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The Ultimate Festive Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Children Under 5


The Ultimate Festive Gift Guide for under 5s

Looking for the perfect gift for little ones or parents of under 5s this festive season? 🎁✨


Whether it’s toys that inspire creativity, books that spark imagination, or practical yet thoughtful presents for parents, we’ve got you covered.


Our ultimate festive gift guide is packed with ideas that cater to every budget and focus on learning, fun, and family bonding.


Let us help you make this holiday season extra special for the whole family 🌟


Let's dive straight into The Ultimate Festive Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Children Under 5!


Quick note: none of the businesses we've chosen are sponsoring us or giving us any kickbacks. We just want to highlight these amazing small brands and wonderful products!



Started in 2008 by Ex-Primary School and Forest School Practitioners Kay and Jo, this Sheffield-based company offers a range of amazing Forest School kits!


Including activity kits, Forest School supplies and Den kits – they stock everything you need to get outdoors this winter (and all year round!).


The kind team at Den Kit Co has given us a discount code to share with you! Use offer code BUTTERFLYPATCH for 10% off, valid till 31st Jan 2025!


Pirate Den Kit

Ideal For: 3 years +


Perfect for imaginative play, the Pirate Den Kit encourages hands-on exploration while sparking endless fun and adventure. 


Click here to check it out.



Kids Concept is a Swedish-based children’s furniture and toy company, founded in 2007, they focus on sustainable and functional design.


We’ve chosen Small Kins as they are a Belfast-based company that stocks a range of European brands that focus on sustainability and children’s holistic development.


Tipi Tent Off White

Ideal for: 2  years +


This beautiful Tipi Tent is the perfect place for little ones to hang out, play or just chill out. The tent is simple to assemble and to take apart again, so can be easily moved to any location.


Click here to check it out.

 


Camphill Village Trust is a national charity and adult social care provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health problems and complex needs to lead a life of opportunity.


They support over 550 adults across ten communities in England, offering Supported Living and nature-based day activities through their Green Care Programme.


We’ve selected 2 products for little ones but please check out the rest of their products as they are handmade and support an amazing cause!


Handmade Linen & Cotton Smock Dress

Ideal for: 3 – 7 years


The wonderful creative team from the Botton Village community have been experimenting with something new: creating beautiful, fun, and colourful dresses that your little one will love to wear.


The beautiful hand-embroidered cats were lovingly stitched by Ruth, a long-term community member and one of the adults they support.


Click here to check it out.


Wooden Passenger Train Toy

Ideal for: 3 years +


This wooden toy is handcrafted from beech and birch wood in Camphill Village Trust Botton Village Wood Workshop. It is 40 cm long. The three carriages and the sturdy engine are sanded to a smooth finish and oiled with pure linseed oil.


Click here to check it out.

 


Don’t walk… Run to Little Berry Button! Sustainably made Montessori-inspired toys, resources and so more – it’s everything we love!


This independent business, based in London, was created and is run by Becky, who was kind enough to offer us our own discount code!


Use offer code BUTTERFLY10 at checkout for 10% off!


New Baby Gift Hamper

Ideal for: 0 years +


A beautifully curated selection of their best-selling treasures to welcome a new little human into the world! It includes: a snuggly swaddle, sensory teething rattle, an adorable teddy, a wish bracelet for mum and a free pompom bib!


Click here to check it out.



Mud + Bloom

Ideal for: 3 years +


Mud + Bloom, who are based in Bristol, offer monthly nature-inspired activity boxes for little ones.


From gardening to crafting to science – each month celebrates the seasons to the fullest extent and brings the developmental benefits of Forest School home!


And the best part… they were kind enough to offer us a discount code! Use code NATURE for 15% off the first month of any subscription.


Click here to check it out.

 


It’s time to ditch the plastic activity packs for good! Cotton Twist (based in West London) offers a range of sustainably made super fun activity packs for little ones – all designed and made in the UK.


The kind team at Cotton Twist gave us a discount code to share! Use offer code TWIST10 for 10% off your order!


Minibeast Beading Kit

Ideal for: 3 years +


The minibeast bracelet beading kit is perfect for three to eight year olds. Containing enough beads to make 5 bracelets, a selection of minibeast, leaf & spherical beads await. All in a reusable tin box!


Click here to check it out.



Scandi Born are a Leicester-based company who stock a range of great products which focus on a Scandinavian approach to childcare. We’ve selected two gifts for newborns which we absolutely love!


Mushie Muslin Swaddle

Ideal For: 0-6 months


With this extra soft Mushie muslin swaddle, you can wrap your baby warmly and securely for the most peaceful sleep. Made from organic cotton and prewashed for softness, it provides a soothing comfort for the most sensitive skin.


Click here to check it out.

 

Little Dutch Activity Triangle

Ideal For: 0 months +


Take your little one on an adventure with the Little Dutch Activity Triangle - Forest Friends! Crackling leaves and a self-exploration mirror are just a few of the playful features that will engage your baby's senses and imagination. 


Click here to check it out.



Outsy Kids

Ideal for: 3 years +


We <3 Outsy Kids! This London-based independent business has created the ultimate rainsuit, perfect for Forest School and outdoor play! Not only are their rainsuits awesome for little ones – they are also made sustainably!


Earlier this year, they actually very kindly gifted us one of their rainsuits, so it’s been tried and tested in our sister nursery in Hampton Court.


Here’s a little bit more info: “The Leif rainsuit has been ergonomically designed to combine the best features children's rainwear has to offer while adding a few new ideas of our own. The rainsuit zips on and off easily without the need to remove footwear – the first of its kind. It is also adjustable in order to grow with the child allowing it to last longer than the average outerwear”.


Click here to check it out.

 


Wonder Books

Ideal for: 4 years +


Save the Children have created WonderBooks – a 12-month children’s book subscription service.


You receive: a children’s book - a real-life story of a child in a different county (teaching little ones about kindness, resilience and empathy), a grown-up guide to help you chat about the book together, a postcard to bring the story to life, colouring sheets and more for 12 months!


All of that is just £9 per month and of course supports an amazing charity.


Click here to check it out.


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Have we missed anything out? Let us know your favourite festive picks in the comments below!

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