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When it comes to kids of your own, it’s usually pretty easy to find something that’s going to light up their little faces at Christmas. After all, they’re probably told you hundreds of times precisely what they want and, if not, you know them well enough, at least. However, with your siblings’ kids, it isn’t always that easy. But there are a few ways to eke out some gift inspiration if you’re not sure.
Ask the parents
You might think of it as “cheating” to some extent or another but, when you really don’t have any ideas in mind, there’s nothing wrong with getting help from their parents to make sure that you’re getting them something that they’re really going to love. If you do feel like being given the answers takes the fun out of it, then you should look at a few stocking fillers that you might be able to give them alongside it just to keep some of the sense of spontaneity or surprise. Most kids aren’t going to know where you got the idea, anyway.
Check out the trends
What kids consider a great present isn’t just going to be based on their own interests, but also on what influence they’re getting from outside sources. For instances, the recent slime craze hitting kids today isn’t just the idea of one kid, it’s due to adverts, friends, and other influences. Looking at trending gifts for girls is going to give you some reasonably good ideas of what they might like. Even if they’re not particularly expecting those gifts, they’re likely to get caught up in the hype of it on the day, anyway.
Consider their age range
One of the big problems with browsing any store is that there are so many options, it can feel pretty impossible to narrow it down. However, the majority of presents in any toy or gift store are not going to be a viable option for this child in particular. If they’re between the ages of 6-10, make sure you’re looking at gift ideas for 6-10-year-olds. If they’re toddlers, make sure that the gifts are safe for them, first and foremost, and consider what they’re really likely to enjoy at that age.
Don’t overdo it
The temptation is always there to be the super-cool aunt or uncle who spoils the kids in their life for Christmas. However, you should probably reconsider it. For one, it’s likely to be prohibitively expensive. You also don’t want to tread on the toes of the parents who have to buy presents from both themselves and make sure that Santa’s get there for the little ones. Most of all, you don’t want to overwhelm your niece or nephew with so many gifts that they don’t really have a full appreciation of any one of them.
With the tips above, hopefully, you can find the perfect presents for your nieces and nephews this Christmas. At the very least, you can make sure you don’t hit the big day empty-handed.
