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It is that time of year again, and Christmas is rapidly approaching. The festive period is such a special time for children, and when you have a child that is a toddler or around preschool age it suddenly starts to get magical for them. They can often understand about Father Christmas and also presents. However, choosing something can be a little more difficult.
The truth is, there is such a range of choices available these days, that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Whether you look at some of the TV programmes they like to watch, or if they have shown an interest in a particular type of toy such as one that is interactive or problem-solving, I have selected some amazing options for you to consider.
What to buy for Toddlers and Preschoolers this Christmas
In this extensive gift guide, I have taken some of the difficulties away from you. I have collated a great selection of gifts perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. It doesn’t matter if you have a child that is particularly creative, likes exploring, role play, or just loves to play with a toy that they can control, I have something for you. Don’t forget to check out the competition and enter for your chance to win an incredible prize perfect for your toddler or preschooler.
- What to buy for Toddlers and Preschoolers this Christmas
- Baker Ross Craft-it Box Kits
- Clever Book Publishing Educational Activity Cards
- Connetix 120 Piece Pastel Creative Pack
- Enter the World of Dinosaurs: Immersive 3D Viewer
- LittleLife Toddler Backpack
- Little People, BIG DREAMS: Amazing Women Memory Game
- Magicube Blocks and Cards 16 pcs
- Mini Micro 4in1 Trike
- PLUS PLUS BIG Tubes
- STABILO Woody 3 in 1 Multi-Talented Pencils
- The Super-Cute Cosy Christmas Colouring Book
- The Warmies Sparkly Pink Unicorn
Baker Ross Craft-it Box Kits
Purchase Craft-it Boxes from Baker Ross
Peel, pour, stick and create! Exclusively designed by the Baker Ross team, this crafty educational pack is full of unique craft kits and fun activities and brings imaginative, high-quality projects to children aged 3-9 years.
- Christmas Craft-it! BOX contains: 2 Christmas Wreath Decoration Kits to decorate and display, and 4 Christmas Mosaic Decoration Kits to match and stick; a colourful Christmas sticker sheet, and an activity book crammed with cool puzzles including a quiz, colour-in pictures, interesting, fun facts about Christmas, and a gingerbread family recipe. The box is also a creative activity as it can be coloured in too!
- The Outer Space Craft-it! BOX contains 4 Rocket Sand Art Magnets to create and display, 3 Solar System Mosaic Pictures to peel and stick; a colourful Space sticker sheet, and an activity book crammed with fantastic puzzles including a quiz, colour-in pictures, interesting fun facts about outer space, and a galaxy fudge recipe. The box is also a creative activity as it can be coloured in too!
- The Mermaid Craft-it! BOX contains 3 Mermaid Sequin Pictures to add sparkle and shine and 3 Mermaid Doors to make and display; a colourful Mermaid sticker sheet, and an activity book crammed with fantastic puzzles including a quiz, colour-in pictures, interesting fun facts about mermaids, and a clam cookie recipe. Peel, stick, sparkle and shine!
- The Fairy Tales Craft-it! BOX contains 2 Unicorn Masks to make and wear and 2 Princess Mirrors to design and admire; a colourful Fairy Tale sticker sheet, and an activity book crammed with cool puzzles including a quiz, colour-in pictures, interesting fun facts about your favourite fairy tale characters and a recipe to make princess popcorn.
Clever Book Publishing Educational Activity Cards
These educational activity cards from Clever Book Publishing are designed to make learning fun at home or on the go. A fun way to introduce preschoolers to colours, numbers and everyday items before starting nursery or school.
Toddler Series (2+):
- Four compact packs: I Count, Baby Animals, In the Kindergarten, and Fruits, Vegetables, and Colors
- Each set includes 15 sturdy cards with 30 playful images that work as puzzles, building observation and logic skills.
- Lightweight and travel-friendly, it is ideal for keeping little ones engaged during trips, whether on a plane, train, or at the park.
You can also learn more about range at: mycleverbook.com
Connetix 120 Piece Pastel Creative Pack
Buy from Connetix
The Connetix 120 Piece Pastel Creative Pack emerges as an exceptional choice that makes playtime engaging and educational, sparking boundless creativity and promoting educational, playful experiences for preschoolers and school age children. The amazing creative pack offers a spectrum of shapes in 8 delightful pastel colours, making it the perfect canvas for constructing impressive Connetix creations, from intricate designs to grand-scale masterpieces.
The high-quality, open-ended pack seamlessly adapts to your preschooler’s evolving interests and abilities, providing a platform for increasingly complex and imaginative play experience
Enter the World of Dinosaurs: Immersive 3D Viewer
Retailer: Amazon
See 30 dinosaurs in incredible 3D with Enter the World of Dinosaurs: Immersive 3D Viewer.
Choose a dinosaur card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to enter the world of the dinosaurs! See a charging triceratops, a T-Rex mid-roar, and many other dino favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts about each dinosaur.
