Princess Charlotte's birthday: Ideal gifts for the little royal


April 18, 2016
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As Princess Charlotte prepares to celebrate her first birthday on 2 May, HELLO! Online takes a look at perfect gifts for a one year old.

We are sure any one year old, especially Princess Charlotte, would love this charming Miffy lift-the-flap book which celebrates her birth!

Help Queen Miffy on her search for the perfect present by lifting the large lift-the-flaps.

This book is a great way to encourage imagination, practise dexterity and fine motor skills, and celebrate a new royal arrival!

Available from Waterstones for £5.99

Prince William recently revealed that Princess Charlotte can kick a football whilst holding his hand, so it is obvious she ready to start walking any time soon!

Fisher-Price's Princess Mummy Gift Set is ready to provide the steady support one-year-olds need.

The wide, stable base and easy-grasp handle help steady first steps while sweet music and lights encourage the baby as they stroll along. It's an adorable way to encourage motor development and early role play, with lots of fun, hands-on activities too.

Available from £39.99.

One of Kate's favourite designers for Prince George also makes pretty dresses!

Rachel Riley's Princess Crown collection features beautiful creations such as this Princess Crown Print Jersey Dress & Bloomer.

If you are more of a fan of summer prints, then the Floral Peter Pan Collar Dress is the perfect option.

We're sure we will soon see Princess Charlotte sporting one of Rachel's beautiful designs.

Both dresses come with matching bloomers and are available from rachelriley.co.uk

Links of London have designed a classic baby bracelet that makes the perfect childhood keepsake.

The simple, traditional design makes this an item that can be worn for almost any occasion. Crafted from sterling silver, with smooth lines, the bracelet features an expandable clasp.

It's practical for playtime and adjustable in size, to suit a range of ages.

Available from linksoflondon.com for £75.

William and Kate may be thinking about moving their daughter into a toddler bed, so this gift is very fitting.

This sleephead is a perfect fit for those not so babies anymore who want to move into a toddler bed but still want the cosiness of the crib and it also helps babies and little people sleep better thanks to the shape which helps to 'reinvent to womb'.

It's suitable from eight months – three years old and has a beautiful exterior designed to work in harmony with any home interior.

Grand is available from johnlewis.com from £149.99.

Before Prince Charlotte was born, Kate and Prince George were regular visitors at Bucklebury Farm where they enjoyed spending time with the animals.

So we are sure that any little young one would be happy with this stunning four-piece breakfast set which is beautifully decorated with images of the classic nursery rhyme 'Old MacDonald had a Farm'.

This bright, contemporary design would provide a stylish and practical keepsake gift for any child. The set is presented in a sturdy keepsake box shaped like Old MacDonald's barn.

Available from borngifted.co.uk for £23.99.

We're sure that Prince William, who enjoys to play polo from time to time, will get his children interested in the game when they are old enough and it's quite possible that they are already big fans of horses.

Mamas and Papas have on offer a beautiful Our much pink rocking horse named Lily, who is the perfect companion for all girly girls out there.

The toy encourages imaginative play and develops gross motor skills.

Available from mamasandpapas.com for £59.00.

What child doesn't like a personalised book that's all about them?

The little girl who lost her name is an ideal gift for little ones that love story telling. This one tells the story of a child who has lost his or her name, and bravely sets off to track down the missing letters. Along the way, they meet a host of amazing characters, each one of which gives them a letter of their name. By the end of the story they've found their name  — and it's the name of the child reading the story.

Available from lostmy.name from £19.99.

Encourage creativity with this musical instrument gift set that includes: maracas, drum, bells, rattle, shaker and a play-along CD that parents can enjoy too.

Each instrument is finished in cheerful colours and they'll love the bright beads and inserts. Suitable from 12 months old, available from johnlewis.com for £19.99.

Prince William and Kate's son Prince George loves driving around his country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, on his toy tractor. William also revealed last year that he is obsessed with "anything with wheels", so Princess Charlotte should also have her own set, so she can soon join her big brother.

This sturdy wooden trike with a friendly bunny face on the front is a fun gift.

It is a great way for the child to get exercise at the same time as having fun. Learning how to push themselves along helps your child develop the strength, balance and coordination they'll need for walking, running and cycling.

Available from mothercare.com for £35.00.

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