Our round-up of gorgeous gifts to buy your loved ones for a truly magical Christmas.
After the year we’ve all had, Christmas can’t come soon enough! We’re already counting down to the big day and that festive feeling is really starting to kick in. With a new baby in the family or one on the way, there’s always an extra air of magic to the festive period but picking out the perfect Christmas gifts can still prove tricky. Whether you’re looking forward to your first Christmas with a new addition, celebrating another year as a family, or preparing for the arrival of your own bundle of Christmas joy, we’ve hand-picked a selection of gifts fit for new mums, dads and little ones.
Christmas Gifts for Mum
Personalised Merci Maman Necklace
Inspired by the love between a mother and child, the Personalised Intertwined Necklace symbolises an ever-lasting bond. The necklace comes in 18K Champagne Gold Plated or 925 Sterling Silver, and is hand-engraved with your own special words to make the perfect personalised Christmas gift.
Personalised Intertwined Necklace in gold, from £99, Merci Maman
An essential for new mums (and dads), changing bags aren’t always going to guarantee you cool points. Fortunately, Tiba + Marl know all about mixing style and substance. Their collection of changing bags and accessories are not only practical (with all those necessary compartments for stuffing baby gear) but also pretty, darn cool. We love the new Concept Eco Changing bundle – which includes the Concept Backpack, Concept Pouch and Concept changing mat – with it’s stylish black finish and eco-friendly credentials.
Concept Eco Changing Backpack 3-Piece Set, was £158 now £120, from Tiba + Marl
We all know mums are often pulled from pilar to post and finding time to stay on top of beauty trends and skincare routines can be a pipe dream. So, whether you’re shopping for a new mum or a someone juggling a handful of tots, giving the gift of all the latest products from the worlds of skincare and beauty delivered direct to their door is sure to go down pretty well. There are lots of beauty boxes and subscriptions out there, and some specifically catering to new mums and mums-to-be, but here are a couple of our top picks.
Glossybox Monthly Subscription, from £11.95, Glossybox
One for both mum and dad to enjoy, treat some busy parents to the gift of a well-earned night off this year. Travelzoo, a global Internet company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for membershas announced its new ‘Gift A Night Off’ package. The gift package includes an overnight stay at a choice of one of the UK’s leading hotels, along with a downloadable voucher for a free night off (which means the gift giver is signing up to baby-sitting duties for the night).
Offers include stays at Wroxall Abbey Hotel & Spa, The Yarrow in Kent, Cheshire’s Inglewood Manor, and more.
Give the gift of comfort and closeness this Christmas, thanks to this ergonomic, unisex baby carrier. Made with baby carrier experts Isara for the Tiba + Marl collaboration, it was developed by working with a baby wearing consultant and a team of specialised orthopaedics. It’s breathable organic cotton, and design suitable for front, back and hip-wearing (with baby facing inwards) makes for greater intimacy and connection.
Isara x Tiba + Marl Ergonomic Baby Carrier in Camo, £130, Tiba + Marl
We all know welcoming a new baby can be a daunting experience, and while both parents need all the help and the support they can get, it’s often the dads who are left a little more perplexed by the new arrival. Luckily, you could help dad in need with a nudge in the right direction and parenting care package in the form of a personalised survival kit. There are lots of different options available on market places such as Etsy and Not On The High Street, which can be personalised and filled with all kinds of goodies and parenting essentials. We’ve found one pre-packed with bottles, some handy parenting tips and some adorable matching merch.
After a tough couple of years in the midst of a pandemic, there’s never been a better time to rally round and support small businesses this Christmas. Offering up a wide range of unique, beautiful gifts for mum, dad and baby, this year we’ve dedicated a gift guide to some of our favourite small businesses.
Glossybox Monthly Subscription, from £11.95, Glossybox
Bloomin Lovely pamper pack, £40 (worth £72), Mama Mio
Isara x Tiba + Marl Ergonomic Baby Carrier in Camo, £130, Tiba + Marl
New Dad Survival Kit, from £32.99, Etsy
