Christmas Gift Guide – For The Children

Christmas is fast approaching and with everything going up in price. Plus the postal strikes, we have to start thinking earlier this year. As Christmas is a time for catching up with friends and spending time with family. We are now starting to plan for the festivities. Christmas is a time to catch up and make happy memories. You may may even record your get together and capture all those funny moments. This is something I love to do, and have found a great site that offers video editing free. Which helps to create a memorable video that you can share.

As many of you know I have been working hard on my Christmas Gift Guide – For The Children.

My Gift Guide covers all ages and all prices, which hopefully you will find helpful.

Smyths Toys

Marvel’s Spidey 13cm Disc Dashers Assortment

Spidey is dashing around the city in between adventures and now your little Spidey-fan can, too, with the load and launch Disc Dashers, the freewheeling, 5″ vehicles. The Disc Dasher vehicle collection features Spidey, Ghost Spider, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Hulk, and other fan favourites. When trouble appears, each Disc Dasher can blast out a web disc by pressing down on the character’s head to keep danger in check.

Twilight Daycare Baby Doll Assortment

The cutest dolls inspired by the babies in Twilight Daycare. Fans of the game will love collecting these small baby dolls, in real life! Unbox to reveal 1 of 18 mystery characters, 1 costume, and 1 toy. Bring the fun back online by redeeming a code in the Twilight Daycare game to play with your collectable doll virtually. Collect all 20+ Twilight Daycare Collectable Babies: from Series 1 Mystery Characters, to the OG Baby Doll, and even Deluxe Packs!

Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Scout Class Mystery Packs

Each pack of the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Scout Class Mystery Packs are detailed and authentically scaled. The packs are sealed so you have no idea which figure you receive. There is 8 in the set to collect including limited edition rare items.

Tengo Duo

A fun family game for all generations. You can find out more and how you can win the game in my giveaway

Wizards London Walk

If you have a Harry Potter fan, there is a Harry Potter Walk in London. The walk is a guided tour of all the film locations in London. This is a great gift idea, or even a family day out.

TopsToys2U

If you are looking for toys for the kids Top Toys 2 U, have some lovely gift ideas. That would make lovely little presents or stocking fillers.

Micro Plush Pal Elmo

A Sesame Street favourite this 9″ plush Elmo will please any Sesame Street fan and suitable for ages 12 months plus.

Tom and Jerry

Who can look back on their childhood without remembering Tom and Jerry. This four pack of Tom and Jerry figures feature

• 3″ Movie Scene Favourites
• Hotel Bellhops
• Mischievous
• Play Balll
• Skateboarding Tom and Toots

Hasbro Marvel Figures

Marvel is huge these days, this four pack of Marvel favourites will make great gifts for the Marvel fan. The set includes –

• 3.75″ Mini Action Figures
• The Hulk
• Thor
• Iron Man
• Captain America

Silicone Airpod Case

These days airpods are something we all have and carry around with us. Why not add a bit of fun with a new character airpod case, with a few designs to choose from –

• Minions Dave
• Baby Yoda

Mini U

All kids love bathtime fun and Mini U have the perfect stocking filler ideas, including –

• Tropical Berries Hair and Body Wash – Made from organic aloe vera, it helps your skin and hair feel naturally soft and silky.
• Create Your Own Bathbomb Kit – Create your very own bath bomb and bring a burst of fizzy fun to your bathtime.
• Bath Crayons – Give your little artist my crayons at bathtime and they’ll be drawn into a world of fun. Totally plastic-free and mess-free, these crayons won’t stain their skin or the bath, easily washing away when bathtime is over.
• Fizzy Plops – Water changing tablets add a burst of colour to any bathtime.

Danilo

One thing I love about new year is a new calendar and diary. I need to have appointments, and when everyone is out written down. One of my favourite programs is Great British Bake Off and who can say they do not like Pooh Bear or Disney. Danilo have some great calendar and diary gift ideas.

Head over to Danilo to see their full range which has something for everyone.

Yappy

If you know a child who is animal mad and loves their dog how about personalised dog gifts. Yappy have a lovely range of gift ideas including –

• Wheres My Dog Book – You add the dogs name
• Story Book featuring your dog
• Personalised bag
• Personalised Board Game
• Plus many more gift ideas

STABILO

No matter what age you are, you always love a highlighter pen. Did you know that there are now 23 colours of highlighter pens featuring neon and pastel shades. Which you can own in STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL desk set. This will look great on any desk.

