Christmas gift ideas for young boys aged under 9 including traditional toys, educational toys and games, modern electronic toys and gadgets.
There are many gift ideas for young boys at Christmas time to suit all tastes and interests, from traditional wooden toys and classics such as Lego through to more modern ideas like electronic toys and games, tool kits and replica power tools. Here are just a few ideas.
Traditional gift ideas for young boys
The most traditional ideas can sometimes be the best, especially for very young children. Wooden toys, lego and educational toys are ideal for a boy with a practical mind and are a great way to learn about the world.
Wonderworld Wooden Rainbow Sound Blocks
Learn about colour, light and sound all in one toy, these wooden blocks can be unpacked and arranged in different combinations to create a range of alternate colours and sounds. This educational toy will help develop their curiosity, motor skills and colour differentiation. £19.56 from amazon.co.uk
Natural Stacking Cubes
There is nothing more traditional than stacking wooden blocks and these colourful cubes made from natural beach are a great way for kids to learn about colour and shape. Because of an innovative design these blocks can be nested inside one another for easy storage when not being played with. £22 from GLTC
Le Toy Van London Car Set & Auto Garage
Toy cars have been a boy’s favourite for ages and these wooden toy cars and garage set from Le Toy are an ideal gift. Made from wood the painted cars and vehicles (£12.99) have a warm tactile feel and the matching garage set (£62.08) has a an authentic retro style design that sets it apart from similar toys. Both from amazon.co.uk
Pirate Themed Gift Hamper
We know that young boys are fascinated with pirates and there are an array of pirate themed gifts around this year. Boys will love these gift hampers which include a wooden pirate ship, figures and accessories as well as a cute pirate fancy dress outfit which comes with an eye patch, trousers, t-shirt and a pirate’s cutlass. £65 from notonthehighstreet.com
Wooden Fire Station
A great traditional activity toy this cute and colourful fire station is made from mdf and ruber wood and is well constructed and sturdy. This fire-station set comes complete with miniature fire-fighters, a fire engine with a telescopic ladder and rescue equipment. £94 from GLTC
Construction Toys
There is no better way for a young boy to learn about the world around him and to see how things are built than to play with their own construction themed toys and games. Whether it be a kit they assemble themselves or a replica tool kit, they’ll enjoy the challenge of assembling the parts together or just role-playing with their own tool kits and workbenches.
Bosch Tool Kits
Replica tool kits and workbenches have been around in some shape or form for quite a while but these replica Bosch tool kits are really authentic looking. There are a range of options available including this tool kit and carry case (£28.95) or the workbench and tool set (£46.95) as well as a selection of realistic looking power tools and accessories. See the full range at amazon.co.uk
Eitech Remote Control Monster Truck Kit
Young lads will enjoy building and playing with this monster truck. The kit is made-up from 250 individual pieces and will be a great project for them to work on. When complete they will have a rugged remote controlled truck that they can say they built themselves. Comes complete with instruction manual, tools, rechargeable batteries and radio control unit. £36 from GLTC
Lego City Police Station
One of the most popular construction toys around, Lego is a versatile learning toy and available in a range of themes that boys really like. The current best seller being the City Police Station (£49.95). This fun and detailed building includes cells, furniture an occupants as well as a police car, motorbike and prison truck. The Police Station Truck (£31.95) is a modern mobile control centre that comes complete with characters and a funky quad bike. Both from John Lewis
Lego City Fire Station
If he already has the Lego police station then the obvious progression is to move on to the fire station. Constructed from over 600 pieces this realistic looking fire service location comes complete with a fire crew, cheif’s car and fire engine with a raisable platform. The station can be constructed in stages so it isn’t too difficult for young boys to get to to grips with. £69.99 from amazon
LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Endor – One of this years best selling LEGO action figure based sets, The Battle of Endor was one of the major battles in the Star Wars series and it is expertly recreated in this brilliant construction set. The set includes 12 mini-figures including Hans solo and Princess Leia. £74.99 from amazon
Personalised Books
Personalised Football Story Book
Young boys love these books featuring their favourite football team during a big match. It’s approaching the end of the game and only their star player can help them win the game, which is time for your boy to make his guest appearance in a book he will treasure long after Christmas is over. £14.99 from DreamBooks
Personalised Encyclopaedia
A nice personalised gift which also has an educational use, this hard-backed encyclopaedia has your child’s name printed on the front as well as the inside cover. Each page features a letter form his own name with a selection of images and words beginning with that letter. £32.99 from BornGifted
Bikes
Every child needs to learn how to ride a bicycle at some point and children’s bikes are always a best seller at Christmas time. You never forget your first bike, when you were younger you may have been restricted in choice but nowadays there are a wide range of great designs available.
My First Bike
These funky junior bicycles are ideal for young kids and an ideal introduction to the joys of two wheels. The First Bike – Street comes in a choice of four bright colours and are suitable for children aged 2 and over. With a lightweight frame and modern five spoke wheels these bikes are much more fun than a conventional cycle and are ideal for developing a child’s balance and motor skills. £76.50 and £90 (with or without a brake).
The Early Rider Classic is a modern design bike combined with a retro look that kids will love. With adjustable steering, aluminium rimmed wheels, pneumatic tyres and an adjustable height seat these bikes are not mere toys but a great way to start learning to ride. You’ll struggle to keep your kid off this bike. £94.99. From a range of children’s bikes at Wiggle
