The most magical time of the year is just around the corner and we have been excitedly planning our Christmas collection in our Nottingham children's clothes, gift and toy shop, Alf & Co. If like us, you are planning to buy good quality, sustainable and unique gifts for your children this year, we have a whole host of wonderful recommendations for you. Take a look below to find the perfect gift for the little people in your family.
The Decorations
It won't be long before the decorations are coming out and we begin to dress our homes for the jolliest of the seasons. Here are a couple of Christmas decorations and accessories we will be adding to our collection this year.
Liewood Advent Calendar
We are a little bit in love with this gorgeous advent calendar from the fabulous Liewood. We can't wait to fill it with lots of treasures for the Christmas countdown.
Fabelab Christmas Garland
A beautiful Christmas banner that can be used year after year.
Santa Stop Here Sign
An essential in our opinion! He needs to know where to stop after all.
Christmas stockings from Fabelab and Liewood
Liewood Christmas Stocking - SHOP HERE
Fabelab Christmas Drum Stocking - SHOP HERE
Fabelab Candy Cane Stocking - SHOP HERE
The Elf
If you are looking for an alternative to the Elf on the Shelf, take a look at these beautiful Fabelab Christmas Elves. They bring all the joy of Christmas with the most beautiful style and will be loved for many years to come.
The Stocking Fillers
One of our favourite Christmas shopping activities is finding little treasures to add to the children's stockings. Chocolate coins are always a must, but this year we will also be including one or two of the items below too.
Angel Peg Doll
These cute peg dolls make an ideal stocking filler for little ones.
Elf Peg Doll
Another cute creative option for your child's stocking this Christmas.
Pocket Bear and Rabbit Noise Maker
A fun addition to any Christmas stocking that will be loved all year long.
Jumbo Watercolour Pencils
For the creative child's stocking. These watercolour pencils will provide lots of fun.
Mix and Match Animal Bath Game
A lovely bath game that will provide hours of fun. The ideal stocking filler.
The Christmas Eve Box
The Show Stealer
These children's gifts are sure to be the stars of the show on Christmas day. They are our most popular options when customers visit us at our Nottingham independent children's store and we completely understand why these unique and sustainable children's toys are so loved by both children and adults alike.
Dinkum Dolls
The Olli Ella Dinkum Dolls are one of our most popular children's toys. These beautiful dolls can be dressed up and also have the most beautiful soft texture. It will be the toy that they just can't let go of.
Olli Ella Strolley
The Olli Ella Strolley will be a much treasured gift. Whether it's used for a Dinkum Doll to travel in style or even just a favourite teddy.
Rocking Pony
This rocking pony is a beautiful toddler gift from our collection of wooden children's toys. This will be a much used gift this Christmas.
Hamster Ride On
A fun shaped ride-on toy that is sure to cause lots of excitement on Christmas day and beyond.
Something to Love
Liewood Daniel Dog - SHOP HERE
Liewood Holdie Marine Animals - SHOP HERE
Fabelab Big Buddy Uncle Theo - SHOP HERE
Fabelab Big Buddy Bunny - SHOP HERE
Liewood Christmas Doll - SHOP HERE
The Baby
Our gift suggestions for the littlest ones in the family who are not yet able to create their own list for Santa. These are items that we have bought for our own Children and were much loved and cherished during their very first Christmas and beyond.
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Push Along Wooden Vehicle - SHOP HERE
Baby Walker - SHOP HERE
Dozy Dinkum - SHOP HERE
Liewood Mobile - SHOP HERE
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Liewood Carson - SHOP HERE
Liewood Vikky Bath Toy - SHOP HERE
Baby Development Flashcards - SHOP HERE
The Christmas Outfit
Looking festive has never been easier or more stylish. Our collection of children's Christmas clothing and accessories are super popular in our Nottingham children's clothing store already this year.
Liewood Christmas Hat
A cute little accessory to wear over the Christmas period.
SHOP THE RED HAT SHOP THE GREEN HAT
Wex Baby Santa Can-Can Tshirt
A fun Christmas t-shirt.
SHOP HERE
Cribstar Christmas Lounger
Festive loungewear is something we are loving. Especially in these 3 fab designs from Cribstar.
SHOP HERE
Wex Baby Joyeux Noel Romper
A gorgeous romper to get you in the festive spirit, stylishly.
SHOP HERE
The PJ's
Is it even Christmas if you don't have some pyjamas within your presents? Our selection of cosy nightwear for children is irresistible and the perfect gift.
The Books
Adding a new Christmas book to our collection each year is one of our favourite traditions. This year we have some beautiful ones to choose from...
Pick a Pine Tree Book
Read until the end to see the magic of the decorated tree.
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The 12 days of Christmas
Celebrate the magic of Christmas time with this well-loved traditional poem.
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Making Tracks Snow
Run little fingers along these chunky, die-cut shapes and guess what created the tracks!
SHOP HERE
Christmas in 100 Words
Tree, star, snowflake, elf, chimney, cookies, merry…introduce your little ones to words of the festive season with cute characters, bright colors, and playful scenes.
SHOP HERE
Imagination Play
Giving your children the gift of imagination and play is one of the very best in our opinion and we have plenty of inspiration for thoughtful gifts that will help them create their own world through play.
Left to right:
Liewood Doctors Set - SHOP HERE
Liewood Make Up Set - SHOP HERE
Liewood Barbers Set - SHOP HERE
Left to right:
Wooden Sounds Telephone - SHOP HERE
Wooden Laptop - SHOP HERE
Magnetic Fishing Game - SHOP HERE
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Liewood Baking Set - SHOP HERE
Liewood Tea Set - SHOP HERE
Liewood Cleaning Set - SHOP HERE
The Best Friend
A little something to tell your best nursery buddy just how much you love them. Here are some fun gift ideas for loving gestures to friends.
Bath Colouring Crayons
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The Who's Who of Grown Ups
SHOP HERE
Dinosaur Puzzle
SHOP HERE
Book Club Subscription
SHOP HERE
Parents
Whether parents to be or parents already these gifts are both heartfelt and practical and will make a wonderful present under the tree this Christmas.
Freerider Wraps
This has to be one of the best presents you could possibly gift to a new parent or a parent to be. They will use endlessly with their little one and it will make their life that little bit easier.
SHOP HERE
Keyrings
A little token of love for a new parent.
SHOP HERE
Mum Stuff Bag
For the coolest mums around who need a large bag for all the 'mum stuff'.
We hope you have found some gifting inspiration this year from our 2022 Christmas gift guide. If you are still struggling for the perfect idea then why not order one of our gift cards and let the recipient choose!
You can shop our full Christmas gift guide online here or you can always visit us in our Nottinghamshire independent children's store to see our full range of unique children's toys, cool children's clothing and sustainable children's brands.