Evolution: A Colouring Book, £9.95
An interactive colouring book which also teaches them about the process of evolution? Yes please. Created by Finnish illustrator Annu Kilpelainen, this is so much more than just a colouring book, with interactive elements including flaps to lift, die-cut holes and stencils that can be drawn through and decorated.

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Plui Rain Cloud, £8
You know how bath toys fill up with unidentifiable black stuff after you use them? THIS ONE DOESN’T. The Pluï ‘Rain Cloud’ also beautifully illustrates the cycle of water and magically turns kids into little rainmakers. BPA- and latex-free, there’s a mechanism which allows you to open the Cloud for cleaning, avoiding that build-up of gunk.

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The Electro Dough Kit, £15
Technology Will Save Us make inspiring, educational and properly fun DIY gadget kits for kids. The Electro Dough Kit enables children aged 4+ to create sculptures using electronic playdough, then bring them to life with lights and sound. Seriously. WHO WOULD NOT WANT THIS?!

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Xmas Slim Jyms, £28
Made from organic cotton, with no nasty dyes, the limited-edition Xmas collection from Brighton-based sleepwear label The Bright Company is properly dreamy. Best of all, they come in mama-size too…

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British Sea Birds chart, £35
The perfect addition to any nursery, this ‘British Seabirds’ A2 print from London design studio Build is a delightful take on flying ducks, we think. Educational and very pretty – a winning combo.

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Playon Crayons, £9.95
The only crayons they need… The stackable ‘Playon Crayons’ from Studio Skinky come in two colourways: primary and pastel. Perfect for tiny hands.

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Nailmatics Kids, from £8
Wash-off, chemical-free kids nail polish from Parisien label, Nailmatics is perfect for tiny fingers. Available in singles, as well as 3- and 7-set packs. We’re loving the banging ‘City’ colour palette.

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Motherland x Jamie Julien Brown, £14 each or £40 set of three
‘British Food, Deconstructed’ is a set of exclusive children’s plates from Motherland and artist extraordinaire Jamie Julien Brown. Each piece depicts one of Britain’s three favourite meals – cooked breakfast, fish n chips, and meat and two veg – screen-printed in eye-popping colours; designed and produced in the UK.

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Motherland x Donna Wilson lambswool blanket, £55
An exclusive collaboration between Queen of Textiles, Donna Wilson, and Motherland, this limited edition blanket is made from the softest lambswool, knitted in Scotland. The perfect gift for any newborn.

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Swallow mobile, £12
From Danish company Flensted, the Swallow mobile is a design feat. Graceful movements combined with monochrome colourway make it a captivating option for babies and grown-ups alike. So much so, you’ll want one for your own room, too.

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‘Monty’ sleepsuit, £28
Made in organic cotton with no nasty dyes, the Monty sleepsuit from Brighton-based brand The Bright Company is designed by illustrator Sarah Dyer. We love it so.

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Lichenstein’s ABC, £9.95
It’s never too soon to instil an appreciation of art. So Roy Lichenstein’s ABC ticks all the boxes, celebrating one of the most recognisable styles in contemporary art, in alphabet form: A is for Art, D is for a comically growling dog…

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Blockitecture Habitat, £25
The perfect first building blocks, the Blockitecture Habitat from Brooklyn-based brand Areaware are hand-painted and made from New Zealand Pine. Consisting of cantilever and nest hexagonal blocks which can be used to create towers and cities, this is the rare kind of kiddy-clutter that actually makes your home look better. And it comes in a cute canvas bag and box.

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Motherland x Polarn O. Pyret gift set, from £27
Available in two sizes, mini and maxi, the newborn gift-set is the first ever gift set from Swedish childrenswear brand Polarn O. Pyret. Available exclusively on Motherland, it combines a collection of the best classic pieces for babies, wrapped in tissue paper and presented in a beautiful box.

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