Christmas Gift Guide 2026: Five Bambini Baby Awards Winners
Stuck on what to buy a little one this Christmas? We’ve picked five ideas from the Bambini Baby Awards 2026 winners, from colourful construction toys to a small reindeer that would look right at home in a stocking.
The list includes CONNETIX, Studycat, Toki Kids, Little Fae and Warmies, with gifts for different ages and interests. Whether you’re shopping for your own child, a grandchild or a friend’s new baby, here are a few places to start.
CONNETIX: a Christmas present for children who love building
The CONNETIX 48 Piece Bright Portal Pack won Gold for Best Educational Product at the Bambini Baby Awards 2026.
This magnetic construction set includes open frames and smaller squares that connect in different ways. Children can build around the frames, fit pieces inside them and experiment with shapes that don’t have to follow a set design.
It’s easy to imagine this coming out on the living-room floor over the Christmas holidays, with adults joining in to see how tall a tower can get. There’s no single finished model, so the pieces can become something different each time.
If you’re buying for a child who already has CONNETIX, the pack works with the wider range. Check which sets they own and the recommended age before choosing.
Take a look at the CONNETIX 48 Piece Bright Portal Pack.
Studycat: a gift for curious young learners
For a family whose toy cupboard is already full, a learning subscription could make a welcome change.
Studycat Spanish received Gold for Best App for Kids and Silver for Best Educational Product. The app introduces Spanish through games, songs and stories, with activities that encourage children to listen and have a go at speaking.
It’s an idea worth discussing with parents before buying. They can try the free activities, check that the app works on their device and decide whether a subscription would suit their child.
If Spanish is spoken by relatives, or the family is planning a trip to Spain, it could give them something to explore together before they go. A little notebook and some colouring pencils would make a simple present to unwrap alongside it.
Learn more about Studycat Spanish, available on iOS and Android.
Toki Kids: a practical gift for a baby’s first Christmas
Buying for a baby’s first Christmas can be surprisingly difficult. They may not need another outfit, and there are only so many rattles one family can use.
The Toki Kids Organic Cotton Play Mat, which won Gold for Best Playroom / Bedroom Product, is an option for anyone hoping to give something that will become part of everyday life.
It has an organic cotton cover over natural latex foam, creating a padded surface for supervised floor play. The cover can be removed for washing, while the foam is cared for separately.
This could be a lovely joint present from grandparents or other relatives. Before ordering, ask the parents which size and pattern they would like. A gift that takes up floor space is always better when it fits the home it’s going to.
Explore the Toki Kids Organic Cotton Mat.
Little Fae: a play mat for the family living room
Little Fae’s Medium Nordic Explorer Play Mat took Silver for Best Playroom / Bedroom Product.
The brand was founded by Jess and Sophie, who wanted play mats that suited their homes as well as their children. Its reversible designs give families a choice of which side to have on show.
The Nordic Explorer in Storm Grey is one to consider if the living room doubles as the playroom. It gives the family a place to spread out toys, sit together and play, without needing a room dedicated to children’s things.
Like the Toki Kids mat, this is a present to plan with the parents. Check the measurements and find out whether they already have a mat or a particular space in mind.
Warmies: a little reindeer for Christmas
The Warmies Junior Reindeer won Gold for Best Christmas Gift for a Toddler and Silver for Best Gifts. It’s the most obviously festive choice on our list, and an easy one to picture peeping out of a stocking.
The small soft toy is scented with French lavender and can be warmed following the manufacturer’s instructions. Pair it with a Christmas picture book and you have a simple gift for a quiet story together after the excitement of opening presents.
Its smaller size also makes it worth considering when you want a modest present rather than another large toy. An adult should handle heating and follow the care instructions, which specify surface cleaning only.
Meet the Warmies Junior Reindeer.
More gift ideas from the Bambini Baby Awards
The best place to start is with the child you’re buying for. Do they love building? Are they interested in new words and songs? Or would their family appreciate something practical for playtime?
Our Bambini Baby Awards 2026 winners list has more ideas across toys, learning, nursery products, clothing and gifts for new parents.
If you’re a brand with a children’s product or service, you can also visit the Bambini Baby Awards website to find out about the awards and future opportunities to enter.
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