Kids Christmas ornaments are where a tree gets its personality. This edit gathers the characters and keepsakes children point to first: teddy bear ornaments in red jackets and winter scarves, a Hello Kitty gingerbread, a bubble gum Santa, fuzzy monsters in sherbet shades, and storybook favorites led by Winnie-the-Pooh. Most are glass, painted with the kind of detail that rewards a closer look, while the Jellycat bears are soft plush decorations made for hanging. All of them are tree decorations rather than toys, so they are best hung by a grown-up and admired by everyone.
A kids' Christmas tree in a bedroom or playroom is the easiest place to start, and a theme makes it feel finished: all bears, all storybook friends, or a little parade of school buses and dump trucks. Teddy bear Christmas ornaments are the classic first choice, and Jellycat ornaments pair beautifully with the plush already on the bed; our full Jellycat collection has the rest of the family. Giving one new ornament a year turns the tree into a running record of every favorite character and passing obsession.
Looking for more? Browse every style in our Christmas ornaments collection, or fill the stockings with small surprises from stocking stuffers for kids. An ornament tied to the ribbon of a wrapped gift makes a sweet topper, too.
