Stockings with a sparkle!
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Stocking shopping can be the hardest thing! You don’t want to go crazy, budget-wise, but you do want to give your child something which has proper play value and kerb appeal. Check out our top stocking picks – all comfortably under £10!
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR’S CHRISTMAS TOUCH-AND-FEEL BOOK
From Penguin
Price £8.35
Age 12 months +
A touch-and-feel board book filled with Christmas joy!
Feel the bumpy branches on the Christmas tree, stroke Father Christmas' soft coat and tap the shiny presents to guess what's inside. With a sensory element to explore on every page, this is the perfect gift to share with babies and encourage hands-on play.
Visit www.penguin.co.uk and www.amazon.co.uk
SPIKE THE FINE MOTOR HEDGEHOG POPPIN’ SHAPES SORTER
From Learning Resources
Price £9
Age 18 months +
Shape sorter meets fidget fun! Children can sort and match five soft shapes that double as soft fidget poppers with this innovative take on the classic shape sorter. Sized for little hands, this educational toy set helps kids as young as 18 months build essential shape, colour, fine motor and sensory skills.
Visit www.amazon.co.uk and www.tumbletots.co.uk
FINGER PUPPETS AND GLOVE PUPPETS
From The Puppet Company
Price from £4.50
Age 3+
Versatile and affordable, these puppets promise limitless playtime possibilities. With almost 100 different characters and designs to choose from, festive pals include a metallic star, Rudolph, Santa and a snowman. For those who want something a little bigger, the Glove Puppets can be used for endless stories and adventures and come in a host of jolly festive designs, as well as plenty of options for year-round imaginative fun!
Visit www.thepuppetcompany.com
SO SLIME COLLECTABLE DINO – PACK OF 3
From Canal Toys
Price £10
Age 3+
A pack of three awesome ready-to-go colourful slimes that are perfect for imaginative crafting. No mixing is required and the slime comes in fun cups for kids to open and begin play straightaway. Each slime cup has a different dinosaur character to play and there are 12 styles to collect in total.
PLUG AND PLAY BALL
From Smart Toys and Games
Price £9.99
Age 6+
Perfect for fidgeting, this mini football puzzle game presents a 3D challenge. Simply fit all seven puzzle pieces on the ball. But watch out! Moving the red starting piece during the game will give players a red card! Encourages problem solving, concentration and spatial ability.
Visit smarttoysandgames.co.uk
