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Gifts for 9yo and 13yo…. Rec pls for 3d pen, simple smart watch and engineering kits like those from Mark Rober

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strongermummy · 30/11/2025 13:56

Just that really. Any real life recommendations much appreciated please.

Smart watch - they are both ND and would like to be in charge of their own schedules and reminders - hence the smart watch (rather than the million Alexa Echo reminders and alarms we have set at home by me!!).

both have access to an old iPhone. Only 13yo leaves the house with one (currently!).
it will need a school setting so it cannot be used for games or calls or messaging during school hours. (Phones are “dumbed down” most of the time and during school hours are locked away)

3D pen is on the Christmas list - this is a new one for me. So any recommendations from real life usage would be Appreciated. Incl whether I buy a load of filaments &/or books of ideas upfront along with the 3D pen itself.

my 13yo has been watching Mark Rober on YouTube. Again this is new to me. They tell me the guy does engineering kits and “build alongs”. I had no idea this is a thing. Has anyone tried these? Or found something similar ish?!

other things on the list I have under control
K-pop demon hunter clothes - ZARA!

wellies & trousers “that fit”(!!) - Hollands country outfitters have a Black Friday sale

the new skandar book and the Lottie brooks series - hopefully from WoB

Pokemon A-Z - I understand this is a new game so expect to purchase from Amazon

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canuckup · 30/11/2025 14:35

Can't assist but watching with interest

strongermummy · 01/12/2025 08:52

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