Whether you’re buying a first-ever Christmas gift for a newborn or trying to pick out something to impress a picky toddler, don’t start shopping until you’ve read our guide to the best toys and books of 2024.
Books
The Christmas Bear
Fans of the Gruffalo (and other Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler books) will immediately recognise these illustrations. With little flaps to peek behind, this is guaranteed to become their new bedtime favourite.
That’s not my Christmas Fairy…
The That’s Not My books are a firm favourite with everyone. This festive version is perfect for cosy Christmas nights.
Peter Rabbit Tales
This mini library of books makes it simple to switch between numbers, colours and animals as a first introduction for little ones. It’s very reasonably priced too.
Sensory Toys
Janod Sensory Skills Box
A complete set of 4 toys, designed together with a psychomotor specialist, to help with young mind and body development. There’s so much to discover and explore within this array of toys – take a read of the detailed leaflet to really make the most of this wonderful set.
Jellystone Designs Baby Calm Down
A calming treat, at any age. As sparkles and glitter cascade from end to end, it will captivate young minds and encourages calmness.
Sophie the Giraffe Teether
A classic character to calm frustrated teething babies. A gift that no parent will say no to!
Discovery Toys
VTech Rock and Roll Bear
With 3 fun sing-along songs, 12 melodies and fun phrases (simply press the heart, bee or honey pot buttons), bright colours and light-up mode, this Bear wobbles back and forth providing entertainment to babies from 6 to 24 months.
Classic World Modern Wooden Kitchen Toy
Looking for a gift with ‘wow’ factor? Check out this beautiful modern wooden play kitchen. With its very own microwave, oven and sink, light-up hobs (complete with cooking sound effects!) plus plenty of cooking accessories, to really encourage your child’s imagination.
Bath Toys
Janod Bath Explorers Puzzle
Make bathtime even more fun – as well as a little bit educational – with this unique bathtime jigsaw! Like magic, simply wet the puzzle pieces in the water, watch them float then stick them to the bath!
Matchstick Monkey Bathtime Slide
Watch them giggle as they slide the monkey into the bath! And because it’s made with Biocote™ Antimicrobial Protection this is a bath toy that will stay fresher and cleaner for longer.
Vtech Stack & Splash Bathtime Boats Toys
This cute and colourful set has so much play potential – they can squirt the elephant squirter; stack or link the nine multi-coloured boats; take their animal friends for a boat ride; or scoop, pour and watch water come out of the animal cups.
Early Motor Skills Toys
Hape Apple Grab Toy
Perfect for 3 months plus, this is perfect if you’re looking for a baby gift that’s fascinating to touch, bite on and explore with tiny fingers. Plus this teether baby toy is easy to attach to their stroller and car seat, so they can play with it wherever they are.
Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano
A lovely wooden piano with interactive electronic keyboard and various double-sided pages of sheet music. Choose between 3 different modes for your budding musician! Suitable from 6 months.
Classic World - Car Transporter Truck
A lovely alternative to all the plastic cars and transport choices in the shops right now. Crafted from high-quality wood with smooth edges and vibrant colours, ensuring durability and safety.
Toddler Gifts
Classic World - Vintage Garage
Kids love playing with vehicles but you’re looking for a toy that’s a little bit unique? This multi storey vintage garage will please everyone. With 15 pieces (including 3 cars and 1 helicopter) it encourages imaginative play, is charming to look at and guaranteed to stand out from all the other car sets.
Janod Dino Activity Table
For their ‘big’ pressie treat them to this epic activity table! Watch as they immerse themselves in another world (Triceratops travels round its circuit, the volcano play erupts, a small Pteranodon flies around…). A gift that can be enjoyed by everyone from 1 to 3 years old.
Moover Essential Flatpacked Pram
Designed to help with their walking, this beautiful Moover pram will keep your little one moving once they’ve taken their first steps. Plus, the Danish design – available in a choice of stylish shades - looks great in your home.
Moover Bike
A 4-wheeled wooden balance bike will help little ones over 18 months develop their balance. Sturdy, stylish and available in a handful of aesthetically pleasing colours. Extra points because no assembly required!
MyChild My Lovely World 3-in-1 Activity Centre
Designed to grow with your child this fun play centre can be enjoyed from around 6 months to 4 years old. Adjusting from a supportive seat with built-in entertainment to a cruising table, and finally for older toddlers, converting into a small table and stool, perfect for arts and crafts, tea parties and other games. A great gift to get years of use out of.
Globber Junior Foldable Scooter
Start your little one’s sustainable scooting journey with Globber Junior Foldable Scooter Made with 60% Global Recycled Standard plastic, biodegradable wheat-straw* and battery-free LED lights so they can enjoy a greener ride! A genius steering lock button fixes the front wheel steering system (so while they’re learning to scoot it only moves backwards and forwards, but can be released as their scooting confidence grows); its sustainable anti-slip deck is durable and supportive; while battery-free LED light-up wheels use renewable dynamo-energy for a fun touch.
