Breadcrumbs ![What The Team Are Buying Their Children This Christmas](https://media.sheerluxe.com/4woUOVwTcVGAN1FwHEcmWhqn0yg=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-site-assets-081225-hero-parenting-christmas-gifts.jpg) ![What The Team Are Buying Their Children This Christmas](https://media.sheerluxe.com/vPwmlRCVIreah0joz7oGeEz5Uf8=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-site-assets-081225-thumb-parenting-christmas-gifts.jpg) / 08 December 2025 # What The Team Are Buying Their Children This Christmas Looking for children’s gifts that feel a little more special? From standout toys to stocking surprises and festive favourites, these are the pieces the team are choosing for their families this Christmas… ByTor West [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598) All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ## Laura Black ### Founding Managing Editor **I’m always looking for gifts that will help my children make memories**. This year, all three of mine are getting [*Paddington*](https://paddingtonthemusical.com/?) tickets, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and the kind of family outing that becomes a memory rather than just another present. **For girls, I always come back to Mimi & Lula**. Its pieces are pretty without being overly sugary. My goddaughter is getting the [castle bag](https://mimiandlula.com/products/enchanted-castle-bag?srsltid=AfmBOoq5I_tqEJAMAqqp_gNqR-8tBLmpb4vEnVwaqNylmtty5zn--2uj), which is playful but still feels thoughtfully designed, filled with a few [hair clips](https://mimiandlula.com/products/scallop-mini-clic-clacs?_pos=1&_sid=4a3156f79&_ss=r) she can use straight away. I’m also buying lots of Jellycat keyrings this year – perfect for clipping to school bags – and I know my girls have their eyes on an Owala [Freesip bottle,](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43613&murl=https%3A//www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/owala-uo-exclusive-freesip-09l-32oz-water-bottle2%3Fcolor%3D067%26searchparams%3Dq%253Dowala) which have gone viral for good reason. **For boys, I’m going for fun, energy and a little thrill**. This year, I’m eyeing a foldable mini [drone with camera](https://amzn.to/4oB74S4) – available on Amazon (ideal for last-minute gifting), it has impressive HD video and is guaranteed to please with its tricks and flips. I’m pairing it with a set of wireless earbuds, ideal for long car rides or music and stories at bedtime. **Stockings at ours are simple but considered**. I love the KKNEKKI [hair ties ](https://www.simplybeach.com/products/original-hair-tie-bundle-bundle-36)– they don’t snag or break, and somehow disappear less than other brands. I’ll add Legami [erasable pens,](https://amzn.to/3KhNLPH) which children love because they can correct every wobbly letter, and the Happiness Club [calendar](https://amzn.to/49ZRMmm), a bright, cheerful calendar that gives them something fun to flip through every month. **A book subscription is a great gift that lasts all year**. [The Willoughby Book Club](https://www.thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk/) option works brilliantly – a new book arriving each month keeps the excitement of reading going throughout the year. It’s thoughtful, low-effort and always well received. **When it comes to games, I stick to the guaranteed winners**. [Rummikub](https://bargainmax.co.uk/products/the-orginal-rummikub) and [Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza](https://amzn.to/4pVp76G) are both fast to learn, fun to play and competitive enough to keep the whole family entertained. [The Pencil Nose](https://amzn.to/49UC8IP) game is another hit – fast, silly and perfect for that late-afternoon Christmas slump when everyone needs a lift. ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/dAjIqMllhpRfuR95vij_6JUozpk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-081225-parenting-christmas-gifting-laura.jpg) The Vault Stock ![Q10 Mini Drone from AVIALOGIC](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_9Yk685C5RE47pMgZ8wE3502xrc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-amazon-mini-drone.jpg) [#### Q10 Mini Drone](https://amzn.to/4oB74S4) ##### AVIALOGIC, £42.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Set Of 7 Erasable Gel Pens from Legami](https://media.sheerluxe.com/JkYB34HCGFrXDwySvy6nh8zry4k=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-amazon-legamo-set-of-7-erasable-gel-pens.jpg) [#### Set Of 7 Erasable Gel Pens](https://amzn.to/3KhNLPH) ##### Legami, £15.