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Choose your child's present now: you will have time to order it, even if it needs to be delivered.
For a joint present, invite the guests' parents to chip in.
The best present of all? The one that leaves wonderful memories…
You probably know the scene: dozens of presents unwrapped in a few minutes, mountains of paper, a string of "thank you!"s… And a few weeks later, some toys are still asleep in their packaging, under a pile of other games.
Every guest wants to please, and that is perfectly natural! But faced with the mountain of choice in the shops, how do you find your way without going overboard… while getting it just right for our little ones?
Because while we want to make our children happy, we also want to teach them to cherish the presents they receive, and the thought that comes with them. Being a parent is not always easy! Luckily, we have a few ideas.
A bike, a big LEGO set, a musical instrument, a table tennis table or the game they have been talking about for weeks… Sometimes one beautiful surprise is worth all the little parcels in the world! A joint present is a lovely way to bring wishes together: friends take part in a project that really makes them happy.
A few ideas to inspire you:
The idea: one present that truly makes your child dream, given by several people, each according to their wishes and budget. How do you organise it?
No need for a big budget to bring joy: what matters most is choosing, together, a surprise that counts.
Picture it: two friends choosing their favourite ice-cream flavour, an afternoon of climbing, an impromptu match in the park or an outing just the two of them. No rushing round the shops for the perfect present, no parcel to wrap: a present that delights not one child, but two! And above all giggles, friendships that grow stronger, discoveries and memories to share in the playground.
A little tip: ask the child giving the present what they would like to do with their friend… and watch everyone's excitement!
Because the most beautiful party, and the most beautiful moments, are about being together.
Our ideas for presents to enjoy with friends:
The little extra: a pretty card announcing the surprise! The child picks the date with their friend and counts down the days until their outing. A few ideas to copy:
Good for an ice-cream afternoon with friends: we pick the date together!
Good for a climbing session for two: ready to climb?
Good for a pizza and pyjama night between best friends!
Building, inventing, experimenting, moving, making up stories… Some presents open new doors and sometimes reveal an unexpected passion.
For curious little minds, think of books, board games, science kits or crafts. For children who love to move, a ball, a racket or an accessory for their favourite sport can hit the mark.
And above all, not every present has to be educational or useful! A dressing-up costume to invent adventures, figurines to create stories or a completely wacky game have their place too.
The right present is the one that makes them want to play, dream and play again.
Fancy going off the beaten track? An activity can be a lovely birthday present idea: an outing with friends, a family discovery or an adventure to share.
On LetzCelebrate.co: Discover the activities for children's birthdays on LetzCelebrate.co: sports, creative workshops, fun experiences… Most of them also offer gift cards. And soon, experience gifts directly on the platform, to make your life even easier!