any ideas what to buy a 8-9 mnth old child for christmas? Hi Kerri, What about a big, soft storybook with flaps and buttons and other interactive bits?Other wise something musical is always fun to grow into - but you have to be careful it

10 of the best gifts for baby's first ChristmasAs well as spoiling your tot with toys and playthings this year, we've found some perfect commemorative gifts to mark your family's first Christmas together.

Mrs Santa Dress Up, £17-£18 This Miss Santa outfit is perfect for baby’s first Christmas. In sizes newborn-24 months.Available from Mothercare

Sylvia Hamilton, 36, lives in Middlesex with husband Craig and daughter Tara, who will be three on Christmas Day. Birth factsBaby's nameTara Louise Weight7lb 4ozLength of labour 10 hoursPain reliefTENS, gas and air, epiduralWorst bit

Tracy Cook, 32, from Wiltshire is married to Andrew and mum to Sam, seven, Olly, five, and William, two. She reckoned she was going to have a New Year birth, and never imagined waking up with a new baby on Christmas Day. Birth factsBaby's name

It's important at any time of the year to be aware of what is needed to childproof your home. Often at Christmas we are preoccupied with getting things done, we are busy chatting to visitors, the house is even noisier than usual with the bustle

Emma Holmes, 27, from West Sussex is married to Alan and mum to Faith, who will celebrate her first birthday on Christmas Eve. She says last Christmas was the best ever ­ but also the weirdest! Birth factsBaby's nameFaith Elizabeth Weight 6lb 6

For the pure pleasure of cuddles or the creativity of imaginative play, there are some great ideas at Disney this Christmas. Up until December 20, you can buy online, or check out one of their 56 stores around the country…Big cuddlesThe Super Giant

If you're felling guilty that the kids have been dragged round the shops for too many weekends in the run up to Christmas, why not treat them to a festive craft session? There are lots of great activities going on around the country in shopping

We love a Christmas bargain and there's no place better than our fave value retailer Matalan. So Think Baby was dead chuffed to see so many lovely Christmas goodies on display at the Matalan Christmas preview show on 12 July in London. While we