While Christmas may seem like just a twinkle in the eyes of many, the demand for children's advent calendars is already sky-high in my household, but if you're yet to purchase (like me, oops) a children's advent calendar — you're in luck. To help you find the best advent calendar for children, I've scoured the internet and compiled a list of some of my kid's– and my– current favourites before December rolls around.
Once upon a time, the only Christmas advent calendars I had were stuffed with chocolate. And, of course chocolate is delicious, the demand for something extra grew and the kids, well, they wanted more. There are many alternative advent calendars available to buy that steer away any worry I had about tooth cavities and instead keep my kids entertained in the run-up to the big day, and as a bonus some of them aid their development. Of course, when I go shopping for advent calendars for my children, I think it's only right I treat myself to a beauty advent calendar too.
I know my kids go wild for anything LEGO so that's at the top of my list, but there's the classics from Disney, and Peppa Pig too. Many of them have 25 days worth of goodies before Father Christmas arrives with a sack full of the best children's toys, so I know I won't be short-changed and there'll be no tears when we get to day 24 and the box is empty. Word to the wise from one parent to another, these calendars are already flying off the shelves, so if you're cutting it fine like I am, you better be quick with ordering otherwise you might end up on Santa's naughty list.
Grazia's Best Children's Advent Calendars, At A Glance:
Best Overall Children's Advent Calendar: LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2024, £29.99 on Marks & Spencer
Best Advent Calendar For Babies: Disney My First Stories Advent Calendar, £10.99 on Amazon
Best Advent Calendar For Toddlers: Peppa Pig Advent Calendar Book Collection, £15.29 on Amazon
Most Popular Children's Advent Calendar: Up To Snow Good Advent Calendar, £8.95 on Hotel Chocolat
Best Value Children's Advent Calendar: Polly Pocket Advent Calendar 2024, £20.99 on John Lewis
Best Toy Advent Calendar: Paw Patrol Advent Calendar 2024, £25 on Selfridges
There's also age range to consider, so I've got three kids across different ages who I need to think about what each will like best. So if you are looking for something for your baby, toddler or kids - there are some good options within the best children's advent calendars for 2024.
How we chose the best children's advent calendars
As a mother of three, senior parenting product writer, Hannah Carroll, who also writes for our sister brand Mother&Baby draws upon her comprehensive understanding of all facets of family life to bring true insight into all the products that make running a home easier. Product selection was also assisted by senior commercial content writer, Samantha Price, who knows a thing or two about searching high and low for the best products with great reviews.
Our top picks for best children's advent calendars, were measured on the below:
Variety: We wanted to include advent calendars that appeal to a diversity of children, no matter their interests, age or personality. We've researched advent calendars from several brands and retailers, as well as many types of calendars — from traditional chocolate advent calendars to toy advent calendars.
Value: As well as a range of budgets for parents, we wanted to investigate the overall value of children's advent calendars. We've evaluated how many pieces are included in each calendar as well as their price points. Not to mention, overall playability and whether the children's calendars are reusable.
Reviews: We aimed to include products that were highly rated across various retailers, based on the variables above, as well as the quality of the advent calendars in question. If reviews weren't available, we selected trusted brand names and highly anticipated calendars based on previous years.
SHOP: The Best Children's Advent Calendars 2024
Best Overall Children's Advent Calendar
LEGOwww.marksandspencer.com
Lego advent calendars are, without a doubt, one of the most sought-after every year. Containing hundreds of buildable pieces, you're getting value for money with these calendars. Given so many highly-rated reviews, the amount of components inside and its suitability for a wide range of children, this calendar has to be up there with the best kids' calendars overall.
The Star Wars Advent Calendar 2024 features mini-build versions of classic starships and iconic characters to celebrate 25 years of Lego Star Wars building toys. It will take your child on a journey through the highlights of Lego Star Wars history, from 1999 to 2024.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 6 years+
Value: £29.99 - great value for money with the amount of pieces you're getting
Number of products: 368 pieces
Number of days: 24
Highlight: Darth Vader's Castle and a Minikit from the first Star Wars video game
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Standouts include the 18 mini builds, Darth Vader’s Castle and a Minikit from the first Star Wars video game
- Reviewers say that the Lego Star Wars advent calendars do not disappoint each year
- Suitable for a wide variety of ages from 6 years and older, also for teens and adults
Cons
- One reviewer suggested more Christmas-themed figures would be a nice touch
Best Advent Calendar For Babies
Treat your little one to their first storybook collection with the My First Stories Advent Calendar from Disney. It's a collection that grows with them, from birth to their toddler years. If you're looking for an advent calendar to gift to your baby this Christmas, this is most certainly the one.
