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Christmas Gift Guide 2026: Gifts For Babies & Toddlers
From cosy first-Christmas keepsakes to toys that will keep little hands busy long after the wrapping paper is gone, here is our pick of this year's best gifts for babies and toddlers.
Whether you're planning your baby's very first Christmas or shopping for a busy toddler who wants to climb, build and explore everything, the best gifts mix comfort, play and a little festive magic. We've split this guide into two sections, Gifts for Babies and Gifts for Toddlers, so you can find the right present for the right stage.
GIFTS FOR BABIES
Every new parent knows you can never have too many sleepsuits, and this sweet duckling set from Mamas & Papas is a gift that will be used every single day.
Made from 100% soft cotton, these unisex sleepsuits are gentle on delicate skin and designed with easy changes in mind, which is exactly what you want at 3am.
What's Included
1x cream sleepsuit with duckling print
1x all-over stripe sleepsuit
1x buttermilk yellow sleepsuit with little duckling print
Key Features
100% cotton for comfort and breathability
Integrated feet to keep little toes warm
Front and gusset poppers for quick nappy changes
Available from Tiny Baby up to 12–18 months
Machine washable at 40°C
Why Babies Love Them
Soft, cosy fabric that feels lovely against the skin
Long sleeves and covered feet for snug winter nights
Gender-neutral design that's perfect for any little one
A practical present that still feels special, the Duckling Sleepsuits are ideal for newborns or as a thoughtful addition to a first Christmas hamper. Shop now!
Cruising, wobbling and taking those very first steps? The Let's Dance grip socks are made for little feet on the move.
With non-slip grips on the soles and a stay-on design, these ruffle-cuff socks give extra traction on wooden floors and tiles, so early walkers can explore with more confidence.
What's Included
6 pairs of stay-on grip socks in soft multicolour tones
Ribbed knit with a pretty ruffled cuff
Key Features
Non-slip grips for slippery indoor floors
Stay-on fit that won't slide off busy feet
Cotton-rich, breathable fabric for year-round wear
Can be worn with shoes
Machine washable
Why Babies Love Them
Grippy soles help them feel steady as they pull up and cruise
Soft, stretchy fabric moves with them
Pretty colours make getting dressed more fun
A lovely stocking filler for babies starting to walk, and a gift parents will genuinely appreciate. Shop now!
Give the gift of calmer bedtimes with Ewan the Dream Sheep, the award-winning sleep soother that's been helping babies settle since 2010.
Ewan combines 10 soothing white and pink noise sounds with a gentle nightlight and a clever cry sensor, making him a firm favourite with parents who are desperate for a little more sleep.
What's Included
1x Ewan Deluxe sleep aid (available in Grey, Beige and Purple)
USB rechargeable battery
Key Features
10 sounds including womb, shush, rainfall, harp lullaby, ocean waves, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner and car journey, each combined with a resting heartbeat
Continuous playback or 20, 40 and 80-minute timer settings
Smart cry sensor that restarts the last sound and volume setting when baby stirs
Adjustable nightlight with timer option
Button lock to keep your settings in place
Removable pod so Ewan can go in the washing machine
Multiple Mother & Baby and MadeForMums Gold Awards
Why Babies Love Him
Familiar womb-like sounds feel comforting and calming
Soft, cuddly design and a warm, gentle glow
Consistent sounds help build a relaxing bedtime routine
A brilliant gift for new parents and a bedtime helper that grows from the newborn days into toddlerhood. Shop now!
Let your little one clap, dance and sing along with the Ditty Bird Learning Songs book, an interactive sound book filled with classic learning songs.
Designed to make early learning joyful, this musical board book supports vocabulary and motor skills while giving you plenty of sing-along moments together.
What's Included
1x Ditty Bird Learning Songs sound book
USB-C rechargeable, so no more hunting for batteries
Key Features
Classic learning songs with smooth, clear sound
Encourages early language and vocabulary
Pressing the sound buttons builds fine motor skills
Sturdy design for little hands
Why Babies Love It
Pressing a button and hearing a song feels like magic
Bright pictures to point at and explore
Perfect for bouncing, clapping and dancing along
An affordable, gift-ready book that turns storytime into a sing-along. Shop now!
No first Christmas bookshelf is complete without a That's not my... book, and this festive edition is extra special.
This bigger-format touchy-feely book by Fiona Watt and Rachel Wells has a sparkly foiled cover and a twinkly surprise waiting on the final page.
What's Included
1x That's Not My Christmas Tree... board book
Textured patches on every page
Key Features
Touchy-feely textures including a bumpy trunk, prickly branches, sparkly decorations and shiny presents
The familiar little white mouse to spot on every page
Sturdy board book pages built for babies
Part of the bestselling series with over 31 million copies sold worldwide
Why Babies Love It
Different textures to stroke, pat and explore
Simple, repetitive text that's easy to follow
Finding the mouse becomes a game in itself
A timeless first Christmas gift and a lovely one to bring out every December. Shop now!
