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Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

This young children guide includes items I have been sent by brands to consider for inclusion which is seen as advertising. I have only included items I genuinely recommend. Don’t forget to check out my other Christmas gift guides for more present ideas.

Young children can be hard to buy for if you don’t know what they already have. Hopefully, these ideas will help you easily choose online from stores like Amazon.

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Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

When you are buying for a baby who doesn’t really need anything why not consider some high contrast art for their bedroom. Some of them can be personalised too so they are great for babies of all ages and even as a gift for a bump too if you know someone expecting! These are available from The Bobbing Dot and made by a mother of three who suffered from postnatal depression so £1 per print is donated to PANDAS to help with postnatal awareness.

Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

Children often get far more toys than they can actually use so why not buy them something useful they will love instead? This bamboo dinner set is gorgeous and will hopefully encourage every little one to want to eat their veggies and it is good for the environment too. Check the range out here.

Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

Why not consider Treble & Trumpet’s ‘The Classical Nursery’ CD? The CD’s are £10 including P&P. All of the music (including our album ’The Christmas Nursery’ and new release ’The Classical Playtime) is available for free on Spotify and downloaded on iTunes for those without CD players. Sending a Spotify link to new parents is a lovely gesture that costs nothing, but will save them from jangly, synthesised, annoying nursery rhymes! Check it out here.

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Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

Classical musicians Lucy and Matthew Knight founded Treble & Trumpet in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unexpectedly stuck at home with a new baby, the opera singer and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist quickly became frustrated by the lack of high-quality nursery rhymes on Spotify and other streaming services. Knowing the benefits of classical music for little ones, they started writing and recording new arrangements which used the full range of the symphony orchestra.

Geomag magic cube

Magicube are magnetic building blocks perfect for children aged 1-5 and there are a number of different sets available in all good toy shops including these sets on The Entertainer.

Farm in a box gift on red and white background

If like me, you hate it when toys come in so much useless packaging then this is definitely a gift you will love. Farm in a box is a farm playset where even the box forms part of the set! Check the stockists on Britains.

Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

The Little Dug Toy Workstation and Tool Set, perfect for children 3+. This product is a great imaginative playable toy that also develops children’s fine motor skills! Inspired by the BiGDUG BiG400 Heavy Duty Workstation, the LiTTLEDUG Workstation is a must-have present for young engineers, DIY gurus, decorators, builders, and for any kids who want to help Mum & Dad out with odd jobs around the house.

The workstation comes with a mini tool set, including a spanner, socket spanner, hammer, screwdriver, pliers and a vice. With over 60 pieces included in the bundle it will keep them busy for hours!

Baby annabell lunchtime doll

Baby Annabell is probably the most popular doll around at the moment. This Lunch-time Annabell is in quite a gender-neutral packaging which I was impressed with. This doll is £54.99 and is available from The Entertainer.

Crazy soap selection of products

The crazy soap bath range is full of fun soaps and bubble baths so every little one can have great fun in the bath. Available in most supermarkets and chemists if this is the perfect gift for the little one you are buying for then you should be able to get hold of them easily enough.

Super wings world aircraft

Super Wings are one of the popular toy at the moment with kids that like vehicle type toys. This World Aircraft set is available from Smyths for £29.99.

Orchard toys pigs in blankets mini game

Orchard Toys are a popular brand of games and puzzles for young children, well known due to always being of good quality and often being used in schools and nursery schools. This Pigs in Blankets game is perfect for children aged 3-7 and is only £5.35 directly from Orchard Toys.

Children’s colouring books for gifts

squibbles books

Fancy buying kids a colouring book but want something different and fun? The Squibbles are unique, cool and designed to make any youngster smile. Check them out on the Squibbles website and my photo below!

squibbles books open

For young school kids

Geomag set

Geomag are popular magnetic building toys great for kids aged 5+ who love to create and build. There are limitless options with the sets really allowing them to use their own imagination and the more sets they have the more they can create. A great STEM toy encouraging learning through play. There are lots of different sets available so check them out and choose the perfect one. View a selection on The Entertainer here.

how to spot an artist kids book

This “How to spot an artist” book is a great book for young children and those starting to be negative about their drawings showing that anyone can be an artist and just being creative makes you an artist. Pop over to buy this on Waterstones for £11.99.

Book called have you ever had a stressor for kids

If you are buying for a child with anxieties and want to start talking about it more then this children’s wellbeing book could be perfect it teaches them little ways they can manage their emotions and when and who they should ask for help with those. A lovely book all kids would benefit from, available here for £9.99.

Dear Santa jigsaw puzzle for kids

This Dear Santa jigsaw puzzle is great for a festive-themed gift for a jigsaw lover. Available from one of the top jigsaw brands Gibsons, you know it is of good quality and has 150 pieces. Ideal for children 6+ but maybe younger depending on their jigsaw abilities. Buy from Gibsons for £11.

Tommy and lottie bee tshirt

I love the simple but ethical and fun style of the Tommy and Lottie clothes. My favourite is definitely the bee design. A child’s t-shirt made with organic cotton and unisex sizing is £15 and great quality. They even donate some of this to charity! If you are looking at this and jealous or like twinning with your child then they also do adult sizes!

Buddy phones kids wireless headphones

Kids love gadgets too but I know as a parent it is worrying how lud they try to listen to music to. The Buddyphones Play+ are perfect as you can not only limit the volume they listen to music at but also as they are Bluetooth you can be in control of what the kids are listening to without them even needing their own device! Available from Amazon for £44.90.

Christmas gift ideas for young children to make it stress free shopping

Activity gifts

The mummy teacher learning through play cards

My Mummy Teacher, Learning Through Play cards are perfect for a youngster who is always on the go and needs the inspiration of things to do. With the help of an adult, there are activities on the cards to keep them busy and learning without realising they are learning! Check them out on the My Mummy Teacher website and buy the card packs for £12.99 a pack with packs available for newborns, 6+ months, 1+ years, 2+ years, 3+ years and 4+ years.

toucan box

This year Toucan Box has released its first advent calendar alongside a Christmas themed box. As you can see these craft boxes are the perfect letterbox size and contain so many craft-based activities suitable for children aged 3-8.

toucan box open

It is a great subscription gift but the boxes can be ordered as a one-off gift if you prefer to. Check them all out on the Toucan Box website and see which is the right gift for the child you are shopping for.

Play chocolate set

PLAYin CHOC is a unique gift idea with each box containing two chocolates and a little puzzle. There are sets like the one above with 6 boxes in for £15 or advent calendars with 24 boxes (£55) or 12 boxes (£27.50) to make a fun and tasty gift for the little one who loves chocolate and little puzzles! Check out the PLAYin CHOC website for more details and to buy.

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