You know the drill. December 25th: wrapping paper everywhere and joy all round. December 27th: a flashing, singing plastic thing has gone missing "accidentally" and you are not sorry. This year, let's buy things they'll use for longer than the batteries last.

Short on time? The gift we'd pick is the Scallop Edge Magnetic Wall Decal plus the Magnetic Alphabet and Numbers Set: a learning wall and play in one, for under £65. Order by Friday 18 December for Christmas delivery.

1. The big one: a magnetic play wall

Scallop Edge Magnetic Wall Decal, £44.99. Magnetic board, chalkboard and art gallery in one, with a renter-friendly adhesive so it can move rooms as they grow. It's our best seller, and it doesn't make a single noise.

2. The add-on that makes it a gift: magnetic letters and numbers

Magnetic Alphabet and Numbers Set, £18.99. 77 colourful pieces for spelling, counting and early maths, plus a storage case so they don't end up scattered around the house. Wrap it with the wall decal and you've got a complete present.

3. For calmer rooms: the Magnetic Arch

Magnetic Arch Chalkboard Wall Decal, from £34.99. Everything the scallop does, in a softer arch shape that suits minimal nurseries. It's restocking this November, so order early if it's on the list.

4. For the Trofast owner: a playroom glow-up

Trofast Sticker Bundles. If they already have an IKEA Trofast unit (and let's be honest, who doesn't?), a bundle turns the plain tubs into the best-looking furniture in the house. Wipe-clean matte vinyl, easy to peel off when tastes change.

5. For the messy artist: a wipe-clean table cover

Kids' table covers and stickers for IKEA FLISAT and IKEA LÄTT tables. Playdough, paint, yoghurt, whatever it is. Wipe it and carry on.

6. Wall magic without the magnets

Star Fabric Removable Wall Decal, £24.99. A starry wall in an afternoon. A lovely one to give to new parents.

7. For the little builder

SnapMat travel brick building base, compatible with LEGO™. Building on the go, without stepping on a brick in the dark.

Stocking fillers

A few single Trofast stickers, from £4.99, to refresh a tub or two. Small, flat, easy to wrap, and they'll actually get used.

Our Christmas posting deadline

Christmas post gets busy. Order by Friday 18 December, our last posting date for Christmas, to make sure it arrives under the tree and not on the 28th.

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