what is the best christmas gift for children?  

Hello maroseqf. I usually gift kids with reading materials (children's books), coloring books and educational toys. I try to steer them away from spending too much time in front of TV set or computer, although an educational DVD or VCD would be fine. Hope my idea helps. Happy shopping!

Same problem with mine, i want to give a gift that is special, but i can't i don't have any idea,I don't have enough time to look for gifts for kinds,maybe i just turn to usual gifts for kids like, toys or dress. I have no choice i guess.

I ask my niece & nephews what they like or I gave something practical that are useful to them

Well, I have 2 nieces, the first one is 6 years old and the second will be 2 years old this coming November 13.. I'm planning to give my 6 years old niece a scooter.. I had already canvas how much does it cause while the other one I'm still thinking.. Well, I'm planning to give her a bicycle that has 4 wheels.. I know that she will love it..

well,I suggest for your nephew you may give them also a bicycle or a scooter.. Or toys that is car or robots.. Boys really love those kinds of toys.. The best thing to buy something for them is the one that their favorites or something that they were asking to have.. Just like my 6 years old niece, she really wants to have a scooter since she jealous with her friends.. My 2 year old niece are far from me but I will just send my gift to her or send money then I'll just ask my sister to buy her something that she really like...

I can't stand people who think kids should get a big pile of toys for Christmas! Usually what happens is the items are thrown in a pile. I would think the best gifts for children would be something that would allow them to learn, share and move. Things like a microscope or telescope would be a great learning gift. Items such as games makes them interact with other people and be social. Things like sporting equipement makes them get outside and move.

Well, kids are just so easy to please. I thought before that it would be more practical to give them clothes and accessories they can use everyday as gifts but I believe they'll be happier if you give them toys rather than those I mentioned (depending on the child's age though). There are lots olf toys that fits the budget so I believe it all depends on the budget we accorded to them.

I am so poor I cannot afford gifts for Christmas. I wanted to plant onions and harvest in December so I will have some money for Christmas but that has not happened. Still, I am happy. cheers!!

Children love the surprise of getting a gift. They don't know what's inside their present and can imagine their gift to be just about anything. But the best thing about giving a gift for a child, is knowing that someone loves them enough to give them a gift!

A box...a very big box. haha
my kids have more fun with the box, wrapping paper, packing foam and ribbons.
but really, the best thing for kids is something educational. Depending on their ages there are different things you could get them. It also depends on the kids themselves. For masses, I would probably go towards books or something. Its always good to push reading with children no matter what age. Just make sure you get the age appropriate book for each child. And you can stay in one shop. If you have some place like Barnes & Noble there, then you can just go there. If not, they do have an online store which is just as good. I like shopping there and just as an added bonus, they take PayPal as well.

hello masoregf,for me the best gift that you can give them is your unconditional love well i know this is not gonna work for them. Just buy some school supplies or other educational stuff.. yong mura lang ha!!!by the way hows the christmas there in the philippines?? I miss it so much I hope i can bring my baby there and also visit my family...regards.