Gifts for babies, toddlers & kids
Time to get cracking on the Christmas presents! Nail your shopping for nippers with this curated guide of the sweetest gifts for 2023.
hot wheels
You’ll never be begged for a carry again once your kid has taken these wheels for a spin! Functional, stylish and flaming cool, the classic Early Rider is a great starter bike for 2-4 year olds to get them outside, active and just delay the obsession with screens for a few more years.
£149
DON’T BE SQUARE
Who doesn’t love a multi hyphenate? This funky robot guy is both a fun toy but also a brain teaser. Inspired by Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles, the Cubebot starts life as – you guessed it – a cube and folds out into a toy that can be positioned into dozens of different poses. Made from wood and elastic, it’s the perfect gift to keep little hands busy.
£40
LAZY DAYS
If your kids love nothing more than a cosy home day (and you’re only too happy to snuggle in front of the TV too) this hooded unisex Lazy Jacks’ onesie has snuggle-on-the-sofa written all over it. Just add wellies when they need to come up for air. For 1-14 year olds.
£39.99
GET YOUR SKATES ON
Teach them about gravity the way we all learned, by falling off a pair of roller skates! They don’t come much cooler than these Rookie Classics, available in yellow, red and blue (loving the wooden block heel too). Just don’t forget the knee pads.
£34.99
LOVELY LOLLY
Is it even Christmas if you’re not face-planting chocolate? These handmade festive lollies are stocking filler gold, courtesy of Oxfordshire-based chocolatier, Rumsey’s. Though arguably too cute to eat (seriously, that penguin), they’ll help fuel the inevitable 3pm slump. Available in both milk and dark chocolate.
£5
NOVEL IDEA
Invest in a unique piece for your treasured little one-off – and maybe encourage their reading – with a charming piece of original art from The Jam Gallery, based in Devon. This 3D paper diorama of Mr Toad and friends is set within a hollowed-out vintage copy of the Kenneth Grahame classic, Wind in the Willows. Poop poop!
£230
WOW WIZARDRY
Harry Potter fan in your midst? They’ll love dressing up in this cool velvet cape, hat and wand combo perfect for playtime and party time. Here’s hoping they’ll conjure a spell to tidy away all the Christmas Day mess. Suitable for 3-6 yrs.
£115
SWITCH IT UP
Lightweight enough to fit in your handbag because, well, you’ll be the one carrying it. The new Nintendo Switch Lite is every parents’ answer for spontaneous child-friendly entertainment (and when you need 5 mins’ peace). Home to all the classic games and available in these super cute colours too.
£199.99
EARN YOUR STRIPES
It’s Christmas PJ time – and these Bow & Bo stunners are giving festive candy cane vibes. Made from soft organic cotton, they’re kind to skin and look blimmin’ lovely too. It’s a festive FOMO free zone because they do adults sizes too – ready for the matching PJ family snap in front of the tree. Say cheese!
£35
BEAR NECESSITY
Cute and practical, this Moonie bear is the ultimate baby sleep saviour. Not only is it cuddly, the Moonie emits a calming light, can hum your baby to sleep and has a built-in cry detector. If you little one wakes in the night, Moonie hums into action and soothes them back to sleep – genius. Available from London-baseed Style My Kid.
£74.95
make some noise
Jump up, jump up and get down. We’re loving Disko Kids’ super-cool retro boom-box design – perfect for throwing shapes (and there’s not a Paw Patrol character in sight).
£15
WOODLAND WANDERER
The perfect pressie for little rascals, from newborn to 24 mths. This unisex romper is designed for optimum comfort and durability. The soft organic cotton is kind to skin and the environment with handcrafted love poured into every stitch. Available from Berkshire-based Wonder & Wren. Get 10% off with code MUDDYXMAS23.
£32
SHOOTING STAR
You’ll have no problem getting your kids to put their shoes on with these cool kicks from Vans. The shooting star and rainbow design is fun while the hi-top offers ankle support, there’s a zip fastening so no fussing with laces and they’re super comfy.
£45
smooth operator
Perfect for delicate skins, evidence suggests this gorgeous range of silk PJs from Sleepy Wilson, might even give wearers a better night sleep. We love this Teddy set in rich Glacier, trimmed with Peacock Blue piping and a little extra stretch for the perfect fit – it’s also hypo-allergenic and temperature regulating. Available in sizes 3-12 yrs, get yours with 20% off using the code MuddyXmas23.
£99
ROLL WITH IT
For your mini adrenaline junkie, enter the Enuff Skully Junior Complete Skateboard. A perfect starter skateboard suitable for first time riders aged between 4-10 yrs, the fun design and graphics mean that they’ll at least look cool holding it if the whole skateboarding thing doesn’t work out.
£44
FAIRYTALE FUN
The stunning Princess Mouse and the Pea play set will be the talk of the Christmas presents and many play dates to come. The set comes with a gorgeously decorated castle, a regal toy Mouse (big sister size for those in the know) and several handmade mattresses with a wooden pea thrown in for fairytale re-enactments. For ages 3+.
£46
TURTLE PACKAGE
Turtley cool flip flops designed with kids front and centre. Each pair comes with a removable rear strap and turtle clips so you can wave goodbye to grazed knees. Plus, they are fragranced with an orange scent, to transport them to the Mallorca sunshine (or the Caribbean if you’re planning a winter jaunt!) and 10% of profits go to ocean conservation charities which is a huge thumbs up from us. Get 20% off with code MUDDYXMAS23.
