[Ad-gifted] With Halloween and Guy Fawkes Day just behind us, it is now time to delve into all things Christmas in full force especially since there is just 50 days until the big day!

In this Gift Guide, we are sharing some lovely gift items for babies and toddlers as we know getting gifts for little ones can sometimes be tricky. We start by showcasing BabyBjörn Mealtime Set, perfect for babies who are just weaning from milk to more solid food.  Next, the Mindful Maze Set from Learning Resources is a mindful gift for little ones who have social-emotional learning (SEL) issues or need to practice mindful breathing to help keep calm.

TOMY Toomies Octopals is a fun bath toy which consists of 7 multicoloured Octopal squirters, a mother Octopus as well as a floating island. The Number Street Jigsaw Puzzle from Orchard Toy is another lovely gift for little ones to help them develop hand and eye coordination.

The 120 Piece Pastel Creative Pack from Connetix Tiles is a remarkable STEM toy that encourages children to develop fine and gross motor skills through hands-on construction and helps with their creativity as they design and build.  Finally, Warmies® Giraffe from Well.co.uk is the perfect cuddly toy to keep little ones warm during the cold winter months and cool in the summer.

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BabyBjörn Mealtime Set

This BabyBjörn Mealtime Set is a wonderful gift to give a baby who is just weaning from the bottle/breastfeeding and  just learning to eat more solid food by itself.  This set which retails for £35, comes in Grey, Powder Pink, Powder Blue and Powder Green.

It includes an easy-to-grip spoon and fork, a bib and a plate with 3 sections and a non-slip bottom, which is great to separate vegetables, fruits, meat or even pudding .  The bib is not only soft but comes with adjustable neckband as well. while the spoon and fork is perfect for little hands.

These kitchen products have been cleverly designed to suit very young children for instance, the trefoil shape of the plate is not only cute but also makes scooping up food easier. The spoon and fork are shaped to not slide down into the plate, and their short handles are easy to grip. The soft neckband of the bib is adjustable and the generous spill pocket effectively catches food and mess. This indeed makes a lovely gift set this Christmas and another plus point is that the set is dishwasher safe as well.

Mindful Maze Set from Learning Resources

If you are looking for a gift for toddlers or little ones who have social-emotional learning (SEL) and who need to practice mindful breathing to help calm them, then this Mindful Maze Set from Learning Resources is the perfect gift.

This set helps kids practise managing their emotions and cultivate mindfulness through 6 guided breathing exercises. The set comes with 3 brightly coloured double-sided boards that each have an engaging design. The child would then need to trace the designs with their fingers, breathing in and out as directed by the design of the board.

Measuring 18cm square, the six designs include cloverleaf, lion, maze path, rainbow, star and waves. These tactile design makes these accessible also for visually impaired students. Suitable for those aged 3+, the Mindful Maze Set is available from Learning Resources for just £22.75. The box includes multilingual packaging and an Activity Guide as well.

TOMY Toomies Octopals

Looking for a fun gift to give a little one who is 12-months and above? Then look no further as TOMY Toomies Octopals is such a cute gift for any baby which loves to splash in the bath.  The box contains 7 multicoloured Octopal squirters, a mother Octopus as well as a floating island. The Octopals have suction cups hence can stick to the bath or tiles so a fun way to help your child’s coordination and motor skills as they play.

Each Octopals has a funny-faced on one side and a number on the other side. So a fun way to teach your child numbers as well. The mummy octopus can be filled and then turned over into a sieve to create a water shower movement.  This is a great toy to be played in the bath or during play time as well. Made of durable material, these Octopals are easy to handle and perfect or little hands to hold and squirt water.

This fun toy helps promotes imagination, the development of water confidence, essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination for little ones. Priced at £8.49 you can purchase this from Smythstoys and other retail outlets.

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