Safe Gifts for Your Children this Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about what gifts we want to purchase. Finding the right gift for everyone on your list can be difficult, especially with different age ranges. Searching for perfect gifts for grandparents, friends, siblings, and children can fill the holidays with stress. When you finally find a gift idea, you want it to be fun and useful. However, when shopping for children, there’s another category to keep in mind: safety.

 Finding safe gifts for children can be difficult. Toxic materials, unclear directions, or even internet access can make what seemed like a great gift idea no longer ideal. It helps to have a guide when finding an entertaining yet safe gift for the children in your life. This article will help you discover safe gifts for kids of all ages. When you know the gift you purchase is safe, the whole family can enjoy the holiday.

1. Kids Phones

If the children in your life are older, then a kids phone might be a great gift idea. Phones and technology are a large part of children’s lives. When you provide a phone to children, they start to learn essential life skills. They can learn how to navigate apps, contact friends and family, and search the web. However, with a gift like a phone it’s essential that safety is at the front of your mind.

Selecting a special children’s brand for a phone or network can help provide safety from the beginning. A safe phone will have certain sites and search terms blocked. It also will have parental controls and monitoring tools to help you manage and observe your children. All of these tools will ensure that kids enjoy their phones while staying safe.

2. Non-Toxic Art Supplies

Artistic children love gifts of art supplies and accessories that can help them grow. However, many different supplies aren’t suitable for children. Going into an art supply store and searching the shelves can leave you confused. Knowing what to look for when seeking out non-toxic supplies can be a big help. Once you know the supplies are safe, you can rest easy.

 The label “non-toxic” should be clear and visible on the package. You can also search for washable art supplies. Not only does that help parents during laundry time, but it lends itself to being safer for kids. Steering away from certain mediums like oil paints and carving materials can also help you avoid danger. You can also play it safe and purchase canvases and smocks rather than potentially toxic supplies.

3. Washable Stuffed Toys

Stuffed toys are a tried and tested great gift idea, especially for younger children. Soft toys are comfortable and fluffy, making them ideal for babies and toddlers. They will form strong attachments to their stuffed toys and keep them for years. Stuffed toys are also great companions for nighttime and naps. However, they can be dangerous.

 Stuffed toys that can’t be washed can become breeding grounds for bacteria and germs. Washable toys, on the other hand, can be thrown in the washing machine and get cleaned. When the toys can be cleaned dirt, germs, and other dangerous bacteria can be washed away. That means kids can snuggle up with their stuffed toys safely.

4. Wooden Toys and Puzzles

Certain plastics, paints, and other toy materials can contain toxic ingredients. That means that over time or under certain conditions they can become dangerous. For example paint can chip after heavy use and plastics can warp under heat. Finding long-lasting and safe toy materials can help you keep kids safe. Wood is a great example of a sustainable material that can be safe for kids of all ages.

 Wooden toys can be cleaned on the surface with wipes and rags, helping keep bacteria away. They also don’t have any toxic plastics or other building materials. And wood toys without lead or toxic paints are also safe even if paint chips. Wood toys come in a wide variety, from figures to blocks to puzzles that challenge a child’s mind. They also come in a wide array of price ranges, making it easy to find the perfect option.

5. Sporting Equipment

Kids of all ages love being active. Sports are a great way to teach teamwork, healthy competitiveness, and healthy activity to kids. However, they can also be dangerous with physical contact and risks of falls and injury. That doesn’t mean that you should discourage children from playing. Sporting equipment is a great idea for a gift for kids, but make sure to include the safety equipment.

 Elbow and knee pads, helmets, gloves, and mouthguards are all examples of safe sporting equipment. Pair them with traditional sports gifts, and you can ensure kids are safe while playing. By staying physically active, kids are also prone to healthy behaviors. That means that they are active, safe, and enjoying themselves.

Keeping the Holidays Happy and Safe

Providing our children with entertaining and fun gifts is the goal of any parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent. Finding those gifts, however, can be a difficult and stressful task. Uncertainty can make shopping for children a chore, not a happy excursion. Thankfully, once you’ve found a brand or style of gift that works, you can rest easy. And the rest of the holiday season can be filled with fun, joy, and peace of mind.