Let’s be honest, most children over the age of, say, five have very specific requests from Father Christmas. But here are a few suggestions to balance out the Paw Patrol and Babysitters’ Club.
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Will this cute felt veggie set ($60) convince your child to eat vegetables? Anything’s worth a try.
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These colour-changing markers ($12.99) are pretty fun. You use one end to draw one colour, and then the other end to create a second “magic” colour. This brand – ooly – is worth looking at for primary-aged children who love craft and colouring in.
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Who can resist Miffy ($39.99)?
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This retro-style hat ($39) will make your kid the coolest kid in the playground. Definitely be cooler than you.
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These Mini Rodini socks ($32) are sweet, special and the perfect stocking filler.
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Yes, this Phile felt basket ($90) – perfect for toy storage – is more of a gift for parents. But if your child is under two and yet to discover Paw Patrol or princesses, you can definitely get away with it.
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Older kids will love this cute Sundae Body Whip in “very berry”. (In fact all the Sundae products are fun.)
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Got a budding cyclist on your hands? This balance bike ($199) from HipKids is a great start.
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These Seed dress up shoes ($34.95) are the kind of thing our mothers would never have bought for us, but you know your child will love.
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This Janod Fishing Game ($34.95) is stylish and fun and also not plastic, which makes it the perfect counterbalance to the other toys they will request this Christmas.
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We love this sweet floral Sunnylife swim vest ($69.99).
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Graphic artist Alice Oehr’s second children’s book is a delicious and delightful journey through the alphabet and the world. From apple pie to zeppole, and everything in between. Fruity fun for tiny readers, $24.99.
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Another dreamy, pastel-popping meditation from visual artist Brentos. This time with a focus on Australia’s native wildlife, their conservation status and what we can do to protect them, $24.99.
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Photography: Lauren Bamford
Styling and art direction: Stephanie Stamatis.
Edit: Tara Morris
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