13 exciting birthday gift options for kids

The night before his birthday, my son went to bed an hour earlier because he couldn’t wait for his big day to arrive. There was so much to look forward to… birthday wishes, chocolate cake, new clothes and of course, presents! It’s the main event at any birthday party. A pile of beautifully wrapped boxes that hold so much promise and excitement. Unfortunately, every child’s dream can pose to be every parent’s nightmare. What to gift a child on his birthday? What do kids like these days? You want a present that has the right balance of knowledge, skill development and of course, fun!

Today, in the age of excessive screen time, the right birthday present is crucial to help capture children’s imagination and heighten their sense of curiosity. To help you figure out the perfect gift for a child’s birthday, here are some exciting and educational options.

Toddler birthday gifts under Rs 500

1. Reusable Colouring Book

If you’re unsure about gifting a toddler a painting brush and colours, then this Melissa and Doug colouring book will put your mind at ease. Inside, black and white, child-friendly images like animals or vehicles colourfully come to life just by applying water using a special brush.

No-fuss, no mess, only a very delighted toddler.

2. Early Age Wooden Puzzles

These four-four-pieces six puzzle sets are the perfect way to introduce children to the wonderful world of jigsaws. They come in many interesting images but are always easy to assemble.

They may be challenging to do at first, but with practice, toddlers figure it out quickly.

Toddler birthday gifts, price range: Rs 500 – 1,000

1. Pretend Play Set

Whether it’s a doctor’s kit, a cooking set, a supermarket stand or even a wooden toolbox, toddlers love to pretend play. It is a great learning tool that helps the little one imitate adult activities. Plus, it’s adorable watching a 2-year-old wear a stethoscope and examine her stuffed elephant toy, or ‘cooking’ her toy vegetables on top of a fake stove. The plastic sets are cheaper than the wooden ones so that you can choose according to your budget.

2. Shape Sorters

No toddler can resist the lure of sorting solid shapes into their respective tabs. Shape sorters help toddlers develop their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and recognise colours and letters. Not to mention, Not to mention, a sense of accomplishment they get when the task is done.
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Birthday gifts for 3-5 years old kids under Rs 500

1. Musical Instruments

Kids love music, and a present that allows them to make their own is just perfect. Simple instruments like a basic drum set, maracas, tambourine, xylophone and even the harmonica are all great gifting options.

Watch the little one’s eyes light up as their little hands make music. It could probably be the start of something big.

2. Playdoh Moulds

Give a child a mound of clay, and you’ve given him many hours of creative fun. Playdoh sets offer moulds that come in the shape of animals, flowers, desserts and letters. You can also buy multi-textured rolling pins and create a different design pattern on the plasticine. Or, just let the little ones go crazy and make silly shapes with their hands.

3. Wooden Balance Toys

These toys come in different shapes and themes, but they all have one purpose. To stack-up the pieces with perfect balance, and without dropping any. This zany game gets kids to develop motor skills along with patience, as they attempt to strategically stack tiny, wooden animals on top of an unsteady base.

Birthday gifts for 3-5 years old kids: price Rs 500-1000

1. Lego Classic Bricks

Lego is one of the reasons we all hate to grow up. This is the perfect present that helps children do both: use their imagination and follow instructions. With this starter kit, you can build a dinosaur, train, house, piano … almost anything one can imagine.

Just remember, once you go Lego, you can never let go.

2. Tented Playhouses

You can gift a child-size tent in the shape of a castle, a house, a car and even a tiger. These tents offer children a small, cosy space to carry out their pretend play creatively, and it’s lovely to see tiny tots scramble in and out of their playhouses with such excitement.

Don’t be surprised if your child’s new favourite spot is the playhouse!

Birthday gifts for 5-10 years old kids under Rs 500

1. Board Games

Kids in this age group are finally old enough to play board games with adults, and it is such a treat for them. Games like Junior Scrabble, Sequence, Route 99, Swish and Dog and a bone are incredibly addictive and enjoyable, teaching kids healthy competition and how to think on their feet.

It’s a gift that will last all the way to adulthood.

2. STEM DIY Toys

These do-it-yourself kits follow the principles of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and offer up a variety of unique challenges to young budding minds. Whether you build a car, a robot, a dinosaur or even a catapult … they are all opportunities for young kids to build and learn new things.

Birthday gifts for 5-10 years old kids: price Rs 500-1000

1. Remote Control Cars

They can’t get their driving licence just yet, but they can enjoy the thrill of the chase with these awesome RC cars. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mini Cooper… you can get many miniature versions of popular cars, and it’s such a blast playing with them. Some of them come with rechargeable batteries too.

2. GK Books

Kids want to know how things work. What happens when we eat? Why doesn’t the moon fall out of the sky? How do elevators operate? A child’s natural curiosity is a wonderful thing. Which make general knowledge books such an amazing birthday gift. The ‘Look inside’ series is a fascinating read, offering snippets of interesting information within small flaps on various topics. It’s an ideal gift for the intelligent child.

Gifting Disclaimer:

Please note the prices mentioned in this post are subject to change!