WHATS IN THE BOX ?

A birthday box for kids should be fun, festive, and include a mix of essential and exciting items to make their day special. No Age to old or to young. Here at The Sprinkles Foundation we deliver the fun

 

Here are some great things we include in our hand packed birthday boxes:

 

Party Essentials

• Birthday hat or crown

• Balloons (regular or confetti-filled)

• Small party decorations (banner, mini tablecloth, or streamers)

• Birthday card with a personalized message

 

Toys & Fun Activities

• Small stuffed animal or plush toy

• Coloring book & crayons/markers

• Stickers

• Puzzle or small game

• Playdough or slime

 

Sweet Treats

• Mini cake or cupcake (or cupcake mix with frosting)

• Candy (non-melting options like lollipops or gummies)

• Snack packs (popcorn, fruit snacks, cookies)

 

Birthday Keepsakes

• Mini photo frame

• DIY craft kit

• Personalized keychain or bracelet

• Glow sticks

 

Extra Special Touches

• Gift card (small amount for a treat like ice cream or a toy store)

• Small book or bedtime story

• Bubble wand or mini bottle of bubbles

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Example of boxes by age:

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Ages 1-3 (Toddlers)

 

🎉 Theme: Bright colors, soft textures, and sensory play

🎁 Items to Include:

• Soft plush toy

• Board book

• Large, non-toxic crayons & coloring sheets

• Bubbles

• Sippy cup or toddler snack container

• Light-up or musical toy

• Birthday crown or hat

• Mini cake/cupcake (or healthy toddler snacks)

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Ages 4-6 (Preschool to Early Elementary)

 

🎉 Theme: Fun, interactive, and creative play

🎁 Items to Include:

• Small puzzle or matching card game

• Playdough or kinetic sand

• Sticker book

• Glow sticks or temporary tattoos

• Fun socks with characters

• Mini craft kit (DIY bracelet, decorate-your-own mask, etc.)

• Balloon animal or inflatable toy

• Birthday-themed treat (cookies, lollipops)

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Ages 7-9 (Elementary Kids)

 

🎉 Theme: Cool, engaging, and a little independent

🎁 Items to Include:

• Chapter book or activity book

• Lego mini-set or small building kit

• Slime or fidget toy

• Fun gel pens or DIY art supplies

• Sports ball (mini basketball, football, etc.)

• Glow-in-the-dark stickers

• Personalized bookmark

• Birthday card with a joke inside

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Ages 10-12 (Tweens)

 

🎉 Theme: Trendy, expressive, and tech-friendly

🎁 Items to Include:

• DIY bracelet or bead kit

• Small Bluetooth speaker or earbuds

• Fun notebook or planner

• Nail polish or lip balm set (for girls)

• Cool socks or cap

• Rubik’s cube or brain teaser game

• Gift card (small amount for ice cream, Starbucks, or a toy store)

• Special birthday treat (chocolate bar, cookies, or snack pack)

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Ages 13-16 (Teens)

 

🎉 Theme: Stylish, useful, and a little grown-up

🎁 Items to Include:

• Journal or bullet planner

• LED lights or mini lamp

• Trendy keychain or phone stand

• Travel-size skincare or self-care items

• Cool graphic socks or tote bag

• Small puzzle book (Sudoku, crossword, etc.)

• Fun water bottle or tumbler

• Birthday treat (candy box, cookies, or fancy chocolates)

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