Making a gift guide for little ones...SO much fun; if only we could buy it all! We've tried to find as many small businesses and unique gifts that little ones will love. Enjoy!
1. Teeny Bees ,The Crayon Set From £30.00
This little independent kids brand is ran my Mum Grace and promotes unisex kids wear for bright, funky, kids who just want to be kids! We LOVE this 100% cotton two piece and, honestly, every other piece of clothing here
2. Whippersnappers ,Den Making Kit £40.00
Still, at 24, I LOVE making dens to cosy up in and watch movies...so maybe this shouldn't be restricted to the kids gift guide, but still; one of the coolest gifts we've found. Available online and in store at this independent kids boutique www.whippersnappersonline.com
3. Martha Loves ,Handmade Pants & Boxers from £7.50
A gift guide for kids wouldn't be complete without the brightest, funkiest, ethical kids underwear handmade in North Wales. From age 2 to 12 years, there's a pair for everyone and once you shop small and ethically with Martha Loves, you'll continue to do so online at www.martha-loves.co.uk
4. The Honeycomb ,Tender Leaf Cosmic Rocket Set £54.95
Ethically made, environmentally friendly and colourful...the perfect wooden toy for little ones age 3 years plus. You can shop this from the beautiful Honeycomb independent book and toy shop based in Cardiff and online here
5. Kind Kids Book Club ,Book Club Subscription £18.99/mp
The Kind Kids Book Club is a monthly subscription service aiming to provide inclusive, empowering and educational books to little ones from new born to age 7. This is is a thoughtful, long lasting gift that will help little ones to grow and develop into people who celebrate equality and diversity. See all the Kind Kids Book Club have to offer at www.kindkidsbookclub.co.uk
6. Cartref Clyd ,Hapus denim dungarees £20.00
Based in Gwynedd, this family run business has lots of designs in their Hapus range, and this little pair of denim dungarees is our favourite. Bright, colourful and made in Wales, a small business to shop from this Christmas here
7. Panda Pip ,Endangered Animal Puzzle £22.00
An educational gem, available online at Panda Pip, is this giant cardboard puzzle. The finished puzzle allows little ones to discover endangered animals and also comes with a book to show how these animals are becoming extinct. Make education fun and shop small at www.pandapip.co.uk
8. Creations By Julie B ,Dino Garland Prices vary
Julie B is handmaking fabric decorations, garlands and gifts perfect for any little ones play space/bedroom. Based in North Wales, each item is packaged and delivered plastic free to support our planet and encourage shopping small. Check out all the other cute designs here
9. The Honeycomb ,Giraffe Diditrike from £39.99
For little legs to learn motor skills, this ride on trike is perfect...and we're all about these animal prints! One of our favourite book and toy shops for kids features again and you can shop in their Cardiff store or online at www.thehoneycombtoys.com
1. We Are Pop ,Cheetah Rucksack £24.00
If you know us, you'll know we LOVE animal print, so this backpack had our hearts straight away! Let kids be kids and stand out from the crowd with this spotty cheetah print. Visit their independent shop in Banbury or shop online at www.we-are-pop.co.uk
2. Babi Pur ,Plan Black Toy Wagon £59.95
Another dreamy, wooden design from our favourite ethical, welsh, kids store. This classic, pull along wagon will last play after play and entertain little ones for ages as they pull their favourite toys along. Shop now at www.babipur.co.uk
3. Martha Loves ,Ogi Ogi Ogi Cymraeg Undies from £8.50
Our Ogi Ogi Ogi collection is one of our favourite collections and shows how proud we are to be a welsh business. This design is a Martha Loves exclusive print and features a little red dragon holding a cymru rugby ball...it's TOO cute and can be shopped online here
4. My Happy Journal ,Gratitude & Activity Journal £14.95
Mental health is so important, especially for little ones, and the ability for them to be able to talk about and show their feelings is crucial. This positive mindset, gratitude journal and activity book is jampacked with activities, fun facts, diary entries and high points of the day as well as encouraging a positive mindset and celebrating every day joys. Shop here
5. Walia Bach ,Ffrwyth Print £10.00
Our favourite welsh kids illustrator has the best prints for little ones. Our favourite being this colourful print listing lots of ffrwyth named in Welsh. Super fun and educational...perfect! Shop online at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/waliabach
6. Nellys Treasures ,Take Care of The World Cushion £18.00
Now more than ever, the younger generation needs to know our planet needs our help. This Mum run welsh business, is handmaking this Take Care Of The World cushion, perfect for little ones. Shop this and the rest of her beautiful creations online at here
7. Martha Loves ,There's A Snake In My Boot Harems from £13.00
Of course our Autumn Winter collection features some animal prints, and this is definitely a new favourite! For little legs that want to stand out from the crowd, shop these handmade, ethical, funky harems at www.martha-loves.co.uk
8. D.E.C Designs ,Lockdown Memory Box £27.50
A handmade, wooden box to store all your lockdown creations in. Each box is handmade, with love, in Wales and can be personalised in either English or Cymraeg. Through all the down times and uncertainty, keep hold of the happy memories in this one of a kind box. Shop online here
9. Mamws ,Mini Madog Apron £30.00
For all the little star bakers, these mini aprons are the best gifts this Christmas; made from organic, sustainable and fair trade fabrics and featuring vegetable dyed leather straps. We love this Welsh business and had to include this mini apron in our Christmas gift guide. Shop online at www.mamws.com