The GFY Community Gift Guide 2023 - Kids!

Welcome to GFY’s annual gift guide series! This is a crowdsourced project where we look to you for the best gift ideas of 2023.

Welcome to GFY’s annual gift guide series! This is a crowdsourced project where we look to you for the best gift ideas of 2023.

The aims…

  • To reduce waste by giving loved ones things they want and need (strictly no Lynx Africa gift sets)
  • To save you money by giving high quality but affordable gifts based on recommendation. Strictly no sponsorship or affiliates
  • To support independent retailers where possible

How the lists work

  • You submit your responses on Instagram (this happened in November)
  • We’ll count responses for specific items and list 10 items within each price range. Generally, people have listed a type of item as opposed to a brand e.g Bamboo socks. Where there is no consensus on a specific brand, we’ve found the best-reviewed brand within that category
  • No affiliates or sponsorships. These lists are compiled strictly on a recommendation-only basis. There are no affiliates.
  • None of the links below are affiliate links
  • There are no sponsorships
  • Where possible we've tried to find products from independent and sustainable retailers

VIEW THE UNDER £15 GIFT GUIDE HERE

VIEW THE UNDER £50 GIFT GUIDE HERE

VIEW THE UNDER £100 GIFT GUIDE HERE

VIEW THE £100+ GIFT GUIDE HERE

**Charity retailers coming this week**

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Welcome to the kids category! The results...

  1. Books:

Delight young minds with the magic of reading. From personalized books that make them the star of the story to collections by beloved authors.

Specifically:

  • Personalized books: Wonderbly (£24.99 - £100)
  • General books: Waterstones (£14.99 - £50)
  • A collection of Roald Dahl books: Books 4 Us (£27.49)
  • Julia Donaldson books: The Book Bundle (£32.99)
  • Picture book related to an experience you're gifting (see number 5)
  • A book the parent loved as a child
example of way3 book

  1. Yoto Player:

A screen-free audio player that brings stories and music to life for children, enhancing imagination and learning.

  1. Tonie Box:

Similar to the Yoto Player, an interactive audio system that plays stories and songs, perfect for sparking young imaginations.

  1. Magna-Tiles:

Innovative magnetic building tiles that encourage creativity and fine motor skills in children.

  1. Experiences and Memberships:

Gift memorable and enriching experiences or memberships to activities and events for fun-filled adventures.

  1. Lego and Duplo:

A Christmas classic! Lego and Duplo sets are perfect for nurturing creativity and problem-solving skills in children of various ages.

  1. Financial Gifts:

A personal fave. Financial gifts like Junior ISAs and premium bonds offer a meaningful investment in a child's future.

  1. Toy and Learning Subscription Services:

Toy subscriptions are growing in popularity. Here are two options they'll love:

  • Lovevery Montessori-Based Toy Subscription Boxes: Lovevery (£80 - £120)
  • Toy Subscription The more affordable & sustainable alternative to buying toys: Whirli (£10.79+)
  1. Traditional Toys:

Go old school. Classic toys such as open-ended wooden toys, train sets, and play kitchens foster imagination and developmental skills.

  1. Arts and Crafts Supplies:

You can't go wrong with arts and crafts supplies like paints, craft kits, Playdoh, and kinetic sand encourage creativity and dexterity.

Special Mentions

These were only mentioned once but we liked the look of them…

Melissa & Doug Scoop And Serve Ice Cream Counter (£49.99)

Melissa & Doug Scoop And Serve Ice Cream Counter

Le Toy Van Kitchen (£179.95)

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Gift guides

Alice Tapper