Ready, steady, zoom! The Toot-Toot Drivers Criss-Cross Raceway brings racing action, music and giggles to playtime.
Little racers launch their cars from the dual launcher and watch them spin down the twisting spiral raceway, with three crash zones adding extra suspense.
What's Included
1x Criss-Cross Raceway playset with dual launcher
1x SmartPoint™ racer
1x mini race car
Key Features
Light-up face button on the racer triggers fun phrases, 3 songs and 6 melodies
Three SmartPoint™ locations play racing phrases and sound effects when driven over
Three crash zones for exciting "will they, won't they" moments
Encourages role play, discovery and cause-and-effect learning
Why Little Ones Love It
Watching the cars race and crash never gets old
Lights, sounds and songs keep them engaged
Simple launching action that small hands can manage
A fun, interactive gift that grows with them from baby to toddler. Shop now!
Fill the room with festive music with this Baby's Very First Christmas sound book by Stella Baggott.
Little hands press the buttons to hear twinkly Christmas tunes that match the pictures of fluttering snowflakes, a happy snowman and jolly Santa.
What's Included
1x Baby's Very First Christmas sound book
Built-in sound buttons with festive music
Key Features
Music arranged by Anthony Marks
Tabs to help little ones find their favourite pages
Bright, simple illustrations for babies up to 2 years
Sturdy pages designed for tiny hands
Why Babies Love It
Pressing buttons and hearing music is endlessly exciting
Cheerful festive characters to spot and point at
Easy-grab tabs make turning pages simple
A sweet keepsake for baby's first Christmas that makes storytime feel festive. Shop now!
Start a Christmas morning tradition with this personalised embroidered stocking, a keepsake they'll hang up for years to come.
With a velvety red finish, fluffy white cuff and star-speckled design, this mid-sized stocking has plenty of room for little treats and surprises.
What's Included
1x red embroidered Christmas stocking
FREE name personalisation (up to 10 characters)
Key Features
Embroidered festive designs including Rudolph, a drum set and a smiling Christmas pudding
Measures 59cm from cuff to toe
Personalised embroidery for a truly one-of-a-kind gift
A heirloom-style piece to bring out every Christmas
Why Babies Love It
Colourful embroidered pictures to look at and touch
Seeing their name makes Christmas morning feel extra special (and makes for lovely first-Christmas photos!)
A beautiful first Christmas keepsake that the whole family will treasure. Shop now!
GIFTS FOR TODDLERS
Saddle up for adventure with Bugsy, the soft and cuddly rocking horse that's full of hidden surprises.
With super-soft faux fur and a sturdy solid wood base, Bugsy is a classic toy that looks as lovely in the nursery as it does under the tree.
What's Included
1x Bugsy rocking horse with integrated saddle
Hidden bell in one ear and a rattle in the other
Key Features
Super-soft faux fur fabric
Sturdy solid wood base
Suitable from 12 months
Adult assembly required
Why Toddlers Love It
Rocking back and forth is pure fun
Discovering the secret bell and rattle feels like a treasure hunt
Encourages imaginative play and builds balance and coordination
A timeless gift that makes a real "wow" on Christmas morning. Shop now!
Toddlers never stop moving, so give them socks that can keep up. These stay-on grip socks are made for running, dancing and climbing.
Grippy soles help reduce slips on wooden floors and tiles, making them perfect for home, nursery and soft play.
What's Included
6 pairs of stay-on grip socks with ruffled cuffs
Available in 1–3 years and 3–5 years
Key Features
Non-slip grips for extra traction
Stay-on design, so no more lost socks
Soft, cotton-rich and breathable
Can be worn with shoes
Machine washable
Why Toddlers Love Them
They can zoom around the house without sliding
Pretty colours and ruffles they'll want to show off
Comfortable enough to wear all day
A practical stocking filler that parents will reach for every morning. Shop now!
Join Bear on a festive race to Tom's house in The Christmas Bear, a funny, rhyming adventure from Ian Whybrow and Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
When Father Christmas sets off without him, Bear has to chase Santa's sleigh all the way from the North Pole. Little readers help him on his way with tabs to push, pull and slide on every page.
What's Included
1x The Christmas Bear board book
Interactive push, pull and slide tabs on every page
Key Features
Laugh-out-loud rhyming text
Brilliantly funny illustrations by Axel Scheffler
Sturdy board book pages for little hands
Part of the much-loved Tom and Bear series
Why Toddlers Love It
Moving the tabs makes them part of the story
Rhymes are fun to read aloud and join in with
A cosy, exciting Christmas adventure
A perfect stocking filler and a lovely book to read together on Christmas Eve. Shop now!
