Christmas is coming! We’ve got you sorted with the best gifts for kids
Unlock and relive your own childhood memories with popular brands like LEGO, Barbie, Play-Doh, Nerf and more.
If you’re looking for creative and fun gifts for this festive season, we’ve got you covered. Summer holidays will be a breeze thanks to the gifts we’ve rounded up in the galleries below.
Get crafty, get outdoors or get active. Keep your little (or not so little) ones busy with games, toys and activities suitable for all ages with the best gifts for Christmas 2024.
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And hey, don’t forget the classics – a good old board game never goes out of style.
So, get ready to sprinkle some joy with gifts that’ll have your kids believing in the magic of the season.
A round-up of the coolest presents for kids
Best gifts for those who love sweet treats
Nestle KitKat Cabin Kit, $25 on sale (was $30) at Big W
The KitKat Christmas Cabin Kit (931g) is a festive DIY treat filled with KitKat bars, a KitKat Santa, Allen’s Smarties, Ripe Raspberries, and Nestle Bakers White Chocolate Melts—perfect for creating sweet holiday memories!
Plus, KitKat is offering a chance to win a two-night stay at the IRL KitKat Christmas Cabin in Newport, NSW, in partnership with Booking.com. To enter, buy a KitKat Cabin Kit, craft your Aussie-themed cabin, and post it to Instagram with #KitKatCabinComp by 11:59 pm AEDT on December 5.
Valued at $4,650, this beachfront escape features private beach access, a pool, and fun KitKat-themed décor designed by social stars Josh and Matt. It’s the ultimate summer break!
Darrell Lea Christmas Liquorice Strawberry & Apple Flavour 275g, $4.00 on sale (was $5.50) at Woolworths
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, made even sweeter with Darrell Lea Strawberry & Apple Liquorice.
These chewy, flavourful, and delightfully festive treats are made with the finest ingredients – making them a perfect gift for the kids and the whole family to enjoy.
Best gifts for little lovers of art and crafts
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Grill ‘n Stamp Playset, $20 on sale (was $25.00), from Target
With 6 Play-Doh modelling compound colours in 55g and 28g tubs, little chefs have everything they need for cooking pretend play. This play grill set for kids 3 years and up makes a great gift or surprise for kids who love modelling clay and cooking toys!
The Little Potion Co Enchanted Garden (Fairy) Mindful Potion Kit, from $59.95, The Iconic
With ingredients that fizz, bubble and shimmer with bio glitter, children can create mindful and positive magical potions. In this kit you will find affirmations, stories cards about fairies, and recipe spells about self love, creating strength and positivity in times of change and creating elixirs to entice fairies to your fairy garden.
Pintor Paint Markers, from $27.51 at Officeworks
Children of all ages will have lots of fun with Pintor Paint Markers. Use them to create personalised designs on any material from clothing, ceramics, footwear and more.
4M KidzMaker Friendship Bracelets, from $29.95, at The Iconic
A great product to stimulate mental development and focus on STEAM principles. Show off your creativity and make a unique bracelet for each of your best friends! Contains contents for making 10 bracelets with different designs and styles. It’s the perfect accessory to go with any outfit. It’s the perfect accessory to go with any outfit!
Best gifts for active kids
Crazy Skates Trolls World Tour – Size Adjustable Roller Skate, frpm $159.95, The Iconic
Crazy Skates have teamed up with Dreamworks to bring the newest and most exciting skates to the world. The official ‘Trolls World Tour’ Roller Skates are the most exciting thing on wheels you’re ever likely to see.
GLOBBER Learning Bike, $139.00 on sale (was $199.00), at David Jones
With 4 ride styles designed to assist as your toddler develops their riding skills, the Learning Bike from Globber is packed with features that add safety, durability and fun to their first rides.
Best gifts for kids who love imaginative play
Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage Playset, $127.20 on sale (was $159.00), Target
Each level inspires track-play adventures including side-by-side racing, loop stunts and an epic battle with a car-eating dragon. The set comes with two Hot Wheels™ vehicles and has enough parking for more than 50 1:64 scale toy cars. It also connects to other sets so kids can build out their Hot Wheels City.
Thomas & Friends Motorised Train Engine Collection Assortment, $16.99 on sale (was $19.99), at Myer
Barbie Extra dolls rock bold fashions and bright colours, and they make big statements. Each Barbie doll has their own unique style that’s playful and over the top.
They are all about having fun with fashion with glitter, gummy bears, emojis and stand-out hair bringing EXTRA vibes wherever they go.
Johnco – Air Power Engine Car, from $56.45, The Iconic
The Johnco – Air Power Engine Car is a great product that aims to ignite a child’s imagination and encourage them to think big, learn adn discover. Air powered, a pump-up bar with a pressure metre is built into the car for easy operation. When the air chamber is full you can release the compressed air to drive the vehicle up to 50 metres in 35 seconds. No motor and no batteries needed.
Nerf Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Blaster, from $14.00, Target
The blaster is a perfect addition to any Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection and an awesome blaster to bring to Nerf outdoor games. The Nerf blaster has a rotating barrel with 5-dart capacity and includes 10 Nerf Elite foam darts, so you can load the barrel and keep the remaining 5 darts in reach to reload as you battle.
Best gifts for kids who love board games and books
Mattel Games Scrabble, $25 on sale, (was $41.99), Amazon
Grab those letter tiles, and it’s your turn to weave words in a crossword style, all in the quest for scoring as many points as you can. But it’s not just a game – it’s a fantastic way to boost your vocabulary. With each round, you’re not just playing; you’re meeting new words and expanding your language skills.
Uno Teams! card game, $10.00 on sale, (was $12.00), Big W
UNO Teams is a new way to play the classic game! Players still match colour, number and symbol but instead of every-man-for-himself, they team up in pairs of two and play together to win. Special cards and rules help teammates work together, but both players must get rid of all the cards in their hands to win. And remember, when you (or your partner!) are down to your last card, don’t forget to yell “UNO!
Mattel Games – Pictionary, $26, Big W
The classic quick-draw game Pictionary from Mattel Games will weed out the true artists of your friends and family. You have one minute to convey what’s on the card and the guesses can be just as hilarious as the sketches.
Best tech gifts
Spacetalk Loop Smartwatch, $159 on sale (was $249), Spacetalk.co
The Spacetalk Loop 4G smartwatch integrates a GPS location tracker, phone, emergency SOS button, and school mode into one watch.
Nintendo Switch Console – Neon, $439 on sale (was $469), Target
This dynamic duo features the Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Switch dock, both in a stylish black finish. What sets it apart? The eye-catching left and right Joy-Con controllers – one striking red, the other vibrant blue – adding a pop of colour to your gaming adventures.
Best gifts for babies and toddlers
Santi The Sloth – The Smart Sleep Aid, $139 on sale (was $169), Santithesloth.com
Santi The Sloth is the world’s first programmable smart sleep aid, customised for your little one.
ou are in control of sounds, lights, timers and safety settings making sure Santi will work for you and your family.
If Santi doesn’t work for your little one, just send Santi back within 30 days for a full refund.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Storybook Rhymes, $20 on sale ( was $24.99), Myer
This storybook introduces tots to favourites like Pat-a-Cake and Row, Row, Row Your Boat led by Sis. Or baby can press any of the three light-up buttons to discover letters, numbers, colours, fun surprises and more on each page. And when you gotta book, grab the top handle to keep baby entertained on-the-go.