8 Perfect Christmas Gifts for Parents to Show You Care

Christmas is just around the corner, and while the Silly Season can be all about the kids, we can't forget that parents need treating too.

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Because while they’re queuing up at toy stores and budgeting to give as much as they can to their little ones, it’s likely most parents haven’t had time to think about what they want. That’s why it means so much when someone else in their life presents them with a little something to say they care.

We’ve sourced a range of great Christmas gift ideas, from practical, to indulgent, and even personalised options for that extra special touch. So if you’re looking for the perfect gift, look no further than this list.

Personalised and sentimental gifts for parents

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1. A personalised photo book

As parents, we are constantly taking photos of our kids, but how often do we print them? A photo book is a thoughtful gift that every mum and dad will love. They can be really easy to create using the online program (with sites like VistaPrint), making a perfect coffee table photobook and the perfect personalised gift. You can also create personalised mugs, with photos, so that parents can enjoy their gift each morning with their coffee.

2. Personalised jewellery

One of the most special gifting ideas is a personalised necklace with their children’s names on it. There are some really stylish options available, KBN Jewellery creates a stackable gold necklace where you can get each of the child’s names on the pendant, so that mum can wear it all year long and celebrate motherhood.

For dads, you can purchase a personalised braided leather bracelet that is really stylish and can be worn every day. They even happen to have mini versions, so the kids can wear them too.

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Self-care and relaxation gifts for parents

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3. A pampering voucher

A beautiful present for any new parent is the gift of relaxation and pampering. For many mums and dads, the first few years of parenting see them putting their kids first and putting their own needs last.

A sweet gift is a voucher to a nearby spa for a couples massage, a facial, or even a relaxing pedicure. Endota Spa has spas around Australia and New Zealand and is a great spot for loved ones to get the appreciation they deserve.

4. A self-care hamper

A hamper is the perfect way to delight any new mum (or dad). When you think of hampers you might think of chocolates, alcohol and fruit cakes, the classics. But a nice alternative that particularly suits new parents is a pamper hamper, filled with self-care goodies that any pair truly deserves. Hampers With Bites does a New Mum Hamper that is filled with a satin robe, eye mask, drink bottle, scrunchie and a range of sweet treats.

They also have a range of hampers that any dad would happily have on their wishlist, with beers, crackers, and even wine hampers as well.

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Gifts for busy parents

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5. A personalised planner

As parents, we’re often running from one thing to another, with an ongoing to-do list running through our heads. There are swimming lessons, dinner plans, shopping lists, school dress-up days, and everything else swirling in our heads.

A cool gift idea for any family, especially busy parents, is a personalised planner so that everyone can get on the same page. Parents can note down activities the kids are involved in, playdates with friends, shopping lists, and keep track of important dates. Arlo and Co has a range of different sizes, and also has the option to personalise with the family name as well.

6. A meal service gift voucher

One of the best gifts a busy parent can ever receive is having one of the arduous tasks taken of their hands, in the most delicious way. Meal services are a great gift that can be used into the New Year, at a time that best suits, making busy parents’ lives easier.

Dinner Ladies is a great service, offering ready-to-heat homely meals. The meals are homemade but frozen, so on the hard days when absolutely nothing is going right – parents can pull them out of the freezer, heat ’em up, and get dinner on the table with ease. You can treat them to meals such as classic lasagne, satay chicken, and lamb roghan josh with spinach. Sounds pretty yum to me.

Family-oriented gifts

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7. A Red Balloon voucher

Nothing beats the gift of time together. Experiences are a great way to give memories, not stuff. Red Balloon has a whole host of different fun activities for the whole family, from vouchers for zoo visits to winery weekend getaways or even hot air balloon rides.

There is always the option, of course, to treat new parents to a night away from the kids. Here’s where you could offer them a Red Balloon voucher as well as the promise of a babysitter so that the sleep-deprived parents can get some much-needed me-time.

This one will be sure to score you some extra bonus points.

8. A family board game

A delightful present idea, and one that the family can keep as they grow, is a bundle of board games.

This is the kind of gift that keeps giving, bringing on more and more good memories as the family grows. Plus, it’s a sure way to keep everyone busy on school holidays, trips away, and those nights where for once, you don’t have anything on.

Kids love it when their parents stop and spend time with them, so this is the best gift to bring joy to everyone. You can find affordable board games at most department stores; Kmart has some particularly good ones including Do you really know your family?, UNO, and Hungry Dino.

Wrapping it up

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Parents love making their kids happy, yes, but all too often this comes at the expense of looking after their own happiness.

So as we get closer to the beloved 25th of December, choose presents that help parents indulge in a little self-care, spend some time away, or have their lives made a little easier.

Because at the end of the day, the best gifts for parents are ones that say “I see you, I appreciate you, you’re doing amazing, and you deserve to feel amazing too.”