Present panic? Fear not. Our kiddie gift guide ensures the only whine you come across will be a mulled one.

With parties a-plenty, appearance is key. A Beano go-kart will be everyone’s transport of choice. Avoid a junior hair-don’t with girly accessories by Arty & Bella. Boys can buff up in a Bono waistcoat, while Baby can groove in Samantha Holmes’s yeti boots.

For activity inspiration, consult Sheherazade Goldsmith’s The Christmas Book, and get the crowd talking with conversation cards from Fink.

Keep them busy with Custard and Crayons with Polly & Jago; satisfy your not-so-new-Bourne with Spyology: the Complete Book of Spycraft, and encourage all to make their marks with Teach Your Granny to Text & Other Ways to Change the World.

Sack or stocking? Win Green has both. Fill it with booty from The Handpicked Collection (enter ‘DailyCandy’ at checkout for 15 per cent off orders of £50 or more), Moccis for tiny toes, and a book and sock set from the genius Oddies.

And that’s a wrap.

SHOP
Bush Hall Fair
What: Independent vendors like Porcupine Prints and Natalia sell gifts; donations on the door go to select charities like Future Hope for homeless children in Calcutta.
Why: Smash ’n’ fab.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 310 Uxbridge Rd., W12 7LJ (020 8932 2652).

SEE
The Art of Dr Seuss
What: Exhibition and sale of whacky prints, poetry and cartoons from the celebrated children’s author.
Why: Who needs an exceuss?
When: To Jan. 14. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Animation Art Gallery at The Movieum of London, County Hall, 1st flr., SE1 7PB (020 7633 0071).

SAVE
Stellina Baby Sale
What: Get 30 per cent off cashmere clothing for babies and kids.
Why: Snugs all round.
When: Mon.-Fri., ends at midnight.
Where: Online at stellinababy.com (create an account, type DCNOV08 in reference box, and an e-mail will follow detailing your discount code).