So what is everyone planning to buy their kids for Xmas and what's your budget?

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As the title says what do you plan on getting how old are they and what is their budget for Xmas?
It's done every year but I think it's good for ideas and inspirations.
I'm pretty much stuck for ideas although it's early I like to be prepared before all the prices shoot up.
I plan to spend 250/300
Dc7 lol dolls, Xmas outfit arts crafts
What do you buy kids who aren't really interested in toys but are still youngish can anyone recommend spy kits science kits magazine subscriptions or activities PRESENTS?

DS 14 wants a Nintendo switch pro controller [sparkly] which seems to be £50-£60 (knowing me I'll end up paying £65 somehow). This is pleasingly a bit less than I'd budgeted, but I'll probably just spend the £20 I've 'saved' on his stocking. I don't really have a stocking budget so it goes absolutely nutsoid. Especially as dh died this year so I have huge flashing lights saying MAKE CHRISTMAS MAGICAL AGAIN in my brain. Eg planning to introduce ds to Die Hard on Christmas Day - that's magical, right?? [fairy lights set to stun]

We tried to get in under £100 each as we have three kids ages 6, 4 and nearly 2.

We've also tried to cut the number of toys we buy as they get lots from large birthday parties and extended family etc.

DD6

Kids digital camera
Ballet school hoodie
Ballet school bag
Swimming towel
Book
Lol doll x2
Shopkins pack
Socks
Pyjamas
Bath bombs
Panto tickets
Toothbrush
Chocolate coins
Lindt reindeer

DS4

Kids digital camera
Rash vest
Hoodie
Swimming towel
Book
Blaze die cast x2
Chess set
Socks
Pyjamas
Bath bombs
Panto tickets
Toothbrush
Chocolate coins
Lindt reindeer

DD2

Cash register
Wooden food
Bag of balloons (blown up)
Tigger push along
Peppa pig boat
Swimming towel
Book
Socks
Pyjamas
Bath ducks
Toothbrush
Panto tickets
Chocolate coins
Lindt reindeer

Our 2 year old has toys because it's the first year we've bought toys as she has a lot of toys from our elder two already.

Budget around £120-140ish (+ stocking)

DS1 (nearly 6):
Hexbug space set
Hexbug zip wire
Snap circuits set
Small Lego dinosaur set
Bugs in the kitchen
Ronald Dahl Box set
Solar system craft set

Also getting K’nex power set, Lego, RC car from others

DS2 (3) - planned by May change

• Hobbycraft tepee
• Combine harvester
• tractor
• Schleich animals/ accessories
• books
• OT counting game

I usually budget £100 per child but I'm struggling this year to think of things to get them - they don't need anything and dd (4) doesn't really hanker after anything or watch t.v. with associated merchandise. Ds (7) would buy all the Lego in the world if he could, but we've got loads as it is and I'll need a bigger house first!

Tbh I'd rather get them things as and when they come up throughout the year, than blow out on stuff at Xmas that they aren't too bothered about because they've got so much else from family. And all my decent ideas have to be given to grandparents etc.

At what point do we say our kids just have...enough stuff? Not very Christmas spirited I know

abouttime what camera are you going for? Ds has a kiddie one but it's got a tiny view screen so he might like a better one.

equimum what are the Lego dinosaurs? Dd would love those

I'm getting ideas now...!

Trying not too spend to much this year with new baby on the way and ds (2) has everything anyway!
So he will get a play easel, play dough set (from his new baby brother!) and paw patrol goodies!

