Somehow, it’s easier to pick out birthday gifts for younger children. When they’re babies or toddlers, they’re often excited just to receive a present in colorful packaging. A box of LEGO or a new pair of shoes might’ve been enough to light up your kid’s face back in the day, but it gets harder as they grow older. As they start to become more independent, your child will probably have their own requests for birthday gifts. Still, if you want a small part of your kid’s birthday to be a surprise then here are some great gift ideas for your growing child.
Arts and crafts.
A great birthday gift for a growing child is anything related to arts and crafts. Kids love being creative at any age, of course, but you might need to think outside the box as they get older. If they’re keen on planes or trains then you could buy them the kit necessary to make their own model versions. Or if they’re into music then you might want to buy them a DIY synth kit; that’s a slightly more adventurous purchase, but it’ll certainly keep them occupied. And that’s the great thing about artistic presents that require construction. They’re the gifts that keep on giving. Once the project is complete, your child can admire their work.
Video games.
For most kids, video games are always a safe bet. The consoles are always changing, but the idea stays the same. Depending on your age, you probably played video games (on some long-forgotten console) when you were younger. You know how exciting a new video game is in the eyes of a kid. They’re still fun when you get older, of course, but there’s something special about the iconic video games of your childhood. You might want to look into a mobile strategy game for kids if they’re a logical thinker who’d be into that sort of thing. A game such as Final Fantasy XV is a good example of this.
Of course, you might want to look into games for other consoles, too. There are plenty of good deals out there, so you might want to treat your kid to a few different games. PUBG is obviously incredibly popular at the moment, and it’s compatible with most consoles (even phones). You might also want to check out the new Spiderman game if you have a PS4 in your household. Let’s be honest, everybody loves Spiderman; that’s a game for everybody in the family (if your child doesn’t mind sharing).
A trip to somewhere they love.
You might have already bought your child the gifts they wanted, but that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise them with something they didn’t request. You could really make your kid’s day special by taking them on a trip to somewhere they love. If you want to truly make their day then you should keep the location a secret until you arrive at the destination.
Perhaps you could pretend that you’re getting in the car for a quick shopping trip (every kid’s worst nightmare). Then, they’ll be even happier when you actually turn up at the zoo, the cinema, or any other place they love. It depends how sneaky you want to be, of course.
If you think they’ll just complain during the car journey then maybe you should give them a hint that your destination isn’t actually somewhere boring.