Credit: Christmas Gift Guide for Kids
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From playful stocking fillers to cosy accessories, innovative toys and useful, keep-forever gifts, this is the ultimate gift guide for the kids in your life.
It never gets boring buying for children, and these inspiring gifts – including educational wooden toys, useful items that parents will use every day, beautiful clothing from eco-conscious independent labels, and perfect stocking fillers – hit the perfect note. The magic of Christmas is not exclusively reserved for kids, but their excitement is unparalleled, which makes gift buying – and giving – just so much fun.
The high street has some of its best childrenswear offerings to date, from sustainably conscious Scandi brands such as Arket and Lindex to Marks and Spencer, Kidly and John Lewis’s affordable collections. There’s never been more choice or more exciting pieces to choose from.
Tonies, Lovevery and EDX Education offer brilliant educational gifts to keep kids entertained during the long Christmas break. Nights by Wylder does the most brilliant pyjamas, Selfridges has the best baby hampers around, and female-owned brands – including Mini Rodini, Binibamba and Bobo Choses – have some of the most exciting clothing and accessories for the festive season.
If you’re looking for stocking fillers, we’ve rounded up the best of what’s available for newborns, babies and toddlers this festive season from specialist brands, websites and our favourite high street retailers.
Here’s our edit of 41 failsafe items that will serve the little ones in your life.
41 of the best gifts for children
Mini Rodini bow-print long-sleeve sweatshirt
Mini Rodini products aren’t just whimsical and charming, they’re climate-conscious too, using recycled and sustainable materials. A gift that looks good and does good.
Shop Mini Rodini Bow-print long-sleeve organic-cotton jersey sweatshirt at Selfridges, £46
Le Toy Van Beauty Set
Everything you need for pretend-play pampering with an assortment of wooden accessories, including a perfume bottle with a bulb atomiser, a hand-held mirror, a hair dryer, a comb, a shell compact make-up kit, a lotion, a nail varnish, a lipstick and a powder puff.
Lovevery The Babbler Play Kit
Pioneering luxury parenting brand Lovevery makes age-specific play kits that combine science with child development and they’re made with sustainably harvested wood, organic cotton and non-toxic paint. Kids love them.
M&S sequin cherry tiered party dress
This fairy angel dress will make any little one smile this Christmas.
Wheat x Pernille Teisbæk pyjamas
Pernille Teisbæk’s limited edition collection of unisex children’s clothing for Wheat is the perfect investment for stylish kids – plus all profits go to the Danish Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Selfridges 'Some Bunny Loves You' baby hamper
Selfridges’ unexpected but brilliant baby hampers are carefully curated and include all manner of fun and practical gifts for a new – or newish – baby.
Merry People Bobbi kids rain boots
These sturdy rain boots come in the coolest colour palette. Perfect for walks, puddle-jumping, playing and much more.
John Lewis ANYDAY Baby Christmas Tree Cotton Sweatshirt
John Lewis’s stylish Anyday range of kids’ clothes makes for perfect presents thanks to its premium quality and playful designs. This Christmas sweatshirt is a firm winter favourite.
Tiba + Marl scooter muffs
A genius gift for scooter riders – these camo mitts will keep little hands warm during all of their bracing winter jaunts.
Uniqlo fluffy fleece jacket
Pretty and practical, this printed fleece jacket is a failsafe gift for a toddler.
Nights by Wylder Farrow pyjamas in fuchsia 'boota bloom'
Nights by Wylder classic pyjamas are pretty and joyful, and would make a very welcome gift under the tree.
Tender Leaf Toys birds nest cafe
Tender Leaf’s wonderful wooden playthings are designed to develop children’s skills, and the brand plants a tree for each one it uses to create its amazing toy and furniture collection.
The Bonnie Mob zip-front ducks sleepsuit
There is nothing new babies (or new parents) love more than a zip-front sleepsuit, and this super-cute duck print one would be a perfect gift for a newborn.
Sezane 'Mardi Ravioli' sweatshirt
Much-loved French contemporary womenswear label Sezane launched its playful childrenswear line at the start of autumn. It’s playful, soft and chic, and it’s made with organic cotton.
Superga 2750 kids trainers in silver
All children love sparkles, and these trainers are a perfect pair that both kids and their parents will appreciate.
Numberblocks Tonies
Parents with kids who love Numberblocks will know that the love borders on obsessive, and this this set of four Clever Pocket Tonies includes content designed to grow young minds. Little ones can brush up on their maths and phonics knowledge without a screen in sight.
Small Stuff personalised backpack
This recycled nylon rucksack, which can also be personalised, is the perfect vessel for all the trinkets that kids love to collect.
