I am such a Christmas lover, honestly, it’s ridonkulous how much I love Christmas – I’m also *that* person who hums jingle bells whilst Christmas shopping with an eggnog latte in hand and festive earrings in situ. It really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that I have done Christmas gift guides this year then! I’ve tried to go exclusively with things that we either have or that I know I would buy, so I hope this gives you some ideas if you are a bit stuck!
With this being the Baby & Toddler gift guide I’ve thrown in a few toys and also things that I would buy or have bought for my own children that are practical – babies really don’t need 10238 rattles and soother blankets. They just don’t.
We go left to right and clockwise!
- Funimals Shelf £89
Possibly the sweetest shelves I’ve seen on the market this year and made by a super small company too. Every child’s room could use a shelf, but it’s something that we often leave off the baby must have list and then never quite get around to buying. The Funimals shelves come in a variety of animal shapes and they are PERFECT for baby and toddler rooms or playrooms. I love that they can be personalised too to add an extra touch!
2. My First Bath Book £9.99
A bath book is genuinely an essential for me – I had SO many when Reuben was little but I still bought a few for Edith. Bath time is a time to really let them learn and explore, something that this bath book is perfect for. I LOVE that it changes colour under the water, which makes it a bit different to other bath books. It’s also focused on body parts with illustrations by an artist and big bold words that grab attention. For me bath books weren’t just for the bath either – Roo used to sit with them and chew, pull and feel them all the time. This is a must!
3. Micro Scooter £124.95
We have had this scooter now for over a year and let me tell you – it is the BEST thing for Edith. We bought a smart trike for Reuben and never used it. We have three giant cars that were bought for us and they get bust out at Xmas time… honestly, the scooters are bust out DAILY. The boys have a micro scooter each too, but this one starts as a sit on scooter, and then you can take the seat off and it will last until your child is 5. EPIC. Forget the naff “must haves” for toddlers and go straight for this. You won’t regret it.
4. Angela doll £13.99
These dolls are lush – they are the sweetest little dolls, so soft and well designed. They come in SO many styles, all children dressed as something (like Angela is a bunny) and this has been one of Edith’s favourite soft toys ever.
5. Sarah Elwick knitted blanket £59.95
I actually won the orange colourway of this about 2 years ago when Edith was TINY and it is hands down one of my fave blankets (I have A LOT). I know it’s not the cheapest but it is made by a very talented lady, and all I will say is that a blanket is ALWAYS a worthwhile investment. Edith doesn’t use it for sleeping anymore (ha, Edith sleep…) but she absolutely does use it for her dolls and playing on the floor. I can’t stress enough how buying a beautiful blanket really is a lush gift.
6. Duplo Jungle set £44.99
My children actually have ALL of my duplo and tonnes more from when I was little, we are huge Duplo (and lego) lovers here. It’s one of the few things that I think totally bridges gender, age and any other potential stereotype. It’s fab. The jungle set was my fave as a child, always, so I’ve included it here (plus it’s not commercial so that is great) but you can get so many sets now!
7. Knee socks £0.99 – 3.49
I get asked at least once a day on Instagram where I get Edith’s socks and tights – and it’s been this way for years. I’ll be totally honest with you, I have only ever once bought a pair from a fancy online shop that cost me £14, and now everything comes from ebay. The RANGE is insane, everything from baby raccoon socks to funky and awesome tights. For boys or girls, and these are the cutest fashion statement for the littlies.
8. Learn to count vegetables game from Vilac £31
Edith’s numbers and colours are the one thing she’s perhaps a bit behind on where preschool would like her to be. I never really get concerned about this kind of thing, it’s not a big deal, but it is something that we can help her with through lots of fun play with something like this! It’s also fab for her motor skills.
There you go! What do you have on the list?
H x
