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Three of the Best Christmas Toys for Little Ones!

By December 4, 2024 Article

With only a few weeks left to go, a few absolute favourite items this Christmas

From Kaloo’s cuddliest penguin, the coolest wooden Chicken Coup from Janod and a must have music box from Lilliputiens – this is a trio offering pure joy for little ones!

Penguin Cuddle

The cutest penguin pair with Kaloo Penguin Cuddle Plushies (RRP: £17.50 | Stockist: Little Whispers) –  this duo will bring comfort and joy this Christmas! One big and one small, each penguin is made with different materials to support sensory exploration. Super soft, these two pals can be tied to each other with the sweetest heart-decorated ribbon to ensure they never lose each other. This adorable duo come in a pretty gift box and are sure to encourage lots of cuddles and stimulate baby’s senses. These waddling little penguins are the most precious gift to find under the tree for any little one’s first Christmas.

My First Farm

The cheeky clucking hens will delight with Janod’s My First Farm – Chicken Coop  (RRP £20.00 | Stockist: Kidly)  The delightful My First Farm – Chicken Coop is sure to become a playtime favourite Christmas day! Perfect for developing imagination and motor skills, the wooden coop (which includes 6 hens, 1 rooster, 1 nest with hatching eggs and 1 nest with a chick) is ready for a full day of farming ahead! Featuring various openings to discover, just like a shape-sorting box, little ones will love taking care of their new feathered friends as they go in and out of their cosy home and check the eggs daily!

My First Animated Music Box

Musical joy from the Lilliputiens with the My First Animated Music Box ( RRP: £30.50 | Stockist: John Lewis). A twist on a classic gift from Santa, the Lilliputiens My First Animated Music Box plays a joyful tune at the twist of a button, whilst a happy scene of characters scrolls across to show them dancing along to the music! The clever construction makes the images look as if they are moving (dancing and playing their instruments!) as if by magic – a truly special gift!

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