Planning a birthday for a primary-aged child can feel like navigating a moving target. No matter what’s on the birthday wish list, interests change fast, trends come and go and let’s be honest - nobody wants to spend money on a gift that ends up forgotten in a IKEA 6 tub storage unit!
PAM’s rounded up a standout selection of birthday gift ideas for 2025, all tailored to Kiwi parents looking for thoughtful, fun and current options. Fun ideas will help you find something that’s not just exciting on the day - but genuinely loved for weeks (or even months) to come.
Age-Appropriate Tech
- Yoto Player or Yoto Mini: It’s the screen-free superhero every parent didn’t know they needed. Kids pop in story cards, music and can even make their own audio creations. It’s no ads, no junk, no “Can I watch one more?”. It’s basically a smart speaker for little legends, and it gives you 20 minutes of peace while they “read” The Gruffalo for the fifth time. Total win. $130 (Yoto Mini) -$179 (Yoto Play) (AU)
- Osmo Learning Kits: Interactive learning games that blend digital fun (hold onto your tablets, kiddos!) with hands-on play. Perfect for mini-makers, artists, and curious minds aged 5–10 who want screen time with a side of STEM magic. Each kit comes with a base and reflector so the tablet can actually see what they’re doing with the physical game pieces. It’s part-tech, part-toy, and 100% clever. $179- $206
