Rules for choosing New Year gifts for children
Of course, it is difficult to give any universal recipe, because every family has its own traditions, and any child requires an individual approach. However, there are some general rules that will help you understand how to choose a gift for your child in 2019:
- invite your child to write a message to Santa Claus. In this letter, you can find children's dreams, desires, which will greatly simplify the choice of a New Year's gift. This method is suitable only if the kid already knows literacy, but is still convinced of the reality of the New Year's characters;
- start a conversation in advance about the upcoming celebration and presentations. A small child will surely let out or hint, and adolescent children will reasonably tell what exactly they want to see under the festive tree;
- the gender of the baby must be taken into account. At the same time, this factor is not the leading one, since some girls love to tinker with technology, and boys love to dance, play music and draw;
- a much more important factor is considered to be the gift recipient's passion. If, for example, he collects something, attends a sports club or has a certain hobby, it will be much easier to choose a present.
The easiest and safest option for a New Year's gift is a traditional sweet set in a beautiful design. Such presentations with sweets and chocolates, for example, are suitable for those who visit families with children.
In addition, it is necessary to securely hide the selected gift and present it directly on New Year's Eve or at a pre-selected convenient moment. This will preserve the festive atmosphere and not spoil the surprise.
Gifts for children under 3 years old
Children who have not yet turned three years old are not yet able to put forward any deliberate and specific desires. Presentations for a baby under 12 months old are a pure formality, so you can give him a new rattle, a beautiful suit or an educational toy.
But older children are already able to evaluate New Year's gifts (at least at the level of beautiful and ugly). Traditionally, at this age, they give dolls and toy cars, various books with bright pictures, as well as accessories for play activities (sledges, play sets, etc.).
At an early age, almost all toys are to one degree or another developmental. The best ideas for New Year's gifts for very young children:
- large puzzles (moreover, children aged 1 - 1.5 years should purchase foam or fabric puzzles);
- various pyramids or bright sets of containers;
- rocking horse (it can be made of plastic or wood);
- tolokar or other pushing devices (suitable for kids learning to walk on their own);
- plastic, fabric or wooden cubes;
- construction kit with large parts;
- special thematic books for the little ones;
- finger paints or an art kit for a little older children;
- special laptop for toddlers;
- stroller for girls;
- sand set and home sandbox;
- home swing.
If the New Year's present is meant for a kid who is not familiar to you, you can limit yourself to a sweet set that includes sweets and fruits. In addition, you can agree in advance with the parents in order to give a really necessary thing.
Gift ideas for children from 3 to 7 years old
At this age stage, the children begin to play role-playing games. That is why various dolls (can be interactive), which will play the role of "daughters" in the game "Mothers and Daughters", are of particular value for babies.
In addition, you can purchase children's play sets that copy the tools and appliances of any professional. For example, a kitchen kit, a cleaning kit, a kit for a young mechanic, a hairdresser. The boys will also like the railway complex, car or aircraft model.
If a child is interested in sports activities and is generally very active (and at this age this applies to almost all children), you can donate a special corner. Here the little racer will have the opportunity to play outdoor games.
Thus, you can give a child for the New Year in 2019:
- railroad for children;
- car track;
- multi-level parking complex;
- play sets ("Hairdresser", "Shop", "Doctor's office", "Locksmith", etc.);
- magnetic board for drawing and learning literacy;
- interactive doll;
- toy house;
- toy instruments for young "musicians";
- sets of children's cosmetics for little women of fashion;
- interactive cat or dog;
- radio-controlled cars, helicopters;
- kinetic sand;
- a set for burning out (suitable for an older preschooler).
Preschool children already have preferences and tastes. That is why you can invite your child to write about his New Year's dream to Grandfather Frost or draw a picture of a gift if the child has not yet learned to read and write.
Presentations for children 7 - 10 years old
Children of primary school age for the most part either guess or realize for sure that the main New Year's character does not exist in reality. However, the expectation of a festive atmosphere and gifts is not going anywhere.
Some parents give their children a family visit to the ice rink, circus or theatrical performance for the New Year. This is a great pastime, but it should be understood that many children at this age want more material gifts.
What to give a child 7-10 years old for a year of the Dog? Of course, everything will depend on the preferences and wishes of the "donor" himself, but a number of win-win options can be identified:
- thematic encyclopedia;
- Barbie doll (any other collectible doll);
- racing car, boat, radio-controlled helicopter;
- cautery on wood;
- creative sets (child's preferences are taken into account);
- high-quality constructor with a lot of details;
- musical instruments (educational guitar, flute);
- educational board games (including table hockey or football);
- smartphone or tablet;
- skates or skis;
- a spectacular looking digital clock with multiple possibilities;
- children's cosmetics.
If your child already understands who exactly puts the bright boxes under the decorated Christmas tree, you can simply pass the gift from hand to hand. However, in order not to break the traditional "ritual" actions, we advise you to put the present under the spruce or pine branches.
New Years Gift Ideas for Teens
Children over 10 years old are already well aware of all the nuances of the existence of Santa Claus, but this does not mean at all that the creation of a solemn and fabulous atmosphere can be omitted. No matter how hard teenagers try to look adults, the New Year is very important for them.