The book collection features 24 stories featuring characters we all know and love, from Winnie The Pooh to Bambi. Embark on some of Disney and Pixar's most well-known stories together, with a new bedtime story for every evening in December until Christmas Eve.
Type of advent calendar: Book
Age suitability: Birth - 3 years
Value: £10.99 - now half price and reduced from £21.99!
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: Includes festive-themed stories such as Stitch Eats Everything, Winnie the Pooh Builds a Snowman and Merry Christmas, Chip and Dale. Ideal for babies to toddlers.
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Includes stories that feature Disney and Pixar characters that children will love and recognise
- Reviewers state that the calendar is bigger than expected
- A collection that grows with them until their toddler years
Cons
- Some reviewers reported books missing from some of the days
Best Advent Calendar For Toddlers
Every year, the Peppa Pig Advent Calendar Book Collection is one of the most recommended. Ideal for toddlers, the storybook collection features 24 stories that come highly rated by parents for the contents of each tale, as well as high-quality artwork featuring Peppa Pig's most recognisable characters.
There's a special Christmas story to look forward to on Christmas Eve, and your tot will love spending their evening with Peppa Pig. Colourful pictures take them on a journey all throughout the festive season, a new bedtime story collection to enjoy.
Type of advent calendar: Book
Age suitability: 2-3 years
Value: £15.29, reduced from £19.99 - great value for money given its reusability
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: A special Christmas story for Christmas Eve
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Features 24 storybooks perfect for toddlers, with a special story for Christmas Eve
- Reviewers praise the quality of the stories in this Peppa Pig Advent Calendar
- Many different variations of the Peppa Pig Advent Calendar Book Collection are still available
Cons
- One reviewer stated that the books included are fairly small
Most Popular Children's Advent Calendar
Hotel Chocolatwww.hotelchocolat.com
Hotel Chocolat has released its chocolate advent calendar for children, and it's by far the most purse-friendly in our edit. Currently trending on the site, hundreds have added this calendar to their basket already, making it a popular choice for 2024.
Inside are 25 delicious milk chocolates, individually handmade by an in-house chocolatier, each one lovingly sketched and sculpted to capture the characters behind each door. And, of course, don't forget the extra special treat on Christmas Eve! With Hotel Chocolat's mantra being, 'more cacao, less sugar', the brand aims to provide chocolate with nuanced notes of cacao, without being sickly sweet.
Type of advent calendar: Chocolate
Age suitability: Recommended 4 years+
Value: £8.95 - the cheapest currently on our list
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: An oversized chocolate on Christmas Eve
Reusable: No
Pros
- Contains 25 individually handcrafted by an in-house chocolatier, not by using ready-made moulds
- Ingredients contain 40% milk chocolate only for less of the sugar content
- Contains a special oversized chocolate for Christmas Eve
Cons
- Chocolates may be smaller in size than expected
Best Value Children's Advent Calendar
www.johnlewis.com
Quickly becoming a bestseller at John Lewis, the Polly Pocket Advent Calendar 2024 provides your little one with countless hours of play. This clever calendar doubles up as a functional dollhouse, providing them with a fantastic value-for-money playset they can use for years to come - all at a reasonable price.
Aside from that, there are 26 pieces including on-theme festive characters and accessories. They'll love telling real-life stories using gingerbread storefronts that provide them the perfect opportunity to engage in some imaginative play. All-in-all? The Polly Pocket Advent Calendar 2024 is a serious contender for best value.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 4 years+
Value: £20.99 - fantastic price considering the pieces you get and the playability of the set
Number of products: 26
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar that doubles up as a dollhouse
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- A highly popular choice at John Lewis
- Polly Pocket advent calendars come highly rated each year
- The calendar doubles up as a functional dollhouse
Cons
- According to the John Lewis website, colours and decorations may vary
Best Toy Advent Calendar
Paw Patrolwww.selfridges.com
This year, Paw Patrol's Advent Calendar opens up so that their favourite characters can take centre stage on the makeshift, cardboard playmat. It includes seven of the Paw Patrol pups, including three animal friends and an array of festive-themed accessories for them to enjoy.
