HEART LONDON MAGAZINE’S 2023 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDES – For Kids

Posted by Editor on November 22, 2023 in Babies, Lifestyle | Leave a comment

It’s that festive time of year again, and this year’s Christmas gift guide brings that Yuletide spirit. 

Spirograph Doodle Pad

There is nothing not to love about the Spirograph which has been around since I was a child, this model includes 4 Cyclex stencil wheels and 1 double-sided stylus pen, it also has a LCD screen with save options and reset button, built-in storage for stencils. Sitting somewhere between an artistic drawing tool and a neat mathematical gadget, Spirograph has been creating “a million marvellous patterns” since its inception in 1966. The brand’s sets are packed with the infamous teeth-edged wheels and marker pens, which not only encourage creativity but produce mathematical roulette curves. As young math wizards will tell you, the shapes are technically known as hypotrochoids and epitrochoids.

Available from Selfridges for £15.00

Echo Dot Kids (5^th Gen)

The popular Echo Dot has created smart speakers for kids in two wonderful designs, the Owl or Dragon. The Alexa’s Echo Dot Kids are not just great for music, they can read a bedtime story, help with home work, look up facts and much more. Kids can play songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and more. It also comes with Amazon Kids+: a digital subscription designed for kids aged 3–12 to safely learn, grow and explore. With Echo Dot Kids, kids can enjoy kid-friendly Audible books, interactive games and educational Alexa skills. The parental controls are easy to use and automatically give kid-friendly responses and filter songs with explicit lyrics. You can also set daily time limits and review activity using the Amazon Parent Dashboard. For growing independence: kids can help take charge of their routines with Alexa by setting their own alarms, turning off compatible smart lights and calling parent-approved friends and family. A lift that is guaranteed to be loved!

Available from Amazon for £64.99

Nitro Circus Ryan Williams Replica 2022 Complete Pro Stunt Scooter

This stunt scooter is perfect for any up and coming rider wanting to get into stunt scootering. Based on the Ryan Williams Signature scooter his replica complete has just had a sweet graphics upgrade, suited for all those smaller and younger riders. The bright colours, sleek design and smaller bars and deck makes this an ideal first complete scooter for all you beginner and advancing scooter riders out there. This scooter comes in 2 sizes, the Junior (75cm Height) and the Standard replica size (80cm Height). Please make sure you select the correct size. If we the other sizes and options in stock, the products will show under our “other colors” section above the add to basket. It is suggested for ages 7-14 and the best news it arrives come pre-dialled, 95% built, all that’s needed to do is put the bars on, tighten then clamp then you’re off!

Available from Skates for £69.95

Baby Annabell

The new Annabell Active is the perfect gift for your little one this Christmas, not only is the doll’s appearance life-like but she also moves and makes sounds. Baby Annabell Active comes with five fun and realistic features.

1. Baby Gymnastics – The doll looks and feels very real, you can do different movement exercises and she responds by laughing or saying “mama” 
2. Real mouth movement – you can feed and put a dummy in her mouth, and it will move as though she is really drinking milk or sucking the dummy. As she is doing this movement she gurgles and slurps. 
3. Burping – Once she has been fed you can burp her, and she will make the noise of a burp. 
4. Sleep – holding her close and rocking her side will send her to sleep 
5. Tickle – You can play a fun tickling game and she will laugh and giggle. 

This is the perfect Christmas present for children from ages 3+. And you can get your hands on this incredibly real interactive doll at Zaph Creation for £64.99. 

Available from Zach Creation for £64.99

Cookeez Makery 

This year it is all about getting messy and having fun, and what better way than with Cookeez Makery. You get a toy oven which when opened is filled with ingredients and instructions to make your very surprise pet. You can make your very own cuddly pet in five easy steps. 

1. Mix the ingredients with a little water 
2. Use the mould to make the shape of your pet 
3. Put it in the oven and bake till ready 
4. Reveal your surprise pet
5. Hold your warm and scented new friend close!

Cookeez Makery is ideal for ages 4 and up! It keep your young ones happy and entertained and left with the feeling of fulfilment as they make and create all on their own!