£20
REV ‘EM UP
Pedal to the metal! This vintage-inspired beauty comes courtesy of French toymakers, Vilac. Made from a pearly cream metal with black rubber tyres and so many other beautiful details, (shiny grill, leather seat, metal petrol cap), it’s a wonderful gift for 18 mths+ – and a family heirloom in the making.
£120
STRUM FUN
Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison and other strumming sensations had to start somewhere, but we’re guessing their first guitar wasn’t as cute and cool as this colourful ukulele from Tiger. Suitable for ages 4+, consider your Christmas Day entertainment sorted – earplugs not included though, just FYI.
£12
HAPPY SNAPS
Prepare for snap happiness! This Little Jaxx instant print mini HD camera (available in dinosaur, tiger and cat), has both a front and back camera for instant toddler selfies and group shots, as well as an SD card to store and select the pics you want to print. Great news if you have a mini Annie Leibovitz or Ansel Adams in your midst.
£89
THINK PINK
If summer was all about the Barbie movie, Christmas claims the Dreamhouse. The 75-piece three-storey play set comes with 10 different play areas, a spiral slide, lift, puppy pool and all manner of fun things that’ll make you want to shrink to doll size.
£350
BABY BLUES
Yep, it’s cuteness overload with Magnet Mouse’s Cotton Onesie which comes in sizes 1mth, 3mth, 6mth, and 12mth. Made from 100% cotton, there’s no fiddly poppers here. The hidden magnetic fasteners make for quick, easy, and seamless changes and the attached feet ensure toasty tootsies. Grab 10% off with code MUDDYXMAS23.
£27.50
FACE OFF
It looks like a book, but it’s a smart board box, with a magnetic lid that flips up to display their works of genius on, using bright shapes, blocks and words. They’re just the right size for taking in the car, on trips, or to the grandparents’ house. The perfectly tot-size pieces are made from high quality card, in great colours that they’ll love to play with. And the gorgeous box means they’ll keep all safely stuck together.
£15.50
CHECK MATE
Cuteness overload. The ultimate dress for gals to wear on the big day. Love the Scandi smock dress style, soft cotton flannel, practical long sleeves and gathered detailing. For 3-12 yrs and available in 37-60 ins long.
£74
GINGER SPICE
This cute Jolly Gingerbread Fred toy from Jelly Cat will make a special gift for a first Christmas present. Super soft (as all Jelly Cat creations are) and suitable for newborns, gingerbread might be just for Christmas, but this little guy will easily become a year-round cuddling companion.
£19
VAN LIFE
Made from sustainable harvested wood, this camper van play set from Little Dutch is built to last which is good news as we predict a whole lot of adventurous play incoming. The van has a detachable roof and comes equipped with four wooden figurines, a surfboard and suitcases for hours of imaginative play.
£22.46
80s REVIVAL
The 80s called they want their game back! Predicting loads of adults this Christmas will want to battle the kids at this Back to the Future Vs Knight Rider Scalextric. As well as plenty of nostalgia, the kit comes equipped with the track and four different layout options as well as the two cars, suitable for ages three and up – loser does the washing up!
£160
MISCHIEF MAKERS
Leighton Buzzard-based The Chocolate Gift Co is like a veritable virtual Wonka shop. We absolutely love their fun and quirky creations, from lumps of coal and reindeer noses to hot chocolate baubles, in the coolest vintage-style packaging. We’ve fallen for these Naughtiest Workshop Elves in milk and white chocolate. The cutest stocking stuffer for not-so-naughty boys and girls.
£10
PRETTY IN PINK
This dusty pink unisex jogger is perfect for days lounging around the house eating leftovers and watching Christmas movies. It’s in the snuggliest cotton and with a cool hand-drawn leopard print for ages 2-8yrs. The only problem? We want them in our size too!
£30
CANDY VAN
For a sugar rush without the toothache, this retro Donut truck is a winner. Made from wood with a colour combo good enough to eat and oozing 60s nostalgia, this sweet ride is perfect for imaginative play for ages 3+.
£13.60
GET SOME AIR
We can already hear the chorus of “not in the house!” but these Nerf Vortex Aero Howlers are a great addition to the pressies under your tree. Made from foam (so soft on heads and hands), the tail means they can be thrown further and howl as they go. Whatever gets them outside and active, right?!
£17
FLYING FOX
This pair needs no introduction – made from premium quality suede with 100% Australian Merino wool insides and rubber soles, these booties are warm, comfy, practical and with the fox design (ears, tail and all) are just too cute to pass up.
£79
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS
We know the drill – everyone wants to watch or listen to different things and all you want is some peace! Avoid the arguments with a pair of Yoto headphones, they are lightweight, durable, come in a variety of colours, and are designed for young ears. Revel in the silence.
£24.99
CALL OF THE WILD
Every mini explorer needs their own Den Kit. This one comes fully equipped with waterproof tarpaulin, pegs, wooden mallet and rope to fashion a tent, mug for warming drinks, a hefty rucksack to carry essentials in and camouflage face paint! Basically, a great gift for hours of outdoorsy garden fun.
£50