- Incredible 3D dinosaur viewer: See 30 illustrated dinosaurs in roar-some 3D
- Screen-free fun for dinosaur fans aged 3+
- Learn through play: Packed with fun facts and observation games
LittleLife Toddler Backpack
Retailer: LittleLife
The original toddler and preschooler backpacks are complete with a rein! LittleLife was the first to develop these ingenious bags with detachable safety reins. The clever design helps you teach your toddler/preschooler to walk and wander whilst helping with balance and confidence.
Available in a range of bright and colourful toddler backpack designs, your little one will enjoy the freedom – and you will enjoy knowing they are never far from your reach.
- Dinosaur Backpack with Rein
- Llama Toddler Backpack with Rein
- Lion Backpack with Rein
- Unicorn Backpack with Rein
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Amazing Women Memory Game
Retailer: Amazon
Pair up Jane Austen, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, and many more iconic women who have had outstanding achievements. Featuring 20 inspirational women and their incredible life stories.
- Imprint amazing women on your memory in this simple memory match game.
- A new game from the multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon Little People, BIG DREAMS: discover inspiring role models from the award-winning book series and learn as you play!
- Packaged in a sturdy gift box containing 40 cards – featuring 20 incredible women and their achievements – and a 28-page booklet for you to read their inspirational life stories.
- Screen-free fun for all the family, suitable for two or more players aged 4+.
Magicube Blocks and Cards 16 pcs
Retailer: Amazon
Suitable for ages 2-5 years
This set of 16 Magnetic Magicube shapes is both fun and educational, helping kids recognise colours and shapes while enhancing their building skills.
It includes 6 colour-coded cards to match and build the shapes shown. With infinite possibilities, you can create figures, animals, and objects using your imagination. The strong magnets inside the blocks allow them to connect on all sides, and 9 of the blocks are made from 100% recycled plastic.
Mini Micro 4in1 Trike
Retailer: Micro
Let your preschooler explore the world around them in a versatile ride-on, trike, toddler scooter, and grown-up kids scooter. Each stage is carefully designed to match your child’s developmental milestones, ensuring that this product will be a companion from their first steps to their first year at school and beyond.
The Mini Micro 4in1 Trike is designed to withstand years and thousands of adventures, ensuring your child’s safety and peace of mind. This is a gift that keeps giving as they move through the different stages.
The 4 stages of the Mini Push Along Light Up Wheels Scooter are:
- Parent-guided ride on a trike for ages 12 months
- Independent ride on a trike for ages 18 months +
- My first Mini Micro toddler scooter for ages 2 years +
- Grown Up Mini Micro scooter for ages 3-6
PLUS PLUS BIG Tubes
One shape, endless possibility! Every brick easily connects to the next. Create colourful flat mosaics or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds. Mix and match any Plus-Plus set to bring more ideas to life!
Friendly for ages 12 months and up, these BIG pieces are great for little hands or bigger ideas. Each piece measures 50mm x 30mm. Well-suited for preschool and early learning environments mixing play and creativity!
15 piece tube set containing Basic Colours, including Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Black and White. Also include an idea Guide booklet for building.
STABILO Woody 3 in 1 Multi-Talented Pencils
STABILO Woody 3 in 1 is multi-talented. It combines a colouring pencil, watercolour and wax crayon. It offers vibrant colour intensity and opacity even on dark paper. Due to its chunky shape and indestructible lead, it is perfect for preschoolers’ hands and promotes a strong grip.
The Super-Cute Cosy Christmas Colouring Book
Retailer: Amazon
Snuggle up with this cute and cosy colouring book, filled with adorable Christmas scenes to warm your heart and get you into the festive spirit
Whether you love drawing and colouring in or are looking for a calming activity to help you unwind, this merry little book is the perfect companion for a cosy Christmas. The delightful pages inside will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy all over, as you use pens, pencils, crayons, markers or any medium you’d like to bring each image to life with colour.
Nestled within the covers of this book, you will find:
- A range of adorable Christmas-themed scenes
- Cute, kawaii characters that will melt your heart with joy
- Clean outlines and simple designs to help you relax and destress
Filled with heartwarming festive illustrations, The Super-Cute Cosy Christmas Colouring Book will soothe your soul, calm your mind and put a smile on your face. Curl up somewhere comfortable, put on your favourite Christmas jumper and get colouring!
The Warmies Sparkly Pink Unicorn
Available from Warmies.co.uk
The Warmies Sparkly Pink Unicorn is a luxuriously soft, fully heatable plush toy, perfect for bringing comfort and relaxation. Infused with soothing French lavender and featuring a gentle weight, this cuddly unicorn helps ease stress and promote calm.
Simply warm it up in the microwave for lasting, cosy warmth that can be enjoyed repeatedly. With its enchanting sparkly pink design and gentle lavender scent, this Warmies unicorn is ideal for all ages, making it the perfect snuggle companion for unwinding after a long day or adding a touch of magic to any bedtime routine.
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