1 For the little kid that wants to be out fixing fences with their mammy or dad, get them started with this wooden tool kit. Barn Kids, €36.50.
2 The Neo Smart Kids Watch featuring Disney characters is packed full of features to help children learn and play. It gives them a sense of independence but as they stay connected and because the neo’s location can be monitored, it gives parents peace of mind. Vodafone stores, €199.99.
3 Lego gets an Irish makeover. Arckit is a sustainable Wicklow company that has been celebrated at the world’s toy ‘Oscars’. It opens up a world of creativity, design and architecture and allows kids and adults to build houses, iconic buildings, landscapes and villages. www.arckit.com, from €69.95.
4 Counting sheep has never been so cute. Made from locally sourced Irish materials and hand-crafted in Kildare, this mobile features four wooden sheep with knitted coats made from Irish wool floating around a wooden fence. Faerly.com, €80.
5 Sometimes you want a Christmas stocking that will last a lifetime. These velvet stockings come in three rich shades – green mallard, golden finch and jolly red cranberry and will stand the test of time. Neptune, €39.
6 For the little farmers who love collecting eggs from the henhouse, this kids egg apron is not only practical but very cute. www.farm-wardrobe.com, €27.50.
7 The Jack & Jill LEGO stocking filler is a huge kilo bag of pre-loved lego for just €10 and for every €18 raised through the Jack & Jill Christmas LEGO drive, it will gift one hour of home nursing care to families where children have complex needs. So you not only get a gift, you give. You can also donate your pre-loved LEGO. Details can be found on www.jackandjill.ie
8 Paddington, the much-loved children’s character, is off on a worldwide adventure and he has teamed up with UNICEF to help children learn about people he meets on his travels. Paddington sends back story-packed postcards (and more!). Perfect for children aged 4-10. It’s a monthly donation of €21 to UNICEF and it goes towards supporting children around the world. www.UNICEF.ie/donate/paddington
9 Every year readers tell us that one of the best gifts that children use for years are their rolly tractors and loaders. Kavanaghs Toys have a huge selection. This pink tractor is €165 while the Class Axion 950 is €299.
10 The Highwaykick 3 is one of the most popular scooters, especially for young kids as it has a sitting bench for smallies but as they grow, it converts to a scooter and there is no stopping them. Barn Kids, €105.
11 Anú Crafts Killarney is run by Shane Dennehy who creates a beautiful range of wood crafts inspired by his Kerry surroundings. We love these little kids stools, which will last a lifetime, and his website is well worth checking out if you’re looking for something personal and unique. www.anucrafts.ie, €45.
12 Whether out walking the fields with the farmer of the house or making mudcakes in the garden, these farm overalls will get lots of use. And they can be personalised with the child’s name. www.farm-wardrobe.com, €32.
13 AVOCA has partnered with local Irish illustrators ‘Dusty Boy Designs’ to create a collection of 24 exclusive handcrafted and meaningful prints this Christmas. Designed by husband-and-wife duo Justin Campbell and Kate Rose Crean, they are beautiful for a child’s bedroom. Avoca, €16.50.
14 For the little one that isn’t quite ready to be out on the farm but wants to become friends with all the farm animals from a young age, this ELC Blossom Farm playmat is perfect. Kaliedy, €59.95.
15 Amanda Gorman made history when she read The Hill We Climb at the Biden Inauguration. Now she has released a picture book called Change Sings where a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes – big or small – in the world, in their communities, and, most importantly, in themselves. Book shops nationwide, €12.99.