Christmas 2026 · Slaithwaite & online
Christmas, chosen carefully.
Ten years of hand-picking the toys, books and keepsakes that actually get played with, long after the wrapping's gone. Tell us who you're buying for and we'll do the hard bit.
– days left to order for Christmas delivery
hand-picked by real parentsthe gift finder
Who are you buying for?
Every guide is edited by our team, not an algorithm. Sorted by stage, in stock and ready to wrap.
Their very first Christmas.
our tip
Go for one keepsake they'll keep (a first decoration, a beautifully made soft toy) rather than lots of things they'll grow out of by spring.
For busy little hands.
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Open-ended play wins at this age. Stacking, pushing, filling and emptying: toys that do less let them do more.
Big imaginations.
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Three is when small-world play takes off. Little figures, a house to put them in, and a story they make up themselves.
Makers, builders, big ideas.
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Look for something they can make, build or master. A craft kit or a proper game gives them a Boxing Day project.
For the nearly-too-cool.
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Think bigger projects and proper games: a big puzzle, a book series to binge, or a kit that takes up all of Boxing Day.
For the people who do it all.
Make the house feel like Christmas.
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Start one tradition this year, like a stocking, an advent calendar or a decoration they choose themselves, and add to it every Christmas.
no stress, promise
Order by these dates.
Free UK delivery over £50 and same-day dispatch. Pay in 4 with Clearpay.
- Standard UK delivery Order by Mon 21 Dec
- Click & collect Until Thu 24 Dec, 2pm
- Digital gift cards Instant, any time
The Maileg Christmas edit
Start a tradition that grows with them.
Maileg mice have started more family traditions than we can count. New to Maileg? Begin with a single mouse in a matchbox, then add a Christmas outfit or a piece of furniture each year. It becomes the gift they look forward to most.
Advent, stockings & decorations
The pieces you'll bring out every year.
Embroidered stockings, fabric advent calendars and hand-finished decorations, chosen for craftsmanship rather than just this year. Advent calendars sell out fast, so start here.
from the shop floor
What we're giving this year.
We're parents too. These are the gifts the team are actually wrapping for their own families.
Fill it with notes and tiny treats instead of chocolate. Ours comes out on 1 December every year and the boys still race downstairs for it.
Lucy, founder
A proper Christmas Eve read-aloud. One letter a night in the run-up makes the whole of December feel magic.
MaisieOur go-to for the 'what do they do after lunch?' moment. Easy enough for little ones, and they get to wear what they made.
Tim, Founder
Slaithwaite · West Yorkshire
Christmas, in real life.
Come and see it all in person: gifts you can pick up and play with, advice from people who know the range inside out, and Juno for a festive brunch while you're here.
left it late?
Give them the shop.
Our gift card works online and never goes out of stock. Perfect for the one you can't buy for. We also have gift cards specifically for in-store & Juno, please pop in to see us.
Good to know
When's the last day to order for Christmas?
Order by Monday 21 December for Christmas delivery. After that, our digital gift cards arrive instantly.
Do you offer free delivery?
Yes, UK delivery is free on orders over £50, and we dispatch the same day.
Can I return a Christmas gift?
Of course. See our returns policy for the full details.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes. You can pay in instalments with Clearpay or Klarna at checkout.
Can I get advice on what to buy?
We'd love to help. Call the shop on 01484 847 968 or pop in and the team will help you choose.