Every December the same thing happens: a mountain of presents on Christmas morning, and by February half of them are forgotten in the toy box. If you want to give something your child will use every single day – and that feels made just for them – a personalised gift is the answer.
Here are 10 personalised Christmas gifts for kids and practical ideas for Australian children, from preschoolers to teens.
1. A personalised stainless steel lunch box
Christmas falls right before the new school year in Australia, which makes a lunch box one of the most useful gifts you can give. Our personalised ThermoBox has three compartments plus an insulated food jar for hot lunches, with your child's name laser-engraved on the lid. It's ready to go on day one of Term 1.
2. An engraved snack box for kindy or school
For little ones starting kindy or primary school, a smaller snack box is perfect for recess and crunch-and-sip. The MunchiiBox kids snack box comes in pink, purple and green, with free name engraving so it never gets mixed up in the classroom.
3. A colourful kids bento box
If your child loves variety, a multi-compartment bento box makes lunch fun. Our personalised kids bento boxes come in fun designs like rainbow, unicorn and ballerina, and can be personalised with a name.
4. Magnetic building tiles
Magnetic tiles are one of those rare toys that kids come back to again and again. They build creativity, problem solving and early STEM skills. Try our 36-piece STEM set for younger builders, or the 102-piece princess castle set for big imaginations. See all magnetic tiles for kids.
5. A kids camera watch
For kids who love taking photos and videos, a camera watch is a screen-light way to explore creativity. See our kids cameras range.
6. A matching lunch set
Pair a lunch box with a snack box in the same colour for a complete back-to-school set. Check our bundle deals for savings when you buy together.
7. A personalised drink bottle
A named drink bottle is a classic stocking stuffer and another item that comes home from school far more often when it has a name on it. Browse our personalised kids drink bottles.
8. A name puzzle or name blocks
For little kids, wooden name puzzles help with letter recognition and make a lovely keepsake.
9. A personalised storybook
Books that feature your child as the main character are a hit for reluctant readers and make a sweet bedtime tradition.
10. A personalised backpack or library bag
Like lunch boxes, school bags are easy to mix up. A name on the outside saves a lot of lost property trips.
Tips for ordering personalised gifts before Christmas
- Order early. Personalised items are made to order, so allow extra time on top of standard shipping in December.
- Double-check spelling and capitals before you check out – engraving can't be changed once done.
- Think about the new school year. Gifts like lunch boxes and snack boxes do double duty as Christmas presents and back-to-school essentials.
Browse our full personalised Christmas gifts for kids collection to find something they'll use long after the wrapping paper is gone.