Eid Gifting for Kids: The Best Eid Gift Ideas for Children

Eid is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. One of the most cherished traditions is giving gifts, especially to children, to mark the special occasion. Whether you’re looking for thoughtful, age-appropriate presents or need last-minute Eid gifting ideas, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect Eid gifts for kids, from babies to pre-schoolers, featuring some fantastic options from The Kid Collective.

In this Gift Guide, we’ll share our favourite toys from our range that we guarantee your little ones will love to find on Eid morning this year. From audio players to wooden toys, to dolls, STEAM sets and bikes, keep reading for our top toy picks for baby’s first Eid and beyond

What is a Good Eid Gift for Kids?

When selecting an Eid gift for kids, consider their age, interests, and developmental stage. A meaningful gift can be something that encourages creativity, sparks imagination, or supports learning through play. Toys, books, and craft sets make wonderful presents that children can enjoy long after the celebrations.

Educational toys like interactive and sensory-based playthings can be both fun and beneficial. Creative playsets encourage role-playing and storytelling, while books instil a love of reading from an early age. Arts and crafts kits provide a hands-on experience that keeps kids engaged, and soft toys offer comfort to babies and toddlers. 

Eid Gift Ideas by Age Group

Eid Gifts for Babies (0-12 Months)

For the littlest ones, sensory-rich toys that aid in development are a great choice. Soft plush toys provide comfort and security, while musical and sensory toys stimulate curiosity. Wooden teething toys are safe, durable, and perfect for soothing gums. Activity books with fun sensory elements introduce babies to new ways to explore their senses. Explore gifts for little ones.

Eid Gifts for Toddlers (1-3 Years)

Toddlers thrive on hands-on activities that encourage movement and creativity. Stacking and sorting toys help develop fine motor skills, while role-playing sets such as play kitchens and doctor kits make for immersive play experiences. Building blocks, including magnetic tiles and wooden sets, spark imagination, while push-and-pull toys support coordination. Ride-on toys encourage exploration, and bath toys transform bath time into an engaging activity.

Eid Gifts for Pre-Schoolers (3-5 Years)

Preschool-aged children love imaginative play, problem-solving, and active engagement. Age-appropriate puzzles foster cognitive development, while arts and crafts kits provide endless opportunities for creativity. Outdoor toys, like balance boards and stepping stones, help develop motor skills, and beautifully illustrated storybooks captivate young minds. Dress-up costumes inspire storytelling, while STEAM kits introduce early science and building concepts in a fun, interactive way.

Thoughtful and Unique Eid Gifts for Kids

Audio Players

Audio Players make great gifts for children and are the perfect screen-free entertainment solution - plus they're great in the home or for traveling. These audio players can give children a sense of independence as they choose their characters and stories, all with the comfort of parent controls via the associated apps. Here at The Kid Collective, we have some great audio player options with a library bursting with stories and familiar characters to choose from.

1. Tonies

Tonies are musical storyboxes designed  for little hands and big imaginations. This audio player is wonderful screen-free alternative for kids, providing them with a safe control over their listening, learning, and play. This fun player works with Tonies Characters that vary from bestselling audiobooks, educational audio to music and activities and more.

With kid-friendly features the Toniebox can be used independently by your child who can enjoy stories, songs and jokes from all their favourite characters and films such as Inside Out, Paddington Bear and The Gruffalo.

The wonderful thing about a Toniebox is that lasts many years and grows with your child. When they are really little they can listen to their favourites stories and bedtime tales, as they grow a little older, they can learn with Tonies range of stories and educational content. 

Tonies characters make a thoughtful gift for family members looking to add a special touch to a child’s growing collection. Whether as a standalone present or the perfect complement to a Toniebox given by a parent, each character unlocks new stories, songs, and adventures, keeping playtime fresh and exciting. With so many to choose from, it’s easy to find a Tonie that matches a child’s favorite themes, making it a meaningful and cherished addition to their audio journey.

2. Yoto Players

Yoto Players are award winning audio players  for kids. This fun compact player works with audio cards that vary from audiobooks, educational audio to music and activities.

The Yoto Player 3rd Generation is an innovative audio player that’s made for little ones with big imaginations. With physical audio cards little ones have the power to control what they listen to. It also features an Ok-to-wake clock for sleep training, a fun pixel display and is packed with free podcasts, radio and sleep sounds for young curious minds. The Yoto Player is suitable for use by anyone aged 3+. However, Yoto's content library contains cards suitable for children from birth to 12 years.

If you want something more portable the  Yoto Mini Player (2024 Edition) is perfect, don't be fooled by it's size, though small it still packs endless features for screen-free audio fun.

Plus our Yoto audio library is always growing, and features some of the most loved children’s characters and authors such as Julia Donaldson, Roald Dahl and Beatrix Potter.

Wooden Toys

Wooden toys are timeless, classic and built to last. Here at The Kid Collective, we are committed to handpicking products that are best your little ones, and our extensive range of wooden toys from kid-approved brands like Little Dutch and Jabadabado tick every box.
 

3. Little Dutch

Little Dutch is a wonderful brand that offers a wide range of gorgeous toys for every age, stage and interest. From educational toys to activity toys, dolls, games and playsets, Little Dutch have the perfect toy for your little one.

For this special occasion, why not surprise your little one with a gift that will bring lasting joy? Little Dutch’s wooden toy range offers perfect presents for Eid, one of our most loved toys the Wooden Play Kitchen creates a wonderful play area to inspire role play, creativity, fine-motor skills, and imagination and can be expanded upon with other wonderful pretend play toys in the range. 

