Need help finding a fabulous birthday gift? Give yourself a present- skip the shops and buy it online. Birthday gifts to put smile on any birthday boy or girl’s face are abundant and are easy to find in the virtual Aladdin's cave that is the world wide web. Just remember these simple rules...
Choose relationship appropriate birthday gifts.
Always buy birthday gifts that reflect your relationship with the receiver. You wouldn't buy the same birthday gift for your mom that you would your girlfriend, would you? We would hope not!
Remember it's their birthday gift, not yours!
Put their interests first. Don't buy your husband a DIY book because you want him to put up a few shelves, nor buy your brother a tie because you think he needs to ditch the grunge look. Buy birthday gifts for them, and not you!
Keep it personal.
Personalized birthday gifts offer a more sentimental option and are particularly fitting on landmark birthdays, like a 21st or a 40th celebration. An engraved bracelet, an embossed journal or a custom print are all original ways to treat your loved one.
It's not about the money, honey.
Avoid giving a birthday gift with an obvious monetary value, and never ever give cash! Although gift vouchers are sometimes the most practical option, they can be impersonal and imply a lack of imagination. If he's just too difficult to buy for, consider a gift experience – a day on the race track or a scuba diving lesson is an original alternative to a gift voucher.
Sleek, stylish and featuring wheels that move, a removable pilot and that stunning high gloss finish, this is truly the toy to be seen with in the playroom. Then again what else...
Price: £45.00 From meandmycar
This beautiful bone china bunny emits a lovely soft glow that is perfect for a child's nightlight for bedside table or bookshelf. An irresistibly cute way to light up a room.
Price: £60.00 From White Rabbit England
Meet our friend Tweedy, the delightful wooden push along chick that flaps his little wings excitedly as he's pushed along. A gorgeous gift and classic addition to any nursery or...
Price: £11.99 From Toyday
Bring the dodo back to life with a kids rocking chair like no other. Let your kids rock out on a modern and simple toy they can enjoy for hours playing with inside or outside the...
Price: £135.00 From Made In Design
A wonderful gift for your little pilot, the red metal ride on car is shaped like an aeroplane so your little ones can steer their own aircraft.
Price: £79.99 From Toyday
Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian nature, ferm Living have created a range of delightful owl toys and accessories fro children. This beautiful owl boasts a detailed tree print...
Price: £24.95 From Cloudberry Living
Your little one will be hopping along with their new favourite, colourful friend. Anne-Claire has made a soft and vibrant organic rabbit that children everywhere will enjoy and...
Price: £47.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Forget the kid with the 100 Crayola crayons box, he's lame, your kid will be the most popular with the Crayola Colour Studio for iPad. Now kids can digitally colour in using just...
Price: £29.99 From Firebox
This adorable bunny is super soft and super shy. Made from luxuriously cuddly materials by soft-toy supremos Jellycat, this is a gift they’ll really snuggle up to.
Price: £13.00 From House of Fraser
Horses are no longer the way to go if your kids want to rock out. This adorable rocking sheep is covered in real lambswool and has been hand carved. It's the kind of toy that will...
Price: £274.18 From Smallable
Toddlers love to bash just about anything and this wonderful wooden Egg Tower games is perfect for tiny hands. It's a cute twist on the traditional hammer and ball game whereby the...
Price: £10.99 From Toyday
Step back in time with this 1962 Volkswagen Camper Van and get groovy, man. This iconic Lego piece features a pop-up roof and a 'splittie' windshield. Intricately detailed with the...
Price: £79.99 From Lego
This Pink Cordy Roy Pig is just right for cuddling. Your little ones will love the softness and cuteness of this pink cord Jellycat toy.
Price: £10.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Get ready for take off at the Lego Airport. Fly the jet plane, visit the control tower, check out the flight terminal and more! The perfect gift for budding pilots.
Price: £81.99 From Lego
Beatrix Potter's much loved characters have delighted children for generations. This 14cm high jack-in-the-box decorated with images of Peter Rabbit is no exception. A classic toy...
Price: £25.95 From John Lewis
A children's game based on complex surgical procedures? It sounds like it shouldn't work, but as any child of the '80's will tell you, it SO does. A classic.
Price: £14.00 From AmazonWe've all had that split second realisation. The panic! This is a gift emergency. Never fear, we've got some great last minute gifts to bail you out.
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