Affordable Christmas Ideas for Babies: Things Made of Wood and Cloth
Posted: November 12th, 2008There is something so lovely and tactile about good quality toys made of timber and cloth.
The weight and finish of wood is so satisfying to hold, and the cosy-ness of a little friend made of cloth is such a comfort and a joy, no matter what your age.
Both these experiences offer such a richness that plastic finds hard to replicate.
In looking around for some affordable Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for you, I came across a nice little selection at Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au.
To make things even sweeter Pastel Pink currently have 20% off sale on all toys, and selected accessories including Cocoon Couture Kinder Bags, Kiddy Sac Swim Bags and Wall Pockets, Little Chipipi magnets and wall stickers, and Forwalls wall stickers.
KidStyleFile readers can take an extra 5% off with the code ‘KSF-Toys’ until 30 November.
Christmas Gift Wrapping is FREE, and trust me, you do not want to miss Pastel Pink’s wrapping! To claim, just mention that you’d like it in the comments box.
In the softies department the Gertie and Me Ekidna calls out to me (and Princess Mary too, I believe!) with it’s affable demeanor, and grabbable snout.
Another celebrity fave (hello, Sarah Jessica Parker!) is the Flat OUT bears. A clever Australian innovation involving sheepskin laid flat and bearified, it comes in two sizes: big bear, and baby bear, both equally lovable.
Alimrose handsqueakers are one of my all time favourite toys for little babies. The sound that these produce induce instant giggles, and can be invoked by the smallest hands. The new knitted toys from Alimrose in bunny and elephant designs are just gorgeous, and very giftably priced. They are sure to be much loved by every tot that receives them this Christmas.
Prices quoted are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices revert to normal on 1 Dec.
Gertie & Me Echidna $23.95 $17.96
Alimrose Knitted Bunny $9.95 $7.46
Alimrose Monkey Handsqueakers $15.95 $11.96 each
Alimrose Knitted Elephant $9.95 $7.46
Flat OUT Bears Big Bear $49.50 $37.12, Baby Bear $36.00 $27.00
Pastel Pink carries a lovely range of non-toxic, and baby safe wooden toys from Eleganter and Hess-Speilzeug. The Ralf Caterpillar is such a cute character, and just made for tiny hands. We have a selection of Eleganter toys in our house (the {Pinocchio maracas and bowling set below, as well as the crackers (superb noisy fun!), castanets and shakers), and they come highly recommended. They have endured a lot of love already, and have responded with gusto: not one has broken!
Prices quoted are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices revert to normal on 1 Dec.
Hess-Spielzeug Knight Rattle $12.95 $9.71
Hess-Spielzeug Caterpillar Ralf $19.95 $14.96
Eleganter Ladybird Pull-Along, $13.95 $10.46
Eleganter Bowling Set $12.95 $9.71
Eleganter Pinocchio Maracas $10.50 $7.87