Available from Smyths Toys for £34.99

Melissa and Doug’s Barber Shop

The Barber Shop playset by Melissa and Doug is the perfect starter kit for your child to learn and play at the same time. The barber shop comes with sixteen pieces, everything and more you can think of the shave your beard. This set is interactive as well, with the trimmers vibrating when the tab is pulled and no batteries required, the razor has a roller for a smooth finish, the wearable beard has adjustable straps, the pomade and soap inserts are textured, the mirror can flip to stand or be handheld and the best of all is that everything can be stored neatly in the shaving kit for easy clean up. This is the ideal gift for children who are curious about shaving and learning how to do it.

Available from Smyths Toys for £29.99

Sonic Prime Pirate Ship

Every child loves pirates, so why not give them the gift of hours of fun with the Sonic Prime Pirate Ship. With Sonic being a firm favourite, this makes a wonderful you. The adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in this Sonic Prime Playset Pirate Ship go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr. Eggman results in a literal universe-shattering event. Desperate to piece his prime reality back together and save his old friends, Sonic races through the Shatter-verse, discovering strange worlds and enlisting new friends in the epic adventure of a lifetime. Their imagination can run wild with this lovely toy.

Available from Smyths Toys for £39.99

Clementoni Science & Play – The History of Life on Earth

This is s fun, yet educational toy that any child will love. It allows the child to relive the evolution of life on earth, from the archaic era right to the appearance of the genus Homo. This innovative kit allows the for physical and digital activities.  Together with a personal avatar, take part in more than 50 experiments in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, video tutorials and virtual tours! This educational toy includes tutorials, educational videos and 3D models in augmented reality that can be viewed on smartphones. There’s also lots of components to complete fun scientific experiments with your own hands.

Available from Smyth’s Toys for £26.99

The Original Sea-Monkey Ocean-Zoo

This fun present gives you instant pets at a wonderful price. The Volcano Zoo tank will keep your Sea Monkey eggs errupting until you’ve grown your own colony! Keep a close eye on your Sea Monkeys through the cool magnifying portal! The Aquarium has a ventilated lid, a built-in magnifier and a moulded seascape bottom. It comes in an assortment three colours (pink,blue and orange – selected at random!).

Available from JD Williams for £9.99

Helly Hansen Kids’ and Juniors Varanger Insulated Boots 

Give the gift of warm feet so as soon as that snow falls that can run outside in play in these comfortable and insulated boots. Not only are they stylish but they are also warm keeping those small feet toasty inside. Available in orange, blue and black. The Varanger winter boots make it possible for young adventurers to stay outside comfortably all day in cold, wet, snowy winter. They have the classic duck boot silhouette with a waterproof and snow-proof vulcanized rubber lower. The upper textile is a sturdy hydrophobic ripstop fabric with a PFC-free, water-repellent treatment. We enhanced the lower with our HH® FreezeBlock aluminum shield technology to keep your feet dry and warm. The sole has our best traction solution to prevent slippage on frozen surfaces. On the interior, the boot has a warm wool-felt insulated sock with faux-shearling trim.

Available from Helly Hansen for £65.00

Orchard Toys Astronauts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses is a game that children and some adults love to play, through in an astronaut theme and you are on to winner! You will also love the price of this game, only 6 pounds then your pocket will love it even more. This unique game of noughts and crosses has a space-themed twist! Little ones can make a line of three astronauts or aliens, improving their shape recognition and dexterity skills, and whoever wins each round gets a shining shooting star so they can learn about cause and effect! The set is travel-sized as well, so you can take it on the go!

Available from JoJo Maman Bebe for £6.00

Wooden Elf Stacker 

This is a wonderful toy that can also be used as a Christmas decoration well the child grows out of it and for many years to come! Put some festive fun into early learning with the adorable Wooden Elf Stacker. Little ones can improve their dexterity and gross motor skills with this classic stacking toy that features 5 wooden rings and an Elf topper to stack on the wooden base. One of the rings also has wooden hands attached for even more fun!

