Looking for personalised Christmas gifts for kids that won't be forgotten by Boxing Day? This guide is for parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles and godparents who want something a bit more special than another plastic toy, with eight ideas we design and make at our family factory in Yorkshire. You'll find what each gift is, who it suits, how to personalise it and the practical bits worth knowing before you order.
Every idea below can carry a child's name, a photo or both, which is exactly what makes it theirs. And because it's printed with their name on, nobody can claim it was meant for their little brother.
Why personalised Christmas gifts for kids work so well
Children love seeing their own name. Watch a five-year-old spot their name on a sack under the tree and you'll see a level of excitement normally saved for the arrival of Santa himself. A personalised gift tells them it was chosen just for them, not grabbed from a shelf on the way home.
There's a practical side too. Named gifts don't go missing at school, don't get swapped with cousins and tend to be kept for years. Many of the gifts in this guide, like Santa sacks and stockings, come out every single December, so they quietly become part of your family's Christmas traditions.
Everything here is printed, cut and sewn at our own factory near Haworth in West Yorkshire. If you're curious about what happens between you pressing "add to basket" and the parcel landing on your doormat, our post on how our personalised products are made walks through the process.
8 personalised Christmas gifts for kids
1. A kids' Snugaroo™ hooded fleece blanket
What it is: Snugaroo is our super soft hooded fleece poncho, a hoodie and blanket in one. The kids' size is approximately 29" x 24", made from 320gsm 100% polyester fleece and machine washable at 30 degrees.
Who it's perfect for: Little ones who live in their pyjamas over the Christmas holidays, kids who get cold watching films on the sofa, and anyone heading off camping or to a chilly bonfire night next year.
Why it works: It's cosy, it's fun to wear and it keeps arms free for colouring, crisps and controllers. Children treat it like a costume and a comfort blanket at the same time, which is a rare double win. The kids' designs include a personalised dinosaur Snugaroo, a pastel rainbow unicorn Snugaroo, plus mermaid, pirate, astronaut and fireman designs.
Personalisation idea: Add their name so it's clear whose hood it is when the siblings start squabbling over the warmest spot by the radiator.
Browse the full range of kids' Snugaroo designs, and if the grown-ups get jealous (they will), there are adult sizes in the main Snugaroo collection too.
2. A giant personalised Santa sack
What it is: Our giant personalised reindeer Santa sack measures 75cm x 140cm. It's made from a soft touch suede-like material, printed and personalised on both sides, and finished with an elasticated top and a string for hanging. You can choose red, blue, pink or purple.
Who it's perfect for: Families who like Santa to leave everything in one big, dramatic pile at the end of the bed or under the tree.
Why it works: It's a gift that holds the other gifts, and it comes back out every year. It also saves you wrapping a few of the awkwardly shaped presents, which is a small Christmas Eve miracle in itself.
Personalisation idea: Put their name in big letters and pick a different colour for each child. No more arguments on Christmas morning about whose sack is whose.
3. A face character Santa sack
What it is: This one is pure fun. With the Rudolph face character Santa sack, you upload a photo of your child's face and it's turned into a little reindeer character. It's 53cm x 74cm, printed and personalised on both sides, with an elasticated top and a hanging string. There's a snowman face character version as well.
Who it's perfect for: Kids with a good sense of humour, and parents who want a Christmas morning photo that will be embarrassing in exactly the right way at their 18th.
Why it works: Children are delighted (and slightly baffled) to find their own face on a reindeer. It turns the sack into part of the show rather than just packaging.
Personalisation idea: Use a big, cheeky grin from this year's photos. A clear, front-facing shot gives the best result.
See all our personalised Santa sacks, including smaller sacks and photo "face all over" designs.
4. A personalised Christmas stocking
What it is: If a giant sack feels like a lot to fill, a stocking is the classic choice. The Mini Elf personalised photo Christmas stocking is approximately 37cm x 58cm, made from the same soft touch suede-like material, printed and personalised on both sides and finished with an elasticated top and a string for hanging.
