12 Best Unique Gifting Ideas for Boys
When gifting comes to mind, one usually imagines that the recipient must be a female. Therefore, as one scours the internet to look for gifting ideas, they would surely be flooded with an endless list and post of what to gift pretty young lady or your wife or some beautiful girl that one wants to propose to. It is sad, albeit real, that we find a limited number of articles dealing with gifts for boys, after all, why shouldn’t the boys deserve gifts? In a society, where there are strong cultural and traditional value sets, boys are expected to grow up into strong men, devoid with emotions and thus, not wanting gifts. Men are supposed to be serious, hard working and not seek gifts. For the same, even the boys are expected to train to be such a man, and that too, from a young age. A gift is something given to the other as a mark of love, respect or celebration. Boys too, deserve gifts and this article is an attempt to highlight unique gifting ideas for boys.
Let us try and understand what constitutes a gift. A gift is something, like a present, that is given to somebody without any payment. A gift is often a reflection of the importance that the recipient plays in your life, or an expression of gratitude, love, friendship or camaraderie. A gift is generally something that people remember you by. Let me explain this with an example. Remember when you gifted your mother a saree, years ago, and she still calls you up every time that she wears that saree? Or You are sitting alone, crest fallen in your room, after a long day of work, believing that your turmoil and workload will never end… and then suddenly you see that photo-frame with you and your best friends. Doesn’t that bring a smile across your face and give you hope that soon, one day, the tides will turn. So, gifts and the sentiment behind the gift is very important. Boys too deserve good gifts, and one should give a good thought about gift items for boys.
So, boys are supposed to be naughty, outgoing, playful and energetic. However, not all boys can be painted with the same brush. There are those who love to read, others who enjoy music or learning a craft like carpentry etc. Therefore, the gifts that we give to boys, such as birthday gifts for boys, should consider the hobbies, interests and characteristic traits of the boy. Gifting a play-station to a 12-year-old boy, who loves to play basketball and has no interest in video games, will obviously be a useless gift. Listed below are 12 unique ideas for gifts that boys want or deserve. However, bear in mind that before making the final selection, you should consider the age and interest of the boy as well.
1: Hardcover Books:
I am biased towards readers, and therefore books have always been the best gifts, according to me. I know in this day and age, with so many e-books around, its easier to gift soft copies of books, for easier access and storage. However, the joy of laying down in your bed, on a pleasant day, with the winter sun peeping inside and opening crisp pages of a new book is a joy to behold. The smell of freshly printed ink on paper, the pleasure of flipping pages, using bookmarks and forgetting the world while you remain immersed in the book is one of the most comforting memory that one can have. However, this gifting idea is only for those boys who have a knack for reading. Hardcover editions of Harry Potter Series, Agatha Christie series, classics, etc are a perfect gifting idea.
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2: Sports Merchandise:
For boys, who love sports, such as cricket, basketball or football, one of the best gifts for boys would be merchandise of their favourite sports. Imagine your son has been doing well in his cricket coaching classes, then a cricket bat with Virat Kohli’s signature would be something to make his day even better. If your local football that your boy or boyfriend follows is playing nearby, why not surprise him with tickets to that game? He will be over the moon! Similar gifting ideas include football jerseys, cricket t-shirts, sports good, etc.
3: Gaming Console:
I am yet to meet a boy who doesn’t like video games, so imagine how elated he would be when you gift him his own Xbox or a Play-Station? Gaming consoles are the safest and ‘guaranteed to make happy’ gift for any boy. However, as these are expensive and also consume a lot of time, you must lay the ground rules as to when he can have access to the console. A little bit of discipline and a lot of fun are best clubbed together.
4: Legos Building Blocks:
Who doesn’t like Legos? Be it a boy or a grown-up man, leave them alone with Legos, and rest assured something creative would have emerged out of this company. Legos for young children, especially boys are an ideal gift to stimulate the brain and develop creativity. Legos are a safe toy, and also promotes organization and thinking skill sets.
5: Super Hero merchandise:
All of us admired superheroes while growing up. Heck, we still line the theatre as soon as the latest Marvel series superhero is out. Growing up, I was a fan of Batman, and I would buy every thing in the shop that was Batman related. I still see the same craze amongst boys and thus, gifting superhero merchandise would be an amazing gifting idea. It could be the Hammer of Thor, the Batmobile, or anything that he is absolutely crazy about.
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6: Customized T-Shirts:
This is also a brilliant gifting idea and offers a lot of flexibility. If you boy is small, attending nursery and slightly higher grades, then why not gift him a t-shirt with a picture of him and his family celebrating his latest birthday? If its your boyfriend, then your customized t-shirt should be cryptic message which only you and him understand. The only thing limiting you here is the extent of your imagination.
7: Yoga Mats:
No, its not a boring gift!! Yoga and other forms of exercise is fast catching up as the healthier way to stay fit. Encouraging children to focus on fitness is very vital. Yoga offers low impact, but high returns exercises, allowing the body and the mind to be healthy. As the boy grows up, he should be taught to handle pressure and Yoga is the perfect answer to that. So, a Yoga mat with his favourite super star picture printed would be an encouraging gift.
8: Mountain Bike:
Which boy does not want to get a cycle of their own? You can choose an age appropriate mountain bike (MTB) and gift it to your son or friend’s son. With his cool MTB, he will be zooming around, all over the neighbourhood with his friends. They can plan little expeditions nearby (under parental supervision ofcourse) and make memories with friends.
9: Bluetooth Sound Bar:
A Bluetooth sound bar will be a wonderful gift to those boys who are into music. It can be hooked to the laptop or PC and playing those games would be a great experience. Even playing his favourite music, he would love the beats and bass.
10: Sports Shower Gel:
Don’t we want our boys to take a shower every day after they come back from playing sports? It’s a tedious ask pushing them to take a bath and keep clean. But, a paraben free shower gel with lime and spice aroma would be one gift that encourages him to always be fresh and clean. He would love this gift.
11: Rehydration Water Bottles:
For boys into sports, a rehydration water bottle would be a great gift. These water bottles come in stainless steel or high quality food grade plastic. A rehydration water bottle will encourage the boy to keep drinking water and take fluids while playing. This trains him for more harder training sessions ahead, and he will love this gift.
12: Piggy Bank:
A piggy bank is an ideal gift for anyone, especially boys, to inspire them to begin saving money. This gift will teach him the power of saving money, and prepare him for life. It is a healthy habit and must be encouraged in children.
Conclusion:
Boys love gifts too, but unlike girl, it is quite hard to pick gifts for boys. There are many gift for boys’ manufacturers, who have understood that boys gifts can be good business too. The article lists 12 general but creative ideas for boys gift.
FAQ's: Gift Items
Q. What can a girl gift a boy on his birthday?
Ans. It depends on the relationship between the girl and the boy. If they are siblings, then a photo-frame would be good. If they are friends, then anything that makes their relationship memorable would be a great gift.
Q. Why are gifts important in a relationship?
Ans. Gifts showcase your sentiments for the recipient. Therefore, gifts are important. Gift need not be expensive because they are meant to be an act of expression.
Q. Does Gift matter in a relationship?
Ans. Yes, it does! A relationship is expected to be long and a gift always says that you care!
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