5 Perfect Birthday Gifts for Your Kid
Birthdays are such a special milestone in every child’s life. Thus, according to their age, you as their parents or guardians, need to pick a perfect birthday gift to nurture their interests. Depending on what your kid is into at the moment, shape their gift according to their wishes and wants, but keep in mind that the gift should also be harmless and safe. Like if your kid is between 2 to 5 years old, then what is the safest option other than gifting them soft toys, you can order a Disney subscription box. You can modify your order with some Disney personalized goodies. If you are stumped as to what to buy your kid for their birthday, keep on reading for some inspiration!
Get them interested in science
If your kid is into science or you may think that they might get into science, there are many ways to nudge them into that direction. If you are in the scientific field, the chances are that your child will look up to you, and want to become a part of that world, too. You can start as early as the age of four, to start getting them interested in science. You can take them to your work, or watch informative TV shows together, answering their questions or explaining what you are looking for.
If you are puzzled as to what you could buy a kid who is starting his life in science, consider gifts such as ant farm, for the youngest age – four to six years old, and watch the ants together. You can even make a little journal, to keep track of the ants’ movement and growth of their colony.
Another great gift would be a chemistry kit, that you can do together, or some science experiment books. Those are all gifts for older kids, eight to twelve years old so that you can feel calm not supervising every experiment they want to do.
Get Them A Snack Box
If it’s not that obvious, kids love sweets so much. Snacks from other places, like Japan, are a great way to introduce your child to new food. They can be a fun and creative way to help your child learn about the world around them. There are different subscription boxes, such as food, art, and even fashion. Kids will surely appreciate Japanese snacks in subscription boxes.
Get them moving
Physical activity in children is extremely important. So, if your child spends a lot of time in front of the computer, or a TV, maybe now is a good time to introduce them to some awesome gear for outside. And by that, we mean anything that will make them want to spend some time outside – whether alone or with you.
Spending time in nature is an important habit for them to make so that one day they don’t turn into a couch potato. You can get them active by enrolling them in a sport, where they will not only be physically active but also make new friends.
As far as the awesome gear goes, there are plenty of outdoor toys you can gift to your child, and watch them explore the outside world. For example, scooters are becoming more and more popular, and now you can even get scooters for sale in Australia. Let your kids enjoy this beautiful spring weather by getting them an age-appropriate scooter. And don’t forget about the helmet!
Speaking of helmets, you can also get them a bicycle. Bikes are definitely been around longer, though they are losing their popularity as the years go by. Same as rollerblades. However, if you own either of those, it can be a perfect bonding opportunity, so don’t miss out on it! scooter guide
Get them interested in learning
Science is not the only way to get them interested in learning. There are many more fields out there, and your child may not be the best in chemistry, physics, or maths. However, you can spark their curiosity by getting them a present linked with other fields of learning.
A telescope can be a good way of getting them interested in astronomy or in stars in general. You can even make a day out of it – go camping somewhere where the light pollution is low, and look at the stars together. Now that it is spring in Australia, the sky should be clear and you should be able to see stars better than in the winter.
If your kid is not so into stars, try with a globe. Maybe they get interested in geography. Whether you are familiar with the subject or not, they will gladly share their new knowledge with you.
If your child has shown interest in dinosaurs, get them a fossil kit. You can then explore together, go ‘digging’, and makeup tales about all the fossils you find in your quest.
Support their creativity
Creativity is one of the key elements in being a child, and you need to support it wholeheartedly. Being creative in early childhood can be beneficial in their adolescence, and later in their adult life. You can support their creativity by complimenting on their drawings, even though they may not look as realistic. Or, you can draw and color with them, explaining the ‘rules’ of the game, and teaching them to stay within the lines when coloring. To do that, a good present would be a set of coloring books. Maybe even get a theme set – one book for animals, one for people, one for cars, one for plants and so on. That way, not only you can nurture their creativity, but you can also teach them many other things that they can’t learn on their own.
Drawing or painting kits are a great gift for kids that are between the ages of 10 and 15. You can get them to even smaller children, but they will need supervision because of the choking hazard.
Let them be kids
The best gift you can give to your kids is to just let them be kids. Let them run, fall, get dirty, climb trees, ride bikes, hide in bushes and act foolishly. Buy them toys, Legos, board games, or Easy-Bake ovens, and enjoy in their carelessness before it’s too late. Take plenty of pictures of them while they are young, dirty, video them crying and laugh together as they are learning valuable life lessons. You, as their parent or guardian, should nurture their childhood more than anything else!
Conclusion
We hope this list gave you some insight into what you can get to your child. Remember to always listen to their wishes and preferences, and not impose your own failed dreams onto them!