Finding gifts that genuinely make family life easier can feel impossible, especially when you’re juggling toddlers, school runs, work, and the constant search for five quiet minutes. This year’s edit brings together the smartest, most joyful and parent-approved innovations for babies, kids and teens. From creative gadgets to sensory-boosting gear and stress-saving essentials, every pick has been chosen to make real life smoother, calmer or more fun.
Whether you’re shopping for your own crew or spoiling someone else’s, these gifts bring a fresh mix of imagination, learning and everyday practicality, designed for the way families actually live in 2025.
Libro Stroller | Another Fox Collection
The Libro Stroller from Mamas & Papas’ new collaboration with British designer Another Fox brings bold, high-contrast prints to a lightweight, practical pushchair built for daily family life. Designed to support babies’ sensory development, the playful patterns offer gentle visual stimulation while the ergonomic chassis ensures a smooth, easy ride for parents on the go.
Created with comfort and convenience in mind, the stroller features effortless manoeuvrability, quick folding and supportive seating, making it ideal for everything from nursery runs to weekend adventures. The striking design gives families a stylish alternative to standard strollers without compromising on functionality.
Compact, eye-catching and thoughtfully engineered, the Libro Stroller is a standout gift for new parents who want something both practical and beautifully unique. It’s a modern pushchair that blends sensory play, design-led style and everyday ease.
Available from: Mamas & Papas
Portable UV Dummy Steriliser | Instant Hygiene on the Go
This portable UV steriliser is a small but powerful essential for busy parents. Using advanced UV-C technology, it eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses in just 49 seconds, with zero water, chemicals or heat required—making it suitable for sterilising soothers, teethers, retainers, jewellery and small accessories.
Rechargeable and highly portable, it delivers up to 60 sterilising cycles per charge and includes a USB to USB-C cable for effortless charging at home, in the car or via a power bank. Its compact size means it can be kept in a changing bag, handbag or glovebox for quick, reliable hygiene anywhere.
Modern, practical and reassuringly efficient, this is an ideal gift for new parents who want extra peace of mind during busy days out. It takes the stress out of dropped soothers and last-minute clean-ups with fast, fuss-free sterilising.
Available from: Vital Baby
Toyrific Kids’ Electric Guitar Kit | The Perfect First Guitar for Little Rockstars
Designed especially for young beginners, this six-string electric guitar gives children aged five and up the feel of a grown-up instrument in a kid-friendly size. With a built-in speaker for instant play, young musicians can plug in and perform without needing additional equipment.
The all-in-one starter kit includes a strap, spare strings, plectrum and a carry bag—providing everything a child needs to start playing confidently from day one. The lightweight, scaled-down design helps build dexterity while encouraging musical creativity.
Fun, accessible and brilliantly engaging, this guitar kit makes an inspiring gift for kids ready to explore music. Whether it’s their first chord or their first home concert, it’s the perfect way to foster self-expression and a love for learning.
Available from: Toyrific
Primal Hatch T-Rex | Interactive Hatching Fun for Jurassic Fans
The Jurassic World Primal Hatch T-Rex brings a dramatic hatching experience straight into the playroom. Children tap the egg to watch it crack open, revealing a baby T-Rex emerging through slime in an exciting, realistic display that keeps them captivated.
With over 100 sounds, reactions and interactive play modes, kids can decide whether their dinosaur grows into a friendly companion or a fierce predator. Using the included clicker and meat accessory, children can train, feed and communicate with their new creature.
Highly engaging and full of imaginative possibilities, this is the perfect gift for dinosaur lovers aged 5+. From hatching to training, it offers hours of hands-on adventure.
Available from: Smyth’s Toys
Melissa & Doug Blockables | Creative Wooden Play for Little Builders
The Melissa & Doug Blockables range offers beautifully crafted, connectable wooden building blocks designed for ages 2+. With large, easy-to-grasp connectors, little hands can snap pieces together effortlessly to build animals, vehicles, farm scenes and endless imaginative creations.
Each set helps boost essential early-years skills including fine motor development, problem-solving, matching, storytelling and independent play. The smooth, colourful blocks are satisfying to handle and encourage children to build, rebuild and experiment freely.
Durable, educational and wonderfully open-ended, Blockables make a thoughtful gift for toddlers and preschoolers. The range is fully compatible across sets, allowing families to expand their play collection over time.
Available from: John Lewis
Yoto Player & Yoto Mini | Screen-Free Audio That Grows With Your Child
The Yoto Player is a multifunctional, screen-free audio system designed to support independent learning and imagination from ages 3–12. Acting as a nightlight, clock, white-noise machine, radio, speaker and story platform, it’s packed with smart features even before families begin exploring the 1,200+ story cards available.
Inspired by Montessori principles, children simply insert physical Yoto Cards to play audiobooks, music, podcasts and educational content—from family favourites like Disney and Harry Potter to sleep sounds, science stories and daily podcasts. With a 24-hour battery life, Bluetooth, offline listening and an intuitive pixel display, it’s built for everyday use.
