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It’s the season of giving! LYNN WEE and ELISA CHIA round up your must-buy gifts for babies and kids.

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It’s the season of giving! LYNN WEE and ELISA CHIA round up your must-buy gifts for babies and kids.

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JBL JR HEADPHONES

Share your love of music with your young one, but not your headphones – they’re unlikely to fit her head and ears snugly. Get her a pair from the new JBL Jr line, which is designed for kids aged three to 10. Plus, it’s tuned to ensure that the volume is always below 85dB, so you won’t have to worry that she’s cranked it up too loudly. It comes in wired and wireless models – the latter has easy control buttons and offers up to 12 hours of playback time.

HOW MUCH $79.90 (wireless) and $49.90 (wired), from retailers including www.popular.com.sg and www.challenger.com.sg

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PADDINGTON TRUNKI

Your little traveller will turn heads with the latest edition of Trunki, which features the charming Paddington bear from the live-action/CGI animated film – its sequel opens in cinemas this month. The ride-on suitcase comes with a sticker set, so she can customise her Trunki with a London taxi, red bus, pot of marmalade and more.

HOW MUCH $129, from  www.motherswork.com.sg and www.fb.com/HamleysSingapore

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BOON MARCO LIGHT-UP BATH TOY
Rubber duckies are so yesterday. Make a splash with Marco, the deepsea diver who puts up a colour-changing light show as soon as he touches water. Its light turns off automatically when the floating toy is dry. 
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SEED HERITAGE UNICORN MASK

Forget about dressing your kid up as a conventional reindeer, elf or Santa for the upcoming Christmas party. Instead, glam her up with this sparkly unicorn mask – it comes with a soft felt back and an elastic strap.

HOW MUCH $12.95, from www.seedheritage.com

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AVANCHY COLLECTION

Eco-friendly mummies will approve of this set of plates, bowls and cutlery for little ones. Made of lightweight bamboo, they are organic, biodegradable and easy to dispose of responsibly. They’re also said to be antibacterial, stain-resistant and free of BPA, PVC, lead and phthalates.

The plates and bowls come with suction bases that stick onto hard surfaces to prevent spills. You’ll like that the spoon tips are made with soft silicone, which is gentle on gums.

HOW MUCH Prices start from $15.90 for a pair of infant spoons, from www.tangs.com and www.thechildrensshowcase.com

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LEGO BOOST CREATIVE TOOLBOX
Coding becomes even cooler with this award-wining five-inone building set. Your child can construct five models, such as a robot, cat and guitar, and bring each to life by programming them.
Simply pair it with the free app on an iOS and Android tablet. He can also personalise his robot friend by recording his voice as a sound effect.
Once he’s comfortable with building and coding, he can then use the kit and take his other collections – such as the Lego Friends and Lego Ninjago, to a whole new level. This set is recommended for kids from age seven.
HOW MUCH $249.90, from Lego certified stores and www.bricksworld.com
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MOTHERCARE TUTU DRESS & LEGGINGS SET

How’s this for Baby’s Christmas #ootd? You’ll like that the festive outfit is sweet and classy without being over the top.

HOW MUCH $39.90, from www.mothercare.com.sg

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TAF TOYS I LOVE BIG MAT

Bigger is better when it comes to play space. Measuring 150cm by 100cm, this padded mat is spacious enough for twins to have tummy-time together or take their naps. It comes with a detachable baby-safe mirror, teether, crinkling shapes and plastic rings to stimulate their senses, as well.

HOW MUCH $99.90, from www.itots.com.sg

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