Your baby's first Christmas is always special and the first present can be something that stays with you forever. We have put together our favourite items for a baby Christmas wish list.
A truly Irish gift
The world’s first Irish speaking toy, Bábóg Baby, likely to be a best seller this Christmas. A soft bear with 33 words, teaching your child numbers, colours and shapes in Irish as the soft buttons on the bear’s body are pressed. Costs 35.99.
http://www.babogbaby.com
Spin
ning speed cars
Not all baby toys need to be soft and cuddly, some babies love just love light and speed. The Roll ‘n’ Racers Spinning Speedways, Fisher-Price, is a ramp for car racing. Baby can pull the gear level for speedway sounds, music and flashing lights. Suitable from 6m+, costs €45, at main toys retailers.
Mirror mirror
Some babies will spend hours looking at themselves in a mirror. This huggable mirror can be attached to the cot of buggy or sit up by itself, ideal for getting your baby crawling or entertained when he is sitting. Suitable from 6m+, costs €24.95
www.mimitoys.ie
Cool duck
The best soft toys have characters, they are the ones that will follow through childhood. This very cool looking duck is by the French toy makers Moulin Roty, known for their unique style. Amedee the duck, is machine washable and has tactile limbs. Suitable from birth, costs €19.99.
www.softsandcuddly.ie
Lovely charity
Ikea has a great selection of affordable toys, this year it also has a charitable aspect. For every soft toy and children’s book sold by the 24th December, €1 will go towards helping children across the world by donating to UNISEF and Save the Children. It might not sound like much, but just one euro is enough to buy writing material for a child to last a whole month.
www.ikea.ie
Stylish and fun
Toys don’t just have to be practical, if they are beautiful as well it is always a plus. The Wildlife Tot Tower is a basic building toy, but with beautiful wildlife illustrations in vintage style. It helps your child’s motor skills and promotes language as he learns the names of the animals. Costs €20.
www.piquantbaby.ie
For the very small
Peppa dolls are made in natural materials and coloured with AZO-free fabric dye. The heads are filled with sheep’s wool, which will absorb scents. As a parent you can wear the toy under your skin for a few hours and give your baby comfort when you are away. A perfect toy for a small baby. The Peppa Tino comes in three colours, costs €15.
www.ecotreasures.ie
More languages
Help your child explore another language through music and play. The Baby Boom Boom toy set and CD comes in five different language pagackages, all including English. The package includes the CD with nursery rhymes and instrumets. Suitable from 3 months+, costs €25.29
www.boohoobaby.ie
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