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Add a personal touch this Christmas with our pick of the best customised gift ideas!
Looking for a unique Christmas gift for the little people in your life? Kids love to see their own name on things, especially if they have siblings to compete with. For the ultimate present that will make any recipient feel special you can't go wrong with a personalised gift.
To help you choose a distinctive present that will please both tots and parents alike, from puzzles to sweetie boxes we’ve rounded up our pick of the best personalised Christmas gifts for children in 2021.
Ordinarily it makes sense to start Christmas shopping on Black Friday or when the December sales kick in. However, if you're shopping for personalised gifts they usually take a bit longer to create. Combine that with potential stock shortages and delivery concerns this year and suddenly time is tight, so if you find something you like then it’s worth buying it now so you don’t miss out.
From advent calendars that feature your child's name to wooden toys, teddy bears and even a hot water bottle, keep scrolling for our pick of the best personalised gifts for kids this Christmas.
This sumptuous red stocking from M&S complete with sparkly embroidered stars plus up to 13 characters for the name of your choice will make waking up on Christmas day feel extra special!
Delivery: despatched within 10-14 days.
This lovely Ella Ragdoll is a soft fabric dolly that comes with cute hair bows and wellies, but best of all you can customise her corduroy dress with a name of your choice and treasure her forever more. The range includes a diverse selection so you can find the perfect doll to suit your little one, and there's even an Elf Ragdoll if you're feeling extra festive!
Pop this pre-packed stocking into your trolley while you're here and you'll have Christmas nailed in one shop.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
What's better than a big jar of sweets? A big jar of sweets with your name on! This retro inspired-gift featuring the very best treats from yesteryear including Dolly Mixtures, Refresher Chews and Drumstick Lollies will blow your little one's tiny mind on Christmas day. Just remember to ration them, or your kids will be bouncing off the walls.
Delivery: 6-10 working days.
Add this lovely rainbow mug to your Christmas stocking list and your little ones might finally stop nicking your favourite coffee cup at breakfast. You can choose from up to 18 characters and add a matching coaster too.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
What's more festive than red checked pyjamas? A classic personalised pair from M&S! Made from cosy cotton, they can be embroidered with up to 13 characters in gold thread. For more great seasonal nightwear check out our round-up of the best Christmas pyjamas for kids.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Your children will be super-excited when they receive this personalised backpack with up to 10 applique letters in red or blue. While we can't guarantee they won't put up a fight when you make them go back to school in the New Year, it will certainly give you some bargaining power.
If you like the idea of personalised gifts but you're running out of time, head over to Amazon Handmade for artisan gifts from small businesses across the UK brought to you direct via the kings of home delivery. This lovely rainbow wooden toy is ideal for little people developing motor skills and it will also brighten up the nursery.
Delivery: within 3 working days of order.
Take the countdown up a notch with this delightful fabric advent calendar which can be enjoyed for years to come. Simply choose the name, fill each drawer with tiny gifts of your choice (JoJo Maman Bébé has some great stocking fillers) and prepare to feel seriously Christmassy for the whole month of December.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Make the build up to the big day extra special with this personalised advent calendar. With up to 18 characters to choose from and a delicious milk chocolate treat behind every door, your little one will be the most excited kid on the block.
And don't forget to treat yourself too with our pick of the best beauty advent calendars.
Delivery: personalised and despatched within 3 working days.
Give the gift of creativity this Christmas with this alphabet name crayon set. You can also add cool figures into the mix. We're big fans of the dinosaur and ice cream crayons too.
Delivery: ready to dispatch in 1–4 business days.
We're all partial to a touch of Liberty print. This lovely gift set includes a fabric pencil case in the famed design with matching notebook and a personalised colouring sheet for crafty Christmas fun.
Delivery: within 6 days after the product has been dispatched.
This zig zag and owl hot water bottle knitted cover made from super soft Scottish lambswool is perfect for keeping little people warm on cold winter nights, and comes with the name of your choice so your kids will want to keep snuggling it forever.
Delivery: within 6 days after the product has been dispatched.
Make decorating the tree extra special this Christmas with these super cute velvet letters from M&S. As well as teaching your kids to spell, they light up too.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
A customised name picture is a thoughtful gift that can be treasured forever, and we're big fans of this dinosaur theme print by baby brand JoJo Maman Bébé. If dinos aren't your thing, the rainbow version is super cute too. The 34.1 x 34.1cm square print comes with a frame in your choice of colour including oak, white, black or grey.
Delivery: as this item is made to order, delivery time is 7 working days.
Give your little one a buddy to cuddle at night with this adorable teddy bear wearing it's very own personalised jumper. A real keepsake, it comes in the colour of your choice plus three lines of text and the choice of up to 12 characters per line.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Babies are notoriously tricky to buy gifts for as they often prefer the cardboard box over the present, but you're sure to make your little one's Christmas this year with this fun wooden bunny stacker. It's ideal for developing sensory skills and it can be personalised with up to nine characters.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Your kid will stand out from the crowd in this super cool varsity jacket that can be personalised with their name on the front and back. Made from a cotton and polyester mix and available from ages 3-13 in a choice of navy, pink, purple, blue or grey, everyone will want to be on their team.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Bring the magic and wonder of story time to life with this totally unique, personalised gift featuring your child’s name. Each book will include a character based on your kid so they can be the star of their own story and will love seeing their name in print. You can choose everything from skin to hair colour from a range of inclusive characteristics and you get to include your own message in the front sleeve. The range includes Christmas specific books and even stories preparing your kids for the arrival of a new sibling or what to expect when they start nursery. Our favourite is the Peekaboo I Love You book.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Celebrate baby's first Christmas and their first pair of shoes at the same time with these adorable merino sheepskin slippers that can be embroidered with their name. Available from birth up until 24 months, each pair comes with its own organza draw-string bag, making it a great gift for new parents too.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Kids and grown ups alike will love a customised puzzle to figure out over the festive season. Choose your favourite family picture and you can have fun putting all the pieces together on Boxing Day!
Delivery: 10-12 working days. Last Order Date for Christmas is 16/12/21.
Scooters are big news for the under tens. But your little ones will be even more excited when they open a present under the Christmas tree containing a scooter and helmet personalised with their own name! This scooter is a great investment because it can be adjusted from a ride-on to a stand-up as your child grows, so it's suitable for ages 1-5 years.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Give the budding musicians in your family a toy to remember with this customised wooden guitar. And once they've mastered the art of playing rock n roll it will make a funky bedroom wall decoration.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
It wouldn't be Christmas without a matching set of family PJs to lounge about in. We love this cotton long sleeved set in red and white fairisle that can be personalised with your little one's name. It's available in ages 1-10 years, plus the adult sizes are super cute too.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
Help baby take their first steps with this adorable wooden walker complete with colourful blocks. It can be customised with up to six characters and treasured long after your rug rats have mastered the art of cruising around the house.
Delivery: standard 3-5 working days.
If your kid is learning to tell the time (or notoriously late for everything) this personalised lion clock will make a great Christmas gift! The bunny version is super-cute too.