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Wireless Earbuds from Btootos ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Ss7P4dDyK9Be7VhrzuC5gUCOvYk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-amazon-btootos-wireless-earbuds.jpg) [#### Wireless Earbuds](https://amzn.to/4pUD3Oc) ##### Btootos, £19.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Amuseables Pair Of Marshmallows Bag Charm from Jellycat](https://media.sheerluxe.com/DYahJk-gsTtHTcKFRmsIkDd4jbU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-jelly-cat-marshmallow-plush-keyrings.jpg) [#### Amuseables Pair Of Marshmallows Bag Charm](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=53610&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fjellycat.com%2Famuseables-pair-of-marshmallows-bag-charm%2F) ##### Jellycat, £25 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Original Hair Tie Bundle from Kknekki ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/YKS6M6eed9bJF_fOR8uhZ8FUeBc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-kkneki-hair-bundle.jpg) [#### Original Hair Tie Bundle](https://www.simplybeach.com/products/original-hair-tie-bundle-bundle-36) ##### Kknekki, £10 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![The Orginal Rummikub from Ideal](https://media.sheerluxe.com/s8GPX20o5FBNnaj1DvcnAQ6tSR8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-rummikub.jpg) [#### The Orginal Rummikub](https://bargainmax.co.uk/products/the-orginal-rummikub?) ##### Ideal, £12.99 *(was £19.99)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Enchanted Castle Bag from Mimi & Lula](https://media.sheerluxe.com/x79HgdRsBCiaNE3IuzTyOtw7TpI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-mimi-and-lula-castle-bag.jpg) [#### Enchanted Castle Bag](https://mimiandlula.com/products/enchanted-castle-bag?srsltid=AfmBOoq5I_tqEJAMAqqp_gNqR-8tBLmpb4vEnVwaqNylmtty5zn--2uj) ##### Mimi & Lula, £18 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game from Blue Orange](https://media.sheerluxe.com/sqwwjaz16eOkTvw2uUAbPucZxII=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fblue-orange-taco-cat-goat-cheese-pizza.jpg) [#### Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game](https://amzn.to/4pVp76G) ##### Blue Orange, £14.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![2026 Wall Calendar from The Happiness Club](https://media.sheerluxe.com/CLn_AGat7Jn7mpc11EEJCwVz7lk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fthe-happiness-club-wall-calendar-2026.jpg) [#### 2026 Wall Calendar ](https://amzn.to/49ZRMmm) ##### The Happiness Club, £11.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Scallop Mini Clic Clacs from Mimi & Lula](https://media.sheerluxe.com/2jD0Zwwb3gn1TnD0t9KjP66H47A=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-laura-mimi-and-lula-scallop-mini-claspa.jpg) [#### Scallop Mini Clic Clacs](https://mimiandlula.com/products/scallop-mini-clic-clacs?_pos=1&_sid=4a3156f79&_ss=r) ##### Mimi & Lula, £8 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Pencil Nose Game from Ideal](https://media.sheerluxe.com/OrHzHQOpgjQJmwAdGwI2ctP0Glo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fideal-pencil-nose.jpg) [#### Pencil Nose Game](https://amzn.to/49UC8IP) ##### Ideal, £15.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![FreeSip Water Bottle from Owala](https://media.sheerluxe.com/9g5APDUEGZjkeer-5l8bqIXw0YA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fowala-uo-exclusive-freesip-09l.jpg) [#### FreeSip Water Bottle](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43613&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanoutfitters.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fowala-uo-exclusive-freesip-09l-32oz-water-bottle2%3Fcolor%3D067%26searchparams%3Dq%253Dowala) ##### Owala, £30 *(was £40)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/iPP1IAFqDVxH60M4Y-OqodNLvII=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-081225-parenting-christmas-gifting-elaine.jpg) ## Elaine Lloyd-Jones ### Fashion Features Director **I always aim for gifts that last beyond the day.** For my daughter, that means a Smeg [stand mixer.](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1599&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A//www.currys.co.uk/products/smeg-smf03pguk-stand-mixer-pastel-green-10289757.html) She’s really into baking and this feels like a grown-up, keep-forever piece. I’m pairing it with [*ABBA Voyage*](https://abbavoyage.com/) tickets, which I know both of us will enjoy. **My son is all about adventure**. So, I’m giving him tools to encourage it, like the Garmin [Bounce 2](https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/1815501/), a smartwatch for teens that has GPS, activity tracking and messaging in a kid-friendly design he’ll love. I’m also adding a [junior telescope](https://amzn.to/3KEJVjw) and the new season Liverpool training kit, which he’s been hinting about for months. **Stockings are my favourite to fill.