Unique Gifts for Children

Educational Gifts

One good route to go for unique gifts for children is educational toys. Again, this will depend on the child because someone who doesn't like school very much is not going to be all the impressed by a chemistry set or a model of a dinosaur.

On the other hand, if a child has an interest in insects, a puzzle, insect-catching kit or even a retro ant farm or sea monkey toy might be a lot of fun even if this isn't a child who is all that interested in school.

Creative Gifts

While creative gifts don't really have a gender requirement, it seems that people love getting crafty and artistic gifts for girls and magic kits for boys. There's no reason, however, that your little boy can't be Picasso and your little girl the next Houdini.

There are tons of different arts and crafts kits available, from basic drawing sets with paper, markers or paints and an easel to craft-specific kits having to do with beading, knitting or origami, to name a few.

Or, you can make your own unique gift by combining age-appropriate tools and supplies with an instruction book on a particular craft (one you are familiar with, so you can teach them) stored in a plastic tub for easy cleanup and storage.

When it comes to magic kits, the sky is really the limit. Some are simply instruction books that come with a deck of cards to practice with, while others include magic wands and hats, trick handcuffs and more. Try to choose a kit that's in line with the recipient's age level so the tricks aren't too difficult for him or her to perform.

Personalized Gifts

The easiest way to come up with a unique gift for a child is to get something personalized. Again, this sort of gift can be related to an interest the child has, such as a personalized apron for a budding chef, a tote bag full of beach toys for the kid who loves the ocean or a personalized picture frame complete with a picture of you and the child together if you live far away.

Of course you can also personalize more general gifts such as blankets, jewelry, clothes (think of a jersey for the child's favorite sports team with his or her last name on the back), pillows and more. Kids love having things that are theirs, and putting their name on it makes it even more fun.

More Unique Gifts for Children

If you'd rather browse around to find the best gift ideas for the kids in your life, here are some sites full of unique gifts for children that are sure to get your creative juices flowing:

• Quincy Shop has a great collection of retro toys, wooden toys and unique gifts for babies, toddles, kids, teens and even dogs.
• Uncle Dan's Gifts has fun creative gifts and gifts related to professions such as fashion design and car design. The site also has a good section of gifts by age if you're not sure what your seven-year-old niece might be into now.
• One-of-a-Kind Buys has lots of fun gifts you won't find in your local stores, including pedal cars, train tables, large stuffed animals and more.
• Gifts.com has plenty of gift ideas for children, broken down by what interests the child. For instance there are ideas for sports fans, fashion plates, creative types and tomboys. You can even take the personality quiz to determine what kind of child you're shopping for.

No matter whom you're shopping for, with a little time, thought and creativity you're sure to find a great gift that will please any child.