Gifts for 10-year-olds

At 10 they are halfway: they still play, but they have an eye on what the older ones use. Useful gifts work, and so do games that adults play too.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Micro Maxi Micro Deluxe LED scooter

    Three-wheeled scooter that steers by leaning, with wheels that light up

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  2. LEGO Disney Stitch (43249)

    Large Stitch figure to build, with Hawaiian shirt, ice cream and moving ears

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  3. Science4you Robotics Betabot

    Build-it-yourself robot with about 125 pieces and a motor that makes it walk

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What to look for at 10

Accessible versions of 'grown-up' board games, technical building sets, good-quality drawing materials, sport and things for their room. Friends' opinions carry weight: what is in fashion at school matters.

What tends to miss

Toys of the characters they liked two years ago. Tastes change fast at this age; ask first.

Frequently asked questions

What do you give a 10-year-old who has everything?

Something that gets used up or shared: a board game to play as a family, good drawing materials, a book from the series they are following or kit for their sport. It takes up little space and gets used.

Why don't you split gifts into boys' and girls'?

Because what predicts whether a gift goes down well is the child's interests, not their sex. A girl who loves football will find what she needs on the football page, and a boy who draws on the arts and crafts page. Filter by what they like and by age and you will get better ideas than from a 'for girls' or 'for boys' list.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.