Best Christmas Gifts For 3 to 5 Year Olds

Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for the pre-schoolers in your life, we have some great ideas for 3 to 5-year-olds for 2023.

Choosing the perfect presents for under the tree for an under 5 is not always an easy task.

Usually just starting to understand the concept of Santa they are quick to proclaim that they would like to put everything they see on their Christmas list – changing their mind every 5 minutes. 

With so many great toys and gifts on the market, you might be struggling to narrow it down. 

We have been on the lookout for Christmas gifts for 3 to 5 year old and have put together a list of our top picks of toys, games and more that will add to the excitement on Christmas morning.

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Disclaimer: Some Of The Gifts Below Were Sent To Us For Review And Or Photography Purposes And Some Links Are Affiliate Links (See Here). However, The Items Had Been Carefully Selected Beforehand And Our Opinions Are Of Our Own.

Geomag Magicubes – From £15.99 

From £12.99

All under 5’s will love the Geomag Magicube sets. 

Magicubes is a magnetic toy-building system for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love to build. 

The colourful magnetic cubes can be attached on all six sides to build amazing 3D models making it easy for them to create anything they can imagine. .

There are a large range of sets available which all can be added together meaning that they can add to their collection.

Plus they are made from 100% recycled plastic. 

To view the full range and to purchase Magicube building sets see here 

Geomag Colour 91 Piece Set

£34.99 

For more experienced builders,  Geomag sets will be a big hit.

Using magnetic forces to let young builders express their creativity, there is virtually no limit to the creations that they can make.

Children aged from 3 to 12 years can explore science and engineering concepts to build whatever their imagination fancies.

The 91- piece colour Geomag set includes 42 spheres, 44 rods, 2 square platforms and 3 pentagonal platforms.

The sets are all compatible with each other and kids can build a collection over time. Plus it is great for all ages of kids it’s a toy that will last.

To purchase the Geomag Colour 91 set or any other set in the Geomag range

Plus-Plus Big

From £32.99 

For little ones who love to build and create check out Plus-Plus Big. 

Plus-Plus tubes offer open-ended play as kids have the chance to make both 2d and 3d creations. 

Once made they can easily take it apart and start again or store it back in the tube for another day. 

For those not familiar with the award-winning STEM toy, Plus-Plus is a double-cross shape that stimulates fine motor skills, patience and creativity. 

It is also hygienic, fully recyclable and made from eco-friendly plastics and is perfect for children 1 to 5 years. 

The Plus-Plus Big box set (pictured) with 100 mixed pieces. Smaller sets are also available.

The Plus-Plus Tubes are available to purchase from Amazon here.

Yum Yuck Picnic Game, KIDOKI

£13.00 

For a greater starter game for kids, check out Yum Yuck Picnic Game by KIDOKI.

Players are tasked with picking up cards to complete their picnic whilst avoiding any yucky bugs along the way. 

The person who completes their picnic first is the winner. 

The game is for 2 to 4 players and aimed at over 3’s. 

Yum Yuck Picnic Game is available from KIDOKI here. 

Dress Code

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£20.99 

Kids who love puzzles and games will adore Dress Code.

Aimed at children aged 4 years and over Dress Code takes the fun of playing dress up to the next level.

In this game, the weather is acting out … it’s like having 4 seasons in 1 day! Players are challenged to help get the characters dressed for the weather.

However they need to watch out, the order in which you get dressed is important!

The game is designed to help build skills of problem-solving, sequence and orientation. 

Dress Code is available to purchase here. 

MiMQ Game

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For a fun new card game for over 4’s check out MiMQ.

An interactive card game where the aim is to collect the most sets of 4 identical cards, or by winning cards from their opponents by ‘MiMiQ-ing’ the facial expressions.

The set includes 44 cards and can be played by 2 to 6 players.

In addition to the original MiMiQ game, there is also Farm MiMiQ for animal lovers and Body MiMiQ to get the whole body moving!

Check out and to purchase any of the MiMiQ games here.

Safari Park Jr

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£20.99 

No need to choose between a puzzle or game this Christmas with Safari Park Jr.

The colourful new puzzle game is bursting with 60 fun and engaging picture challenges, featuring lovely safari figurines.

Sure to be a hit with animal lovers, pre-schoolers can safely play with the figurines and use the game as a shape sorter.

Or they enjoy following the challenges shown on the 60 picture cards, which start from easy to expert and show an array of different photo positions little ones have to get the animals to match! 

Safari Park Jr is available to purchase here.

My First Adventure Books 

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£17.90

Kids can go on a fun adventure this Christmas with this fun book. 

My First Adventure Finding The Dragon Book lets kids choose their own adventure. Each page is divided into three, offering three different characters to play with and an innovative wheel design.

Each time they read the book they can start again with a brand-new adventure with a new character. These 15-minute reads offer thousands of story combinations and are a fantastic first read for children.

Voyager Kids Scarf, Little Hotdog Watson

£26.00

Help your stylish little one stay warm with the Voyager Kids Scarf from Little Hotdog Watson.

These plush scarfs are super soft, feature faux fur with a thick pile and are lined for extra warmth.

Fastened by looping pompom ends, there are no tricky knots to tie and always look great they have been designed to be worn under or overcoats. 

The Voyager Kids Scarfs come in a choice of six colours and are aimed at kids from 3 to 10 years old and look great with their Kids Artic Cub Hats featured below. 

The Voyager Kids Scarf from Little Hotdog Watson here. 

Kids Artic Cub Hats, Little Hotdog Watson

£30.00

For a funky new hat for your little one, we adore the award-winning Kids Artic Cub Hats. 

They come in a whole host of designs from Pandas to Bananas, Gold to Camo there is something for every taste. 

Each features an outer water-resistant cotton fabric and a Thinsulate© lightweight yet warm and soft lining.

Designed with faux fur lined ear flaps can be worn securely fastened under the chin with soft touch children’s velcro or can be worn up, to adapt to changing weather. 

They are also trimmed with reflective piping to make your little one more visible on those darker winter days and come in sizes from birth to 10 years. 

The Kids Artic Cub Hats is available from Little Hotdog Watson here. 

PLAYin Choc’s ToyChoc Boxes 

Like to get the little ones something sweet along with a toy at Christmas check out the 2 in 1 PLAYin Choc’s Toy Choc Boxes.

Eco-friendly, the ToyChoc boxes contain 2 allergen-free organic chocolates, a 3D Christmas card puzzle toy to build and an Xmas fun fact card to teach them about the world around them. 

As with all PLAYin Choc’s products the toys and packaging are fully free from plastic and the chocolate is dairy, nut and gluten-free. 

The ToyChoc boxes are available in different themes including Christmas and in larger multi-packs as a great alternative to selection boxes.

PLAYin Choc’s ToyChoc Boxes  are available to purchase here.