Tried and tested Christmas gifts for babies and toddlers
September 22, 2017 Published by Anna Taylor

First Baby Days Book - Funny Faces
(RRP: £5.99)
- A sturdy board book filled with high contrast images to strengthen baby’s developing vision
- A lovely quiet activity for parents and little ones to do together
Bubabloon
(RRP: £8.00)
- Colourful fabric cover that transforms a normal balloon into a durable ball and reduces the risk of choking injury
- Encourages exercise indoors and outdoors, as a lightweight alternative to footballs
Carioca Baby Finger Paints
(RRP: £9.99)
- A set of six colourful paint pots for children to experiment with
- Strengthens hand and finger muscles
Lil Ocean Explorers Push 'N' Glow Fish
(RRP: £9.99)
- A light-up push-along fish with easy grip handle
- Encourages little ones to practise crawling and moving
Muddy Puddle Water Filled Playmats
(RRP: £12.99)
- A mess-free paddling pool filled with floating Peppa Pig characters to explore
- Fantastic for tummy time distraction or for some indoor jumping fun
Giraffe Buzzybody
(RRP: £12.99)
- A soft stretch toy that ties onto buggies or cots, and vibrates when pulled
- A mixture of soft, shiny, crinkly, holographic, and corduroy fabrics for sensory stimulation
Musical Rings
(RRP: £14.99)
- A set of four chunky, vibrantly coloured rings that each create a different sound
- The perfect size for little hands to hold, strengthening arm and hand muscles
Aquadoodle Super Colour Deluxe
(RRP: £18.99)
- A magic reusable mat that turns water into bright, colourful drawings
- Mess-free play that encourages little ones to experiment making marks with pens and stamps
Foam Cone Factory
(RRP: £21.99)
- Sticks to the side of the bath to create an instant ice-cream parlour, complete with cones and sprinkle shaker
- Distracts children during bath time (especially when it comes to hair washing!) and builds water confidence
- Encourages make-believe play as children make and share foamy ice-creams
(RRP: £27.99)
- A soft plush toy that doubles as a piano, in bright visually stimulating colours
- Easy-play coloured keys play different notes when pressed - an early introduction to playing music
- Has a variety of textures for little fingers to explore, developing hand and finger strength
Sleep Tight All Night Bear
(RRP: £29.99)
- A cuddly sleeping aid companion with soft glowing light
- Light indicator lets toddlers know when it’s time to get up in the morning
- Encourages children to soothe themselves throughout the night
Gazillion Bubbles Whirlwind
(RRP: £30.00)
- Bubble machine that blows out thousands of bubbles a minute
- Fascinating for babies and toddlers to watch
- Chasing after the bubbles is an exciting way for toddlers to exercise
Varis Stacking Blocks
(RRP: £39.90)
- Colourful wooden blocks with insets and pegs for connecting together
- Compatible with other Varis stacking blocks for more building opportunities
- Building the towers helps improve toddlers’ strength and coordination
SmarTrike T1 Scooter
(RRP: £69.99)
- Converts from a ride-on to a freestyle scooter
- Robust scooter with strong grip even on wet or uneven surfaces
- Ride-on encourages exercise
- A great first step towards learning to scoot
Little Tikes 3 in 1 Adventure Course
(RRP: £79.99)
- Activities for sitting, crawling and walking babies
- Course can be rearranged to keep it interesting for little ones
- Lots of stimulating activities for curious little minds
- Encourages crawling, standing and grasping to support physical development
Forest Acorn Growable Swing with Quadpod
(RRP: £179.98)
- Frame and seat can be adjusted to suit six months to five years old
- Easily changed to suit different ages and build confidence
- Encourages exercise
- Great for getting siblings and friends to play together
nomi Highchair
(RRP: £199.98)
- Innovative design provides seating from birth to childhood
- Easy to adjust and lightweight
- Lets babies be a part of family mealtimes
- Promotes active sitting
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This post was written by Anna Taylor