Return gifts are the last thing guests see at a party and the first thing children open at home. The best ones are useful, safe for the age group and, ideally, carry the party theme or the guest's name so they do not get mixed up. Here are ideas by age and budget, plus how to pack them so they look planned.
How much to spend per child
- ₹50 to ₹100: themed homemade chocolates (10 for ₹699, about ₹70 each; 40 for ₹1,999, about ₹50 each), stickers, a small stationery set.
- ₹100 to ₹300: a printed return gift bag (10 for ₹999, about ₹100 each) filled with crayons, a colouring book or a small puzzle.
- ₹300 and above: a personalised water bottle or lunch box, a storybook, or a filled goodie box.
Return gift ideas by age
1 to 3 years
- Board books, chunky crayons, bath toys, soft balls.
- Avoid anything with small parts, coins, marbles or loose beads.
- Pack in a printed return gift bag with the party theme so parents remember whose party it was.
4 to 6 years
- Colouring books with crayons, sticker books, clay, jigsaw puzzles, simple board games.
- Character items from the party theme are a hit at this age. Our mini magnetic cutout packs (₹399) turn the theme characters into fridge magnets.
7 to 10 years
- Stationery sets, craft kits, science kits, card games, a good paperback.
- Name stickers for water bottles and lunch boxes are practical and personal: see our water bottle stickers (₹299).
Teens
- Notebooks, bookmarks, earphone cases, keychains, gift cards for a bookshop or ice cream.
Packing return gifts so they look planned
- Choose one bag or box style in the party theme for every guest. Our bags come in packs of 10, 20 or 40 in three sizes, printed with the theme artwork and your child's name.
- Add a small thank-you card in each bag.
- Fill the bags the night before and line them up near the exit with a "Thank you for coming" sign.
- Keep two or three spare bags for siblings who come along unexpectedly.
Ready-made themed options
- Homemade chocolate return gifts in theme wrappers, milk or white chocolate.
- Return gift combos that pair a printed bag with chocolates.
- Oversized return gift bags (12 x 4 x 16 inches) for bigger gifts, 10 for ₹1,349.
Every theme in our store has matching return gifts, so they sit alongside the backdrop and banners. Browse by theme from the return gift bags page.
When to order
Personalised bags and chocolates are made to order. Order 10 days before the party: items are dispatched in 1 to 2 business days and delivered across India in 4 to 6. Delivery is free on orders of ₹899 and above, and priority delivery (2 to 3 business days) is available for ₹449.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good return gift for a kids' birthday under ₹100?
Themed chocolates, a sticker sheet, a small colouring book with crayons, or a printed return gift bag with two or three small items inside.
How many return gifts should I order?
Order for every child on the guest list plus 10 to 15% extra for siblings and last-minute guests.
Can return gift bags have my child's name?
Yes. Our return gift bags are printed with the party theme and the name you enter when you order.