Reviewers on Amazon say it's full of high-quality toys and a variety of surprises, which, already has parents excited for Christmas. Just imagine the look on your little ones' faces as they are greeted by their favourite Paw Patrol characters. A perfect gift for fans of the series.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 3 years+
Value: £25 - competitor calendars offer similar for less of the price tag
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar doubles up as a makeshift cardboard playmat
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Includes seven Paw Patrol pups that children will love and recognise
- This year's Paw Patrol calendar includes on-theme festive characters and accessories
- The calendar doubles up as a makeshift cardboard playmat
Cons
- Value for money could come into question
Best Chocolate Advent Calendar
www.fortnumandmason.com
As always, a timeless calendar from Fortnum & Mason, beautifully packaged in a perfectly presented box. Would we expect anything less? Priding itself on quality, Fortnum & Mason manages to exceed expectations every year. Their children's chocolate advent calendar is, therefore, a bestseller.
Waiting for your child each day are 25 premium milk chocolates until Christmas Day itself. And, on the big day, there's an extra-special surprise behind the door. Made from sustainably sourced cocoa in the south of England, there's everything from chocolate presents, trees, teddy bears and even Father Christmas himself.
Type of advent calendar: Chocolate
Age suitability: Recommended 4 years+
Value: £29.95 - slightly more expensive compared to competitors, but high-quality products included
Number of products: 25
Number of days: 25
Highlight: An extra surprise on Christmas Day
Reusable: No
Pros
- Contains 25 premium milk chocolates made lovingly in the south of England from sustainably sourced cocoa
- Most of the calendars on our list span 24 days, whereas this one is a 25-day calendar
- Features an extra-special surprise on Christmas Day
Cons
- Produced in an environment that handles peanuts, tree nuts and soya
Best Advent Calendar For Disney Fans
Disneywww.johnlewis.com
Allow them to build their own magical world with the Disney Princess Lego Advent Calendar, and encourage their boundless imagination and creativity. Containing over 200 pieces, the possibilities are absolutely endless. And, the calendar box also converts into a playable board game for them to play with afterwards.
Featuring characters such as Moana, Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Mirabel and more, behind every door is a figure or mini-build to help deliver a daily dose of seasonal magic. Plus, Pua, Snowgie and adorable baby reindeer Sven are also part of the journey.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 5 years+
Value: £29.99 - great value for money with the amount of pieces you're getting
Number of products: 253 pieces
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar doubles up as a game board
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- The calendar doubles up as a colourful game board that takes kids on an exciting journey to the Disney Castle
- Features eight Disney micro figures that children will love and recognise
- Can be used alone or as part of an existing set to enhance play
Cons
- Contains fewer construction pieces than the Lego Star Wars advent calendar for example
Best Car Advent Calendar
Following the success of the Hot Wheels Advent Calendar 2023 was always going to be tricky, but the 2024 calendar is hot on its heels already. Named the bestseller in the advent calendar category at Amazon, it's clear to see the Hot Wheels Advent Calendar is in the running for the best.
There are 24 surprises behind each door, including eight vehicles, as well as winter-themed accessories, for them to incorporate into their play. Much like other options this year, the packaging folds out to create a playmat that provides them the setting for a fun-fuelled Christmas.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 3 years+
Value: £19.99, now reduced from £27.99 - excellent value for money
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar doubles up as a makeshift cardboard playmat
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Already the bestselling advent calendar on Amazon for 2024
- Reviewers praise the quality of this year's Hot Wheels Advent Calendar
- This year's calendar includes on-theme festive pieces and accessories
Cons
- One reviewer suggested more vehicles over accessories would be a nice touch
Best Construction Advent Calendar
KreativeKraftHighly rated on Amazon, this year's KreativeKraft Advent Calendar consists of 24 miniature construction trucks that'll keep them entertained all through the festive season, including the setting for all of their imaginative play with the cardboard playmat.
