Rainbow Gift Guide For Those Who Love Colour

*This is a collaborative post on rainbow gift guide ideas for those who love colour

Rainbows symbolise hope and happiness, something sorely needed after a tough couple of years. Their ability to brighten even the darkest of days makes them the perfect inspiration for gift-giving. If you need to buy a present and are stuck for ideas, here’s a colourful gift guide that will help make it easy to buy for any age – whether you’re shopping for a new bub, a preschooler, a teen or even your mum!

Babies

If you’re looking for a baby shower gift, or choosing something for another special occasion, you can’t beat a Jellycat toy. Jellycats are deliciously soft and tactile for little fingers and are so cute they’ll be equally loved by little ones and parents alike. The hardest part will be choosing which one to buy! There are plenty of fun options, from fruit and vegetables to fluffy flamingos and even the Loch Ness Monster.

Books that introduce colours in simple ways and those with bright characters, such as ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and ‘The Rainbow Fish’ are also beautiful gift ideas for new babies. Nothing beats snuggling up on the couch for some quality time between parents and bubs.

If you’re looking for a gift geared towards parents-to-be, the Lollipop baby monitor is a fantastic choice for a colourful nursery. It comes in blue or pink to complement their decor, offering the perfect peace of mind when bub is asleep.

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Hunting for a birthday, Christmas or just-because present for a toddler anywhere from 18 months or older? The Lego Duplo Number Train and Alphabet Truck are the perfect rainbow gifts to delight little imaginations. These Duplo sets are fantastic for encouraging independence and creativity, while also introducing colour, letter and number recognition.

If the child already has a stash of Duplo, a Grimm’s wooden rainbow stacker is an excellent choice for open-ended play. Children can build with them on their own or incorporate their toys, limited only by their imagination. The best part? They double as great decor pieces when kids have finished playing for the day.

A curated selection of ‘Little People Big Dreams’ books is a gorgeous, colourful gift for the book-loving preschooler. These simple stories are beautifully written and illustrated, introducing young children to important historical figures.

School-aged kids

Younger school kids won’t be able to resist rainbow or unicorn-themed headbands, hair ties and bracelets, while colourful accessories like watches and bags make great gifts for pre-teens. Giant rainbow pool floats are a fun summer gift for those who love to swim – paired with some colourful bathers, of course. In winter, a rainbow print Oodie is a bright and cosy gift they won’t want to take off.

Colourful backpacks, drink bottles and pencil cases filled with quality coloured pencils are an excellent choice for a back-to-school gift, guaranteed to win over even the most reluctant child.

Teenagers

Teens can be a little more challenging to buy for! However, even the coolest teenagers will fall in love with rainbow sneakers! Vans, Zappos and Converse all sell a variety of rainbow-inspired sneaks to stand out on the street.

If your teen is more of a fan of accessories than kicks, pick out some funky rainbow earrings or a necklace with a rainbow pendant.

For her

There’s nothing like colour to brighten a stressful day, so here are some gift ideas for the rainbow-loving gals in your life.

Interiors

Your interior-obsessed besties will love making a statement with a rainbow doormat at the front door, or relaxing with a hot drink in the Kasey Rainbow insulated tumblers – perfect for a girl on-the-go. Colourful artwork, duvets in a range of patterns and quirky cushions are great ways to shower love for a birthday or housewarming.

Beauty and fashion

Gift the rainbow with a colourful array of nail polishes or a funky printed scarf for a low-key present sure to impress. A vivid eye shadow palette is a perfect choice for those who aren’t afraid to go bold. Fuzzy slides in bright colours from Kip and Co will be much loved by the fashion-loving homebody.

Fitness

Make a colour-loving fitness addict feel special by gifting them colourful activewear that will put a smile on their face while working out. Patterned drink bottles and accessories, such as yoga mats, smartwatch straps and resistance bands, will help make their workout more enjoyable.

Tech

Rainbow mousepads, phone cases and laptop bags are great gifts for techy friends. You can also invest in cool tech gadgets like a rainbow LED lamp that will well and truly light up their space, or a colourful speaker. Casetify makes it easy to select from many artist-designed phone cases and other gear, and even gives you the option to upload your own photo for a personalised gift.

For parents and grandparents

Are you looking for a unique gift for grandparents? Let your kids loose with art supplies to create personalised artwork. A toddler’s fingerprint masterpiece or an older child’s family portrait are gifts that grandparents will cherish for years to come.

For a gift from you, your mum is sure to love a colourful heat bag for easing sore muscles, a travel-inspired coffee table book or a collection of quirky kitchen utensils.

For our furry friends

Don’t leave your furry friends out! Spoil your kitty with a super comfy colourful pillow bed, or dress your dapper doggo in a rainbow bandana matched with a brightly coloured collar. They’ll stand out on-the-go and make the other pets jealous.

Whatever their taste, a present inspired by the rainbow can go a long way to add a little happiness to a gift! Plus, it is the perfect way to take a regular gift and make it that little bit more unique!