Christmas gifts for kids
Toys that get played with after Boxing Day: building sets, craft kits and screen-free stories.
Quick picks
Under £20: a LEGO Friends set or the Crayola art case. For crafty kids: the Crayola Mega Activity Tub. Big one: a Toniebox 2 starter set.
LEGO Friends Fun Water Park Day 42676
A pet water park with a slide and rotating fountain, 2 mini-dolls and 4 animal figures.
£18.99LEGO Friends Creative Flower Shop 42693
A pretend flower shop with a tandem bike and 2 mini-dolls.
£17.99Crayola 140-piece Inspiration Art Case
40 washable markers, 64 crayons, 20 pencils and paper in a carry case.
£15.99Crayola Mega Activity Tub
Crayons, markers, pencils, paint, modelling clay, a colouring book and stickers in one tub.
£24.97Toniebox 2 Bluey starter set
Stories and songs without a screen, controlled by squeezing and tilting, with bedtime features.
£109.99Prices update hourly from the Amazon API.
Frequently asked questions
What are good Christmas gifts for kids that aren't screens?
Building sets like LEGO, craft kits like Crayola's art cases and tubs, and screen-free audio players like the Toniebox are all popular choices.
How do I choose the right LEGO set for a child's age?
Use the age on the box as a guide: it reflects how fiddly the build is. The LEGO Friends sets here are marked 6+ and 7+.
How we choose: we don’t lab-test products. Picks are based on published specifications, listings and our specialist sites’ research, with prices pulled live from Amazon UK. About ChristmasReady.
Choosing a gift for a child
Check the age guidance on each listing: it's there for safety (small parts) as much as for interest. Toys that get played with longest tend to be open-ended ones like building sets, craft kits and games the family can play together, rather than single-use novelties. If you're buying for someone else's child, ask a parent what they already have; duplicates are the most common gift disappointment. Batteries are rarely included, so add a pack to the basket.
Prices on the buttons update hourly from Amazon UK. For smaller extras, see our stocking fillers, or the full Christmas gift guide.