Delighted reviewers loved the durable, high-quality toys included, as well as the variety of vehicles available. Other reviews note that it's a fantastic alternative to chocolate, and that the calendar itself is brilliant value for money. The best thing about it is that not only will they love engaging in storytelling with the vehicles included, but they'll add so much playability to their existing toy chest.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 3 years+
Value: £17.99 - fantastic value for money
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar doubles up as a makeshift cardboard playmat and includes pull-back cars
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Includes pull-back cars that accelerate as they play
- Reviewers at Amazon say they loved the variety of toys
- Contains more miniature toy content than competitors (with less accessories)
Cons
- May be difficult to open and need assistance from an adult
Best Children’s Advent Calendar for Imaginative Play
Barbiewww.selfridges.com
Of course, Barbie is having her moment, and it couldn't be a better time to add the Dreamtopia Advent Calendar to your basket. Containing a full-sized Barbie and more than enough magical accessories to style her, your child will love stepping into the dream world that is Barbie.
Some of the contents of the Barbie Dreamtopia Advent calendar include a mermaid tail and fairy wings to dress their doll, as well as pet companions to join the adventure. All in all, there are 29 individual products available, more than enough to add to their Barbie collection to enhance an existing set.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 3 years+
Value: £27 - competitor calendars offer similar for less of the price tag
Number of products: 29, but some individual products listed are part of a pair
Number of days: 24
Highlight: A full-sized Barbie doll included
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Includes a full-sized Barbie doll with an array of accessories
- Reviewers at Amazon state that the calendar is bigger than expected
- Contains 29 products despite being a 24-day calendar
Cons
- 29 products advertised are individual, not taking into account items that are in a set
Best Advent Calendar for Kids Who Love To Read
AmazonThe Mr Men and Little Miss books are a rite of passage during childhood, and this advent calendar allows parents to pass the magic on to their little ones as well. Suitable for a wide variety of reading ages, this advent calendar will become a staple in their storybook collection for years.
The calendar itself contains 24 high-quality and colourful stories, including some that fit the theme of the festive season. Simple to comprehend, this storybook collection can be enjoyed by all and is one that will be revisited time and time again. A great introduction to reading, or one to enhance their library if your kid can't put a book down.
Type of advent calendar: Book
Age suitability: 1 - 7 years
Value: £19.99 - good value for money given its reusability
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: A number of festive-themed stories among the classic collection
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Suitable for a wide range of reading ages from 1 - 7 years
- Reviewers praise the quality of the Mr Men and Little Miss Advent Calendar
- Colourful, engaging stories and characters we all know and love
Cons
- One reviewer would have enjoyed more inclusion of festive-themed stories
Best Interactive Advent Calendar
Lindtwww.fenwick.co.uk
Lindt's iconic chocolate teddy is back for another year, and this time, in the form of an interactive advent calendar that kids will remember for years to come. Not only is the calendar full of the most delicious festive chocolates, but scanning the box with your device will that take kids on a magical Christmas journey they won't forget any time soon.
Delighted customers claim that they buy this calendar for their loved ones year after year, with one reviewer saying it's the most impressive calendar they've seen. Clearly, Lindt's irresistible Swiss chocolate is a sure winner every Christmas, and not only one that'll taste good, but also look great on your kitchen shelf.
Type of advent calendar: Chocolate
Age suitability: Recommended 4 years+
Value: £11.99 - one of the cheapest currently on our list
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar becomes an augmented reality adventure when scanned
Reusable: No
Pros
- Contains 24 of the finest milk chocolate surprises made with 30% milk chocolate
- Reviewers at Lindt say this calendar is a delight to open every year
- The calendar provides an interactive augmented-reality adventure
Cons
- May contain hazelnuts, almonds and other nuts
Best Creative Advent Calendar
Play-DohUnleash their inner creativity with Play-Doh's Advent Calendar, where your kids will love realising their artistic potential. Watch them explore with sensory play as they mould the Play-Doh to make all of the creations they could ever dream of, with countless sculpting possibilities.
Behind each door are colourful pots, including red, green, blue - and a special tub of white-sparkle Play-Doh especially for the Christmas season. Prompts and creation cards are provided to give your child plenty of ideas, and the calendar has tear-off playmats with snowman and gingerbread scenes. One reviewer said they bought this calendar three years ago and still uses the contents to this day.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 3 years+
Value: £24.45
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: Some of the surprises include creation cards that can give children creative ideas
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- An extra special white-sparkle 56g pot included for the festive season
- Reviewers say it has great playability and are still using this calendar years later
- The calendar doubles up as a festive-themed makeshift cardboard playmat
Cons
- The white Play-Doh Sparkle pot includes ingredients that contain wheat
Best Train Advent Calendar
Thomas The Tank EngineIdeal for preschoolers who can't seem to get enough of trains, the Thomas & Friends Minis Advent Calendar includes 24 miniature figures, as well as six exclusive holiday-themed trains, to entertain them this year. The set comes packed full of engines that they're sure to love, with key characters any Thomas The Tank Engine fan will recognise.
