Gifts for getting outdoors

Even on a winter day a bit of outdoor play can brighten moods and sharpen appetites (handy if you’ve got a pile of leftovers). Kirstie Beaven picks some favourites for getting out.

Roll & Walk // This Plan Toys baby walker gets the little ones confidently toddling, and then converts in to a roll-along, so it’ll last for ages. With a sweet musical chime too. // £79 Kidly

Beach Set // This little bucket set folds up, so you can pack it in your bag. No more plastic holiday bucket and spades you never use again, and in the pretty Liewood colours. // £41 Smallable

Pablo Jacket // You can never have too many pockets. Especially when they are as stylish as these ones. // £95 We A Family

Hide and Peek Periscope // See what’s outside your secret den without even having to pop your head out. Perfect for all sorts of play, designed by Freckle in Wales. // £18 Freckle

Eco-friendly swim fins // Made from natural rubber, these little flippers from Hevea will spice up a swim without putting more plastic in the world. £25 Kidly

Kitpas Crayons // Water-soluble crayon markers from Japan. Get outside and do some drawings on the windows and then play window cleaners with a simple wet cloth to wash them off. // £18 Scout & Co

Mud & Bloom nature activity box // Subscribe and get four seasonal outdoor growing and craft activities, with everything you need straight through your letterbox, every month. // from £10.95 Mud & Bloom