Mano Po, Ninang! 12 Practical, Trendy Gifts You Can Give Your Inaanak This Year

Lahat ba nakatanggap na ng 13th month pay either from company or kay mister?

If yes, then it's time for Christmas shopping! Before heading to the malls or opening your shopping app, be sure to set aside a portion of your hard-earned money that you can spend on yourself.

Apart from our parental duties, we also have our responsibilites as ninong and ninang, which can be quite demanding. Even though we don't see our inaanaks often (not because we're hiding from them), you can get something practical or cute for them if you can afford it.

Smart Parenting's Gift Guide For Inaanaks/Godchildren

Here are 12 trendy, practical gift ideas for your inaanaks this year, by age:

Baby - 0-11 months

EQ Dry Tape Diapers Newborn 44s x 2 packs (Php 711)

For parents of newborn babies, nothing beats going the practical route when giving gifts. Nothing else would make our new moms and dads smile but seeing a bunch of diapers for their little one this Christmas. Make sure to purchase the correct size or one size up, and choose the trusted brand for newborn diapers. EQ Dry Tape Diapers was voted as the diaper brand of choice of the Smart Parenting community when it comes to tape diapers. 

Buy EQ Dry Tape diapers on Shopee

Buy EQ Dry Tape diapers on Lazada

Agukaka Journal (Php 1,500)

This might seem more like a gift for the parents than to the child, but as the child grows up, it becomes a priceless present from parents (thanks to the doting ninong/ninang!). This baby journal cum record book was designed and created by a mompreneur who was advised by her OB-Gyne to go on a bed rest.

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Buy the Agukaka Journal on Shopee

Buy the Agukaka Journal on Instagram

Toddler - 1-3

Quick Push Game Console Pop It Game Machine (Php 158)

This entertaining game console is perfect for toddlers who enjoy screen time. It keeps them off from watching videos for hours, and improves their focus instead!

Buy Quick Push Game Machine on Shopee 

Buy Quick Push Game Machine on Lazada

Pampers Pants Rash Shield with Lotion with Aloe XXL 40s (Php 623)

Diapers is still a practical gift for toddlers, especially that their pee increases in volume, thus, requires more changes in a day! For diaper pants, Pampers was voted by the Smart Parenting community as the preferred brand in terms of quality and value for money.

Its improved variant, the Pampers Pants Rash Shield with Lotion with Aloe, could be a good gift to your inaanak. Dr. Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, a pediatrician and a member of the Smart Parenting Board of Experts, said during in a recent Pampers event that the most common cause of diaper rash is moisture or overhydration. She highlighted findings from studies indicating that super absorbent diapers like Pampers Pants with Lotion with Aloe can significantly reduce diaper rash occurrences.

Buy Pampers in Shopee

Buy Pampers in Lazada

Romboss Magnetic Tiles (Php 999)

Moms at the Smart Parenting Village swear by this educational toy as a fantastic gift for your godkids.

Buy Romboss Magnetic Tiles on Shopee

Buy Romboss Magnetic Tiles on Lazada

Preschooler - 4-5

UNICEF Children First! Storybooks (Php 995/month)

This subscription-based collection is composed of six (6) storybooks in collaboration with child education experts. The themes range from breaking down gender stereotypes to pursuing one's dream, and even includes an empowering story written by actress and mom Anne Curtis, on overcoming shyness.

 

Subscribe to UNICEF Children First! Storybooks

A Story Tee (Php 1,599)

It's a tee that kids can play with in a hundred different ways! It comes in different P.L.O.Ts or settings like castles, jungles, and planets. Every shirt comes with handmade Patch Pals using SmartPlay magnets that kids can stick, move around, and remove depending on the version of their story.

Buy A Story Tee on Shopee

Buy A Story Tee on their website

Hot Wheels 

Whether as toys or collectibles, Hot Wheels small cars and race tracks are highly recommended by parents at the Smart Parenting Village as "no-fail gifts" for their inaanaks. If you want to be remembered as that cool ninang/ninong who gave me cool gifts, then add these to cart now.

Buy Hot Wheels on Shopee

Buy Hot Wheels on Lazada

Big Kids - 6-8

Children's Car Safety Pillow (Php 576)

If your inaanak's family loves to travel, then this side and neck pillow is the perfect gift for them. The product has received positive reviews from moms on both Shopee and Lazada, saying, the pillow is soft and comfortable and keeps their kids sleeping in place.

Buy Children's Car Safety Pillow on Shopee

Buy Children's Car Safety Pillow on Lazada

Bollie Baby Sammy Bento Lunch Box (starts at Php 749)

Your inaanak will undoubtedly love eating their baon in school with this preppy lunch box that is also functional and durable. Moms at the Smart Parenting Village recommend this as a practical and useful gift for big kids.

Buy Bollie Baby Sammy Bento Lunch Box on Shopee

Buy Bollie Baby Sammy Bento Lunch Box on Lazada

Tweens and Teens - 9 and up

SHEIN Dumpling Bag (Php 185)

This trendy dumpling bag will surely make your teen inaanak swoon, and it comes at a very affordable price! It's casual, minimalist, and unisex, so add this (or two) to your cart!

Buy SHEIN Dumpling Bag on Shein 

Jisulife Portable Neck Fan (Php 756)

Probably one of the most recommended product by moms and dads in the Smart Parenting community this year, this portable neck fan is one of the best gifts you can give your teen inaanak. Aside from keeping them fresh and less irritated when in school, it's also stylish and trendy.

Buy Jisulife Portable Neck Fan on Shopee

Buy Jisulife Portable Neck Fan on Lazada

Check out our gift guide for your mom friends here!