For travel, the Yoto Mini offers the same screen-free freedom in a compact size with 14 hours of play per charge—ideal for long journeys or days out. Both models provide safe, ad-free listening without cameras or microphones, making them smart, trusted companions for modern families.
Available from: Yoto
myFirst Fone R2 | The All-In-One Smartwatch for Kids
Created for children aged 5–12, the myFirst Fone R2 is a smartwatch, phone, GPS tracker, fitness monitor, music player and camera all in one. Its bright 1.3-inch screen features enhanced resolution for clear visuals indoors and outdoors, while the magic button allows quick, intuitive control.
Kids can enjoy unlimited calls, video chats, app messaging, Giphy stickers and expressive “Momoji” animations. With water resistance up to 3 metres, a water-lock mode and global eSIM coverage across 85 countries, it’s ready for active, adventurous play.
Parents benefit from heart-rate monitoring, real-time location updates and custom safety alerts via the companion app. Stylish, resilient and packed with child-friendly tech, it’s an ideal gift for families wanting connection with independence.
Available from: Curry’s
myFirst Camera 3 | Creative Photography for Young Explorers
The myFirst Camera 3 offers an easy-to-use design with advanced creative features, giving kids a fun introduction to photography. With modes for time-lapse, video, filters and more, it helps young creators capture the world independently and confidently.
Lightweight, durable and sized for small hands, it’s built for everyday adventures at home or outdoors. With a 4.8-star rating and glowing reviews, it’s become a top pick for families looking to nurture creative expression.
Practical, inspiring and child-proof, it’s a great first camera for kids ready to explore storytelling through photos and videos.
Available from: Boots
Vistaprint Kids’ Personalised Gifts | Thoughtful Keepsakes Made Unique
Vistaprint’s growing kids’ and family gifting range offers fully customisable products that make memories feel extra special. From personalised socks, baubles and candles to photo books, cushions, mugs, calendars and giant chocolate bars, there are options for every age and budget.
New for the festive season are customisable advent calendars featuring chocolates from Kinder, Lindt and Mars, alongside charming stocking fillers, photo coasters, ornaments and even human or pet face cushions. Each item can be customised with names, photos or designs for a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Beautifully printed, high-quality and deeply personal, these gifts are ideal for families wanting something meaningful, fun and long-lasting under the tree.
Available from: Vistaprint
Photo Creator Instant Print Camera 2.0 | Instant Creativity for Kids & Tweens
This upgraded instant-print camera combines 48MP photography, HD video and instant colour printing in one exciting all-in-one device. Kids can capture moments on the 3″ HD touchscreen, personalise them with special effects and print them instantly using the 100+ included colour sheets.
With dual lenses, a built-in light ring, 27 creative filters and a rechargeable battery, it makes photo-taking fun, accessible and hands-on. Children can decorate prints with stickers and markers, create scrapbooks, make mood boards or share personalised photos with friends.
Innovative, playful and brilliantly designed, it’s a standout gift for kids aged 7+ who love technology and creativity combined.
Available from: Smyths Toys
Creator Video Projector Camera | Big-Screen Magic for Creative Kids
This 3-in-1 device lets kids take 48MP photos, film HD video and project their creations onto a wall or ceiling in crisp, vibrant colour. With up to four metres of projection distance and adjustable focus, children can turn any room into their own mini cinema.
The built-in effects, filters and frames add fun customisation, while the included 16GB memory card offers generous storage. Kids can also wirelessly cast their favourite content for an even bigger viewing experience.
Imaginative, versatile and packed with fun, this projector camera is perfect for young creators who love sharing stories, films and ideas on the big screen.
Available from: Smyths Toys
Cuddle + Kind Dolls | Heirloom Gifts With a Heart
Each Cuddle + Kind doll is handcrafted in Peru using sustainable, fair-trade techniques, offering families a beautifully made keepsake with meaningful purpose. Every purchase helps provide meals to children in need around the world, making these gifts as compassionate as they are charming.
The new Christmas characters include snowpeople, gingerbread figures and adorable winter animals across three collections: Signature, Baby Animal and Tiny. Soft, timeless and created with exceptional detail, each doll becomes a cherished companion.
Thoughtful, ethical and beautifully designed, these dolls make memorable gifts for babies and young children while supporting life-changing charity work globally.
Available from: Sky Rockets
Krafted Couch Wireless Charging Pad | Effortless Charging for Cosy Living
The Krafted Couch charging pad transforms the arm of a sofa into a sleek, dedicated charging spot designed for everyday relaxation. Its slim silicone design grips securely, offering fast, reliable charging without cables cluttering the living room.
Compatible with both iPhone and Android devices—including MagSafe—it ensures phones stay in place thanks to an anti-slip ridge. The two-metre cable provides flexible positioning, making it easy to place the pad wherever it fits best.
Modern, minimal and surprisingly practical, this is the ideal gift for anyone who loves stylish home tech that blends seamlessly into their space.
Available from: Krafted
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