Christmas Gifts For Kids

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There are so many wonderful toys out there to choose from, sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming deciding what to buy! so I thought I would put together this children’s Christmas gift guide to hopefully inspire you and of course to share lots of our favourite brands!

Steiff Peppi Whelp

You can’t go wrong with soft toys. I think most kids struggle to get into bed at night because of all the plushies taking up the room! I think this adorable Steiff Peppi Whelp will make a fantastic addition to any plushie collection.
He is 38cms tall and sits on his own thanks to bean bags sewn into his paws and bottom. He is super snuggly and perfect for hugs at bedtime.

My Squishy Little Dumplings

These adorable interactive characters have BIG personalities and the cutest accessories to match.

My Squishy Little Dumplings fit in the palm of your hand. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities! These squishy interactive toys have over 50 reactions, light up cheeks and cute sounds. Dress them up, tickle them, shake them and toss them.

Sensory Play: This sensory toy is amazing squishy fun, providing a tactile experience for children. Sensory toys can help develop communication, fine motor skills and creative play.

Lalaloopsy Doll

Lalaloopsy Littles are the adorable younger siblings of your favourite Lalaloopsy characters. Bundles Snuggle Stuff is the little sister of Mittens Fluff ‘N’ Stuff. Each one has a unique personality and sewn-on date. Bundles Snuggle Stuff was made from pieces of a cosy scarf. She’s a real cuddle bug who loves eating icicles, making snow angels, and catching snowflakes on her tongue.

Na Na Na Surprise!

Level up your glam game with the Na! Na! Na! Surprise 2-in-1 Soft Fashion Doll Glam Series! You get a beautiful soft fashion doll with a collectable clip-on metallic fabric animal pom purse!
Na! Na! Na! Surprise dolls are the first-ever soft, posable fashion dolls with printed face and fashion details. Now featured in a window box to show off all the quality details, it will be easier than ever to collect them all!

Beamies World

These plush pals are perfect for pretend play by day, and they also make for ideal cuddle buddies by night, thanks to their cool glow-in-the-dark design! Every Beamies character shines bright when the lights are down, making them not only an ideal friend for adventure during the day but also perfect for cuddles and storytime in the evening.
There are 10 gorgeous 18cm characters to collect along with a bigger version of 40cm.
Available from Smyths, The Entertainer and Toymaster.

Cats vs. Pickles

The massively popular Cats vs. Pickles are fun plushie collectables for all ages. These squishy bean-filled characters come in many colourful designs and make a really awesome stocking filler.
There are over 100+ styles to collect.
Available from Smyths Toys.

Care Bears

Togetherness Bear from Smyths is the first new Care Bear in over 10 years! The Care Bears are a group of huggable BFFs living that sweet caring life and what better way for you to join in on the fun than with the new Care Bears Plush. Each Care Bears is 36cm in size, perfect for unlimited bear hugs, and ready for you to take on your adventures of sharing and caring!

Benjamin Plushie

This Benjamin Bunny soft toy from Beatrix Potter Gifts by Enesco, is made from beautifully soft fabric and is dressed in clothing exactly as illustrated by Beatrix Potter, wearing a dusty brown jacket. The Peter Rabbit collection features the much-loved characters from the Beatrix Potter books and this quality and authentic soft toy is sure to be adored for many years to come.
suitable for age 1+ years.

Crystalina Fairy Doll

Kids will love the collectable Crystalina fairy dolls! These four-inch dolls, with beautiful brushable hair, light up to embody a unique crystal element with its own magical properties – or auras.
There are currently 4 dolls to collect, each holding the following crystal powers – love (Rose Quartz), healing (Turquoise), wisdom (Amethyst) and luck (Aventurine).

The dolls come with a stunning, moon-shaped doll stand, which also collects the dolls’ different colours and light patterns to make for a cool room display that really glows when a Crystalina doll is placed upon it!
Available in-store at B&M and Tesco.