My DCs really don't play with toys so DD9 has tickets to see her favourite band next year £80 a ticket then will get some clothes, nail varnish and things to unwrap
My pre schoolers will get an annual ticket to their favourite soft play and some little things to unwrap.
We have a huge extended family and they won't go short of presents to open, then I have to find space for them

I’ve started buying bits and pieces for DD who will be 6 in November so some will be for birthday and some for Christmas. So far I have

Big box of classic Lego
Smaller Lego 3 in 1 kit (helicopter/plane/boat) - you can also get a dinosaur one and a mythical creatures one, she has these already and loves them
Box of K’nex
Elastagirl toy
Lottie stargazer doll
Astronaut outfit for Lottie Doll
Nintendo Labo variety box for the switch
Rosie Revere Engineer book
I’ve discovered little Golden books which are children’s books of classic movies so have ordered her the ‘Star Wars: A new hope’ one

I’m also getting her a board game but currently trying to decide between the junior versions of Catan, Carcassone or Ticket to Ride so if anyone has any opinion on these I’d be grateful

I want to try and spend £150 per child. Three primary aged DC and will have a six week old baby. It will undoubtedly end up being slightly more because it almost always is.

The three DC want a new bike and helmet so that’s their main present then the rest is little things they have asked for such as an Xbox game for DS, lol dolls for DD’s, slime (), bunchems etc then the usual pyjamas, slippers, socks, chocolate Santa and lush bath bomb for Christmas Eve.

DSes are 9 and 11. Struggling for big ideas this year! They have both had new phones recently and aren't bothered about games consoles particularly. They will both get a cuddly toy each but aren't fussed about toys generally, we already have a houseful of Lego. The older one in particular is not really into 'stuff'. Mostly they like to read comics and chase each other around the house

They will get a branded T shirt each, onesie, a small Lego set and a few books. Plus some sweets. DS2 is keen for a hamster but don't think I'll convince DH!

Think DD has decided on a hover board. She'll have to put all her money from everyone together for it.

hollybolly just wondered which hoverboard you’re planning on getting as I’m olanning on getting one for my dads but there’s so much choice out there and not sure which is the best to get

ds not dads!

@Keepon123 I am clueless I'm afraid! I'll need to do some research on it!

@keepon123

We got dd the hoverboard from currys PC world for her birthday for £189.99
It's great, It's got a good battery life (although you can't see when the battery is running out.)
It marks very easily as it's black.
It can't go out in the rain (not sure any if them can though)
It's very heavy, too heavy for dd (9) to comfortably carry.

My list has changed slightly

Nintendo switch
Go Vacation
Minecraft
Snipperclips plus
Let's go pikachu with the ball thing
Switch case

ITOP spinner
Cluedo board game
Care truck Lego friends set
Pizzeria Lego friends set
Andreas tot shop Lego friends set
Retro diner Lego friends set
Rubiks flip
Stunt scooter
Mermaid tail blanket
Full outfit for Xmas day

Stocking
Smellies
Socks
Lego blind bags
Chocolate
Unicorn Power bank
Nail dryer
Monopoly Card game
Felt tips

Xmas eve
New pjs
Dressing gown
The Christmausarus book

So far, for DS 13 and DD (10):
Echo dots
A cool desk lamp that has a usb charging point

Pack of cables
Earphone
Underwear
Furry onesie
Water balloons

DD:
Makeup bag and brushes
Lunch bag
V cheap duvet cover
Hairbrush and spray set

DS:
????? Probably something gaming related

Should stop now and wait for them to ask for things

@Sunflowers79 am sure you've thought of it but if you are buying a switch between 3, make sure you buy another set of controllers so they can all play at once! It comes as a 1 (handheld) or 2 player (tv) you can buy another set of the small controllers or separate pro controllers.

DD is 11 in November so it will be

A nintendo switch with games
Books
She loves plushies so a few of those
Arts and Crafts stuff

DS 15 and 11yrs

Neither play with toys or games anymore.

Both want ps4 and switch games for their machines.

Ds1 will get books too

Ds2 likes clothes.

I spend approx £300 each but have warned them both that their piles won't look like much as games are so expensive.

Will also get chocolate, sweets etc

Oops, posted on wrong thread sorry!! 😳

@ifiwasabutterfly shockingly this hadn’t even crossed my mind 😳 thanks for the heads up - you may very well have saved Christmas!

@Sunflowers79 ha ha the last thing you need on Christmas Day is an argument! Mario kart is definitely a 4 player game, but they won't all be.

Hi can I ask where you got the gymnastics Xmas box ?