Book advent calendars are a fantastic option for babies as they can be enjoyed for many years, are baby friendly and will introduce your child to the wonder of books. How many days are there in an advent calendar? This is more an advent calendar to gift for parents than babies, but it is a lovely illustrated memento of your baby's first Christmas, and one the whole family can benefit from, so it's a win win. If your baby is still too small to play with an advent calendar, but you'd like a special keepsake to remember their first Christmas, you'll find baby advent calendars that let you record special occasions throughout the month of December. We found a fantastic selection of advent calendars for babies and children at the following online retailers: My friend adored this calendar for her first child. Very special and thoughtful," wrote a reviewer.

For fun tales the whole family will enjoy, you can't go wrong with this selection of 24 mini-books featuring your favourite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters.

All profits made from Barnardo’s online shop help us to fund much-needed services for children and families fleeing conflict. Wooden advent calendars have been gaining in popularity of late: for starters, they look brilliant and come in an array of different styles and shapes, from trains to Santa sleighs, so they're a great way to decorate the house for Christmas. Little ones are sure to love counting down to Christmas with all their favourite Disney characters. The Works has a whole range of well-priced kids' advent calendars - from The Gruffalo to Disney Princess. Many shoppers hailed this a "brilliant" advent calendar, and a welcome alternative to chocolate filled creations.

The personalised advent calendar lets parents record their baby's December movements and milestones, and it makes a gorgeous gift for anyone expecting around the festive season.

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Parents also like that they don't have to have sweets or chocolate in them; wooden advent calendars can be filled with whatever you like. There is a selection of stories inside, including Peppa's Theatre Trip, Peppa Plays Football, Pedro's Pirate Treasure, Peppa Goes Swimming, Miss Rabbit's Day Off, George's Noisy Dinosaur, Tooth Fairy, and many more. Wooden advent calendars can also help minimise waste, since you'll be using the same one from one Christmas to the next. If your baby's first words were "Peppa Pig" (we know a few), then this cute advent book collection will light up their world this Christmas. Every day of December brings with it a brand new mini storybook filled with tales about the energetic pig and her family.

Following a discussion with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, we have set up a dedicated helpline for anyone needing support after fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Barnardo’s recognises that the affected children and adults need continued support during this time of stress and uncertainty, so they can navigate the new challenges they now face as refugees. We work directly with displaced children and families to support their recovery from the crushing mental health impact of this crisis, as well as providing practical help so they can get established in the U.K. Practical support to access to digital devices so family members can stay in connected, as well as toys and essential items for children and babies Since the crisis began, millions of Ukrainian people have fled their homes in search of safety for themselves and their families, with many arriving in the U.K. With an average rating. of4.6 out of five stars, it's safe to say this one is one to have on your radar if shopping for a youngster.When shopping for the best advent calendars for babies look out for advent calendars with wooden toys, or musical advent calendars, which will delight young children, and avoid potential choking hazards. This advent calendar has garnered an average of 4.8 out of five stars, which is pretty impressive. One happy shopper says this is the "perfect gift for my granddaughter's advent calendar". Since they're wooden, they're also reusable, which can save you money down the line from not having to buy disposable advent calendars every year.