Reviewers from Amazon have gone on to compliment this calendar on its fantastic value for money, along with its quality and attention to detail. By Christmas Day, kids will have a whole railway of Thomas & Friends trains for engaging play.
Type of advent calendar: Toy
Age suitability: 3 years+
Value: £21.50, reduced from £23.99 - reviews say it's fantastic value for money
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar doubles up as a makeshift cardboard playmat
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Features six exclusive holiday-themed miniature train engines, plus other railway vehicles and 24 surprises
- Reviewers praise the quality of the Thomas & Friends Advent Calendar
- You're essentially paying 50p per mini figure, which reviews say is value for money
Cons
- Reviewers say sometimes the trains don't stay linked together
Best Jewellery Advent Calendar
Meri Meriwww.selfridges.com
Jewellery advent calendars have become increasingly popular over recent years, and the Meri Meri Necklace And Charm Advent Calendar for kids does not disappoint. Presented in a gorgeous gingham jewellery box, your child will open a glittering new accessory on the run-up to Christmas, including a necklace and a stunning array of charms.
This calendar gives them the perfect opportunity to personalise their very own piece of jewellery that they will remember for years to come. Meri Meri also has the Kids Hair Accessory Advent Calendar if they're more inclined towards hair bows instead.
Type of advent calendar: Jewellery
Age suitability: 8 years+
Value: £65 - a more expensive option but high-quality products included
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: The calendar doubles up as a jewellery box
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Beautifully presented in a gingham-printed box
- Contains a necklace and 17 charms, perfect for making personalised jewellery
- The calendar doubles up as a jewellery box and carry case
Cons
- Slightly different in format to a standard advent calendar
Best Reusable Advent Calendar
Anthropologiewww.anthropologie.com
This enchanting fill your own calendar from Anthropolgie can be reused for the entirety of their childhood years. And, other brands specialising in this type of calendar at the moment are Fortnum & Mason, and John Lewis, to name a few.
This particular advent calendar takes the format of a wooden train, with 25 doors to fill to your heart's content will treats and toys you know they'll enjoy. After all, who knows your child best but you? Crafted from quality plywood and featuring twinkling LED embellishments, reviews say it's much bigger than expected. This is the ultimate calendar to end all others, and one they'll never foeget.
Type of advent calendar: Fill your own
Age suitability: Children and babies must be supervised at all times, no set age recommendation
Value: £186 - more expensive than competitors, but the expected given the quality
Number of products: 0 products included
Number of days: 25
Highlight: Features twinkling LED embellishments
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Contains 25 doors to fill as you please with customised gifts
- Reviewers say it's much bigger than expected
- Features twinkling LED lights to add a touch of Christmas magic
Cons
- One reviewer said that the wheels don't actually turn, but despite this, wouldn't change a thing about it
Best Photo Advent Calendar
www.cewe.co.uk
Photo advent calendars are becoming increasingly popular, and allow you and your child to make memories throughout the Christmas season. They'll be reminded of the beating heart of the Christmas season - family. Plus, they'll enjoy indulging in Kinder chocolate treats, too!
You can either select the standard large size for £16.99, or upgrade to the extra-extra large calendar for £27.99. And, there are different chocolate brands available on-site, such as Ferroro and Tony's Chocolonely too. Reviewers are already raving about these calendars, stating that they're a really original idea and that the photographs came out really high quality.
Type of advent calendar: Chocolate
Age suitability: Recommended 4 years+
Value: from £16.99, XXL sizes are valued at £27.99 - fairly good value given personalisation
Number of products: 24
Number of days: 24
Highlight: Added personalisation to make Christmas extra special
Reusable: No
Pros
- A unique idea and concept for all of the family to enjoy
- Reviewers say the photographs they chose were printed in a high quality
- Available in A4 or A3 sizes in Portrait or Landscape
Cons
- A limited range of chocolate brands currently available, but delicious nonetheless
Best Personalised Advent Calendar
My First Yearswww.my1styears.com
Type of advent calendar: Fill your own
Age suitability: Children and babies must be supervised at all times, no set age recommendation
Value: £40, with an additional £5 for personalisation - slightly more expensive than competitors
Number of products: 0 products included
Number of days: 25
Highlight: Added personalisation to make Christmas extra special
Reusable: Yes
Pros
- Contains 25 doors to fill as you please with customised gifts
- Reviewers say its a great quality products
- An ideal calendar for babies (wih parent supervision)
Cons
- Personalisation comes with an additional £5 charge
Children's Advent Calendar FAQs
Why do we have advent calendars for kids?