** A tube of [Lanolips](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37257&murl=https%3A//www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/hybrid/lanolips-festive-101-ointment-multi-balm), [novelty plasters](https://www.rexlondon.com/childrens-plasters-tin-30-pcs-dinosaur) and something from [Jellycat](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37257&murl=https%3A//www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/hybrid/jellycat-amuseables-coffee-to-go-bag-charm) always makes the cut. Each child gets a hot water bottle, plus winter accessories they’ll actually wear, like a Zara snood or smart beanie. I’ll add personalised YETI bottles and Legami [pens](https://www.legami.com/en-gb/set-of-6-erasable-highlighters-VEH0001.html?srsltid=AfmBOor6QOQ1dLmS3nNhKwmbFoqyJK8xJMKP_dcFQOoxUNYxqcssobao), because stationery in a stocking always gets used. **For unexpected gems, I always look to** [**The Hambledon**.](https://thehambledon.com/) Its edit is spot on – bunny balms, tiny skydiver toys, [pea shooters](https://thehambledon.com/products/fancy-pea-shooters) and mini whoopee cushions – while [Jaques London](https://www.jaqueslondon.co.uk/) remains my go-to for well-made traditional games. **For nieces and nephews, I keep it simple and thoughtful**. My baby niece is getting a TBCO [lambswool blanket ](https://tbco.com/products/lambswool-baby-blanket-in-rose-block-check) – soft, warm and genuinely useful – along with a Maileg [mouse](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36666&murl=https%3A//www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/maileg-princess-mouse-pea-set-17cm-000000000007455001). For my nephews, age two and four, I’m choosing reliable crowd-pleasers like a Glow Track, which lights up and can be rebuilt endlessly, and a Rapid [Rocket launcher](https://www.jaqueslondon.co.uk/products/rapid-rocket?srsltid=AfmBOooK3bcvQ17NSzKGjwqyoFUaT6x1z_Ts-E6XvYpLy1FcTX21ArBp), a great option for burning off some energy once the excitement of the day settles. **For experiences, I love adoption gifts.** Both my children have [WWF](https://www.wwf.org.uk/) animals – one panda and one polar bear – and the updates still feel exciting months later. ![Bounce 2 Kids Smartwatch from Garmin](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_XO1mZVVxprA6fdJ9BVwodS92Zc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-garmin.jpg) [#### Bounce 2 Kids Smartwatch](https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/1815501/) ##### Garmin, £259.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Festive 101 Ointment Multi-Balm from Lanolips](https://media.sheerluxe.com/uMM7QWyxY_yBqWoqBWLhdughE6g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-anthro-lanolips.jpg) [#### Festive 101 Ointment Multi-Balm](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37257&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fhybrid%2Flanolips-festive-101-ointment-multi-balm) ##### Lanolips, £12 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Rocket Launcher from Jacques London](https://media.sheerluxe.com/19XHKYWVQtTVejKSsPXatEm4eeQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-jacques-rocket-launchers.jpg) [#### Rocket Launcher](https://www.jaqueslondon.co.uk/products/rapid-rocket?srsltid=AfmBOooK3bcvQ17NSzKGjwqyoFUaT6x1z_Ts-E6XvYpLy1FcTX21ArBp) ##### Jacques London, £19.50 *(was £23.99)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Amuseables Coffee-To-Go Bag Charm from Jellycat ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/zibfuXOKJUceYfrlU6MTvQksL6I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-jellycat-coffee-on-the-go-c-harm.jpg) [#### Amuseables Coffee-To-Go Bag Charm](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=53610&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fjellycat.com%2Famuseables-coffee-to-go-bag-charm%2F) ##### Jellycat, £23 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![The Princess Mouse & The Pea Set from Maileg](https://media.sheerluxe.com/h2H0sKEVTdpCVJSczS1lBDIB-Os=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-maileg-princess-and-the-pea-big-sister-mouse.jpg) [#### The Princess Mouse & The Pea Set](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36666&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrods.com%2Fen-gb%2Fp%2Fmaileg-princess-mouse-pea-set-17cm-000000000007455001) ##### Maileg, £47.