I know it might sound silly but the level of attention you pay to how the boys play, and the amount of thought you put into their presents so that it’s stuff they’ll enjoy and play with is amazing. ❤️ thanks for the inspiration!
I'm rewatching this for 2022 Christmas and I love the ideas, particularly around the amazing outdoor climbing frame. But I'm shook that a dentist said electric toothbrushes aren't for under 3's! I'm a DH and I bought my son a Bruan/Oral B brush when we was 18 months. Cheap and cheerful! I'll be getting #2 so one as soon as a tooth pops through. Kids generally (there are some exceptions) love the sensory aspect.
You are amazing for finding time to do these videos. Even though we dont celebrate christmas, I watch your gift guides to purchase presents for my own 4.5yrs old and 15months old. We have bought some of the winter/Christmas books from your suggestions and my kids love them. I love how everything on thsiblist is so practical, useable and adaptable to a range if ages...must have taken you ages to think uo this stuff. Thank you so much x
We are leaning towards magnet tiles and yoto box for our 2 1/2 year old this Christmas. Things that we love here though is play couch and silicone measuring cups, and like you say actual pots and pans so I can pop them in the dishwasher.
My 4 year old daughter has an umbrella and it’s been a hit for almost 2 years! My husband thought it was a waste of money but we use it often. I think it’s a great Montessori gift.
Hi Jemma, I get very excited every time I see you post another RUclips video. Thank you for all these ideas. I’ve never heard of a Christmas box but thought that was a sweet idea. And Christmas bedding really takes it to another level. I need to look around for some. I must say that I look up to you as a mom and get so much out of watching your content. Thank you for sharing your life and your knowledge with us! Merry Christmas!
The December box is everything, it’s absolutely genius! I’ve never thought of that, you totally changed my December’s going forward! You are a treasure and an inspiration!
It’s so exciting when there’s a video from you! I’ve bought things from your gift guide ideas before and they’ve been big hits! Thanks so much for this, I know you’re a busy mom! Love you to and your sweet boys!
I realized that waiting for your Christmas gift guide has become one of my Christmas traditions! Haha! Thanks again, it's always a pleasure to hear from you! Best wishes to you and your family!
Great and useful video for upcoming Eid in a few months. Great tips and love the box idea. Will use that too! And why did I forget about washable markers? So just bought these and the kids love doodling but it's stressful for me and now I feel silly for forgetting haha! The stones are also a really good idea!
Found a few great ideas here for my granddaughter who is four or so months younger than the boys. She keeps me busy (walked at 9 months!) but I cannot imagine three+Oscar. My hat is off to you!
This video is so helpful! I've been toying with idea of a Kiwi Co subscription for my 6 year old and I think I will go for it now. I'm also doing joint presents for my boys as I really don't want a house full of junk, but it can be so tricky to know what to get, thank you for the inspiration x
Everything looks so fun! There are some amazing toys out there that are entertaining and educational. As I always say this brings back memories from when my kids were little. I want to come play! Happy Holidays to all of you 🥰
Thanks for this lovely video! I have 4.5yr and 18m old boys also and enjoyed your thoughtfully considered recommendations. I agree that there is no point buying loads for the youngest for the sake of it. We already have the Spin Again and love it so this year I’ve bought the Tobbles Neo stacker by the same company - I’ll let you know if it’s well received! X
I was really hoping you would do a gift guide like this, as my son was born a couple of days after the triplets. I found your video last year invaluable. My Amazon basket is now full! Thank you! Also, I still call my son a baby too - it’s hard to keep up with how fast they grow! Xx
Educational books are nice gift ideas to kids if you ask me. At a young age below 6, they are at best in absorbing almost anything, and what better way to facilitate that than learning books? if you're worried about fun factor, there's options to have it tailor made into their own *personalised childrens books* and theme it to their liking
We’ve got the fish game and play it every single day!! It’s amazing (my boy is 3) even though it says it’s from 5 younger kids have lots of fun with it too!
Our son (exact same age as Oscar) got this toothbrush a few weeks ago and he loves it. "Can I brush my teeth again?" is quite a funny question asked by a 4 y/o. Love your toughts and ideas as always, Gemma!
We have magformers (the ones that are the shake but an empty centre) and Connetix. Magformers are only good for very small constructions. There’s no comparison, Connetix are the best magnetic tile out there if you actually want to build with them and build high!
