you may need some present-buying inspiration to help you find the perfect gift. But rather than buying them one gift, why not put together a Christmas hamper? Everyone loves receiving hampers, especially ones that are full of fun.

Presentation Ideas for Your Christmas Hamper

Putting together a Christmas hamper allows you to present the gift however you choose. So this is a great opportunity to get as creative with your wrapping as you would like. There are so many ways to create a festive hamper for children. You could pop the goodies in a Christmas sack, a gift box, a basket, or even in a stocking. However you choose to present your Christmas hamper, it is sure to bring an extra sprinkle of magic to Christmas day.

Christmas Hampers for Kids Gift Ideas

You may now be wondering what to put inside the hamper. Well, this is where we can help. Our Elves have been busy gathering together their top gift ideas for Christmas hampers for kids to provide you with some useful shopping inspiration. Sorted by age, here are our recommendations to make a child really happy.

Kids Aged 0-3

At this age, children are just learning about the world around them. From scratch and sniff books to cuddly toys, here are our suggestions.

Fart Book – Scratch & Sniff ,  £8.99 £8.99

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Lift the flap & have a sniff!

This 16 page colourful boardbook is full of cheeky animals and characters showcasing their unique-smelling bottom burps! Each spread has a large flap to lift, perfect for little fingers, then you scratch the surface to reveal the smell. A sensory delight.

Bath Time Ducks – Colour Changing ,  £10.99 £10.99

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Trio of duckies that change colour

Make a splash at bath time with this set of three colourful rubber duckies. Simply submerge them in warm water for a few moments and watch with wonder as they magically change hue! Sure to delight any little one.

Wooden Caterpillar – Twisty & Wiggly ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Silly caterpillar toy, specially designed for toddlers

Measuring 22cm, this funny caterpillar is made up of eleven offset beads on a sturdy elasticated cord. Simply twist or shake to watch it wiggle and dance! Sustainably crafted from FSC-certified wood. What a wiggly wonder!

Baby Koala – Super Cute & Cuddly! ,  £14.99 £14.99

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High-quality soft plush koala with fluffy ears to grasp

Made of velvety polyester, this sweet teddy makes a very special gift. Perfect for little hands, this cute and cuddly koala measures 18cm tall. Little ones will love to grasp his super fluffy ears and explore the textures of his shiny eyes and nose.

Kids Aged 4-7

Children between the ages of 4 and 7 are curious and active, with boundless energy! From fidget toys to a measuring tape filled with fascinating facts, these toys will keep them entertained.

Snow Ball Fidget Toy ,  £4.99 £4.99

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Cool 6cm stretchy, squishy ball packed with fake snow

A squeeze sensation unlike any other, this brilliant ball feels and sounds like crunching through fresh snow! Measuring approximately 6cm, the glittery Snow Ball always returns to its original shape. Simply give it a squeeze to experience the magic!

Rainbow Dancer Ribbon Wand ,  £5.99 £5.99

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Extra-long rainbow streamer for dancing!

A really lovely toy for active kids, this brilliant ribbon wand measures an impressive 3.5 metres long. As you hold on to the flexible handle and dance or run, the rainbow ribbon will flutter behind, creating a lovely stream of colour. Spin, twist and twirl for truly fabulous effects!

Fun Tape Measure – Filled with Facts ,  £7.99 £7.99

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Made to measure fun

Have you ever wondered whether the Mona Lisa would fit on your wall? Did you know that a snail can travel 39 inches in one hour? This awesome tape measure is packed with 30 fun facts and comparisons.

Infinity Loop Flow Rings ,  £7.99 £7.99

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Flows & rolls along your arm like a metallic bubble

Take the magical coil of steel, slip it over your hands and let it flow easily across your arms, creating a captivating bubble of movement. Incredibly tactile, will cascade around just about any object and you can even pass it from your arm to a friend. Like a slinky you can wear!

Kids Aged 8-11

Pre-teens can seem like a mystery, but these fun gifts are sure to be a hit. From a flexible frisbee to a hilarious squishy pig, these gifts are totally awesome.

Box of Frogs – Sticky & Squishy ,  £5.99 £5.99

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Toad-ally cool frogs!

Leap into a world of squishy amusement with this fantastic pair of frogs! Bright red and lime green, each 7cm frog has a fascinating slimy texture with a sticky surface. Fling them at the window to watch them tumble down, or leave one in a kitchen drawer to give your Mum a fright! They make a satisfying slapping sound when thrown and are brilliantly stretchy too.

Weird But True – Human Body ,  £6.99 £6.99

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Explore 300 awesome anatomy facts

Did you know that your stomach is shaped like the letter J, or that if you lined up all your blood vessels they’d circle the Earth twice? How about that your body gives off a light you can’t see, or that you share 85% of your DNA with a zebra fish? Perfect for curious kids, this clever book is wacky, weird, sometimes gross – but totally true!

Flex Flying Disc ,  £7.99 £7.99

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Flexible 17cm high performance flying disc

This unique 17cm high performance flying disc can be used both indoors and out. Whether you’re at the beach, the park or in your garden, the Flex Disc guarantees hours of fun! Super easy to take anywhere, squish it, throw it or fold it up and pop into your pocket.

Stretch ‘n’ Smash Pig – Very Funny! ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Squishy 13cm pig to toss and squash

Stretch ‘n’ Smash is a TikTok fidget toy sensation and this funny pig is the newest squishy must-have. Measuring 13cm from head to trotter, he is filled with a fascinating tactile sand that holds its shape. Pinch, squeeze and stretch him to change his form and create some hilarious expressions. Even better, toss him on the floor and he lies flat like a pancake!

Kids Aged 12+

Older children are sure to enjoy these fun gifts, from a pair of colourful arm warmers to a feathered shuttlecock for footie stunts!

Bungee Ball – Throw, Bounce, React! ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Rapid-return ball with elastic cord & wrist strap

This entertaining ball flies all over the place and returns to your hand, courtesy of the useful elasticated cord! Measuring 6cm, the colourful ball itself is made of soft, durable foam and attached to a comfortable neoprene wrist strap with adjustable closure. Toss it this way and that and it will spring back to you. Brilliantly bouncy!

UKick – Kicks, Flicks, Tricks & Stunts ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Keep the floating UKick in the air for as long as you can

UKick fuses elements of street football with badminton and freestyle, the aim of the game is to keep the feathered UKick in the air with your feet. Like a shuttlecock, floats easily with just one disc, perfect for beginners, but you can add up to six discs to increase the weight. Have you got the skills?

Funky Arm Warmers – Cosy! ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Quirky arm warmers with a mis-match design

Now your arms can stand out in the crowd with these cool 88% cotton arm warmers. With one arm warmer in a colourful polka dot design and the other in a funky striped pattern, these mis-match arm warmers make for a cool one size cosy accessory. For kids with a funky style – keep warm whilst looking cool!

Brain Strain – IQ Puzzles ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Can you arrange the pieces to make the shape shown?

This entertaining set of three brain teasers are sure to cause a furrowed brow. The challenge is to arrange the pieces to match the shape on the front of the box. Make the letter M from just four individual pieces – not as easy as it sounds… Test your IQ!

Are you looking for more gift ideas? Check out our Christmas gift selection.