40 of the Best Toys and Gift Ideas For a 7-Year-Old in 2019
The 40 Best Gifts You Can Buy For 7-Year-Olds
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Buying gifts for any kid in your life can be tough, but by the time they get to 7, most kids have very strong views on what they really love! In order to make your shopping experience easy, we've hunted down everything from the best educational toys to cosy slippers and fun crafts that will surprise your little ones and keep them entertained. From building sets that let them get creative to games that bring the whole family to the table, plus some fun stocking fillers for under £10, we've rounded up the best gifts for the 7-year-old on your list.
1 Brain Flakes
They'll never tire of creating new things with these Brain Flakes (£20). There are more than 500 pieces in this bumper set!
2 Smart Toys Penguins On Ice
An adorable shape-shifting puzzle game that'll get their brains in gear, Smart Toys Penguins On Ice (£20) comes with a booklet containing 60 challenges, so the fun never stops.
3 Rehomy Kids Football and Hockey Set
This Rehomy Kids Football and Hockey Set ($20) can be used both in and outside.
4 Mermaid Tail Blanket for Kids
If you know a kid who loves mermaids, no doubt they'll be totally into this cosy Mermaid Tail Blanket for Kids (£13).
5 Hasbro Pie Face Showdown Game
As if the original Pie Face wasn't fun enough on its own, Pie Face Showdown (£6) promises to be a blast. Players will compete to move the lever to their opponent's side so they're the one hit with whipped cream!
6 QNIGLO Kids Walkie Talkies
They'll have so much fun playing outside with their friends with these QNIGLO Kids Walkie Talkies (£28).
7 Gym Dandy Outdoor Space Dome
8 Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
Kids get to play Jedi with this Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit (£63) that allows them to guide R2-D2 with their hands once they're all done building him from electronic blocks.
9 Flocked Inflatable Chair
This Flocked Inflatable Chair (£16) is the ultimate spot for kids to sit and read a book or just listen to some music.
10 GeoSmart Ski Patrol
A cool geomagnetic construction set, GeoSmart Ski Patrol (£39) includes turbo motors and unique track wheels that will even work on carpet. It's a great way to encourage kids develop their STEM skills, while having plenty of fun!
11 Connect 4 Shots
Connect 4 Shots (£17.50) is the classic game with a twist — you have to bounce balls into the slots!
12 VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch
This VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch (£35) features activities, games, apps, and a camera. Kids will particularly love playing the Monster Catcher augmented reality game.
13 My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things
They'll learn plenty of fun facts from this My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things (£10) book.
14 Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends Toni Tiger
Steiff is the original teddy bear manufacturer with 135 years experience, so you know this Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends Toni Tiger (£25) will withstand all the cuddles and adventures he's bound to have with his new best friend.
15 Kinetic Sand Folding Sandbox
16 Singing Machine Bluetooth Karaoke System
Your little performer can belt out their favourite songs on this Singing Machine Bluetooth Karaoke System (£40).
17 Crayola Mickey Mouse Colouring Case
Budding artists and Disney fans will love this Crayola Mickey Mouse Colouring Case (£32).
18 Sunnylife Bee Lunch Bag
Make lunch time a bit more fun with the Sunnylife Bee Lunch Bag (£25) complete with wings!
19 Folding LED Light Up Wheels Scooter
20 Novelty Unicorn Slippers
These Novelty Unicorn Slippers (£13) are so cute, we kind of want them for ourselves.
21 Crazy Forts
Who wouldn't have fun creating their very own fort? Treat them to this Crazy Forts (£43) set.
22 Wham-o Slip N Slide Wave Rider Double
Hot Summer days will seem more fun with this Wham-o Slip N Slide Wave Rider Double (£19).
23 BubaBloon Colour In Balloon Ball Cover
Turn any regular balloon into a safe, soft ball with the BubaBloon Colour In Balloon Ball Cover (£10) which also comes with washable marker pens so the designs can be coloured in over and over again.
24 Outdoor Explorer Kit & Bug Catcher Kit
Adventurers will get a kick out of this Outdoor Explorer Kit & Bug Catcher Kit (£22).
25 Lukat Bubble Machine
26 Doctor Who TARDIS Projection Alarm Clock
This Doctor Who TARDIS Projection Alarm Clock (£18) is a must for fans of the Timelord. It projects the time onto the ceiling with the Doctor Who logo, and yep, you've guessed it, the alarm can sound with that famous TARDIS woosh!
27 Electronic Piggy Bank Mini ATM
Teach them to earn and save with this Electronic Piggy Bank Mini ATM (£20).
28 LIKE Light Up Board
The Crayola Ultimate Light Board (£17) fosters creativity and sparks imagination, and can also be used to make spelling and sums a little bit more fun. It comes with stencils and pens to help them get creative.
29 Glow-in-the-Dark Moon + Stars Set
They can decorate their room with this Glow-in-the-Dark Moon + Stars Set (£13).
30 Elenco Electronic Snap Circuits, Jr. Kit
Budding engineers can get some hands-on experience with Elenco Electronic Snap Circuits, Jr. Kit (£40). The kit comes with 30 parts and instructions for more than 100 projects, including building a flashing light and a siren.
31 Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit
If your kid has a curious mind, this Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit (£20) is perfect. It helps your child explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools.
32 Sock Monkey Kit
33 Galt Toys Rainbow Lab Kit
Filled with fun and unique tasks, this Galt Toys Rainbow Lab Kit (£13) is a great STEM choice. While the 12 experiments may sound complicated, they're anything but! They're designed to encourage scientific thinking while having lots of fun.
34 Lego Minecraft The Iron Golem
Bring your child's favourite virtual game to physical play with the new Lego Minecraft The Iron Golem (£41), which includes key biomes and characters from the online universe.
35 Battleship by Hasbro Games
36 Primary Mix and Measure Set
Send them on a scientific journey with the Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set (£28). Using the tools and some simple ingredients, kids can create puffy paint, slime, and more fun projects.
37 Shopkins Kinstructions Flower Shop Building Set
Begin a mini retail empire with the cute Shopkins Kinstructions Flower Shop Building Set (£10).
38 Spalding NBA Over-the-Door Mini Basketball Hoop
You probably can't build a basketball court in their bedroom, but this Spalding NBA Over-the-Door Mini Basketball Hoop (£30) will still score big time!
39 Simon Air Game
Parents spent plenty of afternoons playing Simon, and now their kiddos can get in on the fun — in a modern way, of course! Simon Air (£15) is all the fun of the original with an updated hover motion.
40 Mattel Games Bounce-Off Game
We wouldn't encourage kids to play beer pong, but that's essentially what Mattel Games Bounce-Off Game (£14) is (minus the alcohol). Players have to bounce the ball into the grid to create a pattern while competing against other teams, making it fun for the whole family.