Advent is a four-week season in the Church calendar dedicated to anticipating the arrival of Jesus. It is thought that Advent was first celebrated back in AD567 when monks would fast in the month leading up to Christmas.
The origins of the advent calendar as we know it gained popularity around the 1920s due to a German publisher named Gerhard Lang, who designed a cardboard calendar said to be inspired by a homemade version his mother created for him in his childhood. Lang developed the cardboard calendar, hiding a biblical picture or a Bible verse, behind 24 cut-out windows to symbolise the countdown to Christmas.
Eventually, many calendars began including small gifts, such as chocolates or toys, behind each of the windows. And, by the 1950s, chocolate advent calendars had hit the mainstream and are highly similar to the festive format that we love and recognise today.
When do kids advent calendars go on sale in 2024?
As of October, children's advent calendars are already on sale. We see renewed popularity in preparing for the Christmas rush, with shoppers buying their calendars as early as September. Advent calendars, no matter their contents, quickly sell out. Our advice? It's always best to be prepared.
Which brands have kids advent calendars?
Brands releasing their advent calendars right now include Amazon, Argos, Boots, Fenwick, John Lewis and Selfridges. Among these retailers, you'll find everything from Barbie to Lego, Peppa Pig to Paw Patrol. There's an array of types out there, including construction calendars, book calendars, jewellery calendars, personalised or reusable calendars - and many more.
What are the most popular kids advent calendars of 2024?
Lego advent calendars are by far some of the most popular, consistently selling out each year. Book advent calendars, such as the Disney, Peppa Pig and Mr. Men Advent Calendars also receive a lot of attention from shoppers online. Finally, Hotel Chocolat's Up To Snow Good kids' advent calendar has also had hundreds of purchases over the past couple of days due to its accessible price point.
Which are the best budget children's advent calendars in 2024?
By far the cheapest option within our edit is the Hotel Chocolat's Up To Snow Good, valued at £8.95, which explains why it's so popular. Second to that is the Disney My First Stories Advent Calendar at just £10.99 - now half-price on Amazon. Not one to be missed.
Are kids advent calendars value for money?
The best thing about children's advent calendars, (particularly toy advent calendars), is that they offer a variety of toys all in one. That way, your child can add them to their existing toy chest. You're essentially getting a few toys for less that will keep your kid entertained for years to come, so in our expert opinion, they do tend to be value for money.
Similarly, book advent calendars are fantastic value for money because, depending on the age bracket, they can be added to your child's library and part of their bedtime routine over a few years. They often include a diverse amount of stories, are purse-friendly and also encourage their learning.
Finally, while fill your own, reusable advent calendars tend to be on the more expensive side, you're saving money on buying a new calendar every year. These are often made to withstand years of use, and some even include personalisation to make Christmas that touch more magical.
Are there any kids advent calendar deals?
Currently, we've observed most children's advent calendar deals taking place on Amazon. Particular standouts include this year's Hot Wheels 2024 calendar, already a bestseller on the site - and now reduced to just £19.99 (from £27.99).
Can a 1 year old have an advent calendar?
All children's advent calendars will come with an age suitability recommendation, which we would strongly advise parents to adhere to. This is often because calendars can come with small parts that can pose a hazard for children under that age bracket.
While there may be a limited amount of advent calendars for one-year-olds on the market, they do exist. For example, the Disney My First Stories Advent Calendar is suitable from birth to three years and makes a fitting story collection for babies up until their toddler years.
We would also recommend a reusable advent calendar for your baby during this time, much like the My First Years Personalised Advent Calendar. These calendars allow you to fill the windows depending on your babies' needs and interests. This way, your little one can still be part of the festive fun with age-appropriate toys as chosen by their parents and guardians.
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Hannah Carroll is a Senior Parenting, Lifestyle and Home Product writer for Grazia, specialising in product testing and reviews. With three children, Hannah loves testing the latest industry products on her own family.