James's Gift Ideas 🧸

Gift-Giving Guidelines

Please don't feel any obligation to give gifts - your presence is valued above presents.
This list is intended as a helpful guide - we'd love to be surprised with unexpected and thoughtful gifts we couldn't have imagined
Second-hand items are welcomed and encouraged
Practical/useful items preferred over decorative
Help with tasks/time is often more valuable than physical items
Consider helping with research/planning when giving money towards items

Can we help?

Feel free to check with Tim and Jen if you have questions.

Active Play

Little table with two chairs

A small table and chairs set for James

A little table with two chairs - wood preferred. Second hand in good condition is perfect!

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Baby dolly

A doll for James to care for

James would love a baby doll to look after. Second hand in good condition is absolutely fine!

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Dolly toys - potty and bed

Accessories for looking after the dolly

Toys for the baby dolly - things like a potty and a bed for the dolly to sleep in. Second hand is fine!

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Road playmat

A road-themed play mat for toy cars

A road playmat for James to play with toy cars on - the kind with roads, buildings, etc printed on it. Second hand in good condition is fine!

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Contributions towards swimming lessons

Currently £27 per month

James is learning to swim! Swimming lessons cost £27 per month - any contributions towards this would be appreciated.

Learning & Development

Story books

James loves being read to!

James really enjoys story books. Please buy books that he would enjoy being read, or that you would enjoy reading to him. They don't need to be educational - fun is absolutely fine! Picture books, silly stories, adventure tales - all welcome. We already have loads, so perhaps check with us before you buy!

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The Great British Colouring Book

A special colouring book created by top British cartoonists

Created by over 50 cartoonists including Terry Gilliam and Quentin Blake, this book features more than 100 original cartoons showing different aspects of British culture. While it might be for when he's a bit older, it's a meaningful gift with a great story behind it - originally created for children arriving in the UK.

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Magnetic tiles (Magna-Tiles)

Building tiles that stick together

Magnetic building tiles like Magna-Tiles for creative play. Great for building and learning!

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Outdoor Adventure

Small buoyancy aid for swimming

Smallest size if possible

It's entirely possible that James use this for a while, but he'd like it so he can one day go near water and on boats.

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Contribution towards neoprene caving undersuit

£28 total - contributions welcome

A neoprene caving undersuit for James for staying warm underground. Total cost £28 - any contributions towards this would be appreciated!

Food & Snacks

Grapes or plums

For stockings or generally

James loves grapes and plums! Perfect for stockings or as a healthy snack gift.

Fun eggcups

Must not be breakable - must bounce if dropped!

James loves his chick eggcups! Looking for fun, colourful eggcups that are unbreakable - they must bounce if dropped. No ceramic or glass please!

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Please Do Not Buy

Clothes

Coats

Wellies

Videos/Media

Dummies

Lego (have plenty)

Chocolate or sweets

Toy drums

Do you have gift ideas for you to share? 🎁

We'd love to see your gift list! It helps us if we're suffering from imagination failure.

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