Internet shopping for Grandchildren in the UK

Waterstones are good for books - although Amazon has good selection and competitive.
M&S are good for clothes especially when there's a sale. Depends what their parents like as they may have preferred style.

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What do their parents think?

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I’ve used John Lewis. In particular there was a little doll’s pram that’s still going strong after nearly 5 years - despite hefty 2 year olds sitting in it! - and it wasn’t expensive.

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I really like John lewis..they have a good reputation here in the U.k and grear customer service too?

We have ordered lots from John Lewis too, usually reliable but they now seem to use Hermes for delivery who I find are not the best.

I doubt if the OP is reading. Look at the date.

What do their parents think?

Galt is fabulous for educational toys.

I really like John lewis..they have a good reputation here in the U.k and grear customer service too?

Hello jumbly, there are a number here whose children live abroad. Often they have moved to Australia or NZ. It’s a funny old world. You will really miss them of course but hope you will be able to visit. In the meantime enjoy shopping.
Best wishes

There are lots of lovely little websites with gorgeous clothes and toys. We have bought from www.welovefrugi.co.uk and www.scandibugs.co.uk and had good service from both. Lots of lovely bright clothes!

Thank you for the heads up on the Wicked Uncle website. Never heard of it but I’ve looked and there are some brilliant ideas.
A great little find.

Thanks so much everyone.
I have bought the one year old a birthday present from My Wicked Uncle and will bookmark the other sites for the future.

I found wooden toys here last Christmas that I couldn’t find elsewhere:
www.jaqueslondon.co.uk/

My daughter has just started toy shopping at Selfridges (of all places) for her nieces and nephews. She says it’s been the same price (for the branded items she was looking for) and has a deal on postage (£4 extra on first postage gives unlimited postage for a year). Their customer service is very good.

www.selfridges.com/GB/en/

Might be worth a look at as you could use for the adults in the family for birthday gifts etc.

My family like these for clothes:

www.tillyandjasper.co.uk/
www.polarnopyret.co.uk/
www.welovefrugi.com/

and this outlet store:
www.childrensalonoutlet.com/

I have just looked at the My Wicked Uncle site and I know it will come in very useful at Christmas, lots of quirky, interesting things. Don't know how I have never heard of it before and I'm in the UK. Thank you to those who mentioned it.

Mulberry Bush are good for toys (they can be personalised) Next are good for everyday clothes, however my favourite for little ones is The White Company or Boden.

I was going to suggest My Wicked Uncle! We have had some brilliant stuff from that site.

Not On The High street and My Wicked Uncle are brilliant for well made, often quirky toys and games and well worth a look.
Also Joules (Kids) for clothes.

Babi Pur and Yes Bebe can be excellent for gifts.

Next for children’s clothes and Smyths for toys.