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I hope you enjoyed the first of my holiday gift guides, and are ready for another one of my lists of favourite products, but this time for all the Big Kids in your life!

You may think, what does a baby store have for the big kids on my list? Well you might be surprised! Thanks to our customers, we've been able to expand our products to cater to a bigger audience, including big kids! 

The Cozy Big Kid: Matching Fleece Robes and Fleece Slippers by Hatley

Another beloved Canadian brand, Hatley is the go-to place for anything cozy and holiday themed.

Liven up their bath time routine with this cozy fleece bathrobe! Perfect for keeping them warm when they get out of the tub or for sipping hot chocolate on cool winter mornings, it can be easily paired with the matching slippers for the ultimate cozy set.

We've got lots of different patterns, so you are sure to find one that the big kid on your list will love!

P.S. They're 25% off right now!

Checkout all Hatley products here!

The Grown-Up Big Kid: Secret Agent Play Set by Plan Toys

Founded by 7 university graduates who believed in a sustainable mission, PlanToys offers toys which help develop a toddler's intellectual, physical, social and emotional skills AND are made of sustainable wooden materials.

Role play as a secret agent with this fully equipped playset that includes an ID badge, finger scanner, and more! Children can bring this set with them wherever they go, as it comes with a utility belt that can keep all gadgets safe inside!

Checkout all Pretend Play products from PlanToys here!

The Montessori Big Kid: MandaLay by Erzi 

Made in Germany, Erzi's high-grade wooden toys are manufactured exclusively from FSC certified materials, warranting sustainable forest management! 

Included in the set is a brightly coloured play mat designed with a fine network of lines to facilitate even positioning. The cute figures simply fire the imagination when it comes to creating fantastic playscapes while stimulating enthusiasm applied to artistic creativity and unleashing free-play resources.

Checkout all Erzi products here!

The Big Kid Show Stopper: Cathedral Building Blocks

The price of this guy may make you flinch at first, but I'm telling you, the quality of this building block set is unmatched. 

Made by 3rd generation, Russian carpenters, each and every wooden block is hand carved and painted with a water-based paint.

Part of their Slavic Fairytale collection, these blocks celebrate the shapely onion domes of Slavic architecture as well as its traditions and handicrafts. This set was specifically inspired by the architecture of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Tchaikovsky's music and illustrations from Slavic fairy tales.

Checkout all Raduga Grez products here!

I mean the list could go on and on about what my favourite pieces in this store are, but I'm sure time is of the essence for you, so close to the holidays.

If you want more inspiration, please checkout our Instagram for daily inspo leading up to the holidays!

Cheers,

Lea

I hope you enjoyed the first of my holiday gift guides, and are ready for another one of my lists of favourite products, but this time for all the little toddlers in your life!

These suggestions are perfect for any child between the ages of 2 and 5!

The Cozy Toddler: The Matching Sweatshirt and Sweatpants by Lola & Taylor

Founded in Toronto, this Canadian brand makes comfy loungewear for little kiddos out of organic cotton.

And since, it seems that Canadian schools will be returning back to online learning in the new year, our kids could definitely use some more comfy clothes for the upcoming winter months.

Offering these matching sweatshirts and sweatpants in 4 different colours, you're sure to find one that matches the toddler in your life.

P.S. they're also 25% off 👀

Checkout all Lola & Taylor products here!

The Grown-Up Toddler: Meal Time by Erzi

Imitation is the name of the game for toddlers all around the world. At this age, toddlers want to imitate their parents all day long, and what better way to do so with wooden food toys. These wooden food toys made by Erzi are made in Germany and hand-painted with water based paint and lacquer, making them safe to put in your mouth and play with!

Pretend play is a great way to encourage imagination and creativity, support social and emotional development, and improve language and communication skills.

Checkout all Pretend Play products here!

The Montessori Toddler: The Orchard Beehives by PlanToys

Founded by 7 university graduates who believed in a sustainable mission, PlanToys offers toys which help develop a toddler's intellectual, physical, social and emotional skills AND are made of sustainable wooden materials.

These cute bees are help develop fine motor skills by matching the bee to its hive using the pincer grasp or the forceps. It also reinforces colour recognition and counting.

Checkout all PlanToys products here!

The Parenting Toddler: Paola Reina Dolls by Minikane

Minikane dolls have been designed in France and made in Spain since 1870. The materials used for their production are high quality: from the raw material to the hair, to the eyes, to the sweet scent of vanilla!

These dolls are perfect for exploring our interactions with other children. Dolls are great in teaching responsibility and encourage creative play.

We carry the Paola Reina Dolls in a variety of skin tones for both girls and boys, so you're sure to find one that looks like the toddler you are buying for! We also carry a variety of clothes, accessories and furniture for them as well!

Checkout all our Doll products here!

The Toddler Show Stopper: My First Race Car by Vilac

The price of this guy may make you flinch at first, but I'm telling you, the quality of this race car is unmatched. 

It’s made by the storied French company Vilac, which has been making heirloom children’s toys with an old-world attention to detail since 1911.

Featuring a sturdy, painted steel body and chrome grill, along with moveable front wheels that make steering easy, this vintage race car is guaranteed to inspire hours of fun.

I mean the list could go on and on about what my favourite pieces in this store are, but I'm sure time is of the essence for you, so close to the holidays.

If you want more inspiration, please checkout our Instagram for daily inspo leading up to the holidays!

Cheers,

Lea

It's that time of the year again - you can't believe it's already late December and you haven't even started shopping yet. Whether your best friend just had a baby or one of your relatives just had theirs, you want a gift that is unique and will actually get used.

Well fret no more, I'm here to give some of my favourite products for all the babies in your life.

The Cozy Baby: Fleece-Lined Jumpsuits by Quincy Mae

Quincy Mae is a brand that brings you organic + ethically made baby clothing and accessories, brought to you by their sister company, Rylee & Cru.

These cozy fleece-lined jumpsuits are perfect to keep anyone's baby warm and protected against that cold Canadian winter. Made of organic cotton, these jumpsuits feel extremely soft against baby skin, there is not itch in sight! 

With 4 different patterns and colours, you are sure to find one that fits your best friend's baby aesthetic ♡

Checkout all the Quincy Mae products here!

The Messