What did you buy the children?

[ShesAStar]

I finished the children's presents today - would anyone like to share their lists? I'm only including tree presents - not the stocking fillers.

DS (7):
John Adams Electronics kit
Smartlab Demolition Lab
Fischertechnik Rolling Action
Slushy Cup
Small Starwars Lego
Large Nerf Gun and Bullets
Nerf Bullet Holder
Lego Ninjago flying figure
Knock down tin can game
Atlas Adventure book
Pop-up London Book

DD (3)
Geomag kit
Wheely Bug
Elsa Doll
Magiclip doll set
Elsa light up shoes
Little Live Pet bird
Slushy cup
Unicorn bag
Twirly Woo bath toy
Pop-up Palace Book
Pop-up Under the Ocean book

Ds (5)
Thomas take and play set
Set of trainsfireman Sam watch
Fire man sam transformer thing
Big Play doh set
Harry potter illustrated edition of philosophers stone.
Stocking filled with colouring stuff and chocolate, New pj for Xmas eve and im sure a Thomas DVD somewhere too.
Dd will be around 22 weeks and we're not getting her anything (we bought her a walker thing with our Xmas savings though back in October if that counts)
Some of these lists are enormous-and good on you! I'd love to get both of mine more but just can't afford too.plus they will both get lots from family.

I struggled this year as dd hasn't asked for a main present, all she wanted was new slippers and pjs, but managed to find some nice bits I think she will like.
I don't know anyone in real life that only buys one gift for their child, and I can't see anyone on this thread that has an excessive list in my eyes. Most people seem to go for a few main prezzies and a few smaller gifts for stockings.
My dd (age 10) has

pyjamas
slippers
2 board games (family type ones)
3 books
blue tooth speaker
hair chalks
make-up set
teddy bear
pig popper
bean boozled
lego popstars stage
exploding kittens

she will also get a few prezzies from family

Just wanted to add me and dh are the only ones who buy for the kids, i have lost both my parents and dh grew up in care so does know his.

Love these threads, not sure why some people feel the need to try and rain on the parade. Everyone is entitled to get as much or as little as they want for their dc's Christmas. Live and let live.

Dd1 (3)
Wooden Dolls House (asda one) & furniture set.
Pretend baking set
Raccoon Rumpus Game
Electric Toothbrush
Frozen DVD
Minnie Mouse Onesie

Dd2 (6.5months)
My talking Lappup
Lamaze Book
Fisher Price Talking Purse thing.

DS(12)
GoPro Hero+
Bourne trilogy box set
Headset
Books, annuals
Clothes
Personalised Match Attax cards
Fish eye lens, selfie stick
Disposable camera
Cat selfie pack
Glide ball
Fountain pen

DD(9)
Yummy Nummy x 3
Headphones
Just Dance 2016 for Wii U
Books
Clothes
Selfie stick
Mog
Rafaello chocs
Sparkly small bag
Mini Pom Pom pets craft book
Minions DVD
Disposable camera
Cat notepaper

Done a list elsewhere but will post again.
Ds10
Vivarium
Ripley's book
Minecraft vinyl figure
Bop it Tetris

Dd8
Hamper of Lush and primark stuff
Top model set
Lego elves
Hot water bottle
Adopt an animal

Ds6
Skylanders superchargers
Remote control car
Dog bingo
Set of books
Adopt an animal

Dd3
Playmobil pool
Playmobil playground
Mosaic set
Djeco clay set

They have lots in a stocking too.

jamtart 50 quid stuck to a box of maltesers sounds like a great present!