Available from JoJo Maman Bebe for £18.00

Disney’s Wish Asha in the City of Rosas by LEGO

LEGO is always a gift that goes down well and is guaranteed to be well loves. They are always creating new LEGO sets and we love the Disney’s Wish Asha in the City of Rosas.  Children can tour the City of Rosas with Asha! Explore this LEGO® Disney set based on Disney’s new film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Wish, with Asha, Star and Valentino, and see what you can find! The City of Rosas has tasty pastries, fruit and vegetables for sale. Look at all the beautiful items on display. 

Available from LEGO for £18.99

JoJo Manan Bebe Classic Christmas Fair Isle Jumper

JoJo Manan Bebe children’s clothes are always great quality and that goes or this beautiful Christmas jumper too, you can also buy them for mum and dad so the whole family can match on this special day. Fair Isle knits are staples of traditional wardrobes, and this lovely version adds an adorable twist. Featuring a touch of cashmere for a luxurious feel, this Christmas Fair Isle jumper is a great option for cooler weather. It’s also machine washable, so it’s practical as well as adorable.

Available from JoJo Manan Bebe for £29.00

IQ Jigsaw

Kids loves puzzles and this innovative gift is the perfect brain teaster. Is it a jigsaw, a logic puzzle, or both? Can you fit 9 jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces into a 6×6 grid? Choose one of the 120 multi-level challenges. Set up the challenge as shown and then position all nine of the sections of jigsaw pieces to complete a 6×6 square. Beware though, because the pieces can be positioned in various orientations and either side up, so what looks straightforward enough may well leave you well and truly puzzled! Plus, each challenge has only one possible solution! A truly wonderful set of puzzles! 

Available from Happy Puzzle for £14.99

Oilatum Junior Bath Bubbles Head to Toe Wash

Oilatum is the first family dry skincare brand to be approved by the British Skin Foundation, with the help of their expert Baby Sleep Consultant, Emma Gawne, and award-winning Dermatologist Dr Jean Ayer. If you’re looking for a product to help your little one’s dry, itchy or eczema prone skin to fall to sleep faster, stay asleep for longer and have a more restful sleep, try Oilatum’s NEW Junior Sweet Dreamz Head to Toe Wash,which also leaves hair soft and shiny, and Junior Sweet Dreamz Bath Bubbles to create a luxurious, skin friendly foam. Both products feature ‘DreamScentz’ sleep enhancing fragrance technology, as well as naturally derived cleansers and moisturising ingredients. This set is great for children who need a little extra help drifting off to sleep.

Available from Amazon for £7.49

Childs Farm SlumberTime Gift Set

This is a lovely stocking filler or gift and the perfect treat for all the family to help get those important zzz’s. It is great to help calm them on Christmas eve so they can sleep whilst santa visits and wake up fresh for Christmas day. This set is created using Created using DreamScentz sleep enhancing technology, the SlumberTime™ three-step routine is fragranced with lavender and moon milk and is here to help settle babies and help give them the sleep they need. It is also sensitive to sensitive skin, along with the bath soak and massage lotion, we love the SlumberTime Mist and think you will too! Another great gift for children who need a helping hand to sleep.

Available from Boots for £19.50

Pabobo Mini Bunny Musical Stars Projector

This sweet bunny plays lullabies and projects a pretty starry sky on the ceiling, it is cute and soothing making little one’s relax before sleep time and help them drift into dreamland. This lovely gift boasts automatic changing colours with the possibility of freezing your favourite, it is also energy as it turns off after 22 minutes making the batteries last longer. You will also love that the plush part is machine washable, such a lovely gift for any child. 

Available from Amazon for £26.99

Number Blocks Stampoline Park – Stamp Activity Set

Children love Numberblocks and they will adore this arts & crafts stamp set that comes with 20 reusable stamps and 12 ink pads with washable inks in the Numberblocks colours. This Numberblocks themed rubber stamp set is perfect for play and learning, the Stampoline Park has 1 face and 1 blank square for each of the Numberblocks One to Ten; use the large red and black ink pads to create facial expressions. This activity set is an ideal gift for kids ages 3.

Available from Books2Door for £20.99