TL;DR: Nieces and nephews can be difficult to buy gifts for, especially if their interests change quickly or you live far and do not see them often. Luckily, there are plenty of gifts that are universally loved by all children, including experiences, building kits, mealware, and sensory fidget toys.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Nieces and Nephews
Not sure what to get your niece or nephew for Christmas this year? It can be difficult buying a Christmas gift for some children whose interests change rapidly, clothing size changes just as rapidly, or who are difficult to impress. Luckily, there are a few types of gifts that all children love that are easy to get and always put a smile on their faces. Keep reading for some great last-minute gift ideas for nieces and nephews, including why mealware and sensory fidget toys top the list.
Experiences
Parents are always looking for fun things to do with their kids, especially now during winter break. Make it easy on their parents by giving your niece or nephew a great experience voucher!
Some ideas include:
- Movie tickets
- Museum passes
- Zoo tickets
- Trampoline park gift cards
- Indoor play gym gift cards
In general, these gifts are super easy to get and are the king of last-minute gifts. Most places allow you to purchase vouchers or gift cards online and print them out immediately. Then, stick the paper or gift card in a Christmas card, put it in a small box, or slip it in their stocking for an easy, awesome, last-minute gift!
Building Kits
Building kits are a great gift for children of a wide age range. Whether you have a toddler niece or nephew or they are school-aged, there is a building kit for their age and developmental stage!
Some ideas include:
- Legos. While most parents hate these, there are small kits available with fewer pieces to make it a little less overwhelming. They have age ranges marked on the box to make it easy for you to know which one to get. They also make Lego sets for all types of interests, such as Star Wars or Minecraft. If your niece or nephew already has a ton of Legos, Lego accessories such as storage bins or building mats can be a great gift.
- Magna-Tiles. These building sets also cover a large age range and are satisfying to put together. There are no mistakes with Magna-Tiles! They don’t require any pushing down to put together or careful assembly; all you need to do is line them up, and the tiles will click themselves! This makes for a less stressful play time, especially for younger kids, and immediately gives them something to do during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday.
- Wooden blocks. An oldie, but a goodie! Wooden blocks are loved by kids of all ages, especially younger ones, because they do not break and are easy to handle. Lincoln Logs, Jenga sets, or Tinkertoys are always great go-tos.
Mealware
Looking for something practical and useful? Look no further than mealware!
Innobaby has an entire line of mealware that your niece or nephew will love. Kids love going back to school after winter break and showing off all their new stuff, including their new meaware. A mid-year lunchbox refresh is always a great gift for both kids and parents at the same time.
Flex&Lock Kids Lunchbox Value Set
Flex&Lock is completely leakproof without that nasty rubber seal! Need we say more?
Well, your niece or nephew can also decorate the top of their lunchbox with FlexCharmz and make it as cute and unique as they are.
It is also crafted from platinum-grade silicone, making the FlexBox heat-resistant, which ensures the child's food stays safe while being reheated. The FlexWarez Spoon & Fork Set and FlexCharmz are made with liquid silicone rubber, which is highly durable and free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates.
Stainless Divided Bus Plate
The slim design of this bus plate makes it easy to stack and store in the fridge, in your cooler, or in your child’s backpack.
The original Innobaby Bus Platter is made of the highest quality, food-grade 304 stainless steel (18/10 stainless) in South Korea. This product is nontoxic, BPA-free, Phthalate-free, PVC, and lead-free.
Our children’s separated plate is sure to outlast any other; it will not stain, harbor odors, rust, or crack. Innobaby has a complete line of nontoxic stainless feeding products for your niece or nephew, including bowls, cups, utensils, and more!
Sensory Fidget Toys
Completely stumped on what to get your niece or nephew? Sensory fidget toys to the rescue!
Sensory fidget toys have been clinically proven to help keep children calm, focus for longer periods of time, and pay attention better in class. Plus, it’s a great way to keep them off an iPad while in a doctor’s waiting room, in the car, or at a restaurant.
Innobaby has many different types of sensory fidget toys made completely of silicone, including Pencil Gripper and Toppers, Spike Balls, Fish scrubs, Fij-Its, and more! Non-distracting to others, they are perfect for studying or in the classroom.
FAQ
Q: What do I get my niece or nephew for Christmas?
A: If you can’t think of anything to get your niece or nephew, experience vouchers or building sets are great last-minute gifts. Mealware and sensory fidget toys are the best practical gifts to give them that will last long after the high of Christmas Day.
Q: What are gifts all kids love?
A: All kids universally love experiences, developmentally-appropriate building sets, fun mealware, and sensory fidget toys. Adults love all of these things, too!
Q: What are useful gifts for kids that will last a long time?
A: When purchasing something that is useful and intended to last a long time, make sure it is made with high-quality materials. Innobaby uses only high-quality materials in our products, including mealware, bath essentials, sensory fidget toys, baby products, and so much more.
Written by Jaclyn, marketing copywriter and mama of three boys