Pop A Tops Games

Pop-A-Tops are self-contained, packable and portable games.
Pop the top to “roll” the dice! Race to collect and match the cute animal pieces! The player with the highest score that matches the dice roll and grabs the piece first keeps it.
Perfect for taking along on holidays and travels.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit

The Melissa and Doug Cutting Fruit Set is a 17-piece play-food set with a wooden knife. The beautifully painted pieces feature realistic details.
This beautiful food set features self-stick tabs that hold pieces together and “slice” apart with a satisfying crunch sound. It helps teach children the concepts of part and whole for early maths-development skills.

Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden ABC Block Truck

PAW Patrol is on a roll with this jumbo wooden truck and trailer vehicle built to haul 28 wooden early-learning blocks.
Art on blocks includes letters, numerals, PAW Patrol characters, and puzzle art with colour-coded borders and 3 wooden play figures for extra pretend play options.

We absolutely love Melissa & Doug’s toys. They are fun, educational and built to last!

Fidget Toys

Created by famed sculptor, Richard X Zawitz, Tangles are based on the concept of connecting to infinity and continuous motion. This ‘magic in the motion’ that you feel when you play with a Tangle is truly therapeutic and calming. It makes the product more than just a toy; it’s twistable energy that enables a free flow of creativity from your mind.

Technically, a Tangle is a series of 90-degree curved links, connected (and disconnectable) and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end, just continuous motion. With seemingly endless uses, a Tangle can serve a variety of different purposes. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device, a teacher supply and a hands-on art experience.

…..And they make super-fun stocking fillers!

A Fun Experience

Enjoy a hands-on alpaca experience at Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm thanks to Buyagift. Situated in the scenic Warwickshire countryside, this friendly venue is also home to continental giant bunnies, pygmy goats, chickens and runner ducks. You and your loved ones will have the chance to get up close to the alpacas during an unforgettable alpaca walk, in which you’ll learn about these curious animals and their fleeces, before harnessing up your own and taking a leisurely stroll through the grounds. They’ll even be a photo opportunity, so you can capture that all important ‘selfie’!

Outdoor Fun

Waboba have some really fun outdoor toys.

Bounce the Waboba Moonshine Ball to activate the glowing white moonlight. Moonshine stays lit for 7 seconds after you bounce it. The strobe LED light makes it the perfect nighttime toy to brighten up anyone’s evening! Bounce it inside or outside from sundown to sunrise.

The Waboba Wingman is patented and engineered to reinvent the flying disc. Made with 100% non-toxic, food-grade silicone.
The soft and flexible disc fly to an impressive 130 feet! Can be played with indoors and outdoors.
I absolutely love the ugly Christmas sweater design made just for the festive season!

Smiggle Goodies

Stay hydrated with your very own Smiggle personalised drink bottle that reflects your awesome style! The DIY Kit includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind drink bottle. Kids can use the fun stickers included to decorate their bottle.

Smiggle have a lovely selection of kids’ book bags ideal for school or for staying organised with homeschooling lessons. They all have a name and address label, velcro opening and a woven hanging loop. With so many lovely designs, reading has never been so much fun!

From Smiggle’s Kick collection, this pop-out hard pencil case sure does pop with its interactive push buttons that open compartments. With football-inspired detailing. Inside you’ll find perforated letter cards that you can use to display your name. The 8 ID window pockets are ready for you to customise.

Includes –

• Two main compartments with magnetic closure
• Pop out calculator
• Pop out drawer compartment with inbuilt pen slots
• Pop out mini drawer compartment (perfect for an eraser)
• Pop up pencil sharpener
• Internal personalisable timetable card insert

Bratz 20 Yearz Special Edition Original Fashion Doll Yasmin

A near-exact replica of the dolls that started it all in 2001. Collect the iconic debut looks of the Bratz Pack!
Bratz doll Yasmin includes 2 outfits for tons of mix ‘n’ match possibilities! Her fashion passion is bohemian clothes in earth-tone colours and awesome textures!

SnapWatch

These fun themed snap watches will make a lovely stocking filler. They are shockproof, waterproof and one size fits all.

Each one comes presented in its own gift box. There are other fun designs available from SnapWatch.