My favorite gift guide of the year! I ordered my daughter a Yoto player for Christmas and saw you had a review on it. Are you still loving it? Did you get them any new cards for Christmas? Have a wonderful day!
It’s used every day without fail. We love the Yoto radio. No ads and a good mix of kid friendly music. Oscar is getting the Enid blyton wishing chair triology this year
The hex bugs do work with the Connetix ball run 👍🏻 I saw a couple of clips featured in the Connetix Instagram stories. Looks really cool! 🪲🐞🪳 Loved the video, Gemma! You’re my go-to when it comes to gift shopping. I can be sure you really put thought into the choices 💚
Hey I can comment! Thank you for doing this video - I was hoping you would do a gift guide because I have a 4-year-old as well, but feel bad asking you to do anything more than everything you're already doing! Happy Holidays!
Thank you! Love the umbrella. Also love looking at the Connectix! Glad you said they enjoy. I bought Tegu last year. A little disappointed! Have you ever bought Meileg mice?
Connetix, our Pikler and our Grimms large stepped pyramid are the three most expensive toys we own but that are played with daily and in so many ways. They've, thankfully, been good investments
Thanks for that. Lovely guide. Let us know how kiwi box goes. I had a 6m sub for the koala but honestly thought it was bobbins. Unfortunately it didn't hold my little boys attention at all. Be good to know if next level up is any good.
I am super impressed that you actually put this video together !! Thank you for taking the time and creating such a nice and curated content. Fun fact - I am literally always sooo proud if I see sth on your lists (following you for couple years already) that I’ve bought/thought of myself 😊 And sometimes I see stuff and think - oh Gemma might like this too 😅 (I know that’s a bit sick but you know…) Have a lovely holidays, Gemma! Stay healthy 💛
Hi, I likes video, so nice :) I have question, I hope you read this.... so I can not decide between Magnatiles or Connetix tiles or a big set of Grimm woodenblocks. My children are 4,5 years old and 18 months old. We have wooden blocks but they are the old style small ones, too small for my 18 months old. My son loves to build, but we dont have any magnetic tiles. I can only buy either the wooden set or the magnetic tiles.... which one do you recommend?
Did you DM the same question on Instagram? If so, then I think I answered this one maybe. They’re both played with daily here by all the boys. Connetix are maybe more preferable to older children. But with a younger a child I would probably go for the Grimms large stepped pyramid and Connetix next year. They’ll get loads of use if you’re children are use to open ended toys. Years of fun!
Your comments are turned back on! I found the SpinAgain at a child’s thrift store for $5! My one and three year old loves it! Wow thanks for those stones ideas, those are amazing!!
My friend’s kid got the Spin Again and I can confirm: the adults couldn’t stop playing with it. When I go over to theirs and I see it in the floor I grab it and play with it every time. 😂
Our elf on the shelf brings us the same kind of things as in your 1st of december box. 🙂 Need to look for those window pens! What kind of advent calendar you have?
The Kiwico crate is such a good idea. Our 4yo asks all the time when the next one is coming! We had the Koala crate for about 6 months, and now that's coming to an end I'm thinking it's time to move up a level. What wonderful gifts for your boys, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas x
My twins are 3.5. All their toys are still joint gifts, apart from a few stuffed animals. I'd guess in another year or so, it'll be important to get them individual gifts, even if they end up sharing the toys, but they wouldn't care or understand now. It's handy to share everything. Although obviously it's tough to know the right balance between sharing as a family and promoting them being individuals. I'm sure you know the feeling.
I think ours will be the same. Its been nice to think specifically about each of them for one special gift to match their interests but in general they'll share so much
Thanks for the video, I always love your content ☺❤I know it's probably a little bit tricky with a family of 6, but please, if possible, can you do a day in the life video and/or morning routine and/ or evening routine video. I really like those videos as well as your toy rotation/shelf tour/playroom tour videos 🥰
Thank you, I do plan to do an updated routine in the new year but like you say, they're so hard to film! I might do a weekend and rope Jamie in as cameraman
I love the video, thanks for all the great ideas!! You did mention craft activities with glitter though and I wasn't aware of this until I started studying environmental science so I wanted to share the info with you and the community in case you also don't know this: glitter is microplastic. If kids inhale it, it might stay in their bodies and the additives that dissolve from the plastic can act similar as hormones or cause illnesses such as cancer. Instead, you could use paper confetti as well as coloured sand or rice. I don't mean to offend you in any way by sharing this, it is just meant to be neutral information for everyone :-)
I know it might sound silly but the level of attention you pay to how the boys play, and the amount of thought you put into their presents so that it’s stuff they’ll enjoy and play with is amazing. ❤️ thanks for the inspiration!
