As children are in their transition phase from children to adolescents, and then to teens, their interests and likes change quickly. So what they like one day might just fall out of their interests the next. So, how do you get them an appropriate gift that will guarantee success? Thankfully, there are a large variety of cool and unique toys, gadgets, and products that will appeal to even the most fickle of children. 

In this article, we’re listing out some of the coolest gifting ideas for kids, which you can always turn to for inspiration when you’re feeling clueless. They’re perfect for your own kids as well as others. To know what we’ve been thinking of, just keep reading. 

1. Diamond Art Sets 

Over the past year, diamond paintings have gained viral popularity as social media platforms have become flooded with videos and images of people making them. If you didn’t know, diamond paintings are canvases that are supposed to be filled in with small rhinestones of various colors. The canvases have a “paint-by-numbers” layout, wherein people can fill in the various parts of the canvas using colorful beads. This is a great gift for children of all ages, and an excellent way to get started on a creative journey. Not to mention, it is also incredibly therapeutic and relaxing, and an amazing way to spend time. You can also have such painting sets customized to print out a picture of their favorite character or celebrity. 

2. BB Guns 

Don’t let the word “guns” scare you, because then you would be missing out on an excellent gifting idea. BB guns are air guns that contain plastic balls, instead of the usual pellets. With several models that are specially created for children, BB guns are a great medium through which children can pursue their passion for shooting, aiming, and similar outdoor activities. There are a large number of bb guns for kids, and you can surely find a model that suits the specifications you’re looking for as well as your budget. However, make sure that you also get safety gear like a helmet and goggles if you’re buying a bb gun, to ensure maximum safety and precaution, even though in most children’s bb gun sets, the safety equipment is already included. Depending on the activity you're doing, you may need a certain type of airsoft weapon. There is an extensive range of airsoft pistols available to purchase, if you're shooting long-range targets you should opt for an airsoft sniper rifle, and for close targets an airsoft shotgun would be perfect.

3. Disposable Cameras

If the child you’re shopping for has a creative side, then we highly recommend getting them a well-made disposable camera, with film and other required accessories. Now, you might be thinking that disposable cameras are a bit old-fashioned, right? Well, not really. Vintage is the new modern right now and adolescents can’t seem to get enough of the 90s aesthetic and style. Disposable cameras have once again gained popularity, and it is quite on-trend. On top of that, it will also help them enhance their natural photography skills and serve as the perfect medium through which they can uncover their hidden potential. This is another budget-friendly idea, which won’t create much of a dent in your pocket either. 

4. E-Readers

It seems like kids these days can’t get enough of technology. But while many may see this as something negative, it is not necessarily so. Technology can be a great way to introduce kids to hobbies and passions, that can shape the person they turn out to be, and the best example here is an e-reader. E-readers like Kindle tend to take away the monotony of reading that many children experience. With a wide variety of titles within their reach, interactive tools, and user-friendly features, children will be able to develop a deep-seated love of reading through them. One of the best things about them is that they’re quite affordable and easily available, so it will require little effort on your part as well. 

5. Personalized Stationery 

Regardless of gender or age, people love good stationery and the same applies to kids. As they grow up and develop an affinity for writing or drawing, giving them personalized stationery is a perfect idea. Not only will you be gifting them something that they will use regularly, but it’ll also ignite their passion and make them feel like a true artist or author. You can have notebooks, journals, and writing instruments embossed with their name, or with that of their favorite authors and artists. You can also go the extra mile and get them personalized art supplies as well. We assure you that this will be an amazing gift that they will remember and cherish greatly. 

6. Children’s Echo Dot

We all love the Amazon Echo Dot, and many of us have it in our homes, helping us perform day-to-day activities and assisting us in our daily activities. Now, Amazon has launched an Echo Dot for kids, that comes preloaded with a variety of educational and entertaining materials, including audiobooks, podcasts, a subscription to Amazon+, and much more. It comes with a wide range of parental controls, that you can change as and when required, so you can give them more leniency as they grow older. But that’s not all. They also come in a variety of cute prints, which makes the Echo Dot a perfect addition to their room.