16 Gifts for him, her & the kids
Perfect presents
Two parenting bloggers share their pick of children’s gift ideas for little kids as well as older ones. Words: Monica Mizzi
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Choosing presents for children can be diffi cult — there’s such an abundance of options, it’s hard to know what will bring glee or what might disappoint. Well, worry no more. Here are four
picks — two for big kids and two for little ones — chosen by two award- winning parenting bloggers. Vicki Broadbent, of the blog
Honest Mum (
honestmum.com) and the bestselling author of Mumboss, suggests the Birtech Baby Rocking Horse for little ones. “A rocking horse isn’t just for Christmas, it’s the perfect toy to entertain little ones at home and during lockdown. “T e Birtech Baby Rocking
Horse is a three-way horse-scooter- trolley hybrid toy, so keeps your
baby or toddler engaged. Ideal for imaginative play, this toy has an ‘under the tree’ wow factor. It’s also something you’ll pass on from child to child.” £29.99 from Amazon.
amazon.co.uk And for slightly older kids
or teenagers, Vicki suggests Dobble. “It’s a modern-day, more sophisticated version of Snap, where two or more players compete to match images on round cards in the shortest time. “Dobble was the UK’s bestselling
game in both 2018 and 2019, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it bagged the accolade in 2020 too. T e standard version of Dobble is brain-teasingly smart and surprisingly challenging. T ere’s also a variety of themed
versions, such as Harry Potter and Frozen 2.” From £12.47 from John Lewis & Partners.
johnlewis.com Here are a few more ideas
from Angela Milnes, a qualifi ed early years teacher, mother and blogger at T e Inspiration Edit (
theinspirationedit.com). For older children, she suggests the Spirograph Deluxe Set. “As a child, I always loved the
Spirograph. So when the Spirograph Deluxe Set was released recently, it immediately caught my eye. It’s an engaging activity for girls and boys alike, and a creative way to introduce them to the world of art and design. With more than 45 pieces, including 19 Spirograph Precision Wheels and Spiro-Putty
to hold the cogs in place, older kids can spend countless hours drawing and creating new designs. In short, it’s a fantastic Christmas gift and boredom-buster that inspires creativity and imagination.” £22.99 from Smyths Toys.
smythstoys.com For younger children, she
recommends the Lanka Kade Fair Trade Dog 1-25 Number Jigsaw Puzzle. She explains, “I love educational toys. T is chunky and colourful wooden jigsaw puzzle is challenging enough for little ones, but also great fun to play with. It’s an ideal Christmas gift as it’s a terrifi c way to get little ones problem- solving, while learning their numbers and having a ball.” £18.33 from Lanka Kade.
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