10 Best Christmas Gift Ideas for a 4 Year Old Boy [2023]

10 Best Christmas Gift Ideas for a 4 Year Old Boy [2023]

So what sort of items make the best Christmas gift ideas for a 4 year old boy? The options will take into account what a boy of this age is likely to be into, and the fact that he’s not yet started school. Playdates might be on the agenda, but perhaps not so much as for children who are a little older.

Whatever your budget, this guide contains a range of great gift ideas for a 4 year old boy you know – whether he’s a son, grandson, nephew or godson. There’s big gift ideas for a 4 year old boy as well as small ones, including toys, books, craft kits and outdoor items.

Continue reading to discover 10 handpicked and completely unique gift ideas for a 4 year old boy. helping you get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up with no stress and no fuss. All the top gift ideas for a 4 year old boy can be found right here – and for more inspiration you can also check out out guides to gifts for girls aged 4, boys aged 5, 5 year old girls and more.

Here we go. These are 10 of the best gift ideas for 4 year old boy – whether you want to treat them at Christmas or give a small present at any time of the year.

Christmas gift ideas for a 4 year old boy contents

10 of the best gift ideas for a 4 year old boy

Stickle Bricks Fun Tub

Stickle Bricks are one of those really good gift ideas for a 4 year old boy that never goes out of fashion. As they’re suitable from age three, by the time he’s four he’ll be able to have far more fun when putting together creations independently.

The included storage tub means they’ll stay safety stowed in one place when not in use. All the four year olds we know have got so much mileage out of their stickle bricks, continuing to use them well into key stage one.

Stickle Bricks are a great toy for both imaginative play and his development, and adding to the set in future will open up even more options.

Click here to view the Stickle Bricks Fun Tub

Poo Bingo game

Yep, there’s no denying that kids are obsessed with poo – and it’s something that continues well into key stage two, trust us! Placing this fun game firmly among the top Xmas gift ideas for a 4 year old boy.

It’s not all about toilet humour – they’ll also learn fun facts about animal poo while playing. Just about every creature you can think of is covered – from a tiny ant or snail to a gigantic bear or elephant.

This game forms part of a range, so if you’re not keen on the idea of poo bingo you can pick something else instead – such as cat, farm or jungle bingo. Just click on the link below to explore more options.

Click here to see kids’ bingo game options

LEGO Classic medium brick box

To be honest this LEGO brick storage box would be worth it on it’s own – it’s a classic, yet among the most cool gift ideas for a 4 year old boy. The yellow brick-shaped box has a multitude of uses – or he cam simply store the bricks and pieces that come with it inside.

484 pieces of LEGO come with it, including 35 colours of brick plus other items such as wheels, eyes, windows and tyres. As usual the set is fully compatible with other LEGO sets, so it’s a great way to start his collection.

Construction toys are ideal for unleashing kids’ creativity and this beginner’s LEGO set is bound to please parents and their offspring alike.

Click here to view the LEGO Classic brick box options

Learning Resources Kidnoculars

This is the first of two Learning Resources toys featured in this guide, and you could buy them individually or as a set. One of the best outdoor gift ideas for 4 year old boy, these ‘Kidnoculars’ will make sure he leaves the house now and then. Even when preschool’s out or during chilly weather.

These are designed to stand up to four year old rough and tumble, being water resistant with rubberised grips and a neck strap (which has a safety breakaway feature built-in).

He won’t need to adjust the focus with these and there are two simple settings to make life easier for both kids and parents. They can be used for dressing up and role play, or for examining the birds, plants and bugs that live in the garden.

Click here to view the Geo Safari binoculars for kids

4 box animal puzzle set

Why give one puzzle when you can present four? We’ve found these to be really good toy ideas for a 4 year old boy, one which he’ll get out again, and again, and again…

The boxes contain puzzles with Africa, farm, forest and underwater themes, so he’ll learn about the creatures of the natural world while having fun putting the pieces together. It’s one to keep him happy while he’s playing alone, or he could solve the puzzle in partnership with another child or adult. Having a race to complete a puzzle each is another way to play.

These puzzles are made using natural, eco-friendly materials, and are sure to give a contented year or more of use per child. It’s another tried and tested favourite that the Gifting kids have made much use of.

Click here to view the animal puzzle 4 in 1 set

Schleich dinosaur off-roader

What do kids this age love? In many cases, vehicles. Or dinosaurs. This toy combines both, so you ca safely hedge your bets. There’s an offroader supplied plus a Giganotosaurus, and a winch is also provided for imaginative play.

Other included accessories are a research ranger, an axe, a spade and the pieces to build a gated enclosure. There’s even a meaty dinosaur dinner provided for feeding time.

Other dinosaur sets are also offered by Schleich, so he can build a collection in future or you can choose an alternative.

Click here to view the Schleich off-road vehicle with dinosaur

Supertato book

Any Sue Hendra book is a winner with us, frankly – all the Gifting kids have loved them and still do, right up to ages seven and eight so far. Supertato is the veggie hero little boys will love, and the glorious illustrations by Paul Linnet really bring the story to life.

There are many more books in the Supertato series, so if he likes it (which he will) you’re onto a winnder when it comes to future gift ideas for a four year old boy.

The ‘baddie’ role in the book is played by the evil pea, which children who aren’t keen on their veg will just love. Though it might even tempt them into gobbling up the little green monsters…

Click here to view Supertato by Sue Hendra

Learning Resources junior talking microscope

Some of the top toy ideas for a 4 year old boy are educational items, and this is the case with this talking microscope from Learning Resources. Featuring the voice of Bindi Irwin, 20 slides come with it so he can access 60 images via the lenses.

There are twin eye pieces, doing away with the confusion young children may feel when asked to close one eye to look through the lenses. It’s also shaped perfectly for small hands.

Two learning modes mean he can play a quiz or listen to factual snippets, and the audio can be accessed in multiple languages. Five times magnification is available through the microscope so he can examine specimens from real life.

Click here to view the Learning Resources Geo Safari microscope

Design & Drill fire truck

This construction set is a little different from the LEGO and Stickle Bricks sets already covered. It includes a reak working toy drill, which he then uses to help him build a play fire truck.

Other sets are available too, including a cool space rocket which is also among the finest toy ideas for a 4 year old boy. A for this fire truck set, it comes complete with human and animal characters and a hinged ladder so they can climb up to the roof.

These Design and Drill Bolt Buddies also come with a box that’s meant to be played with: afyer unpacking it becomes a play set. So do unfold it carefully!

Click here to view the Design and Drill Bolt Buddies fire truck

Scissor Skills activity book

Learning to use scissors safely and effectively is a key skill for preschoolers, and this activity book is specifically designed for kids aged between four and six. It’s one of the most affordable craft ideas for a 4 year old boy, and he’ll learn at the same time.

He won’t think of it as learning, of course, as he’ll simply enjoy cutting out and placing shapes while developing various skills. These include hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, hand muscle development and visual perception.

It’s a great one to take long when the family go out somewhere, keeping him happily entertained while the adults catch up with their own friends over drinks or dinner.

Click here to view the Scissor activity book

Gift ideas for a 4 year old boy | Final thoughts

Whether you wanted to source gift ideas for an active 4 year old boy or one who’s more of a thinker, we hope this list will help you come up trumps! Don’t forget to check out our other age-related gift guides for further inspiration too.

Merry Christmas to you one and all.

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