Holiday Gift Ideas for Children that aren't Traditional Toys
Our baby boy is still under a year old, so toys aren’t much of a concept in our house yet. But I know soon it will be! As he grows we are hoping to get more than just traditional toys from him, and will ask family and friends to do the same.
We want things that can help expand his imagination, take him on new experiences and adventures, and ultimately things that will create memories.
Here are some of my favorite gifts that aren’t “traditional toys”……
Coupon Book!
This is a customized printable coupon book is for 12 coupons (1 for every month of a year) and comes with 30 pre-made coupons and also one blank so you can get creative and think of your own. Print it out on cardstock and have it be the gift that keeps on giving every month of the year!
Season Passes
Zoo
Art Museum
Public Museum
Aquarium
The Betty Brinn Children's Museum (Wisconsin)
Gift Certificates/Single Use Tickets
Movie Theater
Bowling
Disney on Ice
Mini Golf
Classes/Lessons for Kiddos
Horseback riding
Craft/DIY
Cooking
Musical Instrument
Pottery
Dance
Golf (or other sports)
Karate
Photography
Sewing
Drama
Mini/Weekend Getaways
(Give them something themed from the type of getaway so they can have something unwrap. For example, camping trip––give them a new thermos and hiking shoes!)
Camping
Beach
Lakehouse
Airbnb in a cool city
“THINGS” that aren’t toys
A fruit tree they can plant and take care of
A candle making kit
Board Games
Kits (science, jewelry making, art supplies, etc)
Piggy Bank
Books
Children-Friendly kitchen gadgets
Telescope
Chalkboard
Coloring Books
Easel with paints
Gardening kit
Magazine Subscription
Sports equipment (borderline toy, but oh well!)\
Fun new bed sheets
A children’s cooking set
Magnifying glass
Binoculars
A window garden for greens or flowers
