Here’s a list of brilliant ideas by age for kids’ Christmas presents – all of which are recommended by Mumblers or topsellers, or both. All prices shown were correct and the cheapest we could find online at the time of writing this post.
Under 3s 
Recommended by Mumblers 
Wooden music toys will last a long time and be played with for many years. There are loads available but a set with a range of different toys makes a great starting point.
Recommended by Mumblers £20 The Toy Shop
A great gift for 9+ month year olds, with four musical notes to press and magical popping balls, this will keep little ones entertained for ages.
Recommended by Mumblers From £45.95 Amazon
Mumblers love this ladybird that is great for little legs to whizz around the house or garden. It’s a sturdy little beast so will last well.
From £40 John Lewis
There are lots of wooden play sets around, but this one from John Lewis comes with lovely wooden animals and a ladder. Hours of fun and imaginative play!
From £7.98 Amazon
Hide and Squeak Eggs can help your child with colours and shapes as they put the eggs back together. The eggs make a cute little squeak too. Perfect for little hands!
Recommended by Mumblers £12 Wilco
Great for a game of ‘shopping’, with loads of features including a working calculator. Now who is going to have the most fun making a supermarket announcement with the mini tannoy? 
Recommended by Mumblers From £24 Halfords
Perfect for children aged 2-4, Balance Bikes come highly recommended by Mumblers. A great way to get your little one started with cycling and hopefully get around a bit quicker!
Recommended by Mumblers £60 Ikea
Another absolute favourite from Mumblers. Yes, there are other toy kitchens available but you get a lot of kitchen for your money with this one from Ikea, so if you have the space in your own kitchen it makes a perfect toy for your toddler to play along with whilst you cook (or drink a nice cup of tea!).
Recommended by Mumblers From £7.75 Orchard Games
Orchard Games are brillant fun for all the family and great for children to learn from… there is a brillant range of games, so this suggestion could easily apply to older children too. Pigs in Pants is a particular favourite in our house 
Recommended by Mumblers From £30 Uber Kids
Suitable for 1-3 year olds it’s a four wheeled ride on toy that can go in any direction.
3–6 year olds Recommended by Mumblers £23.97 Asda
According to Mumblers, this keeps their pre-schoolers entertained for hours. Perfect for Thomas Mini collectors as it has some built in storage too!
From £10 The Toy Shop
Everyone loves a good board game, especially at Christmas time. What could be more fun than going head to head against your children? 
Recommended by Mumblers From £19.99 Smyths
Granted once you get a Playmobil set you will forever be scrabbling around on the floor picking up tiny shoes, saucepans and the like, but your children can make some brillant scenes and they really get to use their imaginations.
Recommended by Mumblers From £22 Amazon
Plenty of Mumblers have roller boots on their shopping lists this year, and this pair look pretty smart. Nice and stable so perfect for beginners to learn to skate on.
From £49.49 Amazon
Again, another popular item on Mumblers lists and this Karaoke machine looks brillant. With bluetooth audio streaming, built-in speakers, lights that change with the music and two microphone jacks what more could you ask for?
From £10.80 John Lewis
Who doesn’t love LEGO? This set is perfect if you are starting a collection or buying for someone who you know loves LEGO and wants some more basic building blocks and nice storage.
From £12.99 Bright Minds
This kit has six science experiments that you can do in your kitchen. Educational and fun!
Recommended by Mumblers £39.99 Smyths
This camera is fantastic as a first camera for children. Not only does it take photos, it has mini games, you can take videos, add frames to photos and much much more.
7–10 year olds From £14.99 Crafty Arts
This kit contains everything you need to make slime – you just need to add water. Apparently it’s not that messy?!
From £24.99 Amazon
This mini cruiser board (available in lots of different colours) makes a great first skateboard with its large wheels for extra balance.
From £25.95 Wicked Uncle
If you children love crafts but have enough pens & crayons to open their own branch of WH Smiths, then this neon board is something a bit different. It uses LED lights to create a glowing effect and has a stand so you can display your artwork.
From £19.95 Wicked Uncle
For night time adventures, you can use these googles to light up your way!
From £14.99 Waterstones
If you know someone who loves LEGO but you want something a bit different, then this is perfect. Step by step instructions to make your own LEGO movie on your phone or tablet.
December 2018
Happy Christmas Shopping! I hope these picks help you to tick a few off your shopping list. And if you have any top recommendations feel free to share them in the comments on Facebook or in the Oxford Mumbler Facebook group.
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