Budget-Friendly Birthday Gifts Under £25 for Kids Who Have Everything

Every year, the birthday party invites for my kids roll in, and every year my brain short-circuits at the gift dilemma: “What do you give the child who already seems to own half of Amazon?” Yes, I want to give a smile-inducing present, but my wallet and sanity need love, too! If you’re also hunting for budget-friendly birthday gifts for kids who have *everything* (or so it seems), I’ve rounded up a few ideas that are fun, universally appreciated, and—most importantly—under £25 (about $30 for us dollar folk).

• Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes 🎨
  These are a big hit at my house. Think magical black cards that reveal a rainbow background when you scratch off designs or secret messages. Kids love them (and, spoiler: adults do too when they’re stress-doodling during a work call). Plus, no batteries required!
• The Original Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow 🚀
  Simple, brilliant, and it gets kids outdoors *and* off screens. Just pop the foam rocket on, stomp, and watch it soar (and, yes, try not to aim it at the neighbor’s cat). Suitable for a range of ages and surprisingly satisfying even for grownups in need of an “engineering break.”
• Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Science & Building Kit 🏗️
  Perfect for little engineers and fidgeters. Kids build 10 moving machines with real LEGO bricks, and send marbles flying, dominoes falling, and parents wondering why the kitchen table is now a laboratory. I’m honestly tempted to borrow this one for my next “creative project.”

Hope this helps anyone whose gift radar is as frazzled as mine! If you’ve got other brilliant budget-friendly finds (especially for the kid who claims to own it all), please share before I panic-buy socks again.