13 things to include in a Christmas Eve box for toddlers

1. Stuffed animal

Our first idea for a Christmas Eve box for toddlers is a soft toy. A new snuggly toy will always brighten up a toddler’s face. Why not include a fluffy reindeer or a cute penguin plushie in their Christmas Eve box? They will love cuddling up with their new friend when they go to bed. And they’ll be excited to share Christmas morning with them.

2. Tasty treat

Your kids will love a tasty treat in their Christmas Eve box. This could be some chocolate or fruit if you would prefer a healthier option. There are plenty of recipes online for homemade Christmas treats. Many of them are super easy and won’t take much time to make. Some treats are easy to make. For example, putting bananas and strawberries on a popsicle stick in the shape of Santa. We have plenty of ideas for festive treats. These can be a lot of fun to make too, especially for kids. It is even a great way for them to learn. So, why not dive into the festive baking this Christmas. We guarantee you will have fun baking delicious goodies.

3. Festive Film

Want to have a film night before Christmas? There are plenty of wonderful Christmas films to enjoy on Christmas Eve. Get everyone in their matching PJs, with snacks and hot chocolates, as you cuddle up for a film. It’s the perfect way to spend Christmas Eve. It can become a family tradition that your little ones will look forward to each year.

4. New pyjamas

Adults love new fluffy pyjamas on Christmas Eve, and so will toddlers! So, why not include a new pair of PJs in a Christmas Eve box for toddlers. Get them their favourite festive character PJs and see their eyes light up. There are plenty of variations to go with. They could have elf-themed PJs to look just like one of Santa’s little helpers. Or a patterned design to look like a little present. There are even personalised options depending on where you look. You could even get the whole family matching pyjamas for your cosy Christmas Eve.

5. A picture book/bedtime story

Looking for a way to help get your toddler settled on Christmas Eve? Including a picture book or a bedtime story in their Christmas Eve box is perfect for just that. Your kids will love getting snuggled up in bed to read a story. This is also great for keeping them engaged with reading and learning. These skills will be an essential part of school, so it’s great to give them a head-start. Reading a Christmas story before bed will no doubt have them settled yet excited for the following day.

6. Colouring book

Do you think your little one would prefer a colouring book? They are also great to put in their Christmas Eve box. It’s also a great way to help them wind down on the evening. Help them colour whilst enjoying cookies and milk/hot chocolate. They’ll be calm and ready at a reasonable time, and ready for the big day ahead! So, it’s perfect for a Christmas Eve box for toddlers. There will be plenty of Christmas themed colouring books available too. So, your kids will have plenty of fun colouring their favourite festive characters.

7. A festive dinner set

Including a festive dinner set in your kids’ Christmas Eve box for toddlers will get them excited for their dinner. After all, for many people it is the best part of the day. You could get Santa-themed plates, cups, and cutlery. Or you could order a personalised set! Kids will love seeing their own name on their dinner set. It’s a good way to keep them from fighting over their ‘favourite plates and cups’. There are even plates with food separation spaces for the little ones who prefer their food not to touch.

8. A Santa hat

This will definitely get them super excited for Christmas morning. As Santa’s number one fans, they will love to receive their very own Santa hat. There are plenty of variations to choose from too. Some even light up and sing carols! Though this may get a little tedious for the adults, so hiding the batteries would be understandable.

9. Hot chocolate

There are plenty of hot chocolate recipes you can find online if you want to make it healthy and homemade. But if you want an easier option, there are plenty of instant sachets available. The third option for what kind of hot chocolate to include in a Christmas Eve box for toddlers: reindeer cone. You can make these yourself or you can buy them. They are instant hot chocolate in the shape of a cone. The packet is decorated to look like a reindeer. They also include extras like sprinkles and marshmallows to make it extra tasty.

10. Socks/slippers

A pair of festive socks or slippers will be thoroughly enjoyed by your toddler. Since it’s winter, staying cosy is one of the best parts of Christmas. So, to help your little ones get snuggly, a nice pair of fluffy socks/slippers will do the job.

11. Personalised blanket

If you’re looking for something to keep your little one’s cosy, there’s nothing better than a fluffy blanket. What’s better is that you can get them personalised! Your toddler will look adorable snuggled in their new blanket as they head off to bed on Christmas Eve.

12. Reindeer food

Do you and your kids love putting out treats for Santa and his team? At Santa Academy, Rupert Reins has the perfect recipe to make reindeer food. This food has been crafted specifically so Santa’s reindeer can fly and see in the dark! Including some of this in your Christmas Eve box for toddlers will reassure kids that Santa is on his way. And that his reindeer can keep up with the workload!

13. Treats to leave for Santa

For our final idea for a Christmas Eve box for toddlers, we have treats for Santa. At Santa Academy, we know Santa’s favourite cookies are Triple Choco Chinos. We have the recipe for them here! Your kids will have lots of fun baking them too. But if you would prefer to buy some treats instead, classic cookies or mince pies are always good options. Especially with a glass of milk.

By now you should have plenty of ideas for what to include in a Christmas Eve box for toddlers. We hope our ideas have been helpful, and that your kids love their goodies.

Need ideas for activities?

Finding activities to do with kids can sometimes be a challenge. If you are looking for ideas, we have more at Santa Academy. Our app launches in November 2022! You can download several activities from our activity packs. We have several to choose from, inspired by our different factions. You can learn how to care for pets and practice PE with Reindeer Recruits. Learn how plastic damages the environment and how different cultures celebrate Christmas with Fairy Fellows. Make slime and candy with Elf Ed!

Keep up with Santa Academy

You can find new stories every day on the Lacus Herald! Your little one can stay up to date with all their favourite characters, as well as the latest news. At Santa Academy, your little one can join Reindeer Recruit, Fairy Fellow or enrol into Elf Ed! Lacus Island features 70+ characters, 50+ buildings, 19 unique shops and its own TV and radio stations.

Lacus Herald

Many children have missed out on their learning due to the pandemic. We know how crucial it is to help kids catch up. That was one of the reasons for launching our learning resources. Our resources aim to keep kids reading and give families something they can enjoy together.

We know our resources have been a great help to those home-schooling children. So, we are not stopping there! On the Lacus Herald your kids can catch up with their favourite characters. As well as continue their learning in a fun environment. Designed to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Santa Academy – The Novel

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