Mon. Nov 18th, 2024

Kaloo | Tendresse Dolls | Naomie | RRP: £21.50 | Stockist: John Lewis

Precious soft toy brand, Kaloo, offers a huge range of keepsake gifts for little ones, creating thoughtful gifts that will be treasured by both parents and little ones for years to come. The brand’s ever-popular Tendresse doll collection (which proudly has a number of gorgeous characters in different skin tones), includes the charming Naomie – who personifies sunshine with her yellow head to toe outfit! Ideal from birth and made from the softest materials, the doll collection will comfort little ones as they grow, soon becoming the star of any imaginative play and games, whilst looking right at home in a nursery from day one.

Lilliputiens | Sasha Doll | RRP: £29.95 | Stockist: Little Whispers

A truly loveable member of Lilliputiens doll collection, Sasha is ready for playtime! Featuring a magnetic dummy and changeable clothes, the soft high-quality doll is perfect for imaginative role play. As with all of the dolls in Lilliputiens collection, Sasha is designed to be gender neutral, and the full doll collection offers characters in a variation of skin tones to represent all families. 

Rosa & Bo | Little Jewels Nesting Babies with Chiming Bo Bunny | £22 | Stockist: Rosa & Bo

Rosa is having a playdate and everyone is invited… The house of Rosa & Bo are delighted to announce its Little Jewels range of Nesting Babies. Please meet Amy Amethyst, Emily Emerald and Ruby Rosa. Rosa & Bo’s beautiful Nesting Babies encourage hand-to-eye co-ordination through interactive play. Babies will love the faces, challenge and the surprise element as the Rosa babies and Bo Bunny are gradually revealed!

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