With Christmas fast approaching, you may be worrying that you’ve left it too late to order in time for Christmas. Fear not; there is still time…just! But don’t leave it too late. If you haven’t ordered just yet because you can’t decide what to get your little water lover, here are some great last-minute gifts for kids. If you haven’t ordered yet because you keep procrastinating with hot chocolates and reruns of Elf, we can’t help you with that.
We’ve organised them into handy categories so you can find exactly what you need, order them, and get them onto Santa’s sleigh before the big day!
The One the Parents will Appreciate - The Happy Nappy™ Duo
You know those gifts that actually solve a problem while being rather lovely at the same time? The Happy Nappy™ Duo is one of those.
If someone's started baby swimming classes or is thinking about it for the new year, this could genuinely make their life easier. It's the world's only swim nappy with a silver-lined inner layer scientifically proven to kill those nasty bugs like Cryptosporidium and E. coli before they can even leave the nappy.
The clever bit is that it counts as a double nappy system, so parents don't need to faff about with disposable nappies underneath anymore. That's money saved every swim session, plus it's far better for the planet.
The Happy Nappy Duo also comes in some really sweet designs with something to suit every little personality. What's nice is that it's award-winning and trusted by swim schools across the country, but it doesn't feel overly technical or complicated. It fits snugly, washes easily, and the silver lining is gentle on sensitive skin whilst doing all that germ-fighting work.
For a Christmas gift, it ticks quite a few boxes: practical, eco-friendly, saves money in the long run, and beautifully designed. Plus, it'll genuinely be used week after week if they're doing swimming lessons.
Swimming Aids that Actually Help
The Go Splash Float Jacket is designed to help children learn to swim properly rather than just keep them afloat. It's made from lovely soft neoprene and has eight removable floats you can gradually remove in pairs as confidence builds. The floats are positioned around the torso to hold children in the proper swimming position, so they're actually learning the right technique from the start rather than developing habits they'll need to unlearn later.
What makes it particularly thoughtful as a gift is that it grows with them. The float pockets are coded so you know which order to remove them as their ability improves. Some children might start with all eight floats and work down over months, whilst others might only need half from the beginning.
The designs are absolutely charming, coordinating with many of our swimwear range, and new ones are always coming out. They’re suitable for children from one to six years old. The safety zip clicks into place securely, and the whole thing fits snugly over their swimming costume without being restrictive.
For Christmas, it's one of those gifts that opens up possibilities. Whether it's regular swimming lessons in the new year, family holidays abroad, or just building water confidence at the local pool, it's supporting something genuinely meaningful. And importantly, it must always be used under adult supervision; it's a learning aid, not a life-saving device.
Swimwear They’ll Never Want to Take Off
This could be an absolute godsend if you’re shopping for a little one who does swimming lessons in those notoriously chilly UK leisure centres.
The Warm in One™ is Splash About's warmest wetsuit. It's designed for British pools, where adults spend the first five minutes thinking they've made a terrible mistake.
It's lined with super-soft fleece to keep your water baby super cosy. Parents have even reported their babies falling asleep in the pool whilst wearing one, which tells you everything about how comfortable it really is.
Here's how it works: It allows a thin layer of water to enter, which is then warmed by the baby's body heat. The fleece lining creates a barrier that helps regulate their temperature, keeping them snuggly both in the water and afterwards on that inevitably cold walk back to the changing rooms. The full-length sleeves and legs provide complete coverage, and the cuffs at wrists and ankles help maintain warmth while also keeping barrier creams in place; a thoughtful detail for babies with sensitive skin.
One thing to note: it doesn't have a built-in nappy system, but they coordinate beautifully with the Happy Nappy™ range so that you can create a matching set.
For a Christmas gift, particularly for babies starting lessons in January when pools are at their most uninviting, it's the kind of practical present that parents will genuinely appreciate.
Terrific Toys - What Christmas Magic is Made of
Here's a little stocking filler that's more thoughtful than it might first appear.
