Christmas Gift Guide: The Best Presents For Babies And Toddlers This Year

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When it comes to shopping for the littlest person in your family, it can often be frustrating as the options are endless. But there’s no need to fret, we’re here to take the stress out of the season by sharing our favourite gifts for your bubba this Christmas. Choose from a range of organic clothing and accessories to beautifully made toys. Time to get shopping for the babies (and their mamas!) in your life!

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Looking to gift something sentimental this holiday season? A beautiful 100% cashmere baby blanket ($3,160) is a lovely present for both a new mum and bubs. Blankets and clothing from Mats & Merthe mix classic, natural materials like cotton and the softest cashmere with modern and contemporary designs celebrating the brand’s Dutch heritage. All products are made in Europe, with the cashmere coming straight out of Scotland. We particularly love the baby wraps on offer too ($538), which are especially soft and gentle, thanks to the brand’s use of brushed cotton – perfect for sensitive newborn skin! While you’re browsing for the perfect baby gift, be sure to also check out the new Daisy Collection ($298 – $428), the latest clothing line from Mats & Merthe. These cute buba clothes are available in beautiful, muted pastel colours with classic Dutch designs, bringing a little European luxury to the 852

Sassy Mama readers can get 5% off their orders by entering the discount code “Sassymmxmas” at checkout.

Mats & Merthe, available at LaYan Kids CluB, 15/F, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay and KISSES for kids, Shop 1055, D.Park, 398 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, www.matsenmerthe.hk

If you’re struggling to pick just one gift, then you really can’t go wrong with a hamper. Gift Hampers HK has established itself as Hong Kong’s hamper specialist since 2012, offering up beautiful bundles for any occasion. For newborns, The Fluffy Swan Gift Set ($2,846) is a gorgeous collection of baby essentials which is sure to make both mum and bubs very happy this Christmas! In this hamper, you’ll find cute presents and knick-knacks like baby booties, books, bibs, an Alimrose Cotton Knit blanket and a cute cuddly toy. There are also other must-need items for a newborn like Mustela skincare and swaddling clothes.

Use the discount code “SassymamaFans” to enjoy 10% off discount on all hampers on gifthampers.com.hk

Gift Hampers, Unit 2202, 22/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 27300885, [email protected], gifthampers.com.hk

Now, this is a gift that will be loved and cherished long after December 25th. If you’re looking for something meaningful, you really can’t go wrong with something personalised for your favourite little babe. TinyBitz’s personalised blankets can be customised to feature your child’s name, initials, or just about any word that holds special meaning to you. Made from the softest cotton and available in two different sizes, there’s a perfect snuggly blanket to suit newborns, toddlers and older (yes, that includes adults too!). The best part of this present is that everything is truly customised, so you end up with the most thoughtful, personalised gift to give. Choose your favourite font, colours and voila! You’ve created a very special keepsake this Christmas.  

Available from TinyBitz for $588.

Use the promo code SASSY10, to receive 10% off your order until 2 December 2018.

TinyBitz, L117 Eslite Spectrum, 1/F Cityplaza, 18 Tai Koo Shing Road, Taikoo, Hong Kong, Christmas Pop-up: Lab Concept, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, [email protected], www.tinybitz.com

Produced in collaboration with French brand, Bakker Made With Love, this portable storage bag by Play & Go ($370) also transforms into a neat play mat. Made with thick, durable cotton, this versatile storage bag is a very convenient and fun solution for storing children’s toys. Not that we need another reason to take this home, but free delivery and returns are also available.

Available from Lane Crawford.

The chunky Little Colour Books ($249) are great for little hands to grab ahold of and learn about the world around them with. Each tower contains ten stackable books with colourful illustrations and simple text, suitable for tots 2 and up. Your little one will learn about their favourite animals through lovely rhymes. They can also learn about all the colours they can think of through clothes, food and toys. From reading the stories to using the books as building blocks, this set is sure to become the new go-to toy in your house.

Available online at Gift Something.

Make bath time fun with the 3 Sprouts’Hooded Towels ($199). With seven designs to choose from, these towels are ideal for post-shower lounging and dips in the pool. Perfect for newborns and toddlers up to age 18 months.

Available online at HKTV Mall.

From deer to dinosaurs, these adorable baby shoes come in a wide range of colours, patterns and animal motifs. All of these tiny shoes ($312 – $519) are hand made from scratch, so if you’re looking for an incredible handmade gift for your toddler’s first steps, this might be it. Mamas can also request to have their kid’s name embroidered on the shoes at no extra cost.

Available online at Gifts Less Ordinary

Suitable for 18 months and older, this touch and feel book is great for encouraging interaction and exploratory play with your toddler. The book folds out and is 1 metre in length. The animals inside are padded and made with beautiful sewn details and teach kids about the most common pets and where they live. 

Available from Petit Bazaar for $469.

Petite Bazaar, 80 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, 2528 0229; 9 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2544 2255, petit-bazaar.com

Train the dexterity and motor skills of your toddler with this sweet animal-themed puzzle game ($249). With 13 different animals to interlink and balance on top of each other, your little one will develop their problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills (and a love for animals!) Perfect for tots ages 18 months to 3 years.

Available from Petit Bazaar.

Petite Bazaar, 80 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, 2528 0229; 9 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2544 2255, petit-bazaar.com

We can’t get over how cute this set is. This sunshine-yellow collection will see your bub through the winter in the cosiest and cutest way possible. You can either purchase the whole set or can pick up the fleece jumpsuit ($260), knit beanie ($142) or the stripey knit blanket ($457) separately.

Available from Seed Heritage.

Seed Heritage, multiple locations across Hong Kong, www.seedheritage.com