Bounce Magazine Toddler & Kids Gift Guide 2026
Toddler & Kids Gift Guide 2026: Shopping for children can be one of the most fun parts of gifting, but with so much choice, knowing what will genuinely capture their imagination isn’t always easy.
Whether you’re searching for something creative, educational, collectable or simply guaranteed to raise a smile, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gifts for toddlers and kids. From construction sets and crafty activities to books, skates, tech and much-loved characters, these are the gifts worth having on your radar.
Marvel Ghost-Spider Cable Guys Controller Holder & Phone Stand
For the Marvel fan whose gaming set-up deserves a little personality, this Ghost-Spider Cable Guys stand makes a seriously cool addition to a bedroom or gaming space. Standing around 22cm tall, the officially licensed Marvel design can hold most smartphones as well as PlayStation and Xbox controllers. It’s designed as a tech accessory rather than a toy, making it particularly suited to older kids and teens.
Music Creator Mini Speaker
Small speaker, big personality. The Music Creator Mini Speaker is a portable wireless speaker complete with colour-changing LED lights, while the transparent plate can be personalised with doodles, names and messages using the included marker. It even has a built-in keychain so kids can clip it onto a backpack and take their music with them. Suitable for ages 3+.
MINISO Sanrio Hello Kitty & Friends Stationery Pencil Case
Hello Kitty fans will love adding a little Sanrio magic to their school or creative supplies. This playful stationery case from MINISO is an affordable little gift that’s perfect for storing pens, pencils and other everyday essentials — and it’s cute enough to earn a permanent place on their desk.
MINISO Animal Series Rabbit Lunch Box
Make packed lunches considerably cuter with this adorable Animal Series lunch box from MINISO. With its playful rabbit design and generous 1100ml capacity, it’s a practical gift that children can actually use every day — ideal for school lunches, picnics and days out.
Polarn O. Pyret 5-Pack Boxer Shorts
A practical gift that parents will appreciate just as much as kids, this five-pack of boxer shorts from Polarn O. Pyret is a useful wardrobe staple. Known for creating durable childrenswear designed to be worn, washed and passed on, they’re a great everyday option for keeping little ones comfortable.
Polarn O. Pyret Striped Shirt
A classic striped shirt is one of those pieces that works effortlessly for everything from family lunches to smarter occasions. This Polarn O. Pyret design has a timeless look that can easily be layered, dressed up or worn casually with jeans, making it a lovely clothing gift for kids.
The Brain Train Puzzle Game
A brilliant choice for children who love a challenge, The Brain Train from The Happy Puzzle Company turns problem-solving into play. It’s the sort of game that gets young minds thinking while still feeling fun, making it a great screen-free addition to family game time or a rainy afternoon activity.
Wooden Play Kitchen with Realistic Accessories
For little ones who love copying the grown-ups, this wooden play kitchen from ROBUD turns everyday cooking into hours of imaginative play. Designed for ages 3+, it features a realistic oven, stove, sink, dishwasher and sound-producing knobs, along with plenty of cooking accessories for children to create their own pretend meals and kitchen adventures.
WaxiDoodles
Creative play without the usual mountain of craft mess? We’re listening. WaxiDoodles are reusable wax modelling sticks that children can bend, twist and shape into pictures and creations again and again. A lovely tactile activity for encouraging imagination, creativity and independent play.
Minion Gus Crystal Art Buddies Kit
Fans of the Minions can add some serious sparkle to their collection with Craft Buddy’s Minion Gus Crystal Art Buddies Kit. The beginner-friendly set comes with the tools, crystals and adhesive template needed to create the finished character, making it a satisfying little craft project as well as something children can display afterwards.
SFR Storm V Adjustable Quad Roller Skates – Ninja
For kids who would rather be moving than sitting still, these Ninja-themed SFR Storm V skates are a brilliant active gift. The adjustable hard boot is designed specifically for younger skaters, with a high cuff for support and stability plus a soft liner for comfort as they build their confidence on wheels.
Tiny Tiptoes Little Paws Big Memories: ABC Animals
One for younger children — and perhaps just as much for their parents. Tiny Tiptoes’ ABC Animals range turns tiny handprints, footprints and early memories into a keepsake families can treasure. The collection includes the Little Paws Big Memories: ABC Animals book as well as a starter kit with mess-free ink pads, creating a particularly thoughtful gift for babies and toddlers.
CONNETIX PRO Build It 4 Ways Creatures Pack – 36 Piece
For children whose imaginations rarely stand still, CONNETIX encourages them to build, experiment and create their own worlds. The 36-piece PRO Build It 4 Ways Creatures Pack brings a creature-building twist to magnetic tile play and is a great choice for children who enjoy open-ended construction toys.
CONNETIX Light Rocket Pack – 30 Piece
Take magnetic tile building into another dimension with the CONNETIX Light Rocket Pack. This 30-piece set combines construction and imaginative space play, giving budding builders the pieces they need to create rockets and futuristic structures while experimenting with shape, light and design.