Aw thank you. I think that's born out of being very tight with my money. I don't mind spending it as long as I know it going to be worth it.
You are so wonderful to take the time to put together all of this information for us, Gemma! Thank you.
Aw you're so welcome
I'm rewatching this for 2022 Christmas and I love the ideas, particularly around the amazing outdoor climbing frame. But I'm shook that a dentist said electric toothbrushes aren't for under 3's! I'm a DH and I bought my son a Bruan/Oral B brush when we was 18 months. Cheap and cheerful! I'll be getting #2 so one as soon as a tooth pops through. Kids generally (there are some exceptions) love the sensory aspect.
You are amazing for finding time to do these videos. Even though we dont celebrate christmas, I watch your gift guides to purchase presents for my own 4.5yrs old and 15months old. We have bought some of the winter/Christmas books from your suggestions and my kids love them.
I love how everything on thsiblist is so practical, useable and adaptable to a range if ages...must have taken you ages to think uo this stuff. Thank you so much x
thank you so much. I love gift giving. Finding the perfect thing for someone is just such a lovely feeling
We are leaning towards magnet tiles and yoto box for our 2 1/2 year old this Christmas. Things that we love here though is play couch and silicone measuring cups, and like you say actual pots and pans so I can pop them in the dishwasher.
My 4 year old daughter has an umbrella and it’s been a hit for almost 2 years! My husband thought it was a waste of money but we use it often. I think it’s a great Montessori gift.
Yay!! Gemma's Christmas guide!! The. Best.
Me: I have purchased my self allotted amount of Christmas books for the year.
Gemma: Shows “Christmas Lights”
Me: I guess one more won’t hurt
🙈🤣 you won’t regret it
Same here 😂
Hi Jemma, I get very excited every time I see you post another RUclips video. Thank you for all these ideas. I’ve never heard of a Christmas box but thought that was a sweet idea. And Christmas bedding really takes it to another level. I need to look around for some.
I must say that I look up to you as a mom and get so much out of watching your content. Thank you for sharing your life and your knowledge with us! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Maria. I think Oscar is going to lose his mind over special Christmas bedding! Can't wait to see his reaction.
The December box is everything, it’s absolutely genius! I’ve never thought of that, you totally changed my December’s going forward! You are a treasure and an inspiration!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one that gives the kids there Christmas box on the first of December 🤣🤣 my son is 20 months xx
Got to get your value for money
It’s so exciting when there’s a video from you! I’ve bought things from your gift guide ideas before and they’ve been big hits! Thanks so much for this, I know you’re a busy mom! Love you to and your sweet boys!
I realized that waiting for your Christmas gift guide has become one of my Christmas traditions! Haha! Thanks again, it's always a pleasure to hear from you! Best wishes to you and your family!
Ah that's lovely, what an honour to be a tradition x
Love the idea of a 1st december box! Could you make a video of setting the box up? I would love to see it all put together :)
Thank you! I look forward to this every time you do it!
Your toy suggestions are always the best 🤩💙
Great and useful video for upcoming Eid in a few months. Great tips and love the box idea. Will use that too! And why did I forget about washable markers? So just bought these and the kids love doodling but it's stressful for me and now I feel silly for forgetting haha! The stones are also a really good idea!
Thanks! Lots of ideas for my kids birthday too! ☃️
So helpful! Thank you very much!
The gifts are so great! The boys will definitely enjoy and love these!! Thank you for sharing it 💕
Thank you, i allways find Inspiration on your gift guide Videos
Thanks so much for watching them x
So happy we can finally leave comments. I enjoy all your videos so happy I can finally tell you. Your book recommendations are the best!!!!
Ah thanks so much, I'm a little book obsessed. Just wish Hendrix could pass through the ripping pages phase
I love your taste in early years resources. This was really interesting, thanks for sharing
Found a few great ideas here for my granddaughter who is four or so months younger than the boys. She keeps me busy (walked at 9 months!) but I cannot imagine three+Oscar. My hat is off to you!
