Brilliant Christmas gifts for children
Gifts so great they won't just play with the box they came in
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On paper, you might think your well-heeled aunt or discerning grandfather are the hardest people to buy for. In reality, however, it will be anyone under the age of 12. Kids, after all, know what they want and won’t be afraid to tell you if they don’t get it. Whether you’re buying for your own brood or have a bevy of nieces and nephews to impress, we’ve found the best Christmas gifts for children guaranteed to surprise, delight and, most importantly, prove to them that you’re the cool adult in the family.
Clothing
Pepa & Co Fair Isle jumper
This pretty, hand-smocked dress and Fair Isle sweater are in equal parts cute, sophisticated and comfortable.
Toys
Jellycat Amuseables Gingerbread House soft toy
Let me let you in on a secret: if all else faily, buy them something from Jellycat. There may be contenders to the crown but it remains the undisputed king of soft toys that children simply can’t get enough of. The classic option is one of its signature rabbits but, seeing as they almost certainly have one of those, I think this seasonal gingerbread house is rather charming.
Gadgets
Toniebox 2
If you’re constantly trying to think up new and inventive ways to get your kids away from the TV and off their iPads, good news. The second generation Toniebox has just launched and it’s more interactive and engaging than ever. With new modes to aid bedtime routines, play-along games, daily podcasts, and self-recordable decorate-your-own Tonies, as well as all their favourite stories form the likes of Julia Donaldson, Miss Rachel and Disney, this is guilt-free entertainment at its finest.
Imaginative Play
My First Smythson Diary
Inspired by research from the National Literary Trust that children who write regularly are happier and more creative, London-based leather goods brand Smythson has created a version of its famed leather diary specifically for little ones. Aimed at children aged 8-11, My First Smythson features daily activities and creative prompts bound in vibrant tangerine Panama leather.