Here are my two:

DD1 (3)
Lalaloopsy Color Me doll
Elsa and Anna soft dolls (like rag dolls)
Frozen felt tips
A couple of My Little Pony figures
Doc McStuffins hairband

DD2 (7months)
A wooden sign for her bedroom (handmade in the local market, her sister had one for her first Christmas, too)
Vtech Smart Cub Cody

And they've both got pyjamas (from each other)

For my daughter 7 years I have

Lego friends lighthouse
Lottie doll
Monster High doll
Ever After High doll
bunny cuddly toy
I want to get her a few more things and some more stockingfille rs though

I have a habit of overdoing it, know I do every year actually, but I don't care! although I did end up buying more than planned due to a twitch today

Ds (16):
Jedi Bath Robe
Xbox One
Lego Dimensions for Xbox One
Harry Potter Chocolate Frog
Destination Hogwarts board game
Japanese Brush Pens
Harry Potter Colouring Book
LOTR/Hobbit Colouring Book
Marty (Back to the Future) Lego Dimensions set
Minecraft for Xbox One
Buddha Board
Rare Replay Xbox game
Just Dance 2016
Electronic Light Saber
White Chocolate Snowman
The Art of Video Games book
Sonic the Hedgehog Wallet
Space Invaders Scarf
Cross Body Bag
Headphones
iPod Shuffle

Stocking - Chocolate Orange, mens skincare stuff, chocolate coins,pants, socks,puzzle ball and something daft.

Still tempted to get him another book!!!

Not technically mine, but Niece (18):
Matching Bag and Purse
The 1975 Tour Hoodie
Elephant Scarf
Colouring Book
Lush Gift Set
Nandos gift set

Stocking - girly bits, candle, book,chocolate orange and chocolate coins. Will find something daft for her too!

ooooo love reading all these!

DD (turns four on Sat so is going to be awash with new stuff)

• new doll and pram
• microphone and stand
• couple of books
• new pjs
• playmobil fairy princess thingy (like a little box that unlocks into a mini castle)
• playmobil christmas set
• lego rapunzel/tangled tower
• skipping rope

DS (14mo)

• floor road mat and some wooden vehicles
• some clothes
• couple of books
• hand puppets
• Playmobil 123 Zoo

Dd 1 (9)

Lego Jurassic world Xbox game
Pictionary
Large art set with canvases
Blu blue baby dolphin
Doh Vinci
Jacqueline Wilson box set
The New girl star wars costume
Paper minecraft set
Minion annual
Nerf rebelle

Ds (7)
Disney infinity 3.0
Extra character (darth vader)
Darth vader hoody
Labrynth
Frankie magic football box set
MInecraft annual
Ninja turtle Xbox game
Sweet shop
Marble run
Crayola marker maker

Dd2 (18months)

Scuttle bug
Doll
Pop up tunnel
Board books
Princess building blocks
Mr tumble bath jigsaws
Bounce and spin zebra
Minnie Mouse rucksack

They have selection boxes and a stocking each with toiletries, socks, chocolate, some ds games, small toys in,
Can't wait!

Love all the lists!

DD1 (7)
Furreal Unicorn (big santa gift)
Littlest Pet Shop Style Set & Blythe Bedroom Set
Gelarti Glow in the dark Stickers
Big Paw Patrol Lights and Sounds Chase
Various Books

DD2 (3.5)
Sylvanian Cottage & Cat Family (big Santa gift)
Barbie Fairytale Dress-up doll
Ariel Costume
Small Paw Patrol Skye

They also get sacks with sticker books, small craft sets, chocs, sweets, MLP, paw patrol, puzzles etc

Two new family games: Quirkle & Family Scavenger Hunt

And desperately trying not to twitch on the Zoomer Kitty that DD1 keeps mentioning

Ds1 (17) Fitbit charge hr
Ds2 (15) keyboard
Dd1 (11) NOTHING YET
Dd2 (9) Sphero

Stockings for girls have gone well, but disaster for boys. They have about 2 things each!
Nothing for me and dh.....just don't care really

Joint gifts

Wii u
Lego dimensions

Ds1 7
Pickmin
Mario kart
Steering wheel
Luigi remote
3 amiibo
Mini minecraft figures
Star Wars books
Pjs/dressing gown
Clothes

Ds2 4

Mario 3D world
Yoshis woolly world
Mario remote
Steering wheel
3 amiibo
Shopkins
Elmer book set
Pjs/dressing gown
Clothes

Plus a stocking each.