The main criterion for choosing a present is the interests and desires of the child. But, of course, it should be understood that many teenagers still have little understanding of the value of money, so their preferences may not coincide with the possibilities of the family budget.
That is why you should first discuss with the child financial resources, his preferences and already come to a common decision together. In addition, you should take into account the hobbies or sports or creative hobbies that children have.
Consider the popular New Year gifts for teens in 2018:
- smartphone or accessories for it;
- the tablet;
- microscope;
- telescope;
- speakers, excellent headphones for a computer or laptop;
- manipulator for computer or video games;
- electronic book;
- aquarium;
- set for a tourist;
- camera;
- quadcopter;
- set for experiments in physics or chemistry;
- sports equipment (snowboard, punching bag, skis, etc.);
- kits for manual labor and creativity;
- cosmetic set for a young lady;
- fashion accessory (gloves, handbag, etc.);
- player;
- nice watch.
If the child is too picky, it is better to go with him to choose a New Year's gift. The same recommendation applies to the purchase of clothing or any accessory for a young lady or gentleman. And under the Christmas tree, you can put an ordinary sweet gift or a small souvenir in bright packaging.
15 Gift Ideas for the Year of the Pig 2019 for Kids
Having carefully studied the New Year and Christmas market of goods for children of all ages, we have compiled a list of those gifts and souvenirs that kids, preschoolers, schoolchildren and adolescents will definitely like.
Dog
The “mistress” of the current 12-month period, according to the Eastern calendar, is the Yellow Dog. That is why you can give your child a puppy if you have heard a request for a fluffy and loyal pet for a long time. Moreover, the desire must be sincere, otherwise there is a risk that the dog will soon get bored with both you and your child.
It is not at all necessary to get an expensive puppy. You can visit an abandoned or homeless pet shelter and choose a furry friend. Such a gift will make both the child and the animal itself happy. Children will also understand how important it is to take care of defenseless animals.
Additionally, you can visit a kennel or husky club, if there are any in your locality. Such excursions will allow you to better understand the importance of caring for animals and simply give your child a lot of positive emotions.
Kinetic sand
Do you want to captivate your baby for a long time and at the same time develop his fine motor skills, attention, imagination, reduce anxiety and irritability? Buy kinetic sand for your 3 year old. This material is characterized by increased plasticity, softness and tenderness.
Products made from such grains of sand retain their shape for a long time, so during the New Year's holidays the baby will delight you with various figures and crafts. Other advantages include environmental friendliness and safety of the material, ease of cleaning.
Additionally, you can purchase a small home sandbox, various forms, and a bucket with a scoop. As a result, you will get a multivariate game for one child or several kids.
Scorcher
In the recent past, a wood burning device was in many Soviet families. This allowed the kids to make cutting boards for mothers and grandmothers, as well as improve their skills with their father. Such a device perfectly develops motor skills, attention and creativity, because you can come up with an image for burning yourself.
However, today you can buy a whole set, which, in addition to the apparatus, includes boards with images printed on them. The child will be able to immediately start creative work to create a unique ornament.
Marmor set
Marmorization refers to a special decorating technique that allows you to obtain images resembling marble. The essence of such creativity is quite simple - special paints are added to a container with water, which create rainbow stains.
After that, any workpiece is lowered into the bucket (glass bottles, eggs, Christmas balls, plates, paper sheets, etc.). It remains only to take out the almost finished product and dry it with a hairdryer. The kit may include, in addition to a bucket and paints, and special blanks.
Sports equipment
Some parents give bicycles or scooters for New Year's, which are used only when it gets warm. However, it is important for children to use the gift right here and now, so it is still better to present the child with winter sports accessories: snowboard, skis or skates.
The choice becomes much easier if your child prefers a certain sport. If the child is just getting ready to get up on skis or skates, you should visit the appropriate sections or events in advance and see what the baby is gravitating towards.
Interesting alarm clock
A child who is interested in watch mechanisms or simply technical innovations can be presented with any alarm clock, the varieties of which are currently in great variety. For example, a student will be delighted with a watch with a target and a revolver, a runaway wake-up device or a dumbbell alarm clock.
In addition, there are such unusual models on sale as a dynamite clock, a flying alarm clock (you still need to catch it before turning it off), an alarm clock in the form of a steam locomotive, an old TV or a rocket. That is, you can choose for every taste or age.
A very small child does not need such an accessory yet, however, there are excellent nightlights on sale that not only help to quickly fall asleep, but also make it easy and problem-free to wake up a little sleepyhead.
Radio controlled car
Radio-controlled electric cars are a great New Year's present for a kid or teenager who is fond of technology. On the domestic market, racing cars, helicopters, airplanes, boats and even tanks are presented in great abundance.
Having bought such a transport for a child, you can start an interesting hobby, which:
- delivers a lot of positive emotions;
- allows you to have fun both at home and in the fresh air;
- promotes familiarity with the device of technology;
- develops engineering and design skills.
