We don’t ever take for granted how lucky we are to be able to try out some of the newest and best kids toys, gadgets and devices on offer. We’ve taken our favourites from 2024 and added them below as a quick guide to what will be on your kids Christmas wish lists this year. We’ve tried to include a wide range of products suitable for all sorts of kids interests and budgets. We’ve also included links for where to buy online, so you can sit back, take a scroll and get a good chunk of your Christmas shopping done online! You’re welcome!
Springfree® Trampoline
If you’re after a Christmas gift for the whole family and one that will be used well into the new year and beyond, how about a trampoline?
And if you’ve been thinking about getting one don’t look further than a Springfree® Trampoline. Not only are they THE ONLY trampoline to pass (for the third consecutive time) Australian Safety Standards (AS 4989:2015) an accolade no other trampoline brand has achieved they’re also available in a range of sizes AND SHAPES including round, oval and square. So you can find one to fit almost any space in your front or backyard.
There’s some great pre Christmas sales and deals available and they also offer flexible payment options so you can order now and pay it off. There’s also free delivery Australia wide AND an installation option if DIY ain’t your thing.
To browse the full range of Springfree® Trampolines and order online visit their website
www.springfree.com.au
Kidzshack
Whether you are after a cubby house, indoor play gym, mud kitchen, trampoline or inflatable, Kidzshack has it all!
They now have a showroom right here in Adelaide, so you can go in and have a look at their range – OR check out their website here.
You can layby for Christmas, but they often do sell out so don’t wait!
Oh Flossy
Looking for the perfect gift for the tween or teen in your life?
Oh Flossy’s new skincare range makes looking after skin fun and fabulous! From the Glow Getter Face Wash to the Dreamy Dew Moisturiser and the shimmering Whipped Wonder Body Custard, these gentle, cruelty-free products are made especially for young, sensitive skin. Oh Flossy’s safe and sustainable range will leave them fresh, hydrated, and glowing – perfect for the holidays.
Whether it’s a stocking filler or part of a pamper pack, this Aussie-made collection is a must-have for skincare-loving tweens and teens!
Scouts Ultimate Activity Guide
The Scouts SA Ultimate Activity Guide is set to keep kids entertained with over 200 pages of intriguing Scouts facts, top tips, recipes, experiments, jokes, games, real stories and activities spanning eight chapters including:
● Splashtastic – Dive into a world of our planet’s most special resource: Water!
● Adventures – Embrace the excitement of new experiences
● Extreme – Push the limits with thrill seeking activities.
● Construct & Create – If you can dream it, you can build it!
● Camp it Out – The essentials of camping and enjoying the outdoors.
● Community – Give and gain as you interact with like-minded groups.
● Creativity – Get creative and build the world around you.
● Our Environment – Reasons we should give back to our environment.
$34.95 available online here
Funky Monkey Bars
Yes they’re a major item BUT if you’re looking for something to keep the kids outside and active Funky Monkey Bars are your answer. Start with a basic kit and add to it, or go all out with something huge you can find a kit to suit your family. We’ve had ours for almost 5 years and they’re still used almost daily.
VTech Kidizoom Duo FX
The next gen of the much loved Kidizoom Duo Camera is here! Creative kids can unleash their talents with this new Kidizoom Duo FX camera – it takes fantastic photos and videos with a high-resolution 8 megapixel* camera or switching to fun selfies with a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera. Kids can create impressive portraits or panoramic photos and videos with the live AR face filters and fun photo effects. Enjoy loads of audio fun recording their voice and applying funny effects too; play any of the five games on their own or with friends, exploring the Chin Puppet Theatre and Cartoon Studio, and activate the MP3 music player for background tunes to all their photographic fun. Parental controls allow adults to switch off games and set time limits. The hardware supports MicroSD cards up to 32GB (not included).
*Interpolated from 5MP sensor resolution.
Kidizoom Duo FX is suitable for children aged 3-9 years and is available in blue and pink now at Myer, Big W, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Play Pouch
OK here’s a gift that you’ll love just as much as the kids! Play Pouch will be your storage saviour in 2024.
Not only a brilliant solution for those endless LEGO® bricks lying around the house, a Play Pouch is also great for dolls, toy cars, train sets, arts and crafts pretty much anything you’re sick of stepping on or over!
We really love this Barbie Play Pouch. Big enough to fit Barbie, all her friends, her car, her tractor and all of her teeny tiny accessories all in one neat spot!
Play Pouch are made from durable materials with a range of colours and prints including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher Price®Little People®and Thomas & Friends TM.
Play more and pack up less! Sounds like a great idea to us!
Shop online at www.playpouch.com.au
Crazy Socks from Madmia
Not only do they sell the cutest range of Christmas socks, Madmia sell crazy socks for all occasions. Unicorns, ninjas, animals, Barbie, LOL and more! A great stocking stuffer.
