5 Holiday Gift Hacks Every Parent Will Love (And Actually Use)
5 Holiday Gift Hacks Every Parent Will Love (And Actually Use)
The holiday season is hereāand we see you, mum and dad! Thatās right: the ones huddling in the corner, already overwhelmed by the amount of baby and/or child stuff taking over every room in the house. And now itās time for more presents? Not so fastāweāre here, as always, to help. So, before you step on one more Lego in your bare feet, why not give these 5 alternatives to holiday toys a try?
Itās the most wonderful time of the year, but not for your wallet or your available storage space. Instead of packing your house with more toys that your child may or may not actually like, here are 5 things you can do to mix things up and make things easier for mum and dad.
1. Memories over clutter
Over the past decade or so, thereās been a shift in how adults spend money on themselves. Instead of purchasing things, theyāve switched to valuing experiences over stuff. Well, the same can be done for your little ones. A baby spa or tickets to an amusement park have the power to create wonderful memories and wonāt keep your childās closet from closing all the way.
2. One in, one out
This is a great lesson about sustainability and caring, for kids who are old enough to understand. If they canāt get a certain toy out of their heads, go ahead and buy it. And after unwrapping, invite them to choose one of their well-loved toys to pass on to another child. Itās a sweet moment of compassion, and it keeps things a little lighter at home, too.
3. The power of practical presents
Weāve all felt the sting of carefully unwrapping a beautiful package only to find socks inside. So, this tip is probably only for babies. Diapers, baby skincare and/or wipes, woollen hats and gloves: sure, these might seem like gifts designed to make your days run smootherāand thatās a win for everyone. Theyāre not the flashiest gifts, but theyāre the ones that get used every single day. Sounds like true holiday magic to us!
4. Level up your ride
Gift your baby the smoothest ride possible by giving them the softest accessories for their pushchair. A blanket to send them off to dreamland. or if you really want them snug and comfy on the go, why not choose the Bedding collection bundle which features the Cloud soft blanket, Perfect fitted sheet and Sweet dreams flat sheet. Perfect for crisp morning walks or late afternoon naps in the pushchair.
5. Sneaky Santa
This one might be our favourite hack, because it involves saving money and just a hint of mischief. šIf you have really small kids, simply wrap up a toy/book thatās been sitting in a corner for a while, forgotten. Chances are the excitement of a ānew presentā will completely erase any memory they had of it beforehand. They enjoy the thrill of unwrapping, and you enjoy one less thing to buy (and one less thing to store).
Happy Holidays from all of us at Joolz! We hope these hacks make your days a bit brighter and your nights a bit more relaxing for the rest of 2025. Whether your holidays are picture-perfect or perfectly chaotic, we hope you enjoy them.
