27+ Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Adult Children [2023]

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If you live for the magical moments of Christmas surrounded by family warmth and joy, you also know how challenging it can be choosing the right Christmas gifts for your grown-up children.

They’ve moved beyond the age of teddy bears and toy cars, embracing financial independence and adult life.

I’ll be the first to point out that this doesn’t diminish the joy of gifting them something special for Christmas.

So, I’ve rounded up unique Christmas gift ideas suitable for both men and women that transcend gender norms, ensuring everyone feels included and cherished.

Let me guide you in selecting a memorable Christmas gift for your adult children. If you choose one of these gifts, I’d be thrilled to hear about it in the comments! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with loved ones.

With that said, let’s look at Christmas gift ideas for adult children! 

21+ Thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for adult children

1. KBGV Coffee Brewer

The KBGV Coffee Brewer By MOCCAMASTER would make the perfect Christmas gift. It has a gorgeous, sleek design that comes in multiple colors. You can buy it in anything from rose gold, black, pistachio, and midnight blue.

It’s a state-of-the-art coffee maker bringing barista-style coffee to your loved one’s home. If they’re a coffee lover, they will love the KBGV Coffee Brewer. 

2. Brushed Stainless Steel Blender

This is a great gift if you have a kitchen fanatic in the family. 

The Ascent 3500 Brushed Stainless Steel Blender is made by VITAMIX. It’s one of the best blenders on the market, which will last years.

It’s also way more than a blender. It has over 10 different culinary techniques. It can be used for soup and dessert spreads — and it even has a self-cleaning option.

3. 4-Bowl Entertaining Set

If you have a family member who loves entertaining, they will love this Bamboo Cheese Board/Charcuterie Platter. This board includes three ceramic bowls and three cheese tools. It’s the perfect, refined gift that will be a staple in the kitchen and entertaining room.

4. Beauty Foods Cookbook

This is a wonderful book for any health-conscious loved one. 

The Beauty Foods Cookbook explains what food you should eat to make your insides healthy and your outsides glow. It’s full of useful advice and information. There’s a section of great recipes that will be used.

It’s an incredible little book and will make a great present.

5. Bliss Plush Throw

The Bliss Plush Throw makes the perfect Christmas gift for your adult child. No matter the age, everyone can appreciate a warm, cuddly throw.

The Bliss Plush Throw is of fantastic quality; it’s super soft and comfortable. It’s available in various colors, such as navy blue, pink peony, purple fog, and olive leaf.

6. CASOFU Double-sided Giant Burritos Blanket

Okay, let’s face it: adult children are sometimes just big kids. If you have an adult child who has a great sense of humor, then they might love the CASOFU Burritos Blanket. It’s hilarious and surprisingly good quality.

It’s a massive 71 inches and is double-sided, so you never have to worry about your child being cold. They also have other fun designs, such as pizza. It’s a great gag gift that is useable.

7. Original Jade Roller & Gua Sha Facial Tools

If you have a loved one who appreciates self-care, they will love an original jade roller. This is Brazilian jade, so you know you’re getting the real deal.

A jade roller can help reduce puffiness and is super relaxing. It also comes with a silicone brush, so your loved one can apply their oils to their face before using the jade roller.

Then, there’s the gua sha facial tool, which is designed to promote healthy blood flow and be relaxing. 

It’s an adorable gift for someone who loves crystals and self-care.

8. ‘Creative Couples: Collaborations that Changed History’ Book

This is a great gift if your loved one has a partner. 

The Creative Couples: Collaborations that Changed History’ discusses 15 couples who have made history. It explains how they motivated each other and worked as a team to make amazing collaborations.

It’s a motivating and interesting book, showing how all relationships look different, but people can work together to make something amazing.

9. SKINNY TUMBLERS (4 pack) with Lids and Straws

The Skinny Tumblers are an excellent Christmas gift. Everyone is all about sustainability.

These chic tumblers make wonderful reusable tumblers that can be used inside and outside the house.

They include double walls, which will thermo-regulate drinks. This means that hot drinks stay hot, cold drinks stay cold.

They’re also available in loads of different colors, and there are 4 different colors in a pack. It’s a great practical gift.

10. Design Store The Earth 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Who said jigsaw puzzles were just for kids? This jigsaw puzzle is by MOMA, the Museum of Modern Art.

It’s based on an image of NASA’s Blue Marble series, so you’ll get a recreation of the real thing. It’s a fun gift, great for those who love puzzles and the galaxy.

11. Dessert Truffles Assorted Chocolate Gift Box

If your loved one is a chocolate fanatic, they’ll love the Dessert Truffles Assorted Chocolate Gift Box. 

It’s rich, indulgent, and straight-up yummy. It’s an assortment of dark chocolate and truffles of the highest quality. If your loved one appreciates high-quality chocolate, then they will love this.

Plus, it’s made by Godiva, under Belgian craftsmanship, using only the world’s finest ingredients. Sounds luxurious.

13. iRobot Roomba Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum – Identifies

If you’ve got money to spend, then the iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) would make the perfect Christmas gift.

After splurging on one of these last year, I can’t imagine not having a robot vacuum. If your adult child has kids, this product is a time-saver.

While it’s not shiny and covered in chocolate, it’s practical and something your adult child would appreciate. It’s the world’s smartest cleaning robot.

The iRobot Roomba is very smart and is a great gift if you know your loved one struggles with cleaning every day. Likewise, if your loved one is obsessed with cleaning, this might help take the edge off and give them more spare time.

14. Astronomical Refractor Telescope for Adults

If your loved one is amazed by space, consider buying the Gskyer Telescope. 

It’s a high-quality telescope that allows your loved one to gaze at the galaxy. No tools are needed; everything comes in the box.

