As parents, it's always nice to be able to get your child something unique at Christmas.
And at a time when supporting local businesses more important than ever, why not opt for something from a Scottish business?
Over the last few years, some Scots parents have let their entrepreneurial spirit shine after finding gaps in the market when it comes to toys and gifts for children.
We have rounded up six of the best, most unique gifts your child might want to wake up to on Christmas morning - and they're all home-made right here in Scotland.
Cheeky Chompers
Cheeky Chompers was launched by two Midlothian mums who appeared with their product - a teething bib called the Neckerchew - on Dragon's Den in 2013.
Since then the women Amy and Julie, have expanded their business and now offer a range of products including had teething rings, blankets, dribble bibs and comforters.
Prices range from £8.99 to £48.99 depending on the product.
DOVA
DOVA - The DOVA is a play sofa for children to build dens, pirate ships, planes, trains or whatever their little imaginations desire.
As well as being transformers into anything thanks to its eight-piece modular design, the stylish sofa can be also be sat on for movie nights, or turned into a full-sized double bed for those last minute sleepovers.
The DOVA was created by two Glasgow mums, Rhona Madigan and Corrine Spencer who came up with the concept during lockdown when trying to find toys which enrich learning and play for their children but also look good in the home.
The DOVA is £385
Turtlepack
Turtlepack is a swimming aid invented by Entrepreneur Michael Harkins, from Livingston.
Scots dad Michael joined forces with his crime-fighting boyhood superheroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, through Nickelodeon, and ViacomCBS Consumer Products to develop the floatation device.
Michael, 28, Former swimming teacher developed the original Turtle Pack Swimming Aid, a turtle-shell shaped float which keeps the child’s arms free to learn proper swimming technique, whilst he was still at university.
After branding it with TMNT the swim aid now gives kids the chance to play dress-up as Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello or Leonardo while swimming safely.
The Original Turtle Pack costs £49.99 or £39.99 for the TMNT version.
Yummikeys
Yummikeys - the only metal baby toy keys on the UK market.
They are designed to more closely resemble real keys in feel.
Yummikeys were created by Scots mum Elsbeth after her husband dropped their car and house keys down a drain while at the airport on holiday. A few weeks later Elsbeth says the spare set vanished too - this time the culprit was their eight-month-old son Hamish who was obsessed with chewing the keys.
Elsbeth realised that aside from the massive inconvenience of constantly losing keys her baby had been playing with, having him put dirty house keys in or near his mouth was probably not safe - so she designed her own, child friendly ones.
So if you know a baby who is obsessed with keys, then this is the gift for them!
Yummikeys start at £25.50 or £35.50 to have the personalised with an engraved message.
Stem-z
Stem-z - Created by Edinburgh school teacher Euan Lind and promotes fine motor skills, hand-to-eye coordination etc.
This 3D fidget and construction toy encourages kids to use their imagination while teaching them to problem solve.
The Stem-z is available for £24
Law Design Studio
Law Design Studio - Mother/baby luxury clothing range created by a Glasgow mum-of-two, Gill who was already a clothing designer but was growing concerned with the fast throw away culture and lack of empathy or care for the people making our clothes.
Gill concentrated on her growing business full time from January 2020 and in a bid to keep production local, employs freelance machinists who can work hours that fit around their own personal family lives.
Products range in price.
