20 Christmas gifts for babies and toddlers up to three years of age
Whether you're shopping for your best friend's newborn baby, your own pre-walking toddler or simply stuck for inspiration this year, this Christmas gift guide for babies and toddlers up to three years of age should provide some helpful inspiration for any festive shopper this year. From ride-on toys to educational and pretend-play items for the bath and playroom we've got you covered below.
Christmas gifts for babies up to 1 year old
Soft Clemmy Sensory Washing Machine (Clementoni)
Bring a bit of everyday magic into little hands with this My First Washing Machine toy from Clementoni’s “Soft Clemmy” line. Designed for babies and toddlers (12 months+), it cleverly blends role-play, sensory play, and cause/effect learning.
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2. Clementoni Disney Baby Storytime Projector
Turn bedtime into a magical storytelling experience with the Disney Baby Storytime Projector from Clementoni. Designed for little listeners aged 1 to 6 years, this interactive projector brings stories and images to life on the walls or ceiling.
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4. Munchkin Gone Fishing Rod and Reel Magnetic Bath Toy Set
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Ride-Ons and Strollers
5. Xtend Ride-On:
Perfect for developing balance and motor skills, this ride-on is a sturdy option that grows with your child. It’s great for both indoor and outdoor play, offering hours of fun and movement.
Buy now: £149.99
6. Buddy Stroller by Lovevery
This stroller doubles as a push toy and is ideal for little ones learning to walk. It includes space for dolls or stuffed animals, encouraging imaginative play and role-playing.
Buy now: £50.00 at Lovevery
7. Little Dutch Ride-On Car
Little Dutch Retro Roller Ride-On Car: With its vintage style and easy-to-grasp handlebars, this ride-on car lets children scoot around safely, promoting physical activity and spatial awareness.
£140.00 at Scandiborn
Dolls and Plush Toys
8. Lilliputiens Rose Doll
Soft and comforting, this doll is the perfect companion for young children. With a realistic look and cozy fabric, it encourages nurturing and emotional development.
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9. Baby Born Eva Doll
This larger doll is great for pretend play and helps toddlers develop empathy and caregiving skills. It’s sturdy enough for little hands and built to endure lots of hugs and playtime.
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Stocking fillers for toddlers
6. Munchkin Squirtin' Farmyard Friends
A set of adorable farm animal bath toys that squirt water, making bath time engaging and fun. Their size is perfect for little hands to grasp.
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7. Munchkin Bath Beats Musical Set
For the musically inclined, this bath toy set allows children to explore sounds and rhythm while in the water, turning bath time into a mini-concert.
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8. Etta Loves Colour Changing Bath Book
Bring an extra dose of magic to bath time, or play time, with the new Colour Changing Bath Book from Etta Loves. Watch the colours magically appear when exposed to water. Wow your baby in the bath, or let older children explore with a paintbrush and water. This bath book supports tiny eyes with it's scientifically designed shapes and patterns, and motor skills are developed through using a paintbrush or fingers through the control of movement.
£13.50 at Etta Loves
Books & Interactive books
9. Wonderbly Fairy Tales Treasury Book
A personalised storybook featuring classic fairy tales with your child as the star character. This book not only makes for a memorable keepsake but also promotes a love for reading and storytelling.
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10. Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin
Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller. Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
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Musical and Jewelry Boxes
11. Meminio Musical Jewelry Box in Sage Green
A beautifully designed jewelry box that plays music, ideal for toddlers to store small treasures. It promotes independence and helps develop fine motor skills as they open, close, and manage their tiny collections.
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Classic and Educational Toys
12. Jaques of London Wooden Noahs Ark Shape
Open the ark to discover 14 wooden Noah’s Ark animals in pairs, plus 2 wooden people. A classic wooden toy for baby boys and girls aged 1 year and up. Perfect toddler toys and ideal 1st birthday or christening gifts.
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Pretend Play & Kitchen Sets
13. Luxury Kitchen Playset by Le Toy Van
Complete with a range of accessories, this kitchen set is perfect for toddlers interested in pretend cooking and imaginative play.
£299.95 at Le Toy Van
14. Lehoo Castle Cutting Dessert Set
This wooden dessert set includes "cuttable" desserts for pretend play, helping toddlers with hand-eye coordination and imaginative play.
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Activity Tables and Tool Benches
15. Le Toy Van Activity Table
This all-in-one activity table includes beads, gears, and more for sensory exploration and motor skill development.
£89.95 at Le Toy Van
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Climbing, balancing & music making
16. Stapelstein Stepping Stones (Set of 6)
These pastel-colored stepping stones allow children to explore balance and movement safely indoors or outdoors, great for building physical confidence.
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17. Just Bee Kids Xylophone
This colourful xylophone introduces toddlers to the world of music, helping develop rhythm, coordination, and auditory skills.
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18. Musical Instrument Set by Enlightenment Percussion
A collection of instruments sized for small hands that includes tambourines, maracas, and more, promoting sensory development and creative expression.
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