Young boys can be difficult to buy gifts for at Christmas, sometimes you can have just too much choice. Here are a few ideas for original gift ideas to suit young boys at Christmas time.
Wooden Pirate Ships
A solid wooden pirate ship complete with boarding plank, movable ladders, toy cannons and an anchor topped off with a Jolly Roger pirate flag atop of the mast. Ideal for any young pirate fan and especially appropriate for a pirate themed bedroom. £80 from notonthehighstreet.com
The realistic looking ship (right) is ideal for younger boys and features its own anchor, port holes and white on black Jolly Roger motifs. £39.99 from Bright Minds
Personalised Wooden Money Box & Keepsake Box
These colourful, car-themed boxes are ideal for young boys and make a great personalised and useful gift idea. The Keepsake Box (£32) is made from solid pine and has a hinged lid with a name plaque on the front.
The car-themed Money Box (£24) will encourage him to save and has his own name painted on the front. From notonthehighstreet.com
Fire Station, Fire Engine & Fire-Fighters
This great wooden fire station set comes complete with a fire engine and firemen. The fire station is separated in rest and work areas with individual furniture pieces. The fire engine is also fantastically detailed with a telescopic ladder and rubber wheels. This play set will get lots of use over the years and because it made from solid wood will easily take the knocks and bumps of everyday life that are often too much of a test for cheaper sets made from plastic.
The entire set costs £94 and is suitable for any child over the age of 3 from GLTC
Build it with Bob the Builder – 50 Real Brick Building Set
Can we build it? – Yes we can! This fun building game has everything you need to start your own miniature building site. Use the plans enclosed to build your own house or just use your imagination. The authentic mini-bricks are stuck together with a cement you mix and can be disassembled and used again by soaking in water. £13.99 from amazon.co.uk
Children’s Bosch Tool Kit & Workbench
Still on the construction theme these replica Bosch tool kits are a great idea for practical young lads. Children’s tool kits have always been a popular gift idea but have have, up until now, lacked the authenticity that these tools have. You can buy a complete tool kit and carry case (£28.95), a complete workbench (£46.95) or individual power tools such as drills, power saws and even hedge-trimmers that look just like the real thing. See the full range of children’s Bosch tools at amazon.co.uk
Roll-Up Piano
Learning to play the piano is an activity that all kids should be given the opportunity of but barring expensive piano lessons it can be difficult, especially when you think how much space a traditional piano or keyboard can take up. This ingenious roll-up keyboard is ideal for such circumstances with a keyboard made pf rubber it can be simply rolled-up and stored away when not in use. £50 from GLTC
VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera
This rugged and easy to use digital camera is ideal for young children as a first camera and an introduction into the world of photography. They can take pictures, make short video films and even play games with the in-built software. The camera has in-built 16MB of storage which can be increased with a standard SD Memory card. £39.99 from amazon.co.uk
Children’s Bean Bags
Available in a range of bright colours and fun designs, bean bags are perfect Christmas gifts for kids and also make great occasional furniture pieces. Easy to wipe clean and very well constructed these bean bags will last for years and will quickly become their favourite furniture pieces. See the full range at Bean Bag Bazaar