In addition, today there is even a sports direction, including competitions with the participation of radio-controlled models of cars and boats. Championships and championships are regularly held in Russia and the world, in which both children and adults take part.
Outfits and accessories
Almost all girls and girls love to dress up. That is why a little princess can be presented with a beautiful dress in which you can shine at a New Year's party in a kindergarten or school, go out with your parents or friends.
In 2018, as before, jewelry made of silver and gold for girls remains relevant. It can be earrings, chains, medallions, brooches and other jewelry. It is only important to take into account the age of the child and your own financial capabilities.
Book
The book is the perfect present, at least this opinion existed before. However, even now the source of knowledge is considered an excellent gift for a child and an adult. Moreover, the choice of books today is simply huge: encyclopedias, historical and artistic works, literature about famous personalities with illustrations.
If paper books cause boredom in your child, you can purchase a technical novelty - an electronic reader. A fashionable gadget will not only arouse a child's interest in technology, but also allow him to acquaint him with many literary works - modern and classical.
Lego Boost
Today's children are hard to surprise with an ordinary construction set, another thing is programmable toys from LEGO. The company's engineers have been working in the field of robotics for a long time, resulting in unique design and programming kits on the market.
But what if you have a whole pile of LEGO bricks from old sets at home? A new development from the world famous company - the Lego Boost set, including a motor, a programming unit, a color and distance sensor. This kit transforms items from other kits into real robots. Additionally, the constructor contains more than 800 plastic elements.
The kit also includes instructions for developing the following products:
- robot Verni;
- Franky's cat;
- guitar;
- all-terrain vehicle;
- special assembly line.
To program the resulting creation, you need to download a special application for Android and iOS.
Musical instruments
The love of music is a reason to purchase creative gifts such as special instruments. The shops have goods for children of all ages. For kids, you can buy a xylophone or synthesizer, older children will like a guitar or a recorder.
But if the child loves music and dancing, but does not strive for making music, another option is possible - a musical rug. With bright lights and beautiful melodies, this fixture makes it fun to dance and even make music.
Play house
The shops have “dwellings” for children made of wood, fabric, plastic and even cardboard. Such houses will perfectly fit into the interior of the children's room and will allow the child to create their own corner for game entertainment and privacy.
Also, such devices allow you to come up with many different fun: hide and seek, role-playing games ("Guests", "Daughters-mothers", "King of the Hill"). In addition, the child will be able to invite friends home to come up with other options for spending time.
Rocking horse
It is difficult to find as significant a symbol of childhood as a rocking horse. The uniqueness of this toy is that for each stage of an early age, you can find your own type of device. For example, for kids who already know how to sit, a horse made of textiles is suitable. In this case, there must be safety straps.
For kids over a year old, a plastic rocking chair will be an excellent gift option. It is quite lightweight, but at the same time it is highly resistant. In addition, such a device is easy to care for - just wash it in the bathroom.
For older children, you can choose a horse on wheels or a rocking chair made of wood. Such devices not only serve as interior decoration, but also develop children by improving the vestibular apparatus and gross motor skills.
Gift Certificate
Don't want to litter the nursery with another toy? There is a great alternative to the standard New Year's gifts. It's no secret that kids love exciting events and fun pastime, strive to learn new things and get unforgettable impressions.
That is why you can give your child a gift card for various master classes, sightseeing events, sports activities or quests. So, the child will be able to visit a chocolate factory, an open lesson on the manufacture of felt boots, pottery.
Active and athletic children will love visiting the water park, horseback riding, sports cars (buggies and go-karts), and flying in a wind tunnel. In addition, the child will be able to enjoy the certificate for archery, snowboarding and skiing. There are a lot of options.
Bank card
Domestic banks offer parents a new service - issuing a bank card for children from 6 years old. Already a first grader will be able to make small purchases and financial transactions: buy chocolates, pay for meals at educational institutions, withdraw cash.
A child over 14 years old already has the opportunity to open his own card (before, plastic was an addition to the parent's card). Now he will be able to transfer money from account to account, receive money, for example, if he plans to work during the holidays.
Parents will be able to control all the child's expenses through informing them using SMS messages, online banking. Adults are also able to set limits on spending money for a day, week or month.
Such cards will allow you to teach your child a sensible approach to budgeting, to understand how to spend money. Banking plastic is also useful for those children who often leave for other cities (for example, young athletes).
As a conclusion
New Year's celebration is a special holiday for every child: both toddler and teenager. All children are waiting for gifts, wanting to receive something useful, interesting, exciting or unusual. That is why parents are again faced with the question of what to give their child for the New Year.
2018 is the time of the "reign" of the Yellow Dog. If a kid or a schoolboy has long dreamed of getting a fluffy pet, is ready for everyday care of a fluffy, you can purchase or take a faithful and loving dog from the nursery.
Otherwise, adults can choose a present for their child for every taste and wallet: these are musical instruments, and sports equipment, and interactive toys, and gift certificates. Giving preference to the chosen gift for a child for the New Year, one must not forget about the significance of this holiday. Emotions from him remain in the memory of children for a long time. The main thing is to show your love and give your child a holiday!