3D Card Zebra Head Craft

Children will become immersed in a world of fantasy and make-believe as they build their own mask and make it the centrepiece of a whole new role play costume.
Fiesta Crafts has lots of fun crafts and activities for all ages.

3D Card Santa Model

This little 3D card Santa model also from Fiesta Crafts is a lovely activity to pop into a Christmas Eve box, or maybe a fun addition to a Christmas stocking.

BigDug Workbench

I love roleplay toys, they are fab for teaching life skills. The LiTTLEDUG Workstation is inspired by BiGDUG’s BiG400 Heavy Duty Workstation, is a fun way for kids to help mum and dad around the house. The workstation comes with a mini tool set, including a spanner, socket spanner, hammer, screwdriver, pliers and a vice.
Suitable for 3+ years. Available from BigDug.

Elf Pets

When Santa needs more Christmas spirit to fly his sleigh, he calls on the Elf on the shelf Elf Pets Reindeer and children all over the world to save the day! Kids will read this enchanting tale, and cuddle the reindeer included in this box set to create the Christmas spirit that will help Santa’s sleigh soar.
Suitable for 3+ years.

Last Kids On Earth And The Staff Of Doom

Last Kids On Earth and The Staff Of Doom is a zombie action game. Play as Jack, Quint, June or Dirk in search of the missing pieces of the ultra-powerful Staff of Doom. Featuring the iconic town of Wakefield, players can team up with family and friends to defeat Malondre, upgrade equipment, abilities, Big Mama and the Treehouse to take on the zombie hordes. Players can play solo or with up to 4 others.

Ghost Castle

Who remembers the Ghost Castle game from the 1980’s? It’s back and it’s even more awesome.
Players take on the role of a paranormal investigator to find out if the legend of “Ghost Castle” is true.
Work your way through the trap-filled rooms with spooky going on’s along the way. Get out of the castle as quick as you can, but don’t get left behind!

Jumanji Deluxe Edition Board Game

Bring the adventure of your favourite funny movie to life with Jumanji Deluxe, the electronic version of the legendary board game. The drums of Jumanji greet you and your band of brave adventurers as you suddenly find yourselves deep in the jungle. Danger lies along your path, threatening to take away your 3 precious life tokens. Your goal is to reach Jumanji (the centre) and call out its name, but beware: if any of your group runs out of life tokens, everyone loses! On each turn, roll dice and move along the path, using the electronic green dome to reveal a captivating riddle or perilous event. Look deep into the Dome as mysterious words and animations illuminate and appear.

Tetris 3D

I remember being obsessed with Tetris on my Gameboy (showing my age there!). Tetris 3D from John Adams is a fun puzzle with 4 levels to play.
Differing from the video game, the puzzle has to be flipped as well as rotated to complete challenges.
Suitable for 6+ years.

Barbie Dreamouse

This eco-friendly large Barbie Dreamhouse is made from extra strong cardboard. The dimensions are 67 x 73 x 22cm, with ample room to fit a Barbie doll inside.
Kids can decorate the two storeys with the included 3D stickers. Barbie doll is not included.
Suitable for 3+ years.

Scooter

The JD BUG Junior Kids MS100 scooter from Skates.co.uk is suitable for 4-12 years. It is a Foldable 2 Piece Extendable Height Scooter, perfect for recreational use and carrying.
It is lightweight, so ideal for younger ones and available in an array of colours – Silver, Matt Black, Sky Blue, Red Glow Pearl, Pastel Pink, Reflex Blue, and Purple Matt.

Nostalgic Wooden Toys

I love wooden toys for my children. They are built to last and have a nostalgic presence about them. Jaques of London have been making beautiful toys since 1795!
The quality of their products is fantastic and I just know that my kids will be playing with them for some time to come.
I have to give the presentation of the packaging a mention. They look so premium in their boxes and are finished with a beautiful black branded ribbon. Each product comes with a lovely little thank you card with the name of the team member who lovingly wrapped your gift. Thank you, Charlotte, Lisa and Jane!

Wooden Breakfast Set

Jaques of London Let’s Pretend Wooden Breakfast Playset includes a toaster, bread, butter, an egg, a plate and a knife.
This wonderful roleplay toy helps promote fine motor skills, creativity, communication skills, imagination and so much more!

