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Members' Shopping Recommendations - December 2007

Have a browse through some of the products our members recommended for December 2007
   

Toys and books for 0-1 years

   

Hamleys Panda Bear: A beautiful, traditional cuddly toy that all children love! This will be a favourite for many Christmases to come!

   

Skwish Classic Baby Toy: Babies love this bendy rattly colourful toy! It has become a real classic in many a home and your baby is bound to love it too!

   

Sneezy the Activity Dragon: This multi activity, multi textured soft dragon is a perfect present for young babies. Hours of tactile fun guaranteed!

   

Lamaze - Octivity Time: This lovely pluche octopus has many touchy-feely activities to engage your baby. It is a sure-fire way of lighting up your baby's eyes this Christmas!

   

Whoozit Galaxy Cube: Whoozit, a favourite in many a pram, also has this great multi-sensory cube for your little darling to play with.

   

Lamaze - Musical Inchworm: A gorgeous musical inchworm for your baby's Christmas stocking!

   

John Lewis Wooden Stacking Cubes: These colourful, educational wooden stacking cubes encourage your baby to play independently and are a perfect gift!

   

Sevi Wooden Pull Along Zebra: This traditional toy is bound to be a favourite for a long time. Wait for your child's delighted little face!

   

Hamleys Mega Truck: Your little boy will be thrilled on Christmas day when he opens this cool mega truck by Hamleys.

   

Counting Abacus: Regardless of the fact that this is an old-fashioned counting device, your baby is going to have loads of fun moving the beads back and forward like generations of babies before him!

   

Gina Ford Lullabies for Contented Little Babies (Book & CD): A beautifully illustrated book with an accompanying CD. A marvellous gift to both parent and child!

   

Toys and Books for 1-3 years

   

Learn to Dress Noddy: Teach your toddler the essentials of self-dressing with one of our favourite characters Noddy. Boys and girls alike would be thrilled to find this toy under the tree!

   

Bedtime Noddy Soft Toy: A lovely bedtime gift for toddlers wary of bedtime. Noddy's cheeks glow and he talks when you squeeze his tummy!

   

Elmer Bath Toy: Your toddler will have lots of fun in the tub with old favourite Elmer!

   

Hoops in the Tub: Shoot hoops in the bathtub! Hilarious fun for your toddler's bath time!

   

The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Book and Toy Gift Set by Eric Carle: This old-time favourite still doesn't fail to delight the under 4's, leave alone their parents! Everyone should have a copy of this book on their bookshelf.

   

Galt Sorting Wheel: A wonderful traditional toy from ages 1 and up. This sturdy gift will withstand years of active play. A perfect present for a young toddler.

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Spot's Big Lift-the-flap Book: A favourite book character in most families, Spot will help you teach your child colours, shapes, numbers and simple objects and activities, in this lovely lift the flap book.

   

Spot's First Christmas: Enjoy reading with your toddler about Christmas with our friend Spot by lifting his Christmas flaps!

   

Dear Santa by Rod Campbell: Another excellent book by Rod Campbell full of exciting flaps to lift. A wonderful read for you and your little one at Christmas.

   

Sleepy Time: A Lift-the-flap Book by Gina Ford

   

On the Farm: A Touch and Feel Book by Gina Ford

   

Going on a Picnic: A Lift-the-flap Book by Gina Ford

   

Let's Play: A Touch and Feel Book by Gina Ford

   

Toys and Books for 3 years and up

   

Wooden Soldier Skittles: A lovely traditional toy from the White Company, which is a perfect gift for all your little 'soldiers'.

   

Hand Puppets: These gorgeous pure cotton hand puppets will be a source of entertainment for you, not only your lucky child!

   

Polka Dot Doll's Sleigh Bed: A gorgeous, traditional bed for your little girl’s favourite dolly! Bedtime will be even more fun from now on!

   

Baby Annabell: Baby Annabell behaves just like a real baby. This is very lifelike baby doll for your little girl and will thrill her at Christmas!

   

Educational Placemats: A set of 3 wipeable placemats. Dinnertime has never been so interesting! An ideal gift for the inquisitive child.

   

Art Kits: A wide range of art kits for your creative child. A great stocking-filler for Christmas

   

Children's Fun Wellies: The most gorgeous wellies we have ever seen. Your children will be actually waiting for the skies to open if they get some of these wellies this Christmas!

   

My First Ready Bed: A really useful and fun item to keep for sleepovers. These inflatable beds come in a variety of prints and the bedding is easy to wash.

   

Children's Tea Set: A beautiful retro-print tea-set for your little girl. We think that this (unbreakable!) tea-set is adorable and would make a perfect gift.

   

7 Piece Percussion Kit: Let your child's rhythm unfold with this beautifully crafted percussion kit. Why not form a family band this Christmas?

   

Water Musical Instruments: These floating bath time instruments include flutes, xylophone and drums. Your children will not be able to wait for bath time now!

   

Secrets Drawer: Now your little girl will have place for her trinkets, little notes and 'things'. A really attractive little set of drawers that will brighten up any little girl's bedroom!

   

Bilibo: This toy is bound to be a success in your house. What is it for? Well, it is up to your child: Sit in it, spin in it, fill it with things (even water). Let your child's imagination go wild with this fab toy!

   

Beatrix Potter - the Complete Tales: This is the complete and unabridged collection of all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. A keepsake for both parents and children alike.

   

The Family Book: Amazing Things To Do Together: This will be a very entertaining book for the whole family for years to come!

   

Personalized Children's Book: This is a truly special gift to give a child. These books can be personalized for each child, with pictures to look like them. A book to keep forever!

   

Gifts for Adults

   

Votive Candle Collection: Light up somebody's Christmas with these beautiful, fragrant votives from the White Company.

   

Flowers Indulgence Set: If you are looking for a luxurious Christmas gift for someone special, look no further. A lovely fragrance from the White Company.

   

Cut Glass Bowl: This modern hand-cut glassware is really stunning and would not look out of place in a contemporary or classic interior. An ideal gift for a discerning relative.

   

Rose & Freesia Bouquet: Surprise your loved one with a beautiful bouquet this Christmas. We love this Rose and Freesia Bouquet!

   

Hampers make wonderful gifts, especially at Christmas. The hamper selection at Highland Fayre is truly superb.

   

Perfuma.com has merged with BeautyExpert.com to create one of the finest collections of beauty and cosmetic products available anywhere. Take a look at their exclusive brands to make someone very happy this Christmas.

   

The aim of Special Letters is to 'Keep the magic alive, for just a little while longer'. Visit their website to order one of their individually crafted Tooth Fairy letters or Santa letters, or to see the myriad of other special gifts for all.

   

Bygone News hold a vast collection of authentic UK national newspapers from 1847 to the present day. This is a wonderful gift idea for very special occasions.

   

If you are looking for an experience that's simply unforgettable? Then look no further. Mustard Experiences is one of the UK's leading provider of unforgettable experiences - this could be the perfect gift for ages 5 to 95, whatever the occasion.

   

The Contented Baby's First Year: A Month-by-month Guide to Your Baby's Development by Gina Ford. Full of beautiful photographs, this book is a wonderful gift for any of your friends or relatives about to have a baby.

   

The Contented Toddler Years by Gina Ford: Gina offers advice on all aspects of toddlerhood. Essential for any parent’s book collection!

   

 

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