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Set Of 6 Erasable Highlighters from Legami](https://media.sheerluxe.com/LLOIn6Bl-AotwyXFU2vbdk63Hf8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-legami-set-of-6-highlighters.jpg) [#### Set Of 6 Erasable Highlighters](https://www.legami.com/en-gb/set-of-6-erasable-highlighters-VEH0001.html?srsltid=AfmBOor6QOQ1dLmS3nNhKwmbFoqyJK8xJMKP_dcFQOoxUNYxqcssobao) ##### Legami, £6.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Supersoft Faux Fur Hot Water Bottle from Marks & Spencer](https://media.sheerluxe.com/r9X-5esjQQd6AClRu-iwHaMJFjw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-ms-supersoft-faux-fur-hot-water-bottle.jpg) [#### Supersoft Faux Fur Hot Water Bottle](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fsupersoft-faux-fur-hot-water-bottle%2Fp%2Fhbp60765097%3Fcolor%3DCREAM) ##### Marks & Spencer, £19.50 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Fancy Pea Shooters from Tops Malibu](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-AhUdoU-Mnq5-XCgffl-Nfky5Dc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-pea-shooters.jpg) [#### Fancy Pea Shooters](https://thehambledon.com/products/fancy-pea-shooters) ##### Tops Malibu, £7.50 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Stand Mixer from Smeg](https://media.sheerluxe.com/wScTOoTOEYgQPcEObewNgtIAyN4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-smeg-standing-mixer.jpg) [#### Stand Mixer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1599&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fsmeg-smf03pguk-stand-mixer-pastel-green-10289757.html) ##### Smeg, £499 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Lambswool Baby Blanket from TBCO](https://media.sheerluxe.com/aAyP5AZDY-AoPEAKlAr3H_PAJqQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-tbco-baby-blanket.jpg) [#### Lambswool Baby Blanket](https://tbco.com/products/lambswool-baby-blanket-in-rose-block-check?) ##### TBCO, £55 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Astronomical Telescope Complete Kit from Bebang](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-PjXvM-NNOM_7K8EihEzvuTSs5A=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-elaine-scientific-gifts-junior-telescope-new.jpg) [#### Astronomical Telescope Complete Kit](https://amzn.to/3KEJVjw) ##### Bebang, £89.90 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Children's Plasters In A Tin from Rex London](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GI9XCbKoTdwjwVXJwNsoNCzHSH8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fdino-plasters.png) [#### Children's Plasters In A Tin](https://www.rexlondon.com/childrens-plasters-tin-30-pcs-dinosaur) ##### Rex London, £4.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ## Georgina Blaskey ### Senior Homes & Interiors Editor **I love choosing gifts that bring instant excitement on Christmas morning**. For my 17-year-old son, that’s the Pioneer [DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/MA6G9q). He’s into music, and this is a brilliant entry-level piece that lets him learn mixing properly. It’s compact, intuitive and works seamlessly with laptop software, so he can practise at home before taking it to parties. Until then, I’ll be pairing it with a good set of headphones. **For my daughter, it’s all about the slopes this year**. She’s 19 and has been eyeing up a new ski outfit, so I’m getting her the My Ski Sunday [Cropped Bomber Jacket](https://www.mysundayski.co.uk/products/cropped-bomber-ski-jacket-burgundy-houndstooth) in burgundy houndstooth. It’s warm, stylish and has that modern, streamlined silhouette she loves. **Stockings in our house are always practical, fun and a bit unexpected**. Thumbs-up [phone stands](https://amzn.to/48iTjCE) have gone down surprisingly well, while [shower steamers](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35352&murl=https%3A//www.oliverbonas.com/gift/grapefruit-bergamot-fragranced-shower-steamer-386046) from Oliver Bonas are another favourite; they turn a quick shower into something that feels far more indulgent. I’ve also given personalised [AirPods cases](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A//www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4395837089/personalised-airpods-case-airpods-pro-3) and compact [manicure kits](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=53096&murl=https%3A//www.next.co.uk/style/su180744/k75989), which always get used at some point during the year. **My godchildren are all teenagers now, so we’re firmly in the voucher-and-cash era**. A Deliveroo voucher never fails to please. But when I can pick something more personal for the girls, I love jewellery from [Blythe-B](https://www.blythe-b.com/) – the necklaces are my favourite, and they’re customisable if you know their favourite colours. **For teenage boys, the safest wins are pieces they’ll want to wear**. I’ll be supporting my son’s streetwear brand, [ALTRO LDN.](https://altroldn.com/password) His next drop, the Plaid collection, launches on 12th December. **For experience gifting, I rate a well-curated** [**book subscription**](https://weebookworms.co.uk/products/tween-book-subscription-9-12-years). My niece is an avid reader, so I’ve chosen one from Wee Bookworms, where you can input a child’s interests and hobbies, so the books feel tailored. They also plant a tree with every order, which is a lovely touch. **I always used to buy personalised** [**Nutella jars**](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A//www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4369934112/personalised-christmas-nutella-jar) **from Selfridges**, which were a huge hit until my son became dairy intolerant. Now I tuck [dark chocolate coins](https://www.ocado.com/products/divine-70-dark-chocolate-coins/423454011?srsltid=AfmBOooBLlBVV4pHTfcznJVivTAIhe-2Zjrx3D5MO3hdeEJKyvVt3q6B) into his stocking instead – a small swap that still feels festive. **When you’ve exhausted every idea, something personal always wins**. A simple [photo book](https://www.rosemood.co.uk/p/softcover-photo-books-label/) of their year is meaningful without being overly sentimental. ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/M3wMaQ4EOhKPEEjXUyZeB2fj_f4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-081225-parenting-christmas-gifting-georgina.jpg) ![Cropped Bomber Ski Jacket from My Sunday Ski](https://media.sheerluxe.com/qUvvs2xNXUkg06DVbz7nNltYKxY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-my-sunday-ski-cropped-bombver.jpg) [#### Cropped Bomber Ski Jacket](https://www.mysundayski.co.uk/products/cropped-bomber-ski-jacket-burgundy-houndstooth) ##### My Sunday Ski, £365 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Dark Chocolate Coins from Divine](https://media.sheerluxe.com/v5S1G-iOgeUhzafMS915xTatxeE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-divine-choc.jpg) [#### Dark Chocolate Coins](https://www.ocado.com/products/divine-70-dark-chocolate-coins/423454011?srsltid=AfmBOooBLlBVV4pHTfcznJVivTAIhe-2Zjrx3D5MO3hdeEJKyvVt3q6B) ##### Divine, £3.20 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Personalised AirPods Case from Tiritacase](https://media.sheerluxe.com/1tQfRE76lR70NPsriEr92eToJ_I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-etsy-airpod-case-1.jpg) [#### Personalised AirPods Case](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F4395837089%2Fpersonalised-airpods-case-airpods-pro-3) ##### Tiritacase, £14.85 *(was £22.85)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![DDJ-FLX4 2-Channel DJ Controller from Pioneer Dj](https://media.sheerluxe.com/s04tfnf0jkEaQi6I7VxFcJf5Koo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-john-lewis-ddj-flx4-channel-dj-controller.jpg) [#### DDJ-FLX4 2-Channel DJ Controller](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/MA6G9q) ##### Pioneer Dj, £280 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![6 Piece Travel Manicure Set from Next](https://media.sheerluxe.com/YB-f_dGIuBu2abQQ69PWQWIwaC4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-next-6-piece-travel-manicure.jpg) [#### 6 Piece Travel Manicure Set](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=53096&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu180744%2Fk75989) ##### Next, £12 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Personalised Christmas Nutella Jar from Madebylaceuk](https://media.sheerluxe.com/rJmfQLxV_3TfQptYCE0qCNiak-Q=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-etsy-personalised-nutella-1.jpg) [#### Personalised Christmas Nutella Jar](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F4369934112%2Fpersonalised-christmas-nutella-jar) ##### Madebylaceuk, £7.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Grapefruit & Bergamot Fragranced Shower Steamer from Oliver Bonas](https://media.sheerluxe.com/lygK4tFcstnHuEVRa7eJU6qIhHw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-oliver-bonas-bergamiont-frgrance.jpg) [#### Grapefruit & Bergamot Fragranced Shower Steamer](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35352&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oliverbonas.com%2Fgift%2Fgrapefruit-bergamot-fragranced-shower-steamer-386046) ##### Oliver Bonas, £10 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Softcover Photo Book from Rosemood](https://media.sheerluxe.com/nB-m-gAO8K6Hqanki5u84Qf1N4M=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-rosemood-photop-book.jpg) [#### Softcover Photo Book](https://www.rosemood.co.uk/p/softcover-photo-books-label/) ##### Rosemood, From £29.90 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Thumbs-Up Cell Phone Holder from Valink](https://media.sheerluxe.com/qDvDG47qVCL-Gizfs7RG0jv3N4Y=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-thumbs-up-mobile-tsand.jpg) [#### Thumbs-Up Cell Phone Holder](https://amzn.to/48iTjCE) ##### Valink, £0.