Baby Einstein Octoplush – We have all become familiar with the Einstein collection, they offer educational toys, DVD’s and books for all ages. This colourful octopus is great for little fingers, introducing textures and music to little ears, and as baby grows this clever creature will help promote awareness of colours through repetition…and all this is 3 different languages! Octoplushexternal link

Baby Portrait Plan - One for the parents - what better way to celebrate babies first year than by capturing it on film? Many of these packages offer 3 separate sittings spread out across the year, so you can see them grow from tiny baby to toddler. I can`t offer a link because you need to choose a local photographer you feel comfortable with.

Organic Gifts – Trying to find a gift that doesn’t cost the earth is no longer that difficult. Sumboshine offer organic yet incredibly appealing gifts for babies, from teddies to teething rings. Organic Baby Toysexternal link

Hand and Foot imprints – this is a really great way of remembering how tiny they really were! You can create mugs, plates, canvasses or framed pictures with these easy to use kits. Baby hand and Footprintsexternal link

Check out this range of adorable and funky baby gifts, from dinner sets to nappy bags – practical, but most importantly, undeniably cool as well! Funky Baby Giftsexternal link

With so much to choose from you should find something to make Junior´s first Xmas really special...for both of you!