The Childrensalon Christmas Gift Guide

From birth, babies are like sponges, soaking up all the sights, sounds and interesting textures around them. Our sensory gifts are not only gorgeous to look at, but they will also help to develop those important fine and gross motor skills such as grabbing, pushing and pulling. We love Moulin Roty’s tactile toys. There are lots of bits and bobs to grab hold of, and the characters are rather sweet too. And an Etta Loves play mat with its high-contrast pattern will look stylish in the home, whilst helping to develop baby’s colour vision.

And then there’s Atelier Choux’s whimsical set, lovingly filled with all the little luxuries a newborn needs. Open the doors to this charming château and you’ll see Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson’s thoughtful prints decorating cards and cake toppers too. Welcoming little ones to the world has never looked so chic.

From dolls and games to wooden play sets, our toys come in all shapes and sizes. Banwood’s First Go balance bike is sure to put a big smile on their face come Christmas morning. It’s designed in collaboration with French brand Bonton, so they’ll look ever so chic learning to ride it, even if they are a bit wobbly at first — this is where the matching helmet comes in very handy. And there are different colours to choose from and trikes for younger kids too. For toy traditionalists, Vilac is loved for its wooden designs. This reversible table football game will keep youngsters entertained while the grown-ups relax — although Dad might make an appearance. On the other side is an air hockey game, offering hours of holiday-season fun.

Finding the perfect gift is hard enough, let alone when you have fussy teenagers to contend with. They know what they like (and what they don’t like) and their style can change from day to day. If you’re looking for gifts that keep on giving, accessories are a great option. This sparkly hairband by Sienna Likes to Party or Self-Portrait's shimmery tweed beret will delight your followers of fashion. And for him, a designer backpack will go down a treat. We love this style from Burberry with its bold varsity-style logo print, and it pairs nicely with VEJA's classic V-10s, which come in lots of different colours to suit his look. 

So, you’ve ticked off the children’s presents, but what about Christmas gifts for new parents? We think a baby changing bag might just be the perfect gift for a soon-to-be parent. This design from TIBA + MARL is stylish enough to be used everyday (it comes with a handy padded laptop sleeve), and when the little one arrives, features like a fold-out changing mat and insulated bottle holder will tick those all-important parenting boxes. If self-care is top of their wish list, Little Butterfly London’s mother-and-baby products are packed full of organic luxuries which can be enjoyed before and after the birth, including stretch-mark butter, massage oil and soothing baby bath milk. Plus, this set is exclusive to Childrensalon, so if you’re looking for an extra-special gift, this could be it.

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