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Christmas 2014: 10 best gifts for babies and toddlers
Keep tootsies snuggly and little minds entertained with Will Dean's pick of presents for littluns
1. Bugaboo Wool Blanket: £89.95, johnlewis.com
The Dutch pram company has made itself — with good reason — beloved of parents around the world. Their Merino Woolmark blankets are snug, cosy and easy to clean. Perfect for a frosty new year.
2. Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack: £6.54, amazon.co.uk
Colourful, learning tool for kids from six months. The five rings teach babies hand-eye co-ordination and the concept of size. They also rattle and the base rocks back and forth, too.
3. Baby Mouse Nightlight: £29, vertbaudet.co.uk
Plonk this little creature next to your baby as they sleep for a reassuring warm, red glow.
4. Donna Wilson Knitted Blanket: £39.95, mamasandpapas.com
The Scottish textile designer has added a few creature comforts to this snuggly pram blanket.
5. Patternology Lion Passport Holder: £6.95, mamasandpapas.com
You’ve got no excuse to forget the little one’s passport with this cute, brightly coloured faux leather wallet.
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6. Circular Photo Holder: £19.60, vertbaudet.co.uk
A fun, colourful way to quickly pop family pics up on the wall without frames or Blu-Tac.
7. Once There Was a Boy Boxed Set by Oliver Jeffers: £9.59, amazon.co.uk
Jeffers’ beautifully drawn and written stories of an adventurous boy are the perfect precursor to an adventurous night’s dreaming.
8. Janod Iwood Alphabet Shape Sorter: £25.10, amazon.co.uk
A classic, educational wooden toy from the French company. Kids can use it to get used to letters, bored adults to spell out rude words.
9. Baby Warm Tan Suede Pram Shoes: £18, clarks.co.uk
These super-cute booties are a fun winter indulgence for keeping tiny toes warm during cold winter walks in the pram.
10. Musical Star: £33, piccoliandco.com
Piccoli & Co hand-make ‘baby heirlooms’ — fine gifts for newborns. This cute star hangs above a snoozing bairn and plays a lullaby version of Imagine.