11 gifts for preschoolers under £30 with next-day delivery
Here’s our gift guide designed to help you find the perfect present for little minds and hands.
By Rebecca Roberts | Last updated Apr 17, 2024
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Gifts for preschoolers are fun to shop for, but with an unlimited choice, it can be hard to find the right gift. After all, nobody wants to give something that will end up shoved to the bottom of the toy box.
To help you find the perfect gift for your toddler or preschooler - whether you’re a parent hunting for a birthday gift, or a teacher seeking an end-of-term present - Moonpig have come up with a gift guide designed for preschoolers to help you find what you’re looking for. And with next-day delivery (if you order before 9pm), you can relax knowing your gift will arrive quickly.
Whether you have a 2, 3 or 4-year-old, below are plenty of options to add to your gift list for the preschooler in your life. From educational gifts, to keepsakes and plush toys, discover 11 preschooler gift ideas for you to choose from. Don’t forget a card for the occasion, too!
1. Peter Rabbit Wooden Picture Blocks
Price: £18 | Order now from Moonpig
A perfect addition to any child’s bedroom, these Peter Rabbit wooden blocks are a great introduction to the world of Beatrix Potter. Each block has a stunning illustration from the original books, along with letters of the alphabet and numbers to keep young minds stimulated and entertained.
We’re sure little hands will be kept busy for a while when they receive this beautiful gift.
2. LEGO DUPLO Floating Animals Bath Time Fun Set
Price: £18 | Order now from Moonpig
This easy-to-clean, developmental bathtub toy will bring lots of bathtime fun to your little one. Make their bath time something to look forward to - instead of the usual bath time battle some of us face - with this cute hippo, duck, and polar bear. These 3 DUPLO animal figures each sit in their own floating ring, and the set comes with a bucket and cloud for washing and rain.
What’s better is that there are rings on each one, so you can connect to other Bath Time Fun sets in the range, allowing for endless open-ended fun, self-expression and joyful exploration for your tot.
3. LEGO Friends Cat Grooming Car Toy Kittens
Price: £12 | Order now from Moonpig
A thoughtful gift for any young animal lover, this mobile cat grooming set is just purr-fect for little hands. Children four and above can join LEGO Friends Emma and Mia as they help cats in need of a trim in their van, returning to their grooming salon for a pamper session.
Packed with engaging details to encourage play, this set encourages your preschooler to build both the van and salon quickly and with ease, allowing them to dive straight into grooming those cats.
This gift includes 60 pieces, and is perfect for any child over the age of four.
4. Playmobil Recycling Truck Set
Price: £14 | Order now from Moonpig
“Playmobil is absolutely brilliant. We've got sets from when I was a child as well as ones people have bought for the children.” lobsteroll
It’s never too soon to teach young minds the importance of recycling, and this Playmobil recycling truck set is a great place to start. Both fun and designed for your child’s development, this recycling truck set features a recycling truck with a tilting rear section and shape sorter, plus a Playmobil figure and two items for recycling.
Perfect for busy preschoolers, it promises hours of fun stimulating their creativity and imagination. This one is great for 18 months and up, as the pieces are just right for small hands.
5. Peppa Pig Wooden Family Home
Price: £28 | Order now from Moonpig
Dive into the world of Peppa Pig with this wooden family home and enjoy playing with Peppa as she explores the Pig family home. The set includes furniture for all rooms of the house; including the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room and garden. These cute wooden accessories will help tots bring the world of Peppa Pig to life as they play.
Pop round for tea, do some gardening, cook-up some food, whatever the scene - this imaginative, playful toy is great for any young Peppa Pig fan.
6. Elmer Large Soft Toy
Price: £20 | Order now from Moonpig
Since the late 60s, Elmer the adorable patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite. Inspired by David McKee’s first book, this snuggly buddy is great for any preschooler for play time, story time, nap time, any time! Soft and cuddly, Elmer features an array of bright colours, providing simulation and making it fun for little ones to learn their colours.
Plus Elmer’s subtle message - that it’s okay to be different - resonates with children worldwide, and this soft toy is a great way to introduce and encourage young minds to embrace their differences.
7. Smiles & Rainbows Odd Socks 3-4 Years Gift Set
Price: £18 | Order now from Moonpig
Odd socks are an inevitable truth of any household - so why delay the inevitable? Beat your kids to the punch with this set of fun, stylish odd socks that are sure to put a smile on their face when getting dressed.
Designed for children aged three to four years old, the set comes with odd socks, hairbands and a pastel clip set. We particularly love the little cotton drawstring gift bag included… Do they make an adult version?
8. Disney Minnie Mouse Crossbody Bag & Scrunchie Gift Set
Price: £26 | Order now from Moonpig
In case you haven’t heard, the 90s scrunchie trend is making a serious comeback - and there’s no reason why your preschooler can’t join in the fun. Especially when Disney is involved.
Minnie Mouse is a fashion icon in this world, after all, and this crossbody bag and scrunchie gift set is designed for little ones to channel their styles. Both items feature Minnie’s iconic ears and polka dot bow, which we’re sure will prove very popular at your playgroup or nursery.
9. LEGO City Great Vehicles Cement Mixer Truck Set
Price: £18 | Order now from Moonpig
Set your little one’s imagination to work with the LEGO City cement mixer truck. This gift set includes a toy construction vehicle, complete with an opening driver’s cab, a spinnable mixing drum, a toy jackhammer, wheelbarrow, and a roadworks sign. With the 2 worker minifigures included, your preschooler will find hours of creative play and fun with this gift.
The set helps your child get a head start as it offers a pre-moulded starter brick chassis from which to begin building. Plus, with a step-by-step guide and instructions, small hands will soon get the hang of this realistic model that offers open-ended, imaginative play. Suitable from four years old and above.
10. LEGO Friends Pet Clinic Vet Set
Price: £18 | Order now from Moonpig
Another gift designed perfectly for animal lovers, this colourful LEGO Friends animal rescue building comes with a toy scanner to check the furry patients, a grooming area, and a cat scratcher.
Great for any aspiring vets in the family, this 111 piece set will provide hours of endless fun as they play with the incredibly detailed features. Things like the cash register, instrument cabinet, and even a veterinary kit, are all included. Plus, the top floor is removable, providing easy access to the downstairs.
Not that kids will need much adult help to make their model – this vet clinic toy comes with easy-to-follow picture guides, so the building process will be a breeze, even for kids who are only just starting to read."
11. The Gruffalo Book and Toy Gift Set
Price: £18 | Order now from Moonpig
“I love all the Julia donaldsons because they have such a lovely rhythm to them. The gruffalo etc are gorgeous…” OddshoesOddsocks
"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."
A favourite for many preschoolers, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children.
No home should be without The Gruffalo, and now with this book and adorable plush toy gift set, none have to be. The perfect gift for any Gruffalo fan.
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