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Stuck for what to buy the kids this Christmas? Whether they’re yours or someone else’s, they’ll love any of these gift ideas – and so will their parents!
Stuck for what to buy the kids this Christmas? Whether they’re yours or someone else’s, they’ll love any of these gift ideas – and so will their parents!
Little P
US$110.00
Little P’s handcrafted rugs, decor and more are all designed with little people and frequent use in mind. We love this circular playmat, which is made of cotton muslin and is reversible, with black triangles on one side and green on the other.
Little P
US$110.00
Little P’s handcrafted rugs, decor and more are all designed with little people and frequent use in mind. We love this circular playmat, which is made of cotton muslin and is reversible, with black triangles on one side and green on the other.
Crocodile Creek
£15.00
The 3-foot long Jungle Tower Puzzle is the perfect present for any animal-loving child aged 3 or up. Each of the 12 animals is printed in soy-based ink on recycled cardboard, making for hours of good-for-you and good-for-the-planet fun.
Crocodile Creek
£15.00
The 3-foot long Jungle Tower Puzzle is the perfect present for any animal-loving child aged 3 or up. Each of the 12 animals is printed in soy-based ink on recycled cardboard, making for hours of good-for-you and good-for-the-planet fun.
Hullabaloo Prints
£27.30
Little girls will be the belles of the ball in this sweet party dress. It’s made from double cotton muslin in Jaipur, India, where it has been hand-block-printed.
Hullabaloo Prints
£27.30
Little girls will be the belles of the ball in this sweet party dress. It’s made from double cotton muslin in Jaipur, India, where it has been hand-block-printed.
Hullabaloo Prints
£7.00
Hullabaloo Prints is the brainchild of an ex-Hongkonger, Emma, and her friend Amy, who travel to Jaipur, India, to work with artisans there to hand-block-print each of their gorgeous patterns. We love the adorable balloon print on these knickerbockers, which are a steal at £7.00.
Hullabaloo Prints
£7.00
Hullabaloo Prints is the brainchild of an ex-Hongkonger, Emma, and her friend Amy, who travel to Jaipur, India, to work with artisans there to hand-block-print each of their gorgeous patterns. We love the adorable balloon print on these knickerbockers, which are a steal at £7.00.
Tutu Du Monde
US$112.00
A pint-sized rock-chick jacket that we’d love to have in our own wardrobes. If only they made it in an adult version! Perfect for daughters, god-daughters, nieces… you name it.
Tutu Du Monde
US$112.00
A pint-sized rock-chick jacket that we’d love to have in our own wardrobes. If only they made it in an adult version! Perfect for daughters, god-daughters, nieces… you name it.
My Small World
£29.99
Take the long view with this wooden croquet set for kids: it’s ideal for summer holidays or for those with access to a lawn.
My Small World
£29.99
Take the long view with this wooden croquet set for kids: it’s ideal for summer holidays or for those with access to a lawn.
Maileg
£22.00
This cute metal cot is a great toy for toddlers. In cream with teal bedding, it’s super-robust.
Maileg
£22.00
This cute metal cot is a great toy for toddlers. In cream with teal bedding, it’s super-robust.
Honeybake
£29.99
We adore this wooden espresso maker, which even comes with little wooden ‘pods’. Too cute.
Honeybake
£29.99
We adore this wooden espresso maker, which even comes with little wooden ‘pods’. Too cute.
Vilac
£96.00
French specialist toymaker Vilac has created the ultimate toy car for kids – and it won’t mess with your decor, either.
Vilac
£96.00
French specialist toymaker Vilac has created the ultimate toy car for kids – and it won’t mess with your decor, either.
Puro Sound Labs
HK$980.00
These wireless headphones not only offer a terrific listening experience, but they also deliver safe listening for your little ones, with a limit on volume that complies with levels recommended by health organisations worldwide.
Puro Sound Labs
HK$980.00
These wireless headphones not only offer a terrific listening experience, but they also deliver safe listening for your little ones, with a limit on volume that complies with levels recommended by health organisations worldwide.
Sleep No More
£8.99 each
Stylish yet affordable baby clothes are hard to come by, but Sleep No More gets it right (literally!) with a wide array of 100% organic cotton onesies that are cheeky, cute and not-at-all cheesy.
Sleep No More
£8.99 each
Stylish yet affordable baby clothes are hard to come by, but Sleep No More gets it right (literally!) with a wide array of 100% organic cotton onesies that are cheeky, cute and not-at-all cheesy.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
From US$50.00 per year
Poaching leaves so many baby elephants and rhinos orphaned each year in Africa. Adopt one of these little guys for a year through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and you’ll be helping give them a happy home – and kids love getting the newsletter updates on ‘their’ elephants and rhinos.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
From US$50.00 per year
Poaching leaves so many baby elephants and rhinos orphaned each year in Africa. Adopt one of these little guys for a year through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and you’ll be helping give them a happy home – and kids love getting the newsletter updates on ‘their’ elephants and rhinos.
Angela McAllister
£12.99
There’s a story for every week in this beautiful book by Angela McAllister. She brings together global fairytales, myths and legends that keep pace with the year, international cultural events and the seasons.
Angela McAllister
£12.99
There’s a story for every week in this beautiful book by Angela McAllister. She brings together global fairytales, myths and legends that keep pace with the year, international cultural events and the seasons.
Atelier Child
US$49.00
This leopard crew-neck jumper is a winner for girls, and for boys if they’re bold enough. It’s made from cotton and cashmere for a soft touch.
Atelier Child
US$49.00
This leopard crew-neck jumper is a winner for girls, and for boys if they’re bold enough. It’s made from cotton and cashmere for a soft touch.
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