Christmas toys for baby (awwww)

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My niece has a little 6 month old girl - I’m getting my Christmas gifts now so I can get them posted out (to America). I am going to send a Beatrix Potted piggy bank (with some money in it - or is that naff these days?)

I’ve already sent a box of clothes and baby books (Paddington, Winnie the Pooh etc) and money, and wanted to get her a little toy for Christmas (have sent her a Paddington bear already - of course!).

I’m looking for suggestions for a 6-12 month old (fun but educational - granny is a teacher!) but not too heavy as I have a lot to send and postage is £££!

Do you want specifically quite English nostalgic things? A toy red bus and some Ahlberg books? The piggybank is cute if they have plenty of space but might be too young for it if drowning in baby clutter

I think the piggy banks are cute a lovely memento from faraway aunty.

Tomy hide and squeak eggs

Call me overprotective but I wouldn’t want anything with coins in it around a baby of that age, they are stupid and may swallow it. Cute idea though! Maybe a note in it. Cute outfit in next size always welcome. Mine honestly wasn’t much bothered about toys at 6 months. Try a stacker maybe.

Was hoping something maybe they can’t get easily in America - maybe something London/Uk/scottish?

That’s Not My…. angel/elf/reindeer sensory book

Would be notes (I have a stash from last US holiday!)

Look on elc website.

Why not a Peter or Flopsy bunny to go with the theme? Or the books?

There's a gorgeous wooden red London bus from Jacques of London which would be great for next Christmas when she's a bit older

I would get the ocean stacker in a bag toy, on Amazon. It's gorgeous, small, a nice introduction to animals and mine used it from 6m - 3ish years!

I would get the piggy bank. I think it’s a lovely idea. And a proper Peter Rabbit book to go with it perhaps.

All that for one baby? I’d say you’ve got enough! Frankly I’d get on Amazon.com and get her sent something direct off of that. They’ll gift wrap too.

I have a lot to send over for all the various family members. Her grandma probably won’t be around next Christmas so we are all going all out this year.