What to buy a 13-year old boy: BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE

[Ladymuck]

Narnia Wrote:

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> ?25 is plenty to spend on a 13 year old kid so

> don't beat yourself up over your budget LM!

Oh you are sweet Narnia - you are right of course, you wise owl you.

>What

> does he like to do?

So difficult to define as dad tends to influence what little baboosh does. Mum is less strict and seems to allow him more "freedom" but I have no contact with mum (who split up with dad - my brother - many years ago). Also I don't see little baboosh nearly often enough. It's quite sad really (for me anyway). I used to give all the children vouchers for spending at Hamleys, but I was never sure how much influence the dad had on what big baboosh, little baboosh, and baby baboosh bought, so I stopped doing that and buy an actual present instead (chosen by the forum!). It has worked so far!

So, sadly, I don't really know what he likes to do.

A t shirt is fine but very

> safe IMO. Bit like getting socks at Christmas.

> More info on his nature and I'll put on my

> thinking cap......if I can find it. I have

> experience of buying for a 13 year old boy but

> that was 6 years ago! Still,I can look around his

> room to see what's accumulating dust.....

You are funny...but yes...any ideas would be appreciated...thank you Narnia

[Ladymuck]

sillywoman Wrote:

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> The problem with clothes or shoes is that if he's

> into what he wears, he'll want to buy it himself

> not have a well meanning adult chose it for him.

> If he's not that bothered, then it's not really a

> great gift. My boy's lovely Godmother bought him a

> fab 'cool' Tshirt for his 12th birthday last year,

> he was quite :-S about it as he just doesn't see

> clothes as any kind of present. It would be good

> to more more info about what your boy is into

> Ladymuck - could really help you then.

You've made some good points...oh Gawd...

I am starting to despair a bit...mainly as I am unable to help you help me...oh dear...are there not presents that would please ANY 13-year old? There MUST be, no?

[Ladymuck]

SteveT Wrote:

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> A small swiss army knife to sharpen his pencils.

>

> An led torch which can generate it's own

> electricity by winding it up.

>

> A kite.

>

> Take him to Launch pad in the science museum, and

> call in to the shop on the way out, which has all

> sorts of interesting stuff.

>

> A watch.

>

> A mouth organ if he has any musical aptitude.

>

> A trip to camden lock to select something from a

> stall without his parents, so he can choose it for

> himself.

>

> A thirteen year old girl would be a really cool

> present.

Some interesting ideas there SteveT...he has an electronic keyboard, so the mouth organ might appeal...I could ASK him! As for the kite, do kids nowadays like things like that? I know i would have liked one when I was a kid...but that was...xx years ago!

As for girls, I believe he has about five on the go so far!

@ everyone else who has been kind enough to assist so far:

thanks so far...please keep going though...you haven't failed me yet...I'll give it another week before making my final decision.

xxx

edited to say:

@ bonaome

little baboosh thought me madder than usual when I mentioned "pretend" guitars! But thanks for the idea...any others?

[Narnia]

Money Box

I got my boy one of these for Xmas as he was always leaving change all over the place. It's a fun toy with a practical use. After a while though he did turn the robot's sound off as he was fed up hearing him speak.

[ryedalema]

How about something remote control?

Try this site - it always has good stuff + you can get recommendations with the search filter on the left.

xx

[Ladymuck]

@ Narnia:

Oh I'm really excited about this robot...but just one concern...it states that it is for the age group 6+ (my little baboosh will be 13). May I ask the age of your son please? Judging by your previous posts on this thread, the son for whom you purchased this is over 13? Am I right? If so, then does he not find it at all "babyish"? Sorry, I don't wish to sound ungrateful...I genuinely like the look/sound of this gift (and the cost + delivery is spot on budget). I'd love to buy it for him. Thank you in advance.xx

@ryedalema:

What a treat of a website - thank you! I am hoping that Narnia's answers will be what I need to hear (that robot seems so COOL). I have bookmarked your website for Christmas, and for baby baboosh's birthday in December, though. So thank you very much for that. xx

[Narnia]

He was 18 when I got it for him! It's not like he 'plays' with it. It just does what it says on the box and is a handy thing for saving money or keeping your change in. I think it suits all ages but each will view it differently. It looks good in his bedroom. I'm just sorry he turned the sound off. I think it used to say 'good morning' to him far too early.

[sillywoman]

Yes, I think my son would like that as a gift from an Aunt.

[ludoscotts]

hi have a look at buy a gift.com (link below) lots of gift ideas and packages. you can search by price range and or male female etc. Great ideas. A friend got a ticket for 8 children(over 12's) to go paintballing for ?20. Might be an idea then he can have a fun day out with his friends.

www.buyagift.com

and when you buy something from their site they send you a loyalty card which gets you ?5 off every future purchase which is great. (I use this site now to send flowers as its the cheapest way with getting ?5 off each time)

but if you do order from this site type 159357(my discount code) in at the checkout and you will get the ?5 off.

hope you find something suitable soon, leanne

[Ladymuck]

Thank you Narnia, Sillywoman and ludoscotts for your latest input.

The Robot it is!

Once again, one massive thank you to all of you who took the time to post for the benefit of little baboosh's 13th. I honestly did not know where to start.

xxx