If you’re a parent who's little one loves to mimic you, our Little Dutch Wooden Coffee Machine is perfect - they can pretend to be your mini barista!

4. Jabadabado

Jabadabado is a charming Swedish brand that brings a touch of Scandinavian magic to playtime. Known for their beautifully designed wooden toys, Jabadabado creates timeless pieces that spark creativity and imaginative play, all while ensuring high quality and durability.

We love Jabadabado’s wooden toy range for its classic yet playful designs, making them perfect for little ones who love pretend play. Whether it’s running their own market with the Market Stand, cooking up a feast with the Wooden Play Kitchen , or hosting a pizza party with the Wooden Pizza oven Set, these toys make wonderful gifts that encourage endless role-playing fun.

Explore the full Jabadabado collection to find the perfect addition to your little one’s toy shelf!

Dolls and Soft Toys

There’s nothing more magical than watching your little one fall in love with a new doll or teddy best friend. Dolls and soft toys make the perfect special present that they’ll love and cherish for a long time. Luckily, we have the largest range of dolls as well as soft toys just waiting to find their new bestie…

5. Miniland

Miniland Dolls are more than just toys—they’re companions that teach empathy, care, and imaginative play. Designed to inspire nurturing behavior, these dolls are perfect for little ones who love role-playing and caring for their very own friends. Designed with a focus on representation, these dolls come in a variety of skin tones, hair types, and features, allowing children to see themselves and others reflected in their play.

Crafted with high-quality, non-toxic materials, each doll has lifelike features and realistic expressions, making them perfect for encouraging nurturing behavior and helping children develop emotional awareness and social skills. Whether for solo play or social interaction, Miniland Dolls inspire creativity while fostering a sense of inclusion and understanding.

Explore the full Miniland Dolls collection and find the perfect doll that celebrates diversity, inspires empathy, and sparks your little one’s imagination. These dolls are sure to be cherished for years to come!

6. Olli Ella

Olli Ella creates simple, timeless toys and accessories that are cherished by children all over the world. Made with sustainably sourced natural materials, Olli Ella designs dolls and companions that are not only soft and cuddly but also kind to the planet, helping make the world a greener place for little ones to grow up in.

The Dinkum Dolls from Olli Ella are adorable, fully poseable dolls with gentle, calming features that make them perfect for little hands. Along with their softer Dozy or Cozy Dinkum Dolls, Olli Ella offers a range of cuddly companions designed to inspire imaginative play and provide comfort. These dolls are sure to become a child’s best friend, accompanying them on all sorts of adventures.

Active Play

If your child is always on the go, filled with boundless energy, and has a natural curiosity to explore the world around them, then you'll want to find a gift that that can support and nurture that excitement. 

7. Stapelstein

Stapelstein is the perfect gift for encouraging movement, creativity, and fun in children. Designed to support their natural urge to explore, these vibrant, versatile products are ideal for sparking imaginative play while fostering physical and cognitive development. Whether used as stacking stones, stepping stones, balance boards, or even as seats, Stapelstein products offer endless possibilities for play. Children will love rolling, stacking, balancing, sorting, and transporting these colourful, lightweight, and durable stones.

Stapelstein is a thoughtful gift that turns any space into an adventure playground. With intuitive handling, these products help children build motor skills, creativity, and confidence, all while having fun. The bright colors and playful design make them a standout gift, offering years of enjoyment and developmental benefits. 

Creative Toys

If your little one has a flair for creativity and imagination we have a great range of gifts for you...

8. Connetix Magnetic Tiles

Connetix Magnetic Tiles are perfect for inspiring endless creativity and imaginative play in children. With their strong magnetic edges and vibrant colours, these tiles encourage little ones to build and create whatever their imaginations can dream up, from castles and vehicles to animals and more. The open-ended nature of these tiles allows children to explore and invent, developing their fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and spatial awareness along the way.

Designed with safety in mind, Connetix tiles are ideal for young builders and are compatible with other magnetic tile toys like Magna Tiles and Playmags. Whether starting with a simple structure or progressing to more complex creations, these tiles grow with your child, offering endless opportunities for learning and fun. Connetix makes a wonderful gift that will support your child’s creativity and development for years to come.
 

9. Inspire My Play

Inspire My Play was Founded by an early years educator and mum of three, this brand offers a range of products designed to promote sensory play in both home and early years settings. The PlayTRAY, in particular, provides a versatile, mess-free solution for hands-on play, making it ideal for creative crafting and early learning activities.

Sensory play is essential for developing problem-solving skills, reasoning, language, and physical abilities. It also offers therapeutic benefits, especially for children with additional needs. Inspire My Play believes that sensory play should extend beyond nurseries and preschools, helping parents create special memories with their children at home. Whether you're looking to nurture a child's development or simply encourage fun and creativity, Inspire My Play makes a thoughtful and enriching gift.

Last-Minute Eid Gifting for Kids

If you’ve left Eid shopping until the last minute, don’t worry! There are plenty of quick and thoughtful options available. Our Gift E-Vouchers allow kids (or parents) to choose their own presents and they get emailed straight to the recipient!

We hope this guide has inspired you with some thoughtful Eid gift ideas for your little loved ones.

Shop our Eid collection now, and who knows, you might just discover some delightful surprises to make this Eid even more special!