DSS (15)

• Money
• Hollister hoodie
• Jack Wills bracelet and keyring
• Phoenix Nights DVD
• Stocking with edible bits, hair stuff, socks, coloured phone charger

DS (23 months)

• Wonderworld Neo kitchen with saucepans and play food
• Fishing bath toy
• Books
• Stocking with sensory ball, bubbles etc

I want to buy some more things for my daughter, so seeing what people buy for children a similar age is very useful. I didn't even know about Lego Elves until I saw this thread. Buy as little or as much as you want, it doesn't bother me.

We're doing the four present thing: Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read. So in that order:

DS(8)
Kindle Fire HD
A desk we refurbished and office supplies for drawing and homework (he will LOVE this)
Darth Vader sweatshirt
I don't know what book we're getting yet!

DD (2)
Play kitchen
A quilt
Brand new big girl Frozen underwear (hope this leads to an interest in the potty!)
I forget the name of the book but it's a Shirley Hughes

DS2 (7 months)
Ramp thing with balls
Chair that straps onto the table
Socks
Little Blue Truck board book

Plus stocking tat and Christmas Eve box. Fun thread! :)

yes, luna I've been googling stuff as I read, too. But I have really absolutely finished

I bought Lego Elves for a child in the family, it is so lovely. The colours are great and it has such nice little touches. Much prefer it to Lego Friends. I got the Pegasus sleigh and I could have kept it for myself Lego geek

Cheerful I got the new David Baddiel book 'The Person Controller' for an 8 year old recently, it's a lovely looking book and good if they like computer games, it went down well.

Love these threads!

DS 5
Imaginext batcave
Imaginext Jail
Variety of imaginext figures
Kinetic sand
Remote control car
Superhero mashers
Large hotwheels 8 in 1 set
Little live mouse and track set
Mashin max game
Nerf gun
Scooby doo house
Mystery machine
Zoomer dino

DD 3
Rag doll
Little live bird in cage
Little live puppy in basket
Zelf playset
5 zelfs
Big unicorn teddy
Shopkins supermarket
Animal rescue helicopter set
Big playdough set
Tiger who came to tea jigsaw
Frozen microphone
And lastly..............Sainsburys Mog teddy! She's going to love it!

DS (11)

Star Wars PJs
3 x Harry Potter books
Star Wars book
Small Lego Star Wars set
2 DVDs - Minions and Inside Out
Stocking with little bits such as chocs, Lynx, shower gel, hair gel etc

I really don't feel I've got him enough, his Dad has got him his own few presents - DS didn't really have much on his list this year!

Satsuki, it looks great kind of Lord of the Rings meets Lego. I'm going to have a look at some.

The Person Controller looks awesome, Satsuki! He'd really like that but it won't make it to me (from amazon) by Christmas. I'm putting it on my list though! I might do a boxed set of the Narnia books ...

Gah! Where were you lot a month ago when I was desperately trying to decide what to get mine? Some really great ideas here, but I'm done shopping and spending this year.

DD (6)
Playmobil Swimming pool
Rush Hour game (after recommendation from this board - looking forward to playing this with her)

DS (2)
Brio Railway Switch set

Just the one or two big things each, but they've got loads in their stockings including a new pair of swimming goggles and nice pants each (DSs first set of both), books, colouring/ puzzle books, chocolates, small toys. I put a lot of time and thought into buying the stocking presents, so that's where my effort goes.

They'll get loads from family as well - I never worry that they don't get enough.

I'm now wondering if I should have got goggles for my 2 year old as well treats... She wants everything her brother has...

You know you're so right about amounts of stuff - last year my ds opened his stocking upstairs and was genuinely shocked there were more presents when he came down. He thought that was it and was thrilled with it. I do worry about overdoing it, but don't spend all that much as never get anything full price and use vouchers etc, I really enjoy buying toys though and it's the only time I let myself indulge as I feel I'm always the one saying no all year.

Lots of lucky children on this thread, it's so nice seeing all the thought and effort that goes in to making it special for them and how people approach it in different ways