Roronoa Zoro Three Sword Style One Piece Anime Heroes Figure
Anime fans will immediately recognise Roronoa Zoro from One Piece. Capturing the much-loved swordsman in his iconic three-sword style, this Anime Heroes figure is a fun choice for older kids who enjoy action figures, character collecting and displaying their favourite fandoms.
Kirby Mini Nanoblock Blind Bag
Tiny but wonderfully addictive, these Kirby Mini Nanoblock blind bags combine the excitement of a surprise collectible with a miniature building challenge. A great stocking filler or pocket-money-style gift for Kirby and Nintendo fans who enjoy seeing which character they uncover.
Littlest Pet Shop Animal Surprise Pack Series 5
Collectables remain a huge hit with kids, and Littlest Pet Shop brings plenty of personality. Each Series 5 surprise pack contains one mystery bobble-head pet, a mini fashion accessory and a collector card, with 18 pets in the range to discover — including a limited-edition chase character. Suitable for children aged 3+.
Sea-Monkeys The Original Ocean Zoo Aquarium
There’s something rather magical about watching your own tiny aquatic world come to life. The Sea-Monkeys Ocean Zoo kit includes everything children need to hatch and grow their Sea-Monkeys, which can eventually grow up to around 2cm long. It combines the excitement of a pet-style experience with plenty of opportunity for observation and learning.
Welcome to Houndtown by Yayo Kawamura
Dog lovers are going to adore Welcome to Houndtown. This beautifully illustrated look-and-find book takes readers into a bustling town completely run by dogs, with busy markets, playgrounds, concerts, picnics and a cast of wonderfully individual canine characters to discover on every page. It’s one of those books children can return to time and again and spot something new each time.
Roxy Different Rythme Sherpa-Lined Hoodie
A cosy layer that still feels suitably cool, Roxy’s Different Rythme hoodie is designed for girls aged 4–16. The relaxed-fit zip hoodie has a high collar, kangaroo pocket and warm sherpa lining, with Roxy artwork on the front and back. An easy win for chilly school runs, weekend adventures and winter days out.
Roxy Feeling Emby Corduroy Backpack
A lovely choice for older children and teens, the Feeling Emby backpack blends practical everyday storage with Roxy’s laid-back style. Made from embroidered corduroy, it has a main zipped compartment, padded laptop sleeve, front pocket, bottle pockets and padded adjustable straps — ideal for school, college or weekends away.
Plus-Plus Dinosaur Bundle
Dinosaurs and construction toys are a pretty unbeatable combination. The Plus-Plus Dinosaur Bundle gives young builders a creative way to construct prehistoric creatures using the brand’s distinctive interlocking pieces, encouraging children to follow designs or abandon the instructions entirely and invent dinosaurs of their own.
Plus-Plus Learn to Build Vehicles
Perfect for children who are obsessed with anything on wheels, the Plus-Plus Learn to Build Vehicles set contains 500 pieces for creating colourful cars and vehicle designs. Suitable from age seven, it’s a great introduction to more detailed Plus-Plus building and provides plenty of scope for children to dream up their own creations once they’ve mastered the basics.
Mech Tech Motorised 4×4 Off Roader
Part toy, part engineering challenge, this build-your-own motorised 4×4 is a fantastic project for curious kids. The 147-piece set includes metal components, nuts, bolts, a drive engine, power pack and tools, allowing children to build their vehicle before watching it move across the floor. Suitable for ages 8+.
Make Your Own Ocean Glow Nightlight Jars
This sweet craft kit lets children create a nightlight they’ll actually want to display in their bedroom afterwards. Kids can decorate their own jar with colourful underwater-inspired details, transforming it into a glowing ocean scene for bedtime. A lovely combination of creativity and room décor.
Spidey and Friends Mould Your Own Characters Set
Spider-Man fans can get hands-on with this Spidey and Friends moulding and painting kit. Children create their characters using the plaster and mould tray before bringing them to life with the included paints and brush. Designed for ages five and over, it’s a great little rainy-day activity for crafty superhero fans.
Squishmallows Colouring Case – Set of 69
For Squishmallows fans who love getting creative, this portable colouring case is packed with activities. Inside are stickers, felt-tip pens, dual-colour pencils, gel pens and doodle journals, all stored inside a handy carry case that makes it particularly good for holidays, travelling and days out. Suitable for ages 3+.
Spider-Man Crystal Art Buddies XL
Spider-Man gets a sparkly makeover with this XL Crystal Art Buddies kit from Craft Buddy. The finished figure stands around 25cm tall, with children adding colourful crystals to the adhesive Spider-Man design before displaying their creation in their bedroom. It’s beginner-friendly and everything needed to complete the craft is included.
Tamagotchi Paradise Pink Land
The Tamagotchi is back — but this version takes virtual pet care considerably further than many parents may remember. Tamagotchi Paradise lets children zoom through four different levels, from space right down to the cellular level, with 50 different activities centred around feeding, cleaning, nurturing and playing with their digital companion. Characters develop differently depending on how they’re cared for, giving kids plenty of reason to keep checking back in.