This Pack of Three Pufferfish Toys works beautifully across different stages, from tiny babies right through to toddlers and beyond. They're proper multi-purpose little things: bath time entertainment, swimming lesson distractions, paddling pool fun in the garden, even just something to grab and explore during tummy time.
The sensory design is what makes them particularly clever. They're textured and bright, which means they're engaging for babies still working out what their hands can do. They float, they're easy to grab with little fingers, and crucially, they're completely safe for teething babies to chew on. They're hand-painted with food-grade paint and made from durable PVC, so there are no concerns about what's going into mouths.
Here's the really well-thought-out bit: they're designed without squirt holes. This might sound like a small detail, but anyone who's ever dealt with mouldy bath toys will understand why it matters. No holes means no trapped water, which means no disgusting black mould developing inside.
They're particularly useful for nervous swimmers, too. Having something bright and friendly to focus on can make all the difference when a baby feels uncertain about the water. Swimming teachers often use toys as rewards, encouraging older babies and toddlers to swim a little distance to retrieve them; these are perfect for that.
They're easy for small hands to manage, but not so tiny that they're a choking hazard. They're lightweight enough that even the youngest swimmers can throw them about, and they bob along delightfully on the water's surface.
As a Christmas gift, they're ideal as a standalone stocking filler or paired with something else from Splash About, perhaps tucked into a swim bag alongside a Happy Nappy™ or Wetsuit.
Bundles That Have it All
Our Baby Swimwear Bundles give you everything parents need in one go, and you save 10% compared to buying separately. The great thing about these bundles aside from the savings is that we’ve done the thinking for you. No wondering what goes with what or whether you've forgotten something crucial, everything arrives together in matching designs, ready to go.
The bundles include things such as Baby Wraps™ (which keeps baby's core warm whilst opening completely flat for easy changing), a Happy Nappy™ or Happy Nappy™ Duo for leak protection, and our super handy neoprene Changing Mats as well as so much more.
There are Happy Nappy™ Costume bundles for little girls and Happy Nappy™ Wetsuit bundles that combine warmth and leak protection too, with all the extras included.
Everything comes in coordinating designs so it all looks lovely together. As a Christmas gift, bundles are genuinely thoughtful. You're giving someone everything they need to start swimming lessons properly, all coordinated, all sorted, with money saved. It's practical without being boring, and it's the sort of gift that'll actually be used week after week rather than tucked away in a cupboard.
eGift Cards if You Really Can’t Decide
We know picking swimwear for other children can be tricky, if you’re not sure on sizes or what design they’d like the best. That’s why we’ve brought out our digital eGift cards to help take the guesswork out.
It arrives instantly by email, so it's perfect for those last-minute panic moments when you've suddenly remembered you’ve forgotten to order a gift. No waiting for delivery, no wrapping required, just forward it on or print it out to pop in a card.
The real beauty of a gift card is that parents can choose exactly what they need. Maybe they're sorted for swim nappies but desperate for a Warm In One. Maybe you know the parents have very particular opinions about which design they'll actually dress their child in. Or maybe they want to wait and see what size baby will be when they start lessons.
They can pick the right size using Splash About's proper sizing guides rather than you having to guess measurements. And they can get exactly what's needed rather than ending up with something lovely but impractical gathering dust in a drawer.
Don't Leave It Until It's Too Late!
So there you have it, thoughtful, practical gifts that'll actually get used rather than gathering dust in the back of a cupboard or breaking by New Year. Whether you're shopping for a tiny baby just starting their swimming journey or an energetic toddler who's building confidence in the water, there's something here that'll genuinely make a difference to their swimming experience.
The best bit? All of these can still arrive in time for Christmas if you order now. But the clock is ticking. And if you're still dithering over which to choose, remember: you really can't go wrong with anything that makes swimming safer, warmer, or more fun. These gifts support something genuinely important, helping children build confidence and skills in the water that'll last a lifetime.
Right then, off you go. Get that order placed, pour yourself another mulled wine, and enjoy the smug satisfaction of having sorted your last-minute Christmas shopping with time to spare.
Happy splashing, and Merry Christmas from all of us at Splash About! 🎄
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