Best Budget Christmas gifts for kids in 2025
As the cost of living continues to bite, finding great Christmas gifts that don’t break the bank has never been more important. These budget-friendly ideas for Christmas 2025 are designed to feel thoughtful, useful, and fun — not cheap.
This post will provide great gift ideas from under £30 including one specially picked gift by the Total Sport team that may break the bank a little bit but will for sure be worth it for the little ones.
Gifts £20 and under
Lego sets under £20
Price – £10 to £20 Retailer – Lego Age – 7+
Lego is still a favourite with kids even after so many years and is a good reliable gift that helps with learning and creativity. Often times Lego sets can be very expensive but luckily Lego has a range of products under £20 that were sure your children will enjoy!
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/categories/price-under-20-gbp
Peppa pig and Bluey Pjs:
Price – £14.40 & £13
Retailer – M & S and Tu clothing Age – 1 – 7
Kids can never have too many pajamas, especially when they grow out of them in a
heartbeat. Why not get pajamas from the two most popular kids’ shows of all time as it’s sure to make any child happy.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/bluey-pyjamas-12-mths-9-yrs/p/clp60750276#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r4c1%7Cprodflag_20%25%20off%7Cprodflag_plp_t s_QPH_37
https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc145976215?utm_source=google&utm_me dium=free_listing&utm_campaign=merchant_center
Hot wheels five pack toy cars Formula 1
Price – £8 Retailer – Amazon Age 6+
If you’re looking for a small, but perfectly formed gift for a six-year-old car fanatic, these five Formula 1 Hot Wheels are a great choice. The cars are 1:64 in scale and feature some of the most famous teams from the racing circuit, including McLaren.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB49GCXLascsubtag=1925755_1925755_m101_792&tag=independen057-21&th=1
Sea Monkeys the original ocean zoo
Price – £10 Retailer – Amazon Age – 3+
If you can’t have any furry pets then Sea Monkeys could be just the thing for a young family.
The retro toy is back with a really easy kit to help young children watch these strange
creatures hatch and look after.
Argos Sea Monkeys
Gifts priced £20 – £30
Digital Dance mat
Price – £20 Retailer – Smyths Age – 6+
A fun digital dance mat that includes a memory game and a dance along mode. Choose any song connected via plug in connection and have your children dance their heart away no screens involved and a great active activity.
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/arts-crafts-and-music/musical-instruments and-karaoke/toy-musical/digital-dance-mat/p/224424
Jellycat Plushies
Price – £17 to £25 Retailer – John Lewis Age – 5+
Very popular with children, Jellycat Plushies are cuddly, soft toys and there are a wide variety to choose from. They include teddies, animals and even trees. Jellycat Plushies are sold by multiple retailers.
https://www.johnlewis.com/brand/jellycat/_/N-1z13zwu?chunk=2
Kick about interactive football training game
Price – £30 Retailer – Smyths Age – 5+
The Kick-About Interactive Trainer is a game designed to help kids improve their football skills while having fun! This engaging trainer features an electronic scorer and a target with LED lights, with each game lasting 60 seconds for quick, exciting sessions.
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/outdoor/sports-and-equipment/football/kick about-interactive-football-training-game/p/235359
Ziggy the robot dog:
Price – £30 Retailer – Smyths Age – 7+
Meet Ziggy the Robo Dog! This futuristic pup can sing, dance, bark and play, and follow nine voice commands, just like a real dog! This clever pup can even mimic the calls and movements of ten other animals for incredible playtime possibilities.
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/robots/ziggy-the robo-dog/p/188373
Minecraft the creeper
Price: – £25 Retailer – John Lewis Age – 6+
This building set features a LEGO recreation of Minecraft’s iconic Creeper which stands over 21cm (8in.) tall. The Minecraft toy has 4 movable legs and a posable head that moves from side to side and tilts up and down. The front of the head of the Minecraft mob detaches to reveal an interior space containing a first-version Creeper and a TNT element.
https://www.johnlewis.com/lego-minecraft-thecreeper21276/p113579617#citrusAdId=display_vdFXSdOyZiRgzb31adK4NJpTBkQKCwoJMTEzNTc 5NjE3EgIIARoMCMDpkckGEPmvt70BIgIIAQ==
Total Sports 2025 Pick
Globber foldable scooter:
Price – £53 Retailer – Amazon Age 5+
Three-wheeled scooters are a great gift for kids so they can zoom along paths or around parks and driveways. This aluminium scooter from Globber can fold up for easier stowage – good news for parents.
Plus, it’s got light-up wheels – which should delight any kid. If they don’t already have one, it’s also worthwhile getting them a helmet, too.