It has a great lens, which is designed to protect the eyes. It’s a wonderful Christmas present and could ignite that sense of childhood surprise when receiving such a wonderfully fun gift.

15. Flower Acne Patches

Adult acne is a real thing, and it sucks. 

Just when you thought the teenage years were over, adult acne emerges, and it’s a buzzkill. Thankfully, Squish Beauty has released Flower Acne Patches. 

These are super cute acne patches that are made with hydrocolloids. They absorb and remove the nasty fluid from pimples, which will help the healing process occur faster. There are 20 patches in a pack, and they’re fragrance-free.

They’ll be a lovely, cute, self-care Christmas present because caring for your skin never stops.

16. Chanel Bleu Eau De Parfum Pour Home Spray

This wonderful Chanel fragrance is designed for men. It’s a woody fragrance with citrus tines, followed by amber cedar notes.

You’ll get notes of tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood too. It’s a very popular fragrance for men. If you’re looking for a great fragrance that is bold, fresh, and clean, then you will love Chanel Bleu.

It’s the perfect gift for men, as buying one’s fragrance can be expensive. So, if you’re looking for a solid Christmas fragrance, Chanel Bleu could be for you.

17. Black Opium Eau de Parfum

It goes without saying, that ladies love fragrances, too. When it comes to women’s perfume, there are so many choices.

If you know your loved ones’ favorite perfume, then great! If you don’t, and you’re stuck, then Black Opium by YVES SAINT LAURENT could be an excellent Christmas present. 

It’s one of the most popular perfumes for women, and for good reason, it smells delicious. It has top notes of coffee, middle notes of white flowers, and a base note of vanilla.

How gorgeous is that? It’s a seductive and spicy perfume that most women adore. Likewise, it’s an excellent Christmas perfume that so many women will love to receive.

18. Taylors of Harrogate Assorted Specialty Teas Box

Tea is so great, isn’t it? 

If your loved one loves tea or hot beverages, they will love the Taylors of Harrogate Assorted Specialty Teas Box. It contains an assortment of 48 different teas, so they’ll be prepared for months (or weeks, depending on how much they love tea) to come.

You’ll find English Breakfast, Green Tea, Lemon and orange, Organic Chamomile, and much more. 

It’s a great way to experiment with different flavors and is a lovely, thoughtful Christmas present.

19. Green Tea N°31 New Year’s Eve Loose Leaf Tea

Another great, mature option is loose-leaf tea. This is the Green Tea N°31 New Year’s Eve Loose Leaf Tea by PALAIS DES THÉS. 

The box alone is gorgeous, featuring a festive navy-blue design. It’s a Chinese green tea and has tones of apple and grape.

You’ll also notice notes of elderberry, ginger, and rose. If you’re looking for a fancier option, this tea could be for you.

This tea is great if you know what flavors your child likes, but feel free to browse the whole catalog, as they have a bunch of fantastic flavors.

20. Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas 

Every family has different traditions, but if your family celebrates Christmas with new pajamas, then you’ll love these plaid pajamas. 

Okay, these are not the type of pajamas you could wear on a runway, but they’re not supposed to be! These are the real deal. Plaid at Christmas is a must. Get your whole family involved, and wear some adorable pajamas.

Plus, these are very good quality, so they’ll last for years (you can wear plaid all year round, you know).

21. Men’s Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas

You can bet that I searched the web for the men’s version. No one is getting out Scotch-free this year! 

These are the same as the above pajamas, except they’re made for men. That way, your entire family can dress up in adorable pajamas. Hey, if it’s a tradition, it’s a tradition — I don’t make the rules.

Like the women’s pajamas, these are very high quality, so they’ll last for years.

22. Floral Monogram Mug

So, the last present on our list for adult children is this lovely floral monogram mug. 

I think that everyone loves a mug. And a mug which has the first letter of your name on it? So cute. It’s a sweet Christmas gift that can be used all year. The design is just lovely, and the quality of the mugs is very high.

Plus, if you plan on buying any tea, it’ll be a lovely combo.

23. Glass Food Storage Containers

Still looking for more gifts for adult children? Well, check these Glass Food Storage Containers. Receiving practical and thoughtful gifts like these will never not be exciting to adult kids.

These glass storage containers can hold up against temperatures of up to 520°F since it is made of the strongest glass available (borosilicate). And get this: its bamboo lids can also be used as chopping boards!

Made with eco-conscious materials, it is perfect for kids who love to cook, knowing they use nature-friendly containers. Healthy meals + healthy Mother Earth = life’s good.👍

24. Watch Series

Apple Watch Series 9 as a gift to your grown-up kids? Why not! If your budget allows it, don’t hesitate to make holiday gifts extravagant!

Apple products have been the craze for any age range. Gift your adult children a personal assistant on their wrist that can track their fitness, notifications, and more with the Apple Watch Series 9.

It is carbon-neutral, crack-resistant, swim-proof, has redesigned apps in watchOS to give you more information at a glance, and above all, it is very sleek and stylish.

Whew! Now, that explains why this special gift is worth every penny, right?

25. Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne

Are you still there? We still have a long list of gift ideas for adult children for Christmas! This time, what else would make a perfect gift if not for delightful fragrances?

Perfumes are classic gifts that are always loved by many as holiday or birthday gifts. Make your perfume choice more elegant and classy by choosing this Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne.

Anything from Jo Malone London is classy, actually (comment down below if you agree). It is an ideal gift for your daughters with a passion for fragrances. I want one for myself, to be honest. 🤣

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Summary 

That brings me to the end of my article on Christmas gift ideas for adult children. I really hope this has helped you find the Christmas gift of your dreams.

I know it can be frustrating, so I hope you got some inspiration from my gift ideas. I hope you have the happiest holidays. Thank you for reading!

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