Who it's perfect for: Babies on their first Christmas, families with a mantelpiece to fill, and grandparents who want a stocking for each grandchild at their house too.
Why it works: A stocking is the first thing many kids reach for on Christmas morning. Making it personal means the tradition starts the moment they wake up.
Personalisation idea: Add their name and a photo, then line up a whole family set along the fireplace, including one for the dog.
There are plenty more designs in our personalised Christmas stockings collection.
5. A dinosaur learning photo cube cushion
What it is: The personalised dinosaur learning photo cube cushion is a soft cube printed with a dinosaur design and your photos. It comes in two sizes, 10" and 15", made from a faux suede fabric and filled in house with polyester fibre.
Who it's perfect for: Toddlers and young dinosaur fans, and grandparents who want a photo gift that's soft rather than breakable.
Why it works: It's a photo keepsake that looks at home in a child's bedroom or playroom. Each side gives you space for a different family photo, so it can feature mum, dad, grandparents and the family pet all at once.
Personalisation idea: Put a photo of each grandparent on a different face of the cube, so little ones can "find Nanna" when they visit.
If dinosaurs aren't their thing, the photo cube cushions collection includes animal, space and rainbow designs.
6. An Elf Yourself Mush Cush®
What it is: Our Mush Cush puts a face on a cushion, and the Elf Yourself Mush Cush turns that face into a festive elf. It's 13" x 10" (31cm x 25cm), made with soft touch faux suede and stuffed and sewn closed in house. You can personalise the back as well.
Who it's perfect for: Brothers and sisters who love winding each other up, and kids who'd giggle at their own face in an elf hat for weeks.
Why it works: It's silly in the best way, and it works both directions. A child can unwrap a cushion of themselves as an elf, or give one with their face on it to a grandparent who misses them between visits.
Personalisation idea: Use a sibling's face and add their name to the back. For superhero fans, the red and gold superhero Mush Cush is another favourite.
Find more cheeky designs in the Mush Cush collection, and if you're shopping for the funny grown-ups in the family too, our guide to funny personalised Christmas gifts for 2026 has you covered.
7. A personalised kids' hooded towel
What it is: A hooded towel poncho, printed one sided, edge to edge and hand sewn. Our dinosaur rider personalised kids' hooded towel measures 61cm from the shoulders down and 73cm in width, made from 300gsm microfibre towelling and machine washable at 30 degrees (drip dry only). You can choose from three skin tone options for the character.
Who it's perfect for: Swimming lesson regulars, bath time escape artists, and families with a beach holiday booked for next year.
Why it works: It's a gift that gets used week in, week out, long after the selection boxes are gone. A hood also makes post-swim hair drying slightly less of a battle.
Personalisation idea: Add their name and pick the skin tone that matches them, so the dinosaur rider really is them. For football-mad kids, there are footballer designs where you can add a name and shirt number, in a choice of shirt colours.
Browse all our personalised kids' hooded towels.
8. A personalised name fleece blanket
What it is: The kids' personalised name fleece throw blanket is a generous 150cm x 150cm, made from 370gsm ultra plush fleece, machine washable (drip dry only) and available in six colours: pink, purple, blue, green, red and grey.
Who it's perfect for: Kids moving into a "big bed", teenagers who still secretly like a cosy blanket, and anyone who claims the sofa for Christmas film marathons.
Why it works: It's big enough to last as they grow, and it's useful all year round. Blankets are one of those gifts that become part of the furniture of childhood.
Personalisation idea: Their name in their favourite colour. Simple, bold and very hard to "borrow" without anyone noticing. If you'd rather add photos, our complete guide to personalised photo blankets goes into every option.
Matching gifts to age
Not sure what suits whom? Here's a rough guide based on the gifts above.