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Premium Tween Book Subscription from Wee Bookworms ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/mtNB66yzlaKyQrgHw7eI5SUszYY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-georgina-wee-bookworms-subscriptionm.jpg) [#### Premium Tween Book Subscription](https://weebookworms.co.uk/products/tween-book-subscription-9-12-years) ##### Wee Bookworms, £19.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Novia from Blythe B](https://media.sheerluxe.com/aXAj7LrEFtjjOQvLhcMVqEgfTTM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fblythe-b-necklace.png) [#### Novia](https://www.blythe-b.com/shop/p/garh8kna3xt453a-lcbbz-379bl-9hdxb-pe53m-xhyd6-29ac7-amkp4-bnpyy-ywda9-s37a3-9sptb-m887s-7rsye-8jmlk-gfp9z-ljjtc-p64fz) ##### Blythe B, £45 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Gift Card from Deliveroo](https://media.sheerluxe.com/xdODTL53LoLdFS8T3k2Qw53iJS8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fdeliveroo-gifit-card.png) [#### Gift Card](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4376132) ##### Deliveroo, £50 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/VOufqTa7hZ1HJFPjqIn-MD-3pG4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-081225-parenting-christmas-gifting-tor.jpg) ## Tor West ### Senior Health, Wellness & Parenting Editor **It’s a vehicle-themed Christmas for my two-year-old**. I can’t wait to give him a [Speed Track](https://www.speed-track.co.uk/products/speed-track-5m-limited-edition-green-copy) – it rolls straight down from a window or door to create a 6m racetrack. I love how simple it is – it works with any small toy car, doesn’t require batteries and kids can build bumps, jumps and tunnels using whatever’s around the room. Alongside it, the Le Toy Van [Garage](https://letoyvan.co.uk/products/car-and-garage-set) is the big showstopper. Le Toy Van is known for its quality wooden toys and I’m hoping this retro-toned garage earns a permanent spot in his playroom. **The gift I’m most excited to give is a set of Stapelstein** [**blocks**.](https://www.scandiborn.co.uk/products/stapelstein-stepping-stones-pastel-6-1-set) The colourful, featherlight stacking stones turn into anything children imagine – one minute they’re stepping stones; the next, balancing towers, potion bowls, obstacle courses, makeshift seats or part of a giant indoor ‘floor is lava’ set-up. **Stockings get the small but brilliant bits**. A copy of [*The Colour Monster* ](https://amzn.to/44cyExE)– the beautifully illustrated book that helps little ones understand their emotions through colour – will be going in first. Then bath crayons, which make bedtime routines infinitely more fun to navigate, as well as plenty of stickers and colouring pencils. **For under-the-radar treasures, I always go back to** [**Small Kins**](https://smallkins.com/) **and** [**Petite Amelie**](https://www.petiteamelie.co.uk/). Small Kins is brilliant for beautifully made, design-led toys, while Petite Amelie is a gorgeous French brand doing lovely wooden toys and accessories that feel chic yet surprisingly affordable – I have my eye on the teepee tent. **For godchildren, nieces and nephews, I follow one rule – give them something they’ll return to.** The new [Toniebox](https://amzn.to/44DSkKY) is top of the list, while [The Story Orchestra](https://amzn.to/3XCvHCM) book never fail to please. The Zoofamily [camera](https://www.thezoofamily.co.uk/products/bear-kids-camera-1) is up there, too, and for babies, you can’t beat stacking cups – they work as bath, beach and travel toys. **Sarah K is my failsafe brand**. The washbags and [dressing gowns](https://www.sarahk.co.uk/products/childrens-blue-pomily-dressing-gown) strike the perfect balance between smart and fun, plus every child loves seeing their name embroidered on something soft and cosy. ![ Feelings from Alice Le Henand & Thierry Bedouet ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ZcRtf085iwhtSteU7WAzk3N6oSI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-alice-hennad-book.png) [#### Feelings](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3787&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Ffeelings%2Falice-le-henand%2Fthierry-bedouet%2F9782408007928) ##### Alice Le Henand & Thierry Bedouet, £9.