Do you know this problem? You want to give your own children or your godchild a gift that brings them joy, but you want to give something meaningful—something that sustainably promotes the child's positive development. Especially in times of smartphones, video games, and Netflix, we need gift ideas that get children moving, spark their imagination, and foster the little ones' social connections.
Children's gifts that get them moving
Our gift ideas for children get both young and old moving—literally. Give your child a scooter, skateboard, BMX, or hoverboard and ensure hours of playtime fun and social interaction, while laying an important foundation for the development of boys and girls. We are the Swiss specialist for wheeled sports and offer a large selection of meaningful Christmas gifts, birthday presents, or gifts for other important occasions throughout the year.
Christmas gifts for children | Gifts for winter
Christmas is just around the corner, and you still don't know what gift to put under the tree for the kids? When the cold season approaches, winter sports equipment is very popular with children. How about a high-quality Davos sled or wooden toboggan, with which one can zoom down into the valley on nearby sledding paths quickly but under control? Sledding is fun for young and old and is also perfect for a family trip, for example, to the legendary sledding run from Preda to Bergün. Of course, we also carry the cool Stiga steering bobs in our range, which are especially well-received as Christmas gifts by both girls and boys.
Birthday gifts for children | Something meaningful for a birthday
The birthday is one of the biggest days of the year for children. Of course, that also has to do with the gifts they expect. Adults and parents want to give the little ones something as meaningful as possible, but children naturally orient themselves toward current trends, which are often dominated by digital devices like smartphones, game consoles, and laptops. An evergreen among gift ideas for children is play equipment that encourages physical activity. Give your children a wheeled sports device, use it to train their sense of balance and reflexes, and support your child in testing their own limits and possibilities. How much can I dare to do, how can I overcome my fear, and how must I behave so that I don't fall on my next attempt? These are elementary experiences that lay a healthy foundation for personal development through playful movement.
Gifts for toddlers aged 2-6 years
Children's balance bike
The children's balance bike is the ultimate entry into mobility for toddlers. As a simplified bicycle without pedals, the balance bike is perfect for girls and boys as preparation for learning to ride a bike. There are various models that are excellent as gifts. We would be happy to advise you personally if you have any questions.
Children's scooter
A scooter for children, also called a mini-scooter, is a perfect piece of sports equipment for toddlers and is ideal as a meaningful birthday or Christmas gift. Beginner models are equipped with 3 wheels; for slightly more experienced children, we carry children's scooters with 2 wheels in our range. Good to know: Even small children train their sense of balance on a scooter, thereby building the most important foundation for easily learning how to ride a bicycle later on.
Gifts for children aged 6-12 years
City scooter
Children aged between 6 and 12 usually already have a well-developed sense of balance and get a lot of fun out of movement. City scooters with height-adjustable handlebars are perfect gifts for children who are still growing.
Gifts for children aged 12 to 16 years
Skateboards
One board, two axles, 4 wheels, and off you go on the street, obstacles, and the fun park. Skateboards are extremely trendy among teenagers again and have become an indispensable part of everyday life. The development of new models has also contributed to this. Today, penny boards, which are equipped with a plastic board, are among the most popular skateboards. Are you looking for a meaningful gift idea for Christmas or a birthday that you yourself would have enjoyed in your youth? Then a skateboard is the perfect gift choice for you!
Creative gifts for indoors | Quiet moments in winter
Not every Christmas gift has to be about outdoor activities. Especially on cold winter days or between the holidays, many teenagers (and adults too) enjoy quieter, creative activities. A nice example of this are the lovingly designed crochet sets from The Doobs – ideal for anyone who wants to learn to crochet for the first time. With step-by-step video instructions, soft wool, and all the complete materials in the set, they can create their own plush toy figures. A meaningful, creative Christmas gift that promotes fine motor skills and patience – the perfect addition to the movement-oriented gifts mentioned above.
But what are "good" gift ideas?
Of course, one can argue about what good gift ideas for children are. Because, firstly, opinions on this topic naturally differ, and secondly, every child is unique and therefore has different needs that need to be met with a Christmas or birthday gift. Despite this controversy, we believe that "good" gifts for children should fulfill some of the following criteria:
- Good children's gifts spark the imagination
- Meaningful children's gifts promote the play instinct
- Valuable children's gifts motivate physical activity
- Sustainable children's gifts offer fun in nature
- Social children's gifts promote interaction with other children
Regardless of whether Christmas gifts come in the form of toys or practical items for everyday use, in any case, meaningful gifts for boys and girls should promote the play instinct and activity. Electronic devices are excluded as gift ideas, even if they might bring a lot of initial joy to children. When choosing gifts, parents and relatives should also focus on the durability of the products. After all, toys and objects that are robust enough to withstand the tough everyday life of boys and girls for a long time—and thus bring joy for a long time—are valuable to a child.