My First Camera

Not only does myFirst Camera Insta Wi take photos it also prints labels as well. A dual-lens digital camera with a front and rear selfie lens that is capable of inkless thermal instant printing in 10 seconds. You can also transfer photos wirelessly, and a dedicated mobile application for label editing/creation, and lastly, the cradle is provided to rest your little cute device!

At only 232 grams (0.51 lbs), it is portable, lightweight and compact. Together with the dedicated myFirst Insta Wi mobile application, this camera does it all – record, snap, print and tag everything for home, school and office!

• Create and print labels
• Various templates to customise labels
• Create Video and take pictures
• Transfter images Wirelessly
• Instant print photos in 10 seconds

Planet Buddies

You may remember me talking about Planet Buddies before, when I hosted a review and giveaway for their Olive The Owl Bluetooth Speaker. Which we are still loving.

We all know how noisy kids games are when they play them, or even if they are listening to a favourite program or music. Planet Buddies Headphones are perfect and would make a great gift. They are bluetooth and work with tablets and phones.

Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse

Play inside your own dollhouse world with DreamWorks Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse. Standing at over 61cm tall, this fantastical kids’ dollhouse is packed full of exciting features to find, including a Dollhouse Delivery tower, working Cat-A-Vator, sounds and so much more.

Gabby’s Dollshouse Cat-Tivity Pack

Why not bring your dolls house to life or add to the garden with this Cat-Trivity pack. This will make a perfect addition to Gabby’s Dolls house.

Rubix’s Cube

Something that needs no introduction is the Rubix’s Cube. The Rubik’s Cube is a classic colour-matching puzzle that can be enjoyed at home or on the move. The original, classic 3×3 Cube is a brilliant brain teaser that has fascinated fans all around the world for decades.The new and improved Rubik’s Cube features a mechanism that results in a smoother, faster and more reliable play. The traditional stickers have been replaced with plastic tiles which means no fading, peeling or cheating! Age 8+. Available from Tesco, Amazon, Sainsbury’s and Argos

Pear Shaped

When the world’s going pear shaped, have a rocking good Christmas time by playing Pear Shaped, the fast and
frantic game of pairs, with a fruity twist.

To play you pull back the rocking pear timer and start the game. Match the pear-shaped objects in this incom-pearable card game, getting rid of your cards before the pear stops rocking. You can match by object, colour or number… but if there’s an exact match, all bets are off and it’s a race against your fellow gamers to grab the rocking pear. Available from here.

My Starter Journal

The My Starter Journal has been designed for children ages 6-12. The kid’s journal is the perfect introduction to positive self-talk, expressing emotions, and practising mindfulness. Designed by Mål Paper, with the help of child psychologists. The journal has beautiful illustrative style, and offers a fun and safe way to teach children the benefits of daily mindfulness, kindness, and gratitude.

Secret Identity

• Best Party Game Winner, UK Games Expo Awards 2022
• Tense choices every turn!
• Inventive social and voting party game
• 150 different identities plus innovative board design
• 3-8 Players
• Ages 10-Adult

Can you guess the famous identities of your opponents whilst they try to guess yours? With a limited number of pictogram cards to last the game, think carefully about the clues you’re using up well as those you’re receiving each round! Secret identity can be purchased from Amazon and all good Hobby Stores.

Buddy Phones

As much a gift for you as the child, BuddyPhones® POP Fun wireless headphones are specifically designed for young listeners offering SafeAudio®, whereby the volume is limited ensuring a child is not listening to them too loudly.

Even for long periods of use, the durable, easily washable ear pads are incredibly comfortable, and the headphones are also fully adjustable and can be folded when not in use. POP Fun also comes with a set of expressive foil decals for users to personalise and express individual personalities. 

The BuddyPhones® POP Fun boasts a 24 hour battery life for wireless use or a wired connection option, making them ideal for keeping children entertained whilst travelling or on long car trips. They will also work as a wired option if the battery has depleted. The BuddyPhones® POP Fun inspires a growing demographic of digital natives to carry on the trend of safe listening.