- Babies and toddlers: a personalised stocking for their first Christmas, a photo cube cushion as a soft keepsake, or a hooded towel for bath time.
- Ages 3 to 7: a face character Santa sack, a kids' Snugaroo in a dinosaur, unicorn or mermaid design, and a hooded towel with their name on.
- Ages 8 to 12: a giant Santa sack in their favourite colour, a name fleece blanket for their bedroom, or a cheeky Mush Cush to give to a sibling.
- Teens: a name fleece blanket or an adult-size Snugaroo, as many teens are already taller than the kids' size allows.
Practical tips for ordering personalised Christmas gifts for kids
- Order early. Every personalised gift is made to order, and December is our busiest month. Check the product page and our shipping policy for current production and delivery times, then give yourself plenty of breathing room before Christmas.
- Pick the right photo. For face designs like the Rudolph sack or the Mush Cush, choose a clear, well lit, front-facing photo with their whole face in shot. Our post on how to choose the best photo for personalised gifts has detailed tips.
- Double-check spellings. Especially for names with more than one spelling. Ask a parent quietly if you're not sure whether it's Isla or Islay.
- Keep the surprise. Ordering for someone else's child? Grab a photo from a recent family message rather than asking for "a nice face shot", which tends to give the game away.
- Spread the cost. Klarna and Clearpay are available at checkout if you'd rather spread the cost of a bigger Christmas order.
Things to consider
We'd rather you love what arrives, so here are a few honest points before you order.
- Sizing. The kids' Snugaroo is approximately 29" x 24". That's ideal for younger children, but older kids and teens may be better suited to the adult size. The hooded towel is listed as one size fits all, and we recommend measuring before you buy.
- Cube cushions are for decoration. Our photo cube cushions look a little like bean bags but aren't designed to be sat on, as that can distort the filling over time. They're hand wash only.
- Photo quality matters. Face products are printed large, so a low resolution or blurry photo will show. High quality images give a much better finish.
- Not every child loves their face on things. Some kids find face gifts hilarious, others are mortified. If you're not sure, choose a name-only gift like a stocking, Santa sack or name blanket.
- Care instructions. Our fleece, sacks, stockings and towels are machine washable at 30 degrees and should be drip dried. Check each product page for its specific care details.
- Allow time. Because everything is personalised and made for you, it can't be rushed through like a high street parcel. Always check current timings on the product page before you order.
FAQs
How long do personalised Christmas gifts take to arrive?
Production and delivery times vary through the year and are busiest in the run-up to Christmas. Please check the product page and our shipping policy for current timings, and order as early as you can.
Can I use a photo from my phone?
Yes, a good quality phone photo works well. Choose one taken in good light, in focus and with the face looking towards the camera. Avoid screenshots or heavily filtered images, as these can lose detail when printed.
Can I see my design before I order?
Yes. Our products are personalised using a live designer on the product page, so you can upload your photo, add a name and see how it looks before adding it to your basket.
Are your Santa sacks and stockings washable?
Yes. Our personalised Santa sacks and Christmas stockings are machine washable and should be drip dried only.
Are your gifts really made in Britain?
Yes. We're a family business, and our personalised gifts are designed, printed and made at our own factory in Yorkshire.
What's a good personalised Christmas gift for kids under £20?
At the time of writing, our personalised stockings, smaller Santa sacks, Mush Cush cushions, kids' hooded towels and 10" photo cube cushions are all priced under £20. Prices can change, so check the product page, or browse our gifts under £20.
Make this Christmas one they'll remember
The best personalised Christmas gifts for kids are the ones that feel like they were made just for them, because they were. Whether it's a giant Santa sack with their name on, a reindeer version of their own face or a snuggly dinosaur hoodie to live in until New Year, these are the gifts that come back out year after year. Have a browse of our Christmas gifts for kids, design something in real time, and get your order in nice and early so you can put your feet up on Christmas Eve. From all of us at the factory in Yorkshire, happy Christmas shopping.
