Christmas Gifts for Children Ages 9-12

By Klarna

Christmas gift ideas for children

Finding a Christmas present for a 10-year-old (or a pre-teen) is not entirely easy. Not a child anymore, but not a teenager either. The toys that were favourites just a few months ago may suddenly not do at all, and it's hard to keep up with what's popular. Luckily, we have collected some of the most popular things for children between 9-12 years old, which are guaranteed to be appreciated Christmas gifts this year.

Creative Gifts

If your child loves being creative, whether that means taking pictures, painting, crafting or whatever else. Why not encourage their hobbies or help them find a few new ones with a fun Christmas gift.

Plushies

Although your pre-teen might be trying to break free from being a child, they will most certainly not be able to resist a cute plushie, especially if it's a massive cute unicorn.

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Gaming gifts

Is your child an avid gamer? Then there is a bounty of gifts to choose from, in all price ranges. If you're uncertain of what to buy, merchandise will always be a safe card.

Scientific gifts

Does the child in question have a special penchant for science and learning about new things. Then there are some fun gifts for every interest, whether that is chemistry, biology or physics.

Popular books

At this age children are often mesmerised by the world of books and you can never seem to buy enough before they've devoured them, so a pile of books will certainly make any book worm very happy.

Vanity sets and makeup

At this age many children will be starting to show some interest in beauty, makeup and hair styling, so why not give them something to fun and age appropriate to help them explore and have fun.

Fun room makeover gifts

As the teen years approaches your child might be itching for a room makeover, to make it feel a bit less childish. Why not help them a bit along the way and gift them some fun new interior pieces.

Gifts for the active child

If your child can never seem to sit still then some fun and energy draining activities will not only be fun for your child and might give you some hours respite.

Fun techy products

If you've got a real techy on your hands then they will surely enjoy anything that tech related, whether that be a pair of cool headphones, a speaker or maybe even just a few practical things like a charger.