By the end of November, stalls in the central square (Hlavne námestie) are selling Slovak foods and the air is thick with mulled wine. The city has a 10th-century castle, a cathedral and squares lined with buildings dating back to the Hapsburg era. For flights and three nights’ a...

in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a lovely market and a quirky village of mechanical elves. Stay at the D’Angleterre from £322 per night (www.dangleterre.com). Finally, Cologne in Germany has a number of markets, as well as nativity scenes, concerts and an ice rink

Experience a beautiful old-fashioned Christmas market all the way up until New Year’s Eve by visiting Budapest’s Central Vörösmarty Square.Tel: 00 361 438 8080 or visit www.budapestwinter.com

A cute animal-motif backpack designed for children aged twelve months plus, the Zoo-Let's innovative design contains a hidden safety feature - a secure removable rein that attaches at waist height, meaning peace of mind for parents and stability for children. The cute owl and mon...

Premium Maia Changing Bag, £65 by Momymoo Proving a functional bag can also be stylish, the Maia has a special zip which can be used to make it more compact and comes in five funky oilcloth patterns

A portable and multifunctional first bed that can be used as a crib insert, play pod, for tummy time or even as a changing mat, the Sleepyhead Deluxe is a true marriage of functionality and style. The patented materials used contain anti-dustmite, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial p...

Portable and re-useble teats transform ready-made milk solutions and adult water bottles into a baby friendly bottle. Invented by a mother as a simple solution to the common problem of being caught short with a thirsty baby, this handy product is made from BPA free plastic, has t...

9–11, the courtyard outside this imposing baroque castle will play host to its Christmas market, with a village of 60 white stalls grouped around the five feng shui elements – earth, metal, water, wood and fire. As you glide effortlessly along on a

The warming glow of the new Bear Carry And Hang Nightlight is designed to induce blissful slumbers. Its versatile shape means it can be left on a shelf or hung from a hook – or carried by your child, should a nocturnal bathroom visit be required. Cleverly, it can still operate wh...

Sometimes your baby wants to sit; sometimes she likes to bounce and rock, too. The Coco Go Baby Lounger by Bloom can fulfil these desires in each of its three recline positions and with a vibrate option. Its frame is made from laminated birch and reinforced steel, and there’s a s...