Kids

Lunch boxes and snack boxes for kids

Our eating and drinking section holds lunch boxes, lunch bags and snack boxes, for school days and picnics alike. Several of the lunch boxes we stock have a removable tray, which keeps a sandwich apart from fruit. Some of the lunch bags are insulated, which helps when lunch sits in a cloakroom through the morning. Snack boxes are handy for the walk home, and several come as nesting sets that stack together when empty.

We also stock children's tableware for meals at home. Before anything goes in the dishwasher or microwave, check its product page for care notes.

Choosing toys for kids

Our toys and games section holds the toys we stock, and wooden toys have their own page within it. When a toy is a gift, think about how the child likes to play. A soft toy is made for cuddling, and some are machine washable, which matters for a favourite that is never far away. Several wooden toys are musical, from whistles to a xylophone. For time outside, some toys are made for the garden or the park, and they have their own page too.

Craft kits, games and puzzles for kids

A craft kit makes a good alternative to a toy as a gift, since it gives a child something to make and keep. If they like quick results, choose a beading kit; crochet and cross stitch ask for more patience. Some kits include tools such as a crochet hook or an embroidery hoop, so check the product page for what comes in the box.

Games are made for sharing, round the table or on a long journey. Puzzles run from floor jigsaws to wire brain teasers; where a jigsaw lists its piece count, use it to judge how long it will take.

Dressing up for kids

Our dressing-up section brings together hair accessories and temporary tattoos for parties, school dressing-up days and play at home. It also holds a few fancy dress pieces, so you can put an outfit together here. With hair accessories, start with the hair: a claw clip gathers longer or thicker hair, while small clips keep a fringe out of the eyes. Some headbands have animal ears, which make an easy start to a costume. Temporary tattoos add the finishing touch on a party day.

Furniture and storage for a kids' room

The kids' room section covers furniture, storage, decor, rugs and night lights for a child's bedroom or nursery. We stock bookcases, shelves and chairs, along with storage that gives toys and books a home at the end of the day. A bookcase that shows the covers lets a child choose a book on their own. A few storage baskets have lids, which hide the clutter at bedtime. If you are setting up a nursery, plan the larger pieces first and check the product page for assembly notes.

White, cream and natural finishes are easy to build a room around, while pink, blue and multicoloured pieces bring in colour.

Rugs, night lights and keepsakes for kids

Many of the rugs we stock are washable, which takes the worry out of spills. A few have a low pile, which is easy to vacuum and gives toy cars a smoother run. A night light lets you check on a sleeping child without turning on the main light, and helps a child who is wary of the dark. A few night lights are dimmable, so the glow can come down as the night goes on. Check how a light is powered, as a plug-in light needs a socket close by.

We stock photo frames, money boxes and keepsake boxes, which make gifts to keep for a christening or a birth. Some keepsake boxes are made to hold a first tooth and curl.