What gift should I give to a child who already has a lot of toys?

Is it absolutely necessary to give a new toy?

No. When a bedroom or playroom is already full, adding a new toy is not always the best option.

Conversely, some gifts can complement what the child already has: a bookcase for their books, suitable storage for their building blocks, a space dedicated to drawing or even a activity table allowing several games to be brought together in the same place.

It is also possible to offer an experience: an outing, a creative workshop, a visit, a subscription or an activity to share with family.

Before making a choice, it may be helpful to ask yourself:

• What does the child actually use today?
• What activities does he enjoy doing regularly?
• Can the gift complement his current games?
• Can it be used for several years?
• Does it allow you to create, build, imagine or share?

A useful gift doesn't necessarily mean a practical gift. It can simply be a gift that naturally finds its place in the child's daily life.

Opt for a gift that creates new uses

When a child already has a lot of toys, one of the most interesting approaches is to choose a gift that allows them to be used differently.

For example, a child who already has many building blocks can appreciate a proper construction space. A child who draws a lot can get more enjoyment from their crayons and coloring books if they have an easily accessible creative corner.

The gift then becomes a support rather than a single activity.

An evolving activity table can, for example, be used for drawing, construction, figurines, crafts or free play depending on the desires of the moment.

This is particularly interesting when the child's interests evolve rapidly: the support remains, while the activities change.

An experience rather than an additional object

When a child already has a lot of things, offering an experience can be an excellent alternative.

Depending on their age and tastes, it could be:

• a visit to a park or a museum;
• a show;
• a cooking or creative leisure workshop;
• a day in a wildlife park;
• a sports initiation;
• a subscription to an activity;
• an outing to share with grandparents;
• a weekend or a family experience.

This type of gift creates memories and often allows you to spend time together.

For younger children, it can be interesting to accompany the experience with a small symbolic object, such as a book related to the outing or an illustrated card to materialize the gift on Christmas Day or their birthday.

A gift that allows him to use the toys he already owns

This is probably one of the best criteria when the child already seems to "have everything".

Rather than looking for a new game universe, we can improve the ones he already likes.

Some examples:

• a library to make its books more accessible;
• boxes or storage furniture for its bricks;
• a rug or a dedicated space for his cars and figurines;
• an activity table for drawing, build or play;
• new accessories compatible with a game he uses a lot;
• additional creative materials.

At Drawin'Kids, this is precisely one of the uses we regularly observe: children use their table with toys they already owned, such as their bricks, figurines, crayons or imaginative games.

The aim is then to give a giving existing toys a new life, rather than simply adding new ones.

A gift that lasts for several years

A gift that lasts over time is not necessarily one that the child will use in the same way for several years.

On the contrary, the most interesting gifts are often those that can evolve with him/her.

At 2 or 3 years old, a child can, for example, use a table to draw or manipulate large bricks. A few years later, the same space can accommodate more detailed constructions, creative activities, or imaginative play.

To assess the usefulness of a gift, one can look at:

• if it offers multiple uses;
• if it can be supplemented with new accessories;
• if it is suitable for several ages;
• if the consumables can be renewed;
• if it corresponds to an activity that the child practices regularly.

An evolving gift can thus accompany several stages of a child's development without quickly becoming obsolete.

10 gift ideas for a child who already has everything

1. An experience to share

Show, park, creative workshop, family day out or sporting activity: an experience avoids adding an extra object while creating a real memory.

2. A subscription

Youth magazine, creative box, library, cultural or sporting activity: a subscription allows the gift to last over time.

3. A bookcase adapted to its size

If the child loves books, an accessible library allows them to see their books, choose them themselves, and develop their autonomy.

4. A creative space

A table, easel, pencil holder or art supplies can transform drawing into an easily accessible daily activity.

5. An evolving activity table

An activity table can accommodate several uses: drawing, coloring, construction, figurines or craft activities.

At Drawin'Kids, theImagin'table is designed for children from 2 years old and the Drawin'table for children from 3 years old.

6. A new accessory for his favorite games

If the child already has a lot of bricks, figurines or creative materials, it is sometimes better to complement this universe rather than create a new one.

A building board, storage units or new supports can be enough to renew the game.

7. Beautiful creative materials

Pencils, markers, paint, modeling clay, papers, stamps or creative kits are particularly suitable for children who like to make and invent.

8. A joint gift from the family

When several relatives wish to participate, they can pool their resources to offer a larger gift: a bicycle, a playhouse, furniture, a musical instrument, or activity table.

This sometimes helps to avoid the accumulation of several small gifts.

9. A gift to share between brothers and sisters

Board games, construction, creative materials or shared activity spaces can create moments of play for several people.

10. Time

Sometimes it's the simplest and most precious gift: a day alone with a grandparent, a special evening, a family workshop or an activity chosen by the child.

And if you're looking for a Christmas gift idea?

If you're looking for a gift more broadly suited to your child's age and interests, check out our Christmas gift idea guide for children aged 2 to 8.

Faq

What gift can you give to a child who already has everything?

Opt for a gift that creates new uses: experience, activity, furniture, creative space or accessory allowing the games he already own to be used differently.

What gift can I give without adding new toys?

An experience, a subscription, creative materials, a library, a piece of furniture or a shared activity are good alternatives to traditional toys.

What gift can last for several years?

Gifts that evolve, are versatile or can be added to over time are more likely to be used for a long time.

What kind of gift should we ask the family for together?

A bicycle, a cabin, a library, an instrument, an activity table or an important experience can be funded by several people.

What gift would you give to a child who owns a lot of LEGO® or figurines?

It may be more relevant to offer a play area, storage or a support that makes it easier to use the toys he already owns.

Real-world use among our clients

« I'm on your site… not for a refill, but for a second table. My daughters love to spread out and adore multitasking, or leaving their LEGOs for several days. There are three of them, and they're already jostling for space. So I decided to buy a second table. […] I won't go back to another table, so thank you ❤️ »

This testimony clearly illustrates the value of a gift that does not replace existing games, but gives them a new space for use: construction, drawing, figurines or activities shared between several children.

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