Filling your children’s Advent calendars yourself? Here are 24 ideas
4.11.2023
Translation: Eva Francis
Collecting 24 little Advent calendar gifts for kids every year can be challenging. But don’t worry if you’re running low on creative ideas, let’s inspire each other! I’ll go first. Here are my 24 ideas for Advent calendar treats under ten francs.
I must admit, I’m tempted to buy my kids a ready-made Advent calendar. They come in all shapes and sizes and cater for every age, interest and budget. I’ve scrolled through the large range several times –
and yet, I haven’t bought one. How come? Well, all ready-made calendars are limited to one brand or one type of toy, offering not much in terms of surprise. That’s why, once again, I’ve decided to buy 24 small gifts for my girls (aged four and seven), which they’ll take turns in unwrapping over the course of December. Some of the gifts might be a small sweet, others a voucher for an afternoon of ice skating, for example. Of course, this type of DIY calendar costs more than a shop-bought one, but it’s also more original.
My 24 suggestions for Advent calendar gifts
Below, you’ll find 24 gifts, each under ten francs, that you can use to fill up an Advent calendar for a child. I hope you’ll find some inspiration. Combined with my suggestions from last year, this already makes 48 ideas.
And if you share your suggestions in the comment field below, we’ll all have a wide and colourful range of small gift ideas to choose from.
Children's books
Quantity discount
CHF6.10 per piece for 2 units
Mein Immer wieder Stickerbuch: Weihnachten
German, Kirsteen Robson, 2019
Bath salts + Bubble baths
Quantity discount
CHF4.60 per piece for 2 units
Tinti Bubble bath tabs
Bath truffles
CHF7.–
Ravensburger Kids Sudoku
ProGarden Gardening gloves
Quantity discount
CHF13.20 per piece for 3 units
Koopman Unicorn Bead Set
Arena Mini Bandolino - Little puzzle games
PEZ Xmas bag 85g
CHF4.50
Maped Kidikut
CHF8.90
Erfurth Coin trick
Quantity discount
CHF10.10 per piece for 2 units
Schmidt Spiele Bring-me-with
Lindt Hello Santa
Quantity discount
CHF4.50 per piece for 4 units
HERMA Reflector stickers
CHF9.90
Theo Klein Swiss knives
CHF26.95
LEGO Santa Claus
Quantity discount
CHF14.30 per piece for 2 units
Dodo Poster to paint dinosaurs
Quantity discount
CHF3.30 per piece for 2 units CHF113.79/1l
Mucki Children's glue
CHF6.–
Haba Terra Kids cup loupe
CHF6.60
Westmark Tractor
CHF22.90
Bayer Chic 2000 Diaper bag
Quantity discount
CHF6.10 per piece for 2 units
Mein Immer wieder Stickerbuch: Weihnachten
CHF12.25
Haba Boomerang
Quantity discount
CHF7.15 per piece for 2 units
XLC DD-M25
Quantity discount
CHF8.35 per piece for 2 units
Amigo llama
Quantity discount
CHF5.20 per piece for 2 units
Creativ Company Hairclip
Quantity discount
CHF4.60 per piece for 2 units
Tinti Bubble bath tabs
CHF12.90
Djeco Caroline
Rustled up your 24 pre-Christmas surprises, but drawing a blank on how to present them? Here’s some inspiration for quick, easy DIY Advent calendars.
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Katja.Fischer@digitecgalaxus.chMom of Anna and Elsa, aperitif expert, group fitness fanatic, aspiring dancer and gossip lover. Often a multitasker and a person who wants it all, sometimes a chocolate chef and queen of the couch.
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