Inspire joy with fun promotional items for kids

When we think of handing out promotional products, our focus likely goes to adults. They are, after all, the audience we want to partner with because they are the purchasers and tend to have more brand loyalty.

But offering kid-friendly giveaways can have many benefits. For instance, they:

• Demonstrate to parents that you value both their family and work life.
• Are fun for everybody—kids and adults alike.
• Draw attention to your brand from their parents or guardians.
• Boost the fun factor at a family-friendly event.

And giveaways can have other benefits as well, with one study showing that 71% of consumers opens in new window felt happy after receiving a promotional product.

Read on to find out how giveaways for kids can get children (and their parents) smiling.

Make memories with outdoor giveaways

Whether you’re hosting an outdoor picnic for employee families or have a booth at a community gathering, offering giveaways that promote outdoor fun is sure to make the day (and your brand) more memorable.

Bonus: Getting kids to spend more time outdoors has been shown to provide an enormous number of benefits opens in new window, including improved sleep and better performance at school.

The Delta Dancer Kite will get kids moving as they race to get their kites up in the air.

Bubbles—a classic that never fails to bring a smile—stimulate the imagination as kids blow, chase and pop them.

And the Plastic Paddle Ball Game is ideal for outside play, letting kids get their wiggles out and improving hand/eye coordination.

Keep their hands busy with these fun toys

When it comes to making kids happy, you can’t go wrong with a classic. Encourage creativity and free play with these smile-inducing promos. Consider handing them out at family events, school carnivals or even as classroom rewards.

Nutty Putty and Fun Foam Putty have different textures that are fun to squish and mold into different shapes.

The Spring Toy – Rainbow offers hand-to-hand fun and endless entertainment watching it climb down stairs.

The Light-Up Yo-Yo is perfect for catching attention at a family-friendly community event. Consider having a booth staffer perform tricks (or even teach them opens in new window) as a way to draw people in.

Draw out their inner artist—with a little learning on the side

Kids love coloring so much that they might not even notice when they’re learning at the same time. Selecting the perfect coloring book can help you teach kids important information about safety. For example, you can:

• Teach young children attending school how to Practice School Bus Safety.
• Educate kids at a community event about the importance of keeping healthy with Exercise Can Be Fun.
• Teach young minds about specific jobs with a book like EMT’s Help Save Lives.

You can also tap into children’s artistic side to make your storefront a little more fun. Simply hand out Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk and let your future patrons (and their parents) decorate your sidewalk. You get one-of-a-kind decorations, and they get fun art supplies—it’s a win-win!

Younger children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from taking a coloring break opens in new window. Schools holding a wellness day can give out a Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book & Pencils - Zen Doodle to middle school, high school or college students to help them relax and destress.

Buddy up with cuddly pals

While we may think of stuffed animals as “child’s play,” a fun cuddle buddy can be a terrific and memorable gift in many situations.

A Cuddler with Blanket – Lamb is an adorable gift for a new baby. What a great way to connect with their parents, whether they’re a favorite client or one of your employees.

A stuffed animal, like a Hoot Owl, can be a great way to share your zoo, museum or library logo.

And for older tweens and teens, the Plush Tech Buddy – Tiger adds a techy element. Designed to clean screens and hold glasses or a phone, these plush promos are sure to be a hit. It’s the ideal eye-catcher when you sponsor a booth at a high school or college event.

Fun gifts make long-term connections

Growing your company tomorrow starts with getting your brand seen today. By offering kids outdoor fun, a snuggle buddy, a classic toy, or a way to show their artistic side, you’re sure to see appreciation from parents today—and help kids remember your brand for years to come.

Citations
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“Easy Yo-Yo Tricks.” opens in new window HowStuffWorks, 04. Oct. 2007. Web. 29 Apr. 2019.
Kanooga, Joe. “Kids Activities: 5 Educational Benefits of Stuffed Animal Toys.” opens in new window Creative Child Magazine, n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2019.
“Mapping Out the Modern Consumer.” opens in new window Promotional Products Association International, 2016 Web. 29 Apr. 2019.