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Teepee Tent from Petite Amelie](https://media.sheerluxe.com/vBlqbiBuf6D9D4UqEkCrOd2i3e8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-petite-amelie-teepee-tent.jpg) [#### Teepee Tent](https://www.petiteamelie.co.uk/teepee-tent-mat-pink.html) ##### Petite Amelie, £59.45 *(was £69.95)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Car & Garage Play Set from Le Toy Van](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Ge6pfjS8pFt2R5XlFgmA6_ssipU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-le-toy-van-iconic-wooden-storey-le-grand-garage.jpg) [#### Car & Garage Play Set](https://letoyvan.co.uk/products/car-and-garage-set) ##### Le Toy Van, £124.90 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Stepping Stones 6+1 Set from Stapelstein](https://media.sheerluxe.com/gJ0pO26GshMsBN1eWV-I6YyHbuY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-stapelstein-stepping-stones.jpg) [#### Stepping Stones 6+1 Set ](https://www.scandiborn.co.uk/products/stapelstein-stepping-stones-pastel-6-1-set) ##### Stapelstein, £184.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Neon LED Glow In The Dark Drawing Board from Discovery](https://media.sheerluxe.com/unTECPQGtLDClLWmK9Al7jko4k4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-selfridges-scwatz-flo-pad.jpg) [#### Neon LED Glow In The Dark Drawing Board](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=53096&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu372234%2Fe51039) ##### Discovery, £18 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![The Color Monster from Anna Llenas](https://media.sheerluxe.com/tBuXSt599z4FsZ4TxXY7uafLlDQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-the-colour-monster.jpg) [#### The Color Monster](https://amzn.to/44cyExE) ##### Anna Llenas, £13.85 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Pomily Dressing from Sarak K ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/UNJZKh-0jolRySEgU1hMBXlnTSE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-sarah-k-dressing-gown-1.jpg) [#### Pomily Dressing](https://www.sarahk.co.uk/products/childrens-blue-pomily-dressing-gown) ##### Sarak K, £68 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Toniebox 2 Bundle from Tonies](https://media.sheerluxe.com/f2KOUdpjBUP7SqzMaCboyfje2Zo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-tonie-box.jpg) [#### Toniebox 2 Bundle](https://amzn.to/44DSkKY) ##### Tonies, £119.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Mushie Toy Giftbox from Mori](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_W-lZIt6XyRnqqni3fepe_SNXY0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-toy-gift-box.jpg) [#### Mushie Toy Giftbox](https://babymori.com/products/mushie-toy-giftbox) ##### Mori, £39.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Bear Camera from The Zoofamily](https://media.sheerluxe.com/dmeAtTcRGf49GDP1m-xuLGyfAz4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-zoofamily-zoo-friends-diigi-camera.jpg) [#### Bear Camera](https://www.thezoofamily.co.uk/products/bear-kids-camera-1) ##### The Zoofamily, £69.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![Dessert Rally from Speed Track](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Nop4eKcGhQBXnOn0pLBu0w03BKE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-speed-track.jpg) [#### Dessert Rally](https://www.speed-track.co.uk/products/speed-track-5m-limited-edition-green-copy) ##### Speed Track, From £33.99 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") ![The Story Orchestra from Katy Flint](https://media.sheerluxe.com/wSlQcNWnca7riI-E9Aa6Eb1dNAg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-parenting-tor-the-story-orchestra-book_0.jpg) [#### The Story Orchestra](https://amzn.to/3XCvHCM) ##### Katy Flint, £17.77 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/49598 "Add product to my favourites") Share This Story [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?display=popup&redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Flife%2Fparenting%2Fwhat-the-team-are-buying-their-children-this-christmas&t=What+The+Team+Are+Buying+Their+Children+This+Christmas) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Flife%2Fparenting%2Fwhat-the-team-are-buying-their-children-this-christmas&description=What+The+Team+Are+Buying+Their+Children+This+Christmas&media=) [ E-mail ]() DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct 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