Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids and Babies

If you are stuck for ideas about what to buy babies and children for Christmas here are some suggestions. 

Santa Clause is coming to town and it’s time to take those first tentative steps toward completing your Christmas shopping. You may find yourself venturing into the chaos of the local shopping center or taking the easy road and typing things like children’s clothing and baby gifts into your search engine. Never mind who has been naughty and nice because when it comes to babies and young children we all know they can be one or the other at any given moment. If you are stuck for ideas about what to buy babies and children for Christmas here are some suggestions. 

Best Baby Clothes

If you are shopping for baby clothes you can’t go past great brands like Marquise, Bonds and Seafolly. Searching for Bonds online will provide you with an array of stylish and comfortable outfits for newborns up to twelve months. Seafolly, the Australian Swimwear Company, offer safe and comfortable swimwear options for baby girls and Tiger Joe makes the Seafolly boy’s range. Marquise, like bonds specialise in soft, comfortable cotton singlets, T-shirts and pants. When buying clothes for babies, comfort and safety win over style, so avoid heavily embroidered designs that can scratch baby’s skin and look for natural breathable fabrics with sun protection.  

Blue is for Boys and Pink is for Girls

Kids over three years begin noticing gender differences and little boys and girls can feel uncomfortable wearing things they believe are for the opposite sex. When shopping for boys clothes go for traditional boy’s colours like blues and greens and choose images of cars, trucks or popular cartoons. Little girls usually favour pink and adore layered, frilly skirts. It may sound old-fashioned however if you choose gifts following this rule you may help avoid last minute wardrobe tantrums when mum and dad are running late for that Christmas party.

Girl’s clothes are fun to shop for and are also available in abundance in most children’s clothing stores.  The home-made look is definitely in right now and brands like Elodie & Elvis, Sophie Catalou and Cupcakes and Pastries will steer you in the right direction. For girls there are also many accessories available that make great gift ideas. Headbands, hair clips, hair elastics, jewellery, coloured belts are all fantastic presents for little girls.

Of course there is no telling what a child would choose if they were shopping with you and they may indeed surprise you with a selection you would never have guessed. Since Christmas presents are best when kept hidden until Christmas morning it is safer to pick clothes using safe gender stereotypes. 

Dress Ups

Children love to dress up and fancy dress costumes are another great gift idea. If you know exactly what the recipient of your gift is into then go for it, otherwise stick to fairy costumes for girls and superhero outfits for boys. A great costume will entertain children and you can be sure they will get lots of wear out of it, especially if it is comfortable and well made.

Toys

Baby Toys

There are lots of great baby toys that can be educational as well as fun. Educational DVD’s are a great idea and are designed for babies and toddlers. They introduce your baby to the world around them from a baby’s perspective.  If this isn't what you had in mind then a musical mobile or soft rattle or squeaky toy will always be a welcome addition to any nursery.

Kid’s Toys

As children grow they enjoy greater challenges and educational toys are always interesting and fun. Wooden jigsaw puzzles with different animals, letters and numbers make excellent presents. Lego is a great idea for young boys and encourages planning and building skills. Sticker books are another great learning tool and are available for girls and boys. Blocks, craft sets and paint sets make excellent gifts. This type of toy helps develop young children’s fine motor skills and encourages individuality and creativity. 

Other educational ideas are toys that introduce young children to technology. Toy laptops, mobile phones and electronic language/spelling toys will keep young children entertained while they familiarise themselves with modern technology. It may even temporarily distract them from your expensive mobile phone and laptop. 

If none of these fabulous gift ideas take your fancy then remember you can always fall back on the old Christmas gift tradition of socks and undies. With the amazingly huge selection available these days it is actually not a bad choice.

Top 5 Celebrity Moms

Celebrity moms are cool because, they do everything we do while being celebrities. Here’s our top 5!

While not all of us can be celebrities, we can certainly get inspired by celebrities for things as varied as hairstyles, fashion, diet and even baby clothes. Yes, celebrities have babies too, and they need clothes! So to celebrate mommies all over the world, we've put up a list of our five favorite celebrity moms.

 

5. Angelina Jolie

Busy actor Angelina Jolie has six children—yes, six. Three of them are her own (Knox, Shiloh and Vivienne) and three of them are adopted (Pax, Zahara and Maddox). Angelina Jolie gives millions of dollars to charities every year, including children's charities. She is a compassionate, generous mother who gives not only to her family but to the world as well. (And she has crazy style, too!)

 

 4. Heidi Klum

Top model and mom Heidi Klum is raising four children (Leni, Henri, Lohan and Lou) while looking awesome. She did a fashion show a mere six weeks after giving birth. Who else can boast of that? She’s been with her husband Seal for years and their marriage is still going strong. And she even poses with her children without makeup. Seriously. Most of us wouldn't even dare walk out without mascara… Kudos to you Heidi!

 

3. Victoria Beckham

The very British Victoria Beckham is on our list because despite having to raise four children, she still has time to dress oh so well and attend the royal wedding with her husband, football player superstar David Beckham. Posh Spice never disappoints, and she wouldn't leave her children to be raised by nannies and bodyguards either. And hopefully they grow up to be as hot, talented and stylish as their parents! Wouldn't we want to have her life…

 

2. Tina Fey

Comic and TV star Tina Fey gets a lot of inspiration from her 6-year-old daughter Alice… and we hope she gets more as she recently gave birth to a second daughter, Penelope Athena. Beautiful and smart, we hope that her daughters grow up to be like their mom, because we’d love our own children to go through their 20s and 30s watching something as funny as 30 Rock. Teach them to laugh at themselves and they will always be happy, Tina!

1.     Michelle Obama

The US First Lady is the perfect picture of a celebrity mom who keeps her feet on the ground. Despite being the wife of the most powerful man on the planet, she does not let that affect the way she raises her kids. No free passes for Malia and Sasha! They do their chores and their homework like all other kids. The couple is very strong and hopefully the girls will learn something useful from their 4-year stay in the White house.

Celebrity moms may not have to buy Bonds online, but their sense of style and their personality still shine through their children. Celebrity doesn't mean trashy for our Top 5 celebrity moms!