Newborn baby gift ideas

Isla is just under four months old at the moment and it is really difficult to find gifts for Christmas, particularly as we've accumulated so many toys since having Tommy, all of which we've kept should we have another baby. It's easy if it's your first child you're buying for, as there is a huge array of baby toys, bouncers, swings etc. on the market. We've kept things fairly low key with Isla this year, only buying her a few little toys and clothes.

1. Fisher Price Soothe and glow seahorse. We had the blue version bought for Tommy when he was born and he loved it. Since we've sorted all the baby toys out, this has found itself on Tommy's bed. We had hoped we could use it with Isla, but he wasn't ready to let it go. So we've bought he pink version for Isla for Tommy to give her for Christmas and then everyone will be happy! This is for use at bedtime and is particularly useful in these dark, cold winter nights. You press the tummy which glows with a lovely soft light. It then plays a range of lullabies, along with some relaxing ocean sounds.

2. Hippo bath rattle from Mothercare. This was only a few pounds so it makes the perfect stocking filler. It's great that it can be used in the bath too!

3. Blinking and flashing blinkies bath toys from John Lewis. We've bought Isla quite a few sensory toys for Christmas, as she is too young for a lot of toys at the moment. These are just fab - you put te in the bath and they light up and flash with different-coloured lights. I'll just know she'll love looking at the bright colours.

4. Bath time twinkies from John Lewis. Again, these will make bath time really fun. They have reflective materials and balls on the inside.

5. Blossom Farm touch and feel cubes from ELC. This is a lovely set of four fabric cubes made of a variety of materials and textures. These will be lovely for Isla to explore when she is able to sit unaided, which isn't far away!

6. Lamaze My friend Emily doll. We have quite a few Lamaze toys and have been very impressed with them (hence buying another). They're made of a range of fabrics and textures and are all brightly-coloured. They're perfect for attaching to a pram, pushchair or car seat. Isla loves her Freddie firefly and I'm sure Emily will be a big hit too!

I have also made Isla a small stocking, in which I've bought some bubbles (cheap party bag ones), a pack of balloons we can blow up and watch and some nice baby massage oils. I've also included a bottle I've made with sequins, glitter and water in as something for her to watch.