Has the birthday countdown officially begun?
Your child’s birthday (and birthday month) is a big deal. Did you buy the right gifts for the big day?
Buying birthday gifts for kids grow more challenging as kids grow up. Their tastes change with every season. What was hot last year is totally lame this year.
What can you do to avoid a bland birthday?
First, find out what your kid wants without being too obvious about it. Chances are, they’ve already hinted at a few items.
When in doubt, you can always buy “evergreen” gifts that never go out of style. Saturday morning cartoon commercials also provide a treasure trove of ideas.
Your kid only gets one birthday a year. Make it special with these foolproof birthday gift tips.
1. Inspire Confidence
Growing kids need the confidence to be their best and weather conflict. Consider birthday gifts that inspire children to follow their dreams, improve communication, and boost creativity. Some books and games also help kids prepare for school.
Teens are extremely particular about gifts, which makes the confidence theme ideal for teens. Teen girls love girl power gifts that encourage “girl boss” entrepreneurism and positive thinking.
Buy sophisticated mugs, shirts, and accessories with your teen’s favorite confidence-boosting quotes. These ideas also work for high school graduation gifts!
2. Favorite Food Gifts
You can’t go wrong with your kid’s favorite foods. Food gifts are great for budding foodies, future chefs, and picky eaters. Plus, they’re really easy to put together.
Fill a gift basket with your child’s favorite treats, beverages, and snacks. You could even include a gift card to their favorite restaurant or ice cream shop. Get the whole family together to whip up your kid’s favorite homemade cookies or cupcakes!
Cool food toys, like mini ovens for kids, candy kits, and slushy makers, are great for children who love to cook. Encourage even more culinary curiosity with a kid’s recipe book.
3. Cool Bedroom Decor for Kids
Children’s bedroom decor is another foolproof birthday gift idea. Kids grow up fast and quickly outgrow their bedroom aesthetic. Cool new lamps, comforters, pillows, posters, and rugs are great gifts for kids and teens.
What’s your child’s favorite hobby or color? Kids decor is perfect for themed birthday gifts. For example, you could buy stick-on stars, constellation posters, outer space bedding, and dark blue shag rugs for an astronomy-inspired gift.
Kids who love jungles would dig lion plushies, stuffed animal hammocks, maps, globes, faux animal skin rugs, and more explorer-themed decor.
If you’re buying birthday gifts for teens, let them choose their own bedroom decor. You could turn it into a birthday shopping spree. Gift cards also work.
Master the Art of Buying Birthday Gifts for Kids
Whenever you’re feeling stumped, channel your creativity to discover the perfect birthday gift. Choose thoughtful gifts that reflect your children’s wishes, hobbies, and style.
Buying birthday gifts doesn’t have to be a challenge. Have fun with it! Visit the blog to find even more creative ideas for birthdays and special occasions.