Boutique Gifts

You are never too old for a cuddly toy or a special Christmas mug, which is why Boutique Gifts have the perfect gifts. They have a lovely range of great gift ideas for any ages including –

• Initial Name Barley Bear – Barley Bear is super soft, and comes wearing a personalised t-shirt with the initial and name printed on.
• Penguin Christmas Durham Mug – Every year we get C a new Christmas mug filled with hot chocolate, or chocolate spoons and mini marshmallows. Featuring a cute Penguin and some festive fairy lights, this cute personalised mug will stop arguments over whose mug is whose.

Chicco

For the younger family members Chicco have a range of toys and activities, to keep the most inquistive toddler busy. Including –

• Balance Bike –  For adventurers who love to explore outdoors, the Chicco Balance Bike is the ideal first bicycle, helping little ones move around with confidence. Children will get to grips with balancing on two wheels, helping them to progress onto a real bike with pedals. The bike also encourages children to explore, allowing them to be free to go where they choose! Available in Red Bullet or Pink Arrow, the height adjustable handlebars and saddle means that it will perfectly suit any child between the ages of 2 to 5 years old.
• Sports star: Dribbling Goal League –  For mini football fans, the Goal League Pro can be used indoors or out to encourage accuracy, coordination and agility through the fun of movement. This electronic net has interactive sounds, flashing lights and 25 different melodies. You can choose from three modes of play – Penalty Shots where every shot on target is rewarded with a cheering crowd sound; Golden Goal where it’s a race against the clock; and Challenge, which allows children to play with a friend to see who scores five goals first.

Vista Print

If you are looking for something a little more personal to gift Vista Print have a huge range of items that you can personalise and gift this Christmas.

• Mugs – I always love a new mug and they have various mug themes and colours that you can personalise. I chose one with a pink inside for a new StressedMum mug. Not leaving my husband out chose the same mug with blue inside with Dads Coffee.
• Photo Book – I have shown you a few of C’s drawings, and those who are friends on Facebook would have seen a lot more. We are always telling her how good her drawings are. I chose a photo book to highlight just a few of her drawings. So she can have them in one place.
• Tote Bag – They have so many designs to choose from. I chose a tote bag that zips up, and then added another drawing that C did. I can not use it yet, as saving the photo book for her Christmas presents.

If you want to go for a set, once you have finished your design. They give you suggestions on what it will look like on other products. Which means I am now the proud owner of my very own StressedMum pens.

Flipslide

If you are looking for a game that is utterly addictive, fast-moving electronic puzzle game of skill! Flipslide is the game. Master the moves to beat the blocks, flip to find the colour and slide to match the lights. Challenge yourself or play with friends; putting it down is the hardest part! Compact and lightweight, Flipslide is also perfect for travel and days out, or for keeping kids entertained in any queue! 

Marvel Battle World Battle Ball

Pick your Heroes, rescue your friends, and win enough battles to defeat Thanos! Battleworld is a revolutionary, cooperative, expandable, collectible adventure game featuring dozens of characters from across the Marvel Universe! Crack open mysterious Thanostones to reveal the characters inside. There are more than 30 new characters to collect!

Mr & Mrs Family Edition

A slight difference to the TV show we know, where couples find out how much they know about each other. This is the family edition, where you can play against your partner, friends or family. Will this cause a lot of laughs or a traditional Christmas argument.

Egg Slam Card Game

Let’s play Egg Slam, Say hello to the Rainbow Birds! They lay multi coloured eggs! Will you be the first person to figure out what colour egg they’re going to lay? Yep, mixing Blue and Red makes Purple! But what if sometimes you had to mix the background colours instead? The fastest hand slapper to shout the correct colour wins. Eggcellent!

So Right It’s Wrong

With the game So wrong it’s right! One question, five answers. A devilishly simple quiz, with a quick-thinking twist. Each question has five possible answers – will you grab the card and call out the correct answer first?

Specific

Open your eagle eyes! Do you know an omnivorous animal that has two legs and flies? Roll the dice in Specific and be the first to identify the animal matching the three characteristics: habitat, diet, and number of legs. Variants make the game suitable for all ages.

Rymans

With its super fluffy faux fur, this cute reindeer toy is a safe alternative to a hot water bottle, making it ideal for all ages. Gently scented with relaxing lavender, this cute fully heat-able soft toy can provide hours of soothing warmth and comfort after being microwaved for just 45 seconds.

Have you seen my other Christmas Gift Guides for 2022

The Christmas Gift Guide – For Her

Christmas Gift Guide – For Him

The Christmas Gift Guide – Eco-Friendly

Christmas Gift Guide – Eat, Drink and Be Merry