Gift Focus - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 113)

87 BABY GIFTS Bundles of joy Gift Focus looks at some adorable baby gifts for newborns and their parents To celebrate the much-anticipated live-action remake of 1941 Disney classic Dumbo , Enesco is proud to present a brand-new range of licensed baby products in its Enchanting Disney collection. The new Dumbo baby collection follows a bright and colourful big top theme, with elements presented in candy cane-style striped and spotted patterns, circus-silhouetted shapes and gender-neutral tones of mint green, yellow and red. Items in the collection include a bamboo dinner set, bamboo snack box, milestone plaque, baby mug, keepsake box, photo frame, money bank and first Christmas baubles. Also in the Dumbo collection are PU bibs. Available in a set of two and complete with Kraft hanger, the bibs feature animated-style scenes from the much-loved film. Finally, completing the new collection is the mug set, with three mugs – two large and one small – featuring designs for mum, dad and little one. The perfect family set-up, the items also have the lyrics of lullaby Baby Mine printed on the inside rim of the mugs. All new Dumbo items are presented in Kraft display packaging with a Dumbo pattern, making them the ideal gift for newborns or special memento self-purchases to mark the child’s birth. T: +44 (0)1228 404 022 W: enesco.co.uk Sophie la girafe, distributed by 1 Two Kids since 2008, turns 58 on 25 th May. Sophie looks the same today as when she first went into production in 1961, made from 100 per cent natural rubber and designed to fit perfectly into a baby’s small hand and stimulate all five senses. Sophie la girafe was an immediate success, perfect for the first signs of teething, and her fame spread around the world. Sophie la girafe is still traditionally produced in France in a process with more than 14 manual operations. T: +44 (0)1383 735 134 W: 1two.co.uk Following on from the success of the company’s range of Doodles Crochet Plush, Joe Davies has added some adorable new characters to the lineup. Every Doodle is given a name and is beautifully designed and handmade from super-soft materials. Each plush has a sweet embroidered face, lending the toys personality. These cuddly soft toys make a special gift for children to cherish forever. The collection is available to buy from Joe Davies in modest quantities, with minimum orders of just £100 and free nationwide delivery. T: +44 (0)1619 756 300 W: joedavies.co.uk  New to the market this season from Little Bird Told Me is the showstopping Hubert Animal Ride On. An innovative wheeled toy with multi- directional castors, Hubert the Highland Cow is a head- turner! With his long horns and flowing coat, the toy is eye- catching and fun, boasting a stylised curved and padded leatherette seat to provide a supportive and comfortable ride. Hubert is the perfect gift for little ones aged 12 months and up. Little Bird Told Me is passionate about simple toys inspired by traditional children’s products that capture a child’s imagination and encourage explorative play. The company’s toys are built to last with sturdy and high-quality materials. T: +44 (0)1484 682 430 W: littlebirdtoldme.co.uk