Take a stroll into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo Tonie, a hand-painted character that brings Julia Donaldson's classic story to life.
Simply pop the Gruffalo onto a Toniebox (sold separately) and listen to the story and song read by Imelda Staunton, no screens needed.
What's Included
1x hand-painted Gruffalo Tonie figure
The Gruffalo story and The Gruffalo Song (approx. 17 minutes)
Key Features
Magnetically attaches to the Toniebox 1 and Toniebox 2 (sold separately)
Sturdy, robust character figure
Screen-free audio storytelling
Suitable for ages 3+ (contains small parts and magnets)
Why Toddlers Love It
They control their own stories, which gives them a real sense of independence
The Gruffalo is a character they already know and love
Great for quiet time, car journeys and bedtime
A brilliant add-on for families who already have a Toniebox, or pair it with one for a bigger Christmas gift. Shop now!
All aboard! This MORECOLL train set brings the magic of a real steam train to the playroom, and it looks wonderful running around the Christmas tree.
Add water to the locomotive, flip the switch and watch realistic, odourless steam puff out as the train chugs along with lights and music.
What's Included
1x locomotive train
1x dump truck, 1x fire truck, 1x communication truck
1x passenger station and 2x trees
8x curved tracks and 4x straight tracks
Water bottle for the steam feature
Key Features
Steam, lights and music for a real "wow" moment
Magnetic connections so carriages attach and detach easily
3 sound modes, including mute, for quieter play
Drop-resistant, smooth-edged design
Suitable for ages 3+ (requires 3x AA batteries, not included)
Why Toddlers Love It
Watching the steam puff out feels like magic
Building their own track layouts is endless fun
Each carriage has its own job, which is perfect for role play
A showstopper gift for little train fans. Just remember the batteries! Shop now!
Give them wheels this Christmas with the Scoot and Ride Highway Kick 1, a 2-in-1 ride-on that grows from first rides to first scooting.
It starts as a stable seated ride-on for little ones and converts into a scooter without any tools, so it grows with your child from 1 to 5 years.
What's Included
1x Highway Kick 1 in Forest green
Removable, height-adjustable seat
Key Features
2-in-1: seated kickboard and scooter
Tool-free seat and handlebar adjustments
Patented front safety pad to help prevent tipping
Smooth PU wheels for indoor and outdoor use
EN71/CE/ASTM F963 certified
Seat takes up to 20kg; deck up to 50kg
Why Toddlers Love It
Zooming around feels like a real grown-up adventure
The low seat makes it easy to get on and off by themselves
Builds confidence, balance and coordination
An award-winning gift that will be used for years, not just this Christmas. Shop now!
Little builders will love getting hands-on with this Montessori-inspired wooden tool set, complete with a fire truck toolbox.
Kids can screw, hammer, saw and turn gears just like a grown-up, then use the 47 pieces to build models such as an excavator, windmill, aeroplane or giraffe.
What's Included
47-piece wooden tool and building set
Fire truck toolbox that doubles as a workbench, toy truck, storage box and carry case
Key Features
Made from solid wood with carefully polished edges
Includes child-sized screwdrivers, spanner, hammer, saw and gears
Supports fine motor skills, problem-solving and creativity
Suitable for ages 3–5
Why Toddlers Love It
Using "real" tools makes them feel so grown-up
Building something new every time keeps play exciting
The fire truck case is a toy in itself
A screen-free, open-ended gift that keeps curious minds busy. Shop now!
Help Santa out this year with a personalised Christmas sack that makes Christmas morning feel extra magical.
Made from plush red fabric with a fluffy white edge to match Santa's suit, this embroidered sack is decorated with sparkly golden stars and festive favourites.
What's Included
1x plush red Christmas sack (W 45cm x L 71cm)
FREE name personalisation (up to 12 characters)
Key Features
Embroidered designs including a robin, a reindeer and a Christmas pudding
Roomy size for bigger presents
A keepsake to bring out every Christmas Eve
Why Toddlers Love It
Seeing their name on Santa's sack is pure magic
Colourful festive pictures to spot
Makes Christmas morning feel like a big event
The perfect finishing touch for a toddler's Christmas and a tradition that starts here. Shop now!
Christmas with a baby or toddler is truly magical, whether it's their very first or they're old enough to start leaving mince pies out for Santa. From cosy sleepsuits and soothing bedtime helpers to ride-ons, train sets and personalised keepsakes, each gift in this guide has been chosen to bring comfort, play and a sprinkle of festive joy. The best presents aren't only the ones they unwrap. They're the moments of reading, playing and laughing together that you'll remember for years to come. Merry Christmas from all of us at First Time Mums UK!
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