Ah I’m glad it’s given you some ideas 😊
This video is so helpful! I've been toying with idea of a Kiwi Co subscription for my 6 year old and I think I will go for it now. I'm also doing joint presents for my boys as I really don't want a house full of junk, but it can be so tricky to know what to get, thank you for the inspiration x
I clicked on this link so fast!!!! I love your videos so much
Ah thanks so much Gemma x
Everything looks so fun! There are some amazing toys out there that are entertaining and educational. As I always say this brings back memories from when my kids were little. I want to come play! Happy Holidays to all of you 🥰
Thank you for your wonderful information
NOOR....from Iraq
Love this video, so helpful! Thank you Gemma
Thanks for this lovely video! I have 4.5yr and 18m old boys also and enjoyed your thoughtfully considered recommendations. I agree that there is no point buying loads for the youngest for the sake of it. We already have the Spin Again and love it so this year I’ve bought the Tobbles Neo stacker by the same company - I’ll let you know if it’s well received! X
Lovely ideas! Thanks for uploading.
Thank you, hope the boys think the same 🤞🏼
My son is 9 and loves hexbug toys. He is getting a new hexbug set plus the remote control dragon by hexbug.
I was really hoping you would do a gift guide like this, as my son was born a couple of days after the triplets. I found your video last year invaluable. My Amazon basket is now full! Thank you!
Also, I still call my son a baby too - it’s hard to keep up with how fast they grow! Xx
Thank you. I feel like they'll always be the 'babies' the poor things
Educational books are nice gift ideas to kids if you ask me. At a young age below 6, they are at best in absorbing almost anything, and what better way to facilitate that than learning books? if you're worried about fun factor, there's options to have it tailor made into their own *personalised childrens books* and theme it to their liking
Thank you Gemma for this video!
We’ve got the fish game and play it every single day!! It’s amazing (my boy is 3) even though it says it’s from 5 younger kids have lots of fun with it too!
❤️ Very usefull, and different to other gift guides. I wish you had an older child, so that I could have more inspiration for my 6yo. 😂🙈
Ah sorry about that 🤣
Our son (exact same age as Oscar) got this toothbrush a few weeks ago and he loves it. "Can I brush my teeth again?" is quite a funny question asked by a 4 y/o. Love your toughts and ideas as always, Gemma!
Some lovely ideas, as my nephew is about the same age as the triplets ( he’ll be 2 in April) and my niece will be 4.5 years old come Christmas.
Thanks for the video!
Yay! Been waiting for this thank you xx
Hope you get lots of ideas!
It's so good to have you pop into YT, Gemma! We love our Stabilo 3-in-1s, and will try the scratchpads based in your recos. Thank you for sharing 🥰
Hi, love your videos. You are wonderful. As you have both-magnatiles and connetix. Which ones are better in your opinion? For building houses etc.
We have magformers (the ones that are the shake but an empty centre) and Connetix. Magformers are only good for very small constructions. There’s no comparison, Connetix are the best magnetic tile out there if you actually want to build with them and build high!
@@TheHiddenGem Thank you. And Merry Christmas to you and your family
My favorite gift guide of the year! I ordered my daughter a Yoto player for Christmas and saw you had a review on it. Are you still loving it? Did you get them any new cards for Christmas? Have a wonderful day!
It’s used every day without fail. We love the Yoto radio. No ads and a good mix of kid friendly music. Oscar is getting the Enid blyton wishing chair triology this year
The hex bugs do work with the Connetix ball run 👍🏻 I saw a couple of clips featured in the Connetix Instagram stories. Looks really cool! 🪲🐞🪳
Loved the video, Gemma! You’re my go-to when it comes to gift shopping. I can be sure you really put thought into the choices 💚
Oh do they! that's brilliant, he's going to love that.
Thanks so much x
Hey I can comment! Thank you for doing this video - I was hoping you would do a gift guide because I have a 4-year-old as well, but feel bad asking you to do anything more than everything you're already doing! Happy Holidays!
Love, love you the books! I have seen The Christmas Lights on line, but was not sure! Will buy today!
I was the same then I saw it on a instagram page and thought, yep, that's for us.
Thank you! Love the umbrella. Also love looking at the Connectix! Glad you said they enjoy. I bought Tegu last year. A little disappointed! Have you ever bought Meileg mice?
