Gifts for kids: 25 options for all age groups

Whether for children, grandchildren, godchildren, nephews, cousins ​​or children of friends and acquaintances, buying gifts for children of any age requires special care and attention. The objects must be well examined so that they do not present health risks and are suitable for the age group of the recipient.

Apart from the concern with safety, it is worth remembering that games are of great importance in the education of children. Check out some gift options for children of all ages:

Gift ideas for 0-1 year olds

In the first years of life, care should be taken with the choice of gifts. Always make sure your toy is free of small or sharp parts, avoid materials that can be easily broken, and be on the lookout for any components that could cause an allergic reaction.

“For this age group, rubber toys or toys with music are usually suitable, so teething, hearing and motor coordination will be stimulated”, suggests the pedagogue. In this way, rattles, musical mobiles, teethers and walkers can be good choices.

Maracas

Bear projector

Gift ideas for 1-2 year olds

“From one year of age, children can receive books as a gift. The attention of very young children is called by books with music, large, colorful and with lots of images”, points out Stefani.

Interactive books, with different textures and figures are great options to arouse baby’s curiosity. In addition, invest in didactic toys, to fit, with geometric shapes and sounds. Small parts should still be avoided.

Musical keyboard

Interactive book of Galinha Pintadinha

2 to 4 years

“Articles that stimulate coordination are welcome at this stage, since from the age of two onwards, children already have more firmness in their movements and distinguish sizes and proportions of objects”, observes Josiane.

Choose educational toys and simpler games, such as puzzles, toys with letters and numbers, geometric shapes, memory games, and matching games. Books can also start to contain a little more elaborate stories, still highlighting illustrations – pop-up books are a good option for this age group.

Book “Friends of the Jungle”

LOL surprise doll (from 3 years old)

5 to 7 years

From the age of five, toys can further stimulate the child’s knowledge and learning. “Age calls for more grounded pedagogical toys, such as multiplication tables in games or pedagogical games that involve more complex words”, Stefani emphasizes.

Stimulate interest in words with quiz games, more elaborate books, whiteboards and writing boards. More complicated puzzles and recreational tables can also be good alternatives.

“In this phase, children like to imitate the day-to-day activities of adults. So, toys that also imitate these actions, such as kitchens and tools, tend to be successful”, suggests Josiane.

Playmobil City

Miraculous Lady Bug doll

Crazy Pizzeria game

8 to 12 years

At this age, children are already older and, nowadays, it is common for them to show interest in electronic games, cell phones and tablets. Outside this universe, you can choose to gift items that challenge the child: board games, puzzles with many pieces, card games.

Here, books can also be quite developed. Still choosing children’s books, you can opt for more complex stories, copies with more pages and fewer illustrations.

Barbie luxury kitchen

“The Little Prince” Book

Rollerblades

It is worth noting that, in addition to paying attention to the manufacturer’s age recommendation, it is important to observe the child’s own development and take into account their relationship with the objects before gifting. After all, every child grows up in a different way and is interested in different things.

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“Children love gifts, but parents also need to pay attention to some issues. Toys that promote social inclusion, dynamics and interaction are great for the construction of the child, but the little ones also need intangible gifts to encourage human contact, which is as important for children as it is for adults”, points out psychologist Letícia Guedes, from the Vivencialle clinic.

In childhood, the relationship developed with the little ones can be something remarkable in the relationship in the next stages of life, in the construction of personality and the entire formation of the individual. In this sense, acts and actions mark and persist more than any object. Check out some essential items to actively participate in a child’s life.

1. Time

The lack of time is a constant in the routine of many people. Work, studies and other commitments can end up leaving the schedule full. But, taking time to dedicate to children is fundamental to their development.

“The lack of time requires that the education of children be delegated to nannies, schools and even to new technologies – such as cell phones, television and computers”, reflects Letícia. For the psychologist, however, the presence of parents in the education of their children cannot be dispensed with. “The construction of the child goes through many phases, parents need to dedicate time to their children and, for that, they need to leave other things aside. Son is a priority!”, completes the professional.

2. Joint activities

To dedicate time to children, nothing better than promoting activities together. If the routine is tight, schedule a few hours a day to develop games and conversations with the little ones.

“Parents need to participate in their child’s life, even if only for a few hours a day. They can look for reading activities, a conversation about schoolmates, teachers and which subjects their children find easier or difficult. Children can participate in homework, this also helps their development”, suggests the psychologist.

3. Trust

One of the benefits of close contact is the creation of a bond of trust with the child, which can be the basis of the relationship throughout other stages of life and helps in the development of personality and self-esteem.

“The child is confident when he has attention focused on him. This attention given is like telling her that she can trust whenever and whenever she needs you, that you will be around to help her. Trust comes from moments together, from actions, behavior, dedication, affection and love”, says Letícia.

4. Comfort

Providing a comfortable life goes far beyond having financial facilities or material possessions. Creating a comfortable environment is essential for the child to develop, and this is reflected in freedom to talk, feel free to play, have space to clarify doubts and receive support and understanding for their personal formation.

Making your child feel comfortable with you is one more step towards making them feel that way about themselves and others.

5. Learning

Promoting learning is very important in the educational, emotional and character formation of the child. In addition to issues of literacy and school development, it is necessary to pay attention to notions of responsibility, respect and other values ​​necessary for social interaction and the sense of individuality.

“All care is still small when it comes to educating our children. Relating what is a duty for the little ones is the essence of building their personality”, concludes the psychologist.

To make any gift even more special, how about taking time to play with the child? That way, she will remember you and the moment!