Meri Meri gingerbread house bag
Full of exciting embellishments and intricate design details, this gingerbread house bag is a wonderful gift for kids who love fabulous festive accessories.
Cybex gold bouncer
At a loss for what to buy the soon-to-be mum who seemingly has everything (including impeccable taste)? Cybex’s stylish baby bouncer and baby carriers come in the chicest palette of neutrals and dusty pinks and blues.
Le Toy Van honeybake oven and hob set
You can’t go wrong with wooden roleplay toys, and this Le Toy Van oven and hob set is one of the finest toy kitchens we have seen.
Shop Le Toy Van Honeybake Oven and Hob Set at Selfridges, £100
Casdon Ooni toy pizza oven
This mini-me version of the iconic Ooni Koda pizza oven would make a brilliant addition to any kid’s playroom. This charmingly realistic oven comes complete with a real flame-effect light that makes pretend play come alive.
Liewood Birk embroidered stretch organic cotton romper
Liewood’s enduring prints and chic colour palette make it a very safe choice for gift giving this Christmas.
Shop Liewood Birk brand-embroidered stretch-organic-cotton romper, £38
Pepa London Sussex tartan ruffle-collar pyjamas
These special tartan pyjamas are a lovely pick for your little one to wear on Christmas Day (and then pass down to siblings or cousins).
Next strawberry fleece
Next kidswear is not to be underestimated, and this playful strawberry-motif fleece hits the perfect balance between pretty and practical.
Little Butterfly top-to-toe wash
A baby’s skin can be up to five times more sensitive than ours, and once it’s irritated, it can be difficult to soothe. Little Butterfly uses only the most natural, sensitive and gentle ingredients.
GEOX Disney collection trainers
The Disney x Geox Spring/Summer 2025 collection brings everyone’s favourite Disney princesses to life through colourful, playful trainers with light-up soles in sea green, pink, and light blue, that incorporate Geox’s patented technology for comfort and breathability.
H&M patterned kids cardigan
This pretty pastel cardigan is a foolproof gift that can be worn all year long.
EDX educational GeoStix
With a history spanning 27 years and products that are sold in over 90 countries Edx Education is the go-to brand for innovative products that help children play, learn and create.
Micro mini deluxe create your own scooter
I’m yet to meet a little one who isn’t completely captivated by having their own set of wheels and Micro offers a ‘create your own mini Micro’ option that creates a scooter as unique as they are.
Monsoon denim borg jacket
This fun checkerboard-printed denim bomber with a snuggly borg collar and lightning bolt face will make getting your little one to wear his coat infinitely easier.
Whistles dusty pink Tilda dress
Elevate your little one’s wardrobe with the perfect special occasion dress, designed with a full tulle skirt and short sleeves with frill detailing.
Shop Whistles Dusty Pink Tilda Tulle Frill Sleeve Dress, £69
Young Soles Rosie T-bar shoes
It’s hard to find aesthetically pleasing footwear of great quality that both children and parents will appreciate, but Young Soles does it best. These pretty T-bar shoes are classic and cool.
Rachel Riley Christmas bonnet
You either love or hate knitted bonnets, but those who appreciate them will love this sweet, personality-packed knitted Christmas bonnet.
Baby Mori ribber reindeer joggers
Baby Mori is a great one-stop shop for baby gifts. The brand’s zip-up sleepsuits are soft, practical and come in the sweetest pastel shades.
Reiss varsity jacket
A brilliant jacket, this Reiss style will make any mini fashionista smile.
Little Star Jewellery diamond pendant
This beautiful keepsake necklace would make a sentimental and moving present.
Boden festive cable jumper
This playful festive knit will last for generations – and it comes in adult sizes too.
Etta Loves x Camille Walala Studio muslin
One of the most-used items in early motherhood, a muslin is a great gift for a newborn. This graphic, super-soft sensory muslin square, featuring artwork by Camille Walala, has been designed to be both visible and interesting for babies to support their cognitive and visual development between birth and around four months.
Jellycat elf
The imaginative, soft and snuggly world of Jellycat is a global phenomenon that kids up to teenagers buy into. This elf is the perfect addition to any growing collection.
Bebe organic Ayla bow in winter mint
Make Christmas an elegant affair with this velvet bow in pretty mint.
Chelsea Peers dalmatian-print pyjama set
One of the most worn items over the Christmas holidays, pyjamas make a great gift and Chelsea Peers’s printed styles are packed full of personality.
Shop Chelsea Peers Kids Dalmatian Dog Print Button Up Long Pyjama Set, £35
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