What to buy the children in your life

Rainbow Coloured Project Yourself Phone Projector. Three.ie, €30

With this projector, kids can enjoy eight times image magnification for a small home theatre experience. The projector which includes the magnifying lens is easily assembled and installed, ready for lots of Christmas family movie nights.

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Little House Wooden Construction Puzzle. Jiminyecotoys.com, €19.99

This isn’t just any toy house as little ones can build the Milaniwood house themselves and then let their imaginations run wild playing make believe with the characters.

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The Lighthouse Jack Hoodie. Farm Wardrobe, €42

The perfect gift for the child who loves tractors. This cosy cotton rich hoodie features a hand drawn farm print and is perfect for any outing from playdates to strolls by the seashore.

Ca bhfuil Puifin Beag? obrien.ie, €11.99

Ca bhfuil Puifin Beag? Where are you Puffling? (paperback book in Irish by Gerry Daly and Erika McGann) Follow the animals of Skellig Rock as Puffling goes on an adventure.

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Cheese and Dairy Crate. Smallkins.com €15.95

This adorable cheese and dairy crate is the perfect gift for kids who love to play kitchen. Featured is a bottle of milk, a block of butter, yogurt, cream and three types of cheese.

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Lighthouse Amelia coat. Farm Wardrobe, €44.

Stay snug and dry with this waterproof coat with sky farm print, perfect for those blustery walks to school or nursery. With its soft fleece lining, it provides protection from the elements.

My Christmas Songs (Musical Book. Cogstoysandgames.ie, €15.95

The My Christmas Songs (Musical Book) is a sweet Irish made audio book with five traditional Christmas songs at the push of an embedded button. The book also includes beautiful hand drawn images.

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Wooden Santa Treat Board. totallyirishgift.com, €20

This Irish made Santa board is sure to become part of your family’s Christmas tradition as it is handed down from generation to generation. The wooden board is laser engraved with a special place for Santa’s drink, mince pie and Rudolph’s carrot treat.

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Djeco Pull Along Farm Train. Little One’s, Clare, €27.95

This pull along farm train provides lots of fun as your little one can stack the animals onto the cart and bring them on a walk.

Santa stocking. Christmasstockingsireland.ie, €16.95

Make Santa proud when you decorate your mantle with an Irish made personalised Christmas stocking. This jolly Santa-themed stocking is sure to bring festive cheer.

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Wonky Woolins toys. Thewonkywoolins.com, €65

This handmade stuffed cow made with extra soft chenille yarn is designed in Galway and then made by marginalised women in Morocco and Nepal. Each Wonky Woolin helps provide jobless women with fair wages and economic independence.

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Glow in the Dark Domino Tulips. Jiminyecotoys.com, €34.99.

This innovative domino game can not only be played and enjoyed but also turns into a home accessory.

An Siopa Jigsaw. Cogstoysandgames.ie, €44.95.

This gorgeous hand-painted 28 piece puzzle is designed to familiarise children with the Irish numbers and it introduces some simple words. An Siopa comes beautifully packaged in a cardboard presentation box including a drawstring cotton bag for storage after play.

Classic World Vintage Kitchen. Little Ones, Clare, €239.95

With this vintage kitchen, your child can enjoy hours of imaginative play cooking, cleaning and trying new foods.

My Wool Fairy Kit. Totallyirishgifts.com, €25

This kit is everything your child needs to make up two unique beautiful fairies in a keepsake box. The kit includes soft merino wool, real leaves for wings and a step-by-step booklet.

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