Four in a Row

Perfect for a family games night. Jaques’ Four in a row is constructed from solid wood. Isn’t it stunning? It comes complete with 36 beautifully finished wooden discs in two different colours and full game rules.
Such a lovely game that the kids can play with all of the family over the festive season and for many years to come!

Building Blocks

Building blocks are a fantastic way for a child to get creative and use their imagination. There are so many beautiful coloured building blocks in this set and all of the Jaques of London toys are made with FSC approved wood.
What will kids construct next? The possibilities are endless.

Personalised Astronaut Helmet

This personalised NASA Astronaut helmet from Jumping Flea Trading makes a great gift for all little space enthusiasts. With a moveable visor and the option to add a child’s name, kids will be all kitted up for their next space mission.
There are also some fantastic NASA suits, hoodies and hats in their wonderful range.

Arcade Game

Bring the arcade home with this high-excitement ultra-fun basketball shooting game. Racing against the clock, flip your balls through the net using the spring-powered basketball launchers. The electronic scoreboard counts your baskets as stadium sound effects cheer you on, getting quicker and louder as the game counts down! Have a head-to-head battle with your friends or go it alone to beat your high score. Fantastically fast-paced ball-flipping fun!
Find loads more fun gifts at Wicked Uncle.

Grave Digger

Monster Jam fans will love the awesome Grave Digger Remote Controlled Monster Truck from Spinmaster. With dual optical sensors, this is the only remote-control vehicle that allows you to drive while doing both nose and tail wheelies.
Toggle between the beginner and advanced modes, so even the youngest fan can do push-button stunts or go advanced for 100% power.
I know my two will spend hours playing with this one!

Bath Time Silly Faces

Make loads of funny and unusual faces with this entertaining bathtime playset. Guaranteed to make bath time much more fun. This colourful mix and match activity set is full of character and stimulates imagination – make one that looks like Grumps! The 36 chunky foam pieces can be stuck to the bathtub or tiles when they’re wet, as well as floating on the surface of the water. Stores in the handy mesh bag with suction pads, ready for play again – tub time fun!

Books

Enjoy the soft plushie Drago while you read her story book. Kids will love to read the rhyming text and go on an exciting space mission as they play with the super cute Dragon.
Cheeky Monsters is a family-run business and they have other awesome monsters to collect in their fabulous range!

Kids Nature Books

Usborne Beginners Nature 10 Books Box Set from Books2Door is a fab educational gift for children ages 9-14 years. They are fantastic as an extra curriculum resource or to use as part of a homeschooling lesson. The folllowing topics are included – Reptiles, Tadpoles and Frogs, Rainforest, Trees, How Flowers Grow, Caterpillars and Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs, Bees and Wasps and Ants.

Another lovely hardback book set from Books2Doors is The Classic Collection. Full of the famous childhood Ladybird tales that we all know and love, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Gingerbread Man, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Hiding Hood and lots more fun fairy tales!
Suitable for ages 5-7.

This beautiful The Weather: Pop Up Book published by Pretsel Publishing brings the weather to life with the turn of a page. As each spread unfolds, a meticulously designed landscape emerges—a freighter balances like a nutshell between high waves in the sea; a tornado takes terrifying aim at a truck trying to outrun it; a rain-spewing storm cloud towers like a skyscraper over a farmhouse.

Eco-Friendly Toys

We are big fans of Dantoy. All of their lovely roleplay sets are 100% sustainable. The Biotoys are made with sugarcane, a sustainable plant that reduces carbon emissions.
This beautiful 22 piece dinner playset is durable, dishwasher proof and most importantly recyclable.

Another lovely playset from Dantoy is this adorable pretend breakfast set. There is a teapot, a cup and saucer, play food, a plate, knife and fork and a salt shaker.
There are hours of fun to be had with this roleplay set, not to mention the encouragement of hand-eye coordination skills and fine motor skills just to name a few.

I hope this guide has given you lots of inspiration! I will be updating this guide with even more fun gift ideas in the run-up to the festivities. Have a lovely Christmas!