Busy Girls Guide to Christmas Gifts for Kids

Shopping & Reviews

Whether you're a Busy Mum, Befuddled Auntie or Baffled Best Friend, buying the perfect gift for the child in your life can be a little tricky. Shop online with our top tips...

Since stress causes premature ageing, we insist you calm down Busy Girl, pull up a chair, slap on some anti-wrinkle cream, and browse our list of kiddy-friendly gift ideas without so much as a hint of a queue in sight...

The Gift of Garb: The itchy, handmade woollen jumper is firmly crossed off the wish list this year. However, a gorgeous little lambswool jumper is definitely on it. Take your cue from mini fashionista haven, Peace & Jam. With a massive selection from top children's fashion designers not found on the high street, your little one can totter their way into the "It Crowd" in a stylish stripy jumper or an oh-so-sweet knitted sweater dress with matching scarf. We love the Katvig Boys' Brown Stripe Jumper, £45 and Girls' Amara Multi Striped Dress and Scarf, £52.50 from www.peaceandjam.co.uk 

Wear Your Heart Out: Do you have the cutest nephew in town? Say it loud and proud with a cheeky "Lock Up Your Daughters" all-in-one playsuit from Oliver Bonas. Have a browse, there's a whole range of cheeky playsuits to choose from for boys and girls. (Lock Up Your Daughters Playsuit, £12, www.oliverbonas.com)

The Gift of Closure: Don't just brown-bag it, pack your little one's lunch in style with an adorable character metal lunch box from Elias & Grace. With a range of cases and rucksacks that are just too cute for words, we love the elephant lunch box and frog rucksack. (www.eliasandgrace.com, Elephant Suitcase, £12, Frog BackPack by Bla Bla, £30)

Visions of Sugar Plums: Do you have a whole little family to shop for? Aim straight at the sweet tooth with a divine cookie bouquet from Kooky Cookies. There won't be a tear in sight, as they rip through the assortment of snowflakes and snowmen in the Winter Wonderland bouquet. And, as they are all homemade and delivered to your doorstep, baking Christmas cookies is one thing you won't have to worry about this year (www.kookycookies.com, Winter Wonderland Cookie Bouquet, £36 for 12)

The Family Heirloom: Looking for the perfect rocking horse that won't upset your modern decor? Look no further than the Little Baby Company for this stylish Playsam Little Rocking Rabbit. Not only is it sure to entertain the Little Lad or Lass, it will also look ultra chic next to any Italian leather sofa. (www.littlebabycompany.com, Playsam Little Rocking Horse in Red, £105)

Thanks to our friends at Elias and Grace for the gorgeous photography!