Gifts for kids

The best kids' gifts get them building, making or giggling, and still get played with in February. Here's what the hound would put under the tree.

Updated 29 October 2026 · Picked by the Hunch gift hound · How we pick

Prices are typical UK prices and may change. Links may earn us a commission. As an Amazon Associate, Hunch earns from qualifying purchases.

1. Fun
Secret missions in the back garden
Simple press-and-hold-to-talk walkie talkies designed for young children. Great for outdoor adventures with a friend.
Kids' walkie talkies · Under £10
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2. Fun
Let little ones snap their world
Takes 20MP photos and video with selfie mode and fun features, plus a 32GB card. Comes in a cute unicorn silicone case.
Kids' unicorn selfie camera · Under £25
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3. Fun
Messy, gooey fun they'll adore
An all-in-one kit with glue, activator and add-ins to make butter, foam and cloud slime. Endless squishy creations.
Ice cream DIY slime kit · Under £15
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4. Fun
Erupting volcanoes on the kitchen table
Over 80 hands-on experiments including rainbow rain, volcanoes and rainbow fountains. Learning disguised as fun.
80+ kids' science experiments kit · Under £15
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5. Fun
Hours of building, then racing marbles
122 pieces and 9 ready-to-go track plans, then they can invent their own designs. A brilliant STEM toy for curious builders.
GraviTrax Starter Set marble run · Under £50
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6. Treat
The squishiest cuddle buddy around
An officially licensed 12-inch Care Bears Squishmallow in ultrasoft material. Perfect for collectors and cuddlers alike.
Squishmallows Funshine Bear plush · Under £25
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7. Useful
For fidgety hands and puzzle brains
48 magnets for smooth, fast turning, stickerless and adjustable. Ideal for budding speedcubers.
Magnetic 3x3 speed cube · Under £15
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8. Fun
Guaranteed giggles on game night
The classic colour-and-number matching card game with action and wild cards. A tiny price for big family fun.
UNO card game · Under £10
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9. Keepsake
A soft little friend to treasure
A sweet 18cm bunny soft toy from Jellycat. A gentle keepsake for little ones or grown-up collectors.
Jellycat Blossom Silver Bunny · Under £50
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Hound's tip: Check the age on the box. A kit that's too advanced ends up back in the cupboard.

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Gifts for kids

The best kids' gifts get them building, making or giggling, and still get played with in February. Here's what the hound would put under the tree.

Updated 29 October 2026 · Picked by the Hunch gift hound · How we pick

Prices are typical UK prices and may change. Links may earn us a commission. As an Amazon Associate, Hunch earns from qualifying purchases.

1. Fun

Secret missions in the back garden

Simple press-and-hold-to-talk walkie talkies designed for young children. Great for outdoor adventures with a friend.

Kids' walkie talkies · Under £10

View on Amazon

2. Fun

Let little ones snap their world

Takes 20MP photos and video with selfie mode and fun features, plus a 32GB card. Comes in a cute unicorn silicone case.

Kids' unicorn selfie camera · Under £25

View on Amazon

3. Fun

Messy, gooey fun they'll adore

An all-in-one kit with glue, activator and add-ins to make butter, foam and cloud slime. Endless squishy creations.

Ice cream DIY slime kit · Under £15

View on Amazon

4. Fun

Erupting volcanoes on the kitchen table

Over 80 hands-on experiments including rainbow rain, volcanoes and rainbow fountains. Learning disguised as fun.

80+ kids' science experiments kit · Under £15

View on Amazon

5. Fun

Hours of building, then racing marbles

122 pieces and 9 ready-to-go track plans, then they can invent their own designs. A brilliant STEM toy for curious builders.

GraviTrax Starter Set marble run · Under £50

View on Amazon

6. Treat

The squishiest cuddle buddy around

An officially licensed 12-inch Care Bears Squishmallow in ultrasoft material. Perfect for collectors and cuddlers alike.

Squishmallows Funshine Bear plush · Under £25

View on Amazon

7. Useful

For fidgety hands and puzzle brains

48 magnets for smooth, fast turning, stickerless and adjustable. Ideal for budding speedcubers.

Magnetic 3x3 speed cube · Under £15

View on Amazon

8. Fun

Guaranteed giggles on game night

The classic colour-and-number matching card game with action and wild cards. A tiny price for big family fun.

UNO card game · Under £10

View on Amazon

9. Keepsake

A soft little friend to treasure

A sweet 18cm bunny soft toy from Jellycat. A gentle keepsake for little ones or grown-up collectors.

Jellycat Blossom Silver Bunny · Under £50

View on Amazon

Hound's tip: Check the age on the box. A kit that's too advanced ends up back in the cupboard.

Still not sure?

Tell the hound about them and he'll sniff out a personal shortlist.

Start sniffing →