Bazinga Trading Cards & Collectibles
Ugly Swan x KiA Gift Pack
Ugly Swan Scream-Free Brushes gently detangle hair on even the most sensitive scalps. Uniquely designed for Ugly Swan with natural boar bristles that ease your natural scalp oils down to condition your hair while soft, large-dipped nylon pins detangle without scratching or pulling on the scalp. Designed by three talented Adelaide Mums, these brushes are absolutley sensational and loved by every one who tries them. If you know, you know. Grab a pack for Christmas!
We’ve teamed up with the team at Ugly Swan and put together a special KIA combo pack with our favourite Ugly Swan products AND it comes with a discount AND Free Shipping!
Set includes:
1 Maxi Brush Latte
+ 1 Baby Brush Mermaid
+ 1 Wet Brush
+ 1 Unicorn Tie Dye Lilac Microfibre Hair Towel
Normally $160.85 but use the discount code “kia” and you’ll get it all for $125.10 and FREE SHIPPING!
Click the link below to grab one and a your 10% discount will be automatically applied at checkout OR if you want to share with your friends, tell them to use KIA for 10% off.
Base. Bikes
South Australian owned and operated, this family business located in the Adelaide Hills offers fabulous lightweight, quality kids bikes that will take your little one from balance bikes for the 2 year olds right up to the 20 inch option for the 8 year olds.
Ready to ride just about straight out of the box (no messing around trying to get the brakes to work), with a unique low design to cater for little ones and handbrakes ideally suited for tiny hands, we have found this to be a fabulous option for the younger kids bike market.
order online below
www.basebikes.com.au
Kidsplay Crafts
Perfect for stocking stuffers, the art and craft range at Kidsplay Crafts is HUGE. Everything from beads to bio glitter, pipe cleaners to plaster painting, shrink art to sequins to slime and EVERYTHING in between.
Shop online at https://bit.ly/kidsplaycrafts and get 20% off when you use the code KIA20
Electronic Learning Toys from VTech and Leapfrog
If you’re already a parent, chances are you’ve already heard about the range of Learning Toys from VTech and Leapfrog. What we didn’t know was how HUGE their range of toys is! Suitable for newborns right up to 9 years old their toys are innovative, educational and high quality. We’ve tried and tested quite a number of products from these two brands and all of our favourites can be found on the link below.
Nateve Hooded Towel
Calling all beach families, swimming families, boating families and actually just anyone with kids who love the water……..but also like to get dry and warm quickly after.
You might already know that we’re big fans of the quick try towel here at KiA. They dry in minutes, they’re lightweight, they roll up small to fit in your bag and best of all sand doesn’t stick to them – no more bringing home 15kgs of sand after a trip to the beach!
Check out the range and buy online at
www.nateveaustralia.com.au
Whatsie Playcouch
The Whatsie Play Couch is the hottest toy this year!
Part sofa, part toy – Whatsie creates soft play furniture that encourages children to use their imagination and creativity. Whether it’s a castle, an obstacle course, a fort, boat, slide and so much more, the Whatsie inspires hours of screen-free, open-ended play!
Machine washable, built to last and loved by hundreds of Aussie familes, the Whatsie Play Couch is 100% worth the investment this Christmas!
Getting Lost
Getting Lost is a present that the whole family will love! It takes you on an adventure and will have you exploring your own backyard, neighbourhood or even all over the world!
The concept is simple – appoint a ‘Card Reader’, shuffle the deck and start doing what the ‘Misdirection Cards’ say. You might get instructions like “turn left at the next servo”, “drive to an old workplace”, drive in the direction the wind is blowing” or you could get cards such as “stop for a treat”, “pick some flowers” or “play on the nearest playground”. Who knows where you will end up or what you’ll end up doing?!
There are many decks to choose from including Aussie Edition, Cycling, Walking, Girls Road Trip and heaps more. We had so much fun on our Getting Lost adventures – can’t wait for the next one!
LEGO Minifigure Jigsaw Puzzle
Lego Minifigures and a Puzzle in one!
A great gift for the LEGO lover in your family, and something to keep them busy in the summer holidays! Yes Please!!
Counting Hoops Basketball Stand from VTech
The Counting Hoops Basketball Stand is the perfect introduction to ball sports, with a fabulous VTech spin. The stand will grow with your little one (this starts at the 3yo mark and starts at 1075mm and extends to 1400mm)
The electronic backboard has a number of game modes with lights and sounds adding to the game play. Play in one player or multi player mode, then follow the instructions for the different game modes. Try them all and have a ball (pun intended). Our 4yo and 10yo loved the indoor game play this added to the kids games room and with sturdy components this one will last!
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