Original gift ideas for young boys this Christmas including activity toys, play sets, children’s books and traditional wooden toys.
Christmas time is almost here and, no doubt, you’ll be looking for some ideas and inspiration? While the usual gift ideas including video games and electronic gadgets will be high on many lad’s wish list, it’s worth remembering that there are also some unique and original ideas about which have a more traditional or educational theme. Here is just a small selection of our favourite toys, games and books which are suitable for young boys.
Pirate Gift Hamper
Pirate themes have been popular this year for boy’s bedrooms and there’s a huge range of pirate themed gift ideas at the moment. We particularly like this gift hamper idea from notonthehighstreet.com. Suitable for boys aged 3 and over, the gift set includes a cute wooden pirate ship, some wooden pirate figures, cannons, a treasure chest and even a pirate fancy dress outfit which includes an eye-patch and toy cutlass. The outfit is available in two sizes also.
- £65 from notonthehighstreet.com
Classic Toy Garage
This traditional toy garage is ideal for young boys and because it’s made from wood will last much longer than some other plastic garages you may see elsewhere. The garage features a cool ramp, a working car lift, garage space and petrol pumps. The set includes one toy vehicle and a wooden helicopter. You can also buy extra vehicles including a fire engine, bus and ambulance from the London Toy Vehicle Collection. Suitable for children aged 3 years and above.
- £60 from GLTC
- London Toy Vehicle set £13
Lego City Fire Station
Lego has certainly come a long way from the traditional building bricks that we remember as kids, and now there is an array of brilliant and original construction sets you can buy. The Lego City collection is currently very popular and when you look at the detail it’s not hard to see why? The Lego City Fire Station is made from 600 individual pieces and is divided into sub-models so the construction process doesn’t become too overwhelming.
The complete set includes 4 fire-fighter figures, fire-fighting equipment, a fire truck and a realistic fire appliance with a lift-able platform. Ideal for lads aged 5 and over this construction set will provide endless play opportunities as well as a serious building project they can get their teeth into.
- £83.95 from amazon
Early Rider Classic Kids Bike
Learning to ride a bicycle is a right of pasage we’ve all been through although, perhaps, it may have been more fun on a bike like this? Junior Magazine called it ‘the coolest bike on the market’ and we are inclined to agree.
Because there are no pedals to worry about kids can concentrate of their balance easier. Furthermore, the seat and steering is adjustable so they can always just put their feet down to save toppling over. Perfect for children aged 2 to 5 years.
- £99 from Evans Cycles
Gaming Chairs
You know how long they spend playing their video games right, so they may as well be comfortable at the same time? This faux leather gaming chair is easy to wipe clean and provides excellent back and neck support. Ideal for gaming, watching TV or as occasional bedroom furniture.
- £64.99 from bean Bag Bazaar