Connetix, our Pikler and our Grimms large stepped pyramid are the three most expensive toys we own but that are played with daily and in so many ways. They've, thankfully, been good investments
Thanks for that. Lovely guide. Let us know how kiwi box goes. I had a 6m sub for the koala but honestly thought it was bobbins. Unfortunately it didn't hold my little boys attention at all. Be good to know if next level up is any good.
yes, I thought the same looking at the Koala projects. Hopefully the kiwi ones appeal more to him, we'll see
Great video thanks
I am super impressed that you actually put this video together !! Thank you for taking the time and creating such a nice and curated content.
Fun fact - I am literally always sooo proud if I see sth on your lists (following you for couple years already) that I’ve bought/thought of myself 😊 And sometimes I see stuff and think - oh Gemma might like this too 😅 (I know that’s a bit sick but you know…)
Have a lovely holidays, Gemma!
Stay healthy 💛
Haha I get messages a lot from people saying they saw something and thought of me, its really lovely!
Hi, I likes video, so nice :) I have question, I hope you read this.... so I can not decide between Magnatiles or Connetix tiles or a big set of Grimm woodenblocks. My children are 4,5 years old and 18 months old. We have wooden blocks but they are the old style small ones, too small for my 18 months old. My son loves to build, but we dont have any magnetic tiles. I can only buy either the wooden set or the magnetic tiles.... which one do you recommend?
Did you DM the same question on Instagram? If so, then I think I answered this one maybe.
They’re both played with daily here by all the boys. Connetix are maybe more preferable to older children. But with a younger a child I would probably go for the Grimms large stepped pyramid and Connetix next year. They’ll get loads of use if you’re children are use to open ended toys. Years of fun!
@@TheHiddenGem Yes, I did ask. Thank you for the answers! :)
What size box of magnetic tiles do you think would be good to go with the hex bugs?
Your comments are turned back on! I found the SpinAgain at a child’s thrift store for $5! My one and three year old loves it! Wow thanks for those stones ideas, those are amazing!!
That's great to know x
My friend’s kid got the Spin Again and I can confirm: the adults couldn’t stop playing with it. When I go over to theirs and I see it in the floor I grab it and play with it every time. 😂
Ah yes! I think it will be our Christmas hit...that and the massive digger! (oh help)
Subbed from my new channel thanks for sharing! You always find the best gifts!✨
Our elf on the shelf brings us the same kind of things as in your 1st of december box. 🙂 Need to look for those window pens! What kind of advent calendar you have?
We keep it really simple. A fabric calendar with a chocolate coin fir Oscar and a chocolate button fir the younger boys
Thanks a lot, very useful
We LOVE I saw it first! I do highly recommend getting a drawstring bag for the pieces though, otherwise you end up with a crazy mess in the box 🤣
The Kiwico crate is such a good idea. Our 4yo asks all the time when the next one is coming! We had the Koala crate for about 6 months, and now that's coming to an end I'm thinking it's time to move up a level. What wonderful gifts for your boys, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas x
@@Songofthestitchblog Ah that's so good to hear he's been enjoying them. I think Oscar will love working out how to make things.
Thank you very useful
Great video as always Gemma :) x
Thanks Mollie 😊
My twins are 3.5. All their toys are still joint gifts, apart from a few stuffed animals. I'd guess in another year or so, it'll be important to get them individual gifts, even if they end up sharing the toys, but they wouldn't care or understand now. It's handy to share everything. Although obviously it's tough to know the right balance between sharing as a family and promoting them being individuals. I'm sure you know the feeling.
I think ours will be the same. Its been nice to think specifically about each of them for one special gift to match their interests but in general they'll share so much
Thanks for the video, I always love your content ☺❤I know it's probably a little bit tricky with a family of 6, but please, if possible, can you do a day in the life video and/or morning routine and/ or evening routine video. I really like those videos as well as your toy rotation/shelf tour/playroom tour videos 🥰
Thank you, I do plan to do an updated routine in the new year but like you say, they're so hard to film! I might do a weekend and rope Jamie in as cameraman
@@TheHiddenGem Okay yay, thank you! No rush though 🥰
I love the video, thanks for all the great ideas!! You did mention craft activities with glitter though and I wasn't aware of this until I started studying environmental science so I wanted to share the info with you and the community in case you also don't know this: glitter is microplastic. If kids inhale it, it might stay in their bodies and the additives that dissolve from the plastic can act similar as hormones or cause illnesses such as cancer. Instead, you could use paper confetti as well as coloured sand or rice. I don't mean to offend you in any way by sharing this, it is just meant to be neutral information for everyone :-)
Or use bio-glitter if you’re worried too 👍🏼