From experience, babies and toddlers get lots and lots of presents at Christmas. They may be small people, but the space under the tree is often taken up with their gifts, many bigger than themselves. So this gift guide is full of mainly ‘smaller’ items, that we think pack as much punch as the bigger ones! We no longer have children of this age, so you’ll have to let us know if we’ve chosen well …
Gift 1: Nattou’s LouLou the Panda from Hippychick
This is SO soft! And very cute! Very snuggly … it’s one of those soft toys you can see standing the test of time and becoming the favourite one that just has to travel everywhere. LouLou the Panda measures approximately 36cm and is machine washable. She is available to purchase from the Hippychick website (link below).
RRP: £18.95
Link to purchase: LouLouPandaHippychick
Gift 2: Red Gingerbread Leggings from Blade & Rose
How can you not fall in love with these?! There’s nothing more festive than a baby crawling through the wrapping paper with a gingerbread man on their bottom! Blade & Rose are the ‘original’ trendy brand for baby leggings – they’ve won lots of awards. These leggings work well with cloth and disposable nappies. They are 75% combed cotton, 20% nylon, and 5% Spandex. They also do a range of tops and socks to accessories the leggings. We think they are really festive!
RRP: £10.00
Link to purchase: BladeRoseRedGingerbreadLeggings
Gift 3: Hape Tito Pull Along
Tito the Turtle is a new addition to the Hape range. He is a very friendly (wooden) turtle that has a liquid-filled shell that rotates as he’s being pulled along. Brilliant for any newly walking toddler. Suitable from age 10+ months.
RRP: £14.99
Link to purchase: HapeTitoTurtle
Gift 4: Baby Bogs Dino Waterproof Boots
PackThePJs are huge fans of Bogs Footwear. We’ve never taken much notice of their baby range – but wow, how cute are these?! These infants’ boots will keep them warm and dry in damp, chilly weather with a waterproof build and Neo-Tech insulation. Fuzzy plush lining adds an extra snuggly feel, and a hook-and-loop strap makes them simple to get on and off. They are 100% waterproof and the plush lining includes DuraFresh bio-technology that fights odours (do toddlers get smelly feet?) These boots are also machine washable and are comfort rated to 14F /-10C (so perfect for the UK). We love these (shame they don’t do the same pattern in adult sizes!)
RRP: £55.00
Link to purchase: BabyBogsDinoBoots
Gift 5: LeapFrog Count Along Till
Stock up on counting skills and role play fun with the Count Along Till. Little shoppers will have bags of fun with a 20-piece set that talks, sings and counts with a friendly animated face. Little shoppers can run their own shop from the moment their singing till powers on and announces “Open for business. Eight yummy pretend food items correspond with buttons on the till’s touch screen. Press a button to hear the name and colour of the food, a verse of a shopping song and fun sounds like the crunching of egg shells followed by “Oops, guess we’ll make an omelette. Press the number buttons 1-10 to hear the numbers and a counting song. Play with the Count Along Till as the cashier or the shopper. Swipe items across a scanner that really beeps, then push the total button to hear the number of coins to insert. Be careful not to insert too many: “An extra coin. Thanks for the tip”. Finish by swiping a shopping card to hear helpful phrases like, “Did you bring your own bag today. For age 2+
RRP: £19.99
Link to purchase: LeapFrogCountAlongTill
Gift 6: BabyBjörn Carrier One
One for the parents as well as the child. The Baby Carrier One fits from newborn (3.5 kilos) right up to 3 years (15 kilos). Carry your newborn, facing your chest to allow them to be close to your heartbeat and be lulled to sleep. Show a slightly older child the world as they face outwards in the carrier, and carry a toddler who gets tired during a long walk on your back. The Baby Carrier One, is the ultimate baby carrier for the whole family, it is ergonomically perfect for your growing child, it is easy to put on and take off, and its innovative design with certified cotton, ensures maximum comfort for baby and parent
RRP: £135.00
Link to purchase: BabyBjörnCarrierOne
Click the button to enter our competition to win one!
Gift 7: Paddington Bear Skittles by Orange Tree Toys
Without a doubt, one of the best films of 2017 has got to be Paddington 2. What’s not to love about the little bear from Peru? These wooden skittles are lovely. They are designed for children 36 months upwards, and consists of 5 x Paddington Bears, 1 x jar of marmalade, 2 x balls (1 x blue, 1 x orange).
RRP: £19.00
Link to purchase: PaddingtonBearSkittles
Gift 8: Liberty Rocking Unicorn by Mamas & Papas
Worried that having baby toys around the house will ruin your decor? Fear not with this beautiful rocking horse in a Liberty fabric … it’s a statement piece! This Mamas & Papas rocking unicorn has gold glittery wings and horns, a plaited tail and crinkle mane. A lot of fun, but with the added bonus of encouraging imaginative play. We love it!
RRP: £149.00
Link to purchase: LibertyRockingUnicorn
What’s your favourite item above? We love them all! Don’t forget to enter our competition to win a BabyBjörn Carrier One!
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