What do you give a child who already has everything?
It is the trickiest gift question there is. A birthday or Sinterklaas Eve is coming up, and you already know the toy box is full. Whatever you buy, it becomes number six on the pile. And the parents? They sigh quietly with every new box.
The solution is simpler than you think: don't add toys, give something else. A place, something for the wall, or a keepsake. Three routes that all add something without making the box fuller.
Route 1: give a place
Teddy beanbag from MeowBaby (98.95 euros)
A place of their own in the house is worth more to a child than the tenth toy car. The beanbag becomes the regular corner for reading books, resting, and dreaming. And it looks nice in the room, so the parents are happy with it too.
Playset with ball pit from MeowBaby (from 198.95 euros)
The ultimate joint gift. Pool your money with a few family members and give one complete play set instead of five separate packages. This is the gift the child will enjoy every day.
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Route 2: give something for the wall
Wooden safari wall decoration from Cut It Now (from 74.95 euros)
A wooden lion, zebra, or giraffe that you put together like a puzzle and then guards the room for years. Not a toy, but visible every day. That is exactly the difference compared to yet another box.
Gold wooden mirror from Cut It Now (62.95 euros)
A child-safe mirror in the shape of a rainbow, balloon, or smiley. Small gift, big effect: children love looking at themselves, and the room instantly brightens up.
Little Lights wooden lamp (from 132.99 euros)
Made of solid pine, with dimmer and timer. The constant light source for bedtime, and simply beautiful during the day. A gift that is used every evening, year after year.
Route 3: give a souvenir
Wooden music box from Coco Village (39.95 euros)
Open the lid and a little ballerina dances to Swan Lake. This is not a toy for the coffin; this is something that will still be sitting on a shelf twenty years from now. The kind of gift your name sticks to.
A book, or a small stack
A bookshelf never gets filled the wrong way. Choose a classic or start a tradition: one beautiful book of yours every year.
The most important tip: give together
Ask two or three others to join in and give one keeper instead of loose small items. The child gets something they will use for years, and no one has to figure out what on earth can be added to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you give when the parents say the child really has everything?
Take them seriously and choose something outside the toy box: a spot, something for the wall, or a keepsake. Or ask if you can pool your resources with others for one larger gift.
Isn't a gift card or money easier?
That works perfectly fine, especially if the parents are saving for something big. It just lacks the moment of unwrapping. A keeper is seen every day, and your name sticks to it.
What is an original gift under 50 euros?
The music box, or a stack of beautiful books. Small in size, big in value.
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