Top Christmas gift ideas

The countdown is on! If you’re struggling for some inspiration or looking for some Christmas gift ideas, check out our top five below. From the newborn baby to the almost tween, Baby Bootique have all your Christmas gifts sorted for all the kiddies in your life.

The baby

Penny Scallan meal time set

Meal time just got a whole lot prettier with these gorgeous Penny Scallon bamboo meal time sets. Available in a variety of designs, each set includes a plate, bowl, cup, fork and spoon and is fully food safe too. Added bonus, the sets are top shelf dishwasher safe and ideal for easy clean ups (if there’s such a thing!). 

Toddler Girl

Poly lunch box raindrops

Wondering what to get the little girl who has everything? Fear not, we promise that you can’t go wrong with the gorgeous Kollab poly raindrops lunch box. Making the practical fashionable, it’s perfect for kinder days or beach trips.

Toddler Boy

Band of Boys whiskers trucker cap

The perfect hat for the little dude, he’s sure to love this Band of Boys whiskers trucker cap. Made of 100% cotton with a mesh back and fully adjustable, it offers complete comfort and style!

Older Kids

Penny Scallan bento boxes

Shopping for the older kiddies just got a whole lot easier with these practical but stylish Penny Scallon bento boxes. With the coolest designs, the bento boxes offer five large compartments, making them perfect for school lunches or snacks on the go (stay tuned, we’ll be bringing you lunch tips in the New Year!).

Mum to be or new Mum

Organic cat for everyone baby wrap

The name says it all with the Band of Boys organic cat for everyone baby wrap! Made of organic cotton, in a gorgeous neutral grey, it’s the perfect gift for the mum-to-be and her bub on the way!

Now if you want to get a bit more festive leading up to the big day then here's my favourite recipe and craft to do with the kiddies.

Go on, have a bit of fun and hopefully they turn out better than what happens when I try with my kids!

Jodi’s favourite kids’ Christmas recipe

Source -> Kidspot 

My Top Christmas craft 

Dangling Star Ornaments

This is such a fun and easy activity to do with the kiddies. Hang them on your own tree or give them as gifts to teachers and friends.

Here’s what you will need:

• 1 Cup Salt
• 2 Cups Flour
• 3/4 Cup Water (maybe a little more)
• Star cookie cutters or any christmas cutters you have to mix it up.
• Ribbon
• Bells (optional)
• Clear Glaze spray to seal (which you can grab from officeworks)

Directions

1. Begin mixing the flour and salt together.
2. Add the water gradually until it forms a dough. Only add one teaspoon at a time to prevent it from going too sticky.
3. If it's too dry add one teaspoon of water but if it's too sticky add more flour until you get the right consistency.
4. Knead the dough until it forms a soft ball. You will need to knead for at least 5-10 minutes to get it to a good consistency. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch in thickness.
5. Cut out star shapes with a bigger and smaller cookie cutter. Puncture holes in the smaller stars  or other shapes you use to thread ribbon later.
6.  Place the salt dough shapes on baking paper on an oven tray and bake at 120 degrees for about 2-2.5 hours (Adults only). If the dough is not completely dried out, you can let it bake longer or turn the temperature of the oven slightly up but just keep a close eye on it if you turn the temperature up.
7. Once they are out and fully cooled you can paint and decorate them or keep them plain. 
8. Then use the sealing spray to help prevent them from cracking.
9. Last but not least, tie the ribbons and bells around the bigger stars and use string or thinner ribbon through the holes on the top of the tiny star ornaments. 

Have fun with these . Such a great idea and the kids love it!

Full source- > The best ideas for kids.