Be it because they’re scared of the dark or they simply struggle to self soothe when getting to sleep, a night light will help a whole lot and this one, with its adorable baby-safe whale outer, is suitable from birth.
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Age 8+
If craft kits are the star of their lists to Santa then this charm bracelet holiday gift will be sure to impress with all manner of gemstones included, such as lapis lazuli.
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CamelBak Eddy Kids Children’s Dinosaur Drinks Bottle, 400ml, Green/Multi
Age 3+
Covered in dinos and from adult trekking brand CamelBak, this no-tip-required straw water bottle is sure to jazz up your kids’ lunch boxes and is a great gift for everyone from 4-year-olds to 6-year-olds.
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K’Nex Classics 80207 Model City Builders
Age 6+
If their annual haul of Christmas toys is in need of some building and construction-based picks, this K’nex multi-design kit will keep them busy from the big day right through to the New Year.
LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe
Age 5+
A top pick for 5-year-olds, this LeapFrog globe will tell them languages, animals and more across the globe with up to five hours of fun educational videos to watch. Definitely not one to overlook in the John Lewis kids’ Christmas shop…
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Christmas presents for mums, mommys and dads to give to kids and tweens this December
Ravensburger Villainous Game
Age 10+
Based on the idea that all the kids playing are trying to successfully complete their own Disney Villain’s evil scheme (some of which will have conflicting agendas), Villainous is a board game not unlike CBBC’s trapped and will keep 10-year-olds and older kids happy come the post-Xmas dinner slump.
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LEGO 75300 Star Wars Imperial TIE Fighter Building Toy
Age 8+
With over 7,000 testimonials from buyers who purchased this at Amazon, the LEGO Star Wars Imperial TIE Fighter Toy has a stormtrooper, lightsaber and over 400 pieces to get stuck in with.
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Peter Rabbit Wilbur Organically Grown Cotton Dungaree Set
Ages newborn to 24 months
In a gorgeous sweatshirt cotton and elastane fabric, this Peter Rabbit dungaree set from Joules is not only cute as can be, but comes with the striped bodysuit, too, with an easily manoeuvrable envelope neckline.
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Gifts for little kids they’re sure to adore this Christmas Day
Munchkin Gone Fishin’ Bath Toy
Age 2+
A great bath toy to give your 2-year-old’s motor skills a last minute boost before bedtime, this pick from JoJo Maman Bebe is a 2-in-1 toy, with the little octopus, fish and other fishing objects doubling as bath squirts.
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2 Pack Christmas Pop Poppet It Fidget Toys Set
Age 2 months+
If your children often experience sensory overload or struggle to concentrate, these fidget pop-it toys – which are adorably seasonal – will help them to de-stress and stay focused.
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Mole’s Spectacles (Tales From Acorn Wood, 7) Board book
Ages 1-3 years
If you’re familiar with Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo then you’ll be just as excited as we are to introduce your tots to Mole’s Spectacles, which, as part of the Tales from Acorn Wood series of storybooks, was only released earlier this year.
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Tading iPad 9th 8th 7th Generation Case Kids
If they love watching their favourite shows, like Puffin Rock and Bluey, but you’re not entirely comfortable with the idea of leaving them unsupervised with your glass-screened iPad, then this sweet butterfly case, which promises to be ‘kid-proof’, will be just the ticket.
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Fisher-Price Baby’s First Blocks, Set of 10 Blocks for Classic Stacking and Sorting Play
Age 6 months+
Fisher-Price early years toys are your bread and butter when it comes to baby gifts. Not only will this sorting box help with their motor skills, but the different colours and shapes are excellent for sensory play, too.
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Galt Toys, 3D Sticker Kit
Age 6+
Complete with glitter and sequins to fill their stickers with, this craft kit will be a great choice for scrapbooking kids and kids who love to draw – what better a way to upgrade their existing pieces?