These friendly little Lullaboos are constructed from the finest materials, including wool/cashmere blends, wool felt, and polyfill stuffing. Every aspect of the dolls has been given close attention to make sure that they are safe for children of all ages.

Size: approximately 9″ tall x 4″ wide

US $55 from lullaboos.etsy.com

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What a great way to practice counting. Colourful birds from 1 to 20 fly in formation, roost, teeter in towers and sit on power lines.

Size A2. Full poster:

UK £20.00 from ISAK

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Now you don’t need a drum kit to play the drums; all you need is this set of sticks that respond to movement. Featuring drum, crash and snare sounds, as well as lights on the tip that light up with each beat, these rhythm sticks are perfect for budding drummers. Ages 3-12.

US $17.98 from Amazon

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This Playmobil Nativity scene comes with 28 pieces including a backdrop. Ages 4+

US $15.99 from Amazon

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The Word Whammer is a letter recognition, phonics and spelling tutor with strong magnets that attaches to your fridge. It comes with 32 magnetic letters, and features 3 different spelling games. We’ve got one of these at home and AJ loves it. Ages 4-8

US $19.99 from Amazon

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This roly-poly, plastic retro Russian doll has weights in the bottom so it will never tip over. When gently knocked or bumped by a little person it rocks back and forth and makes a soothing jingly sound.

Size: comes in four sizes from 5.5″ high to 16″ high

From US $18 For the smallest of 4 sizes from Plastica

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This bright and cheerful hand painted wooden Nativity scene comes with an already assembled stable, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in manger, 3 wise men bearing gifts, 3 shepherds and 5 animals. Age 3+

20 x 36 x 16 cms.

UK £22.99 from Mulberry Bush

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Send John at Stupid Creatures a pair of CLEAN socks and some money and he will turn them into a one of a kind creature for you. You can make suggestions as to how many arms, legs, horns, ears, eyes and so on or you can leave John to weave (stitch) his magic and surprise you.

US $65.00 per creature, or $85 for a “Rush Job,” from Stupid Creatures

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This tabletop Baseball Pinball game looks like hours of fun for young baseball fans. Approximately 11″ x 11″. Ages 6+

US $12.99 from Kazoo Toys

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This Nativity scene by HABA has got to be my favourite. It’s a limited edition so get in quick because apparently they sold out in 2005. The set includes 18 detailed wooden pieces. Made of beexwax finished beechwood.

US $99.50 from Amazon

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Remember these!? Fisher Price first released these toy phones in 1962 and are now being re-released as part of Fisher Price’s Classics range. With it’s rolling eyes and ringing dial it has a lot of charm. Ages 1+

US $15.95 from Ollie Bollen

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Download and print off the gorgeous Olive and Archie patterns from über craft-blog goddess Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls. While these patterns are a little too complicated for most kids themselves to follow, they will make the perfect handmade holiday gift for your little ones.

US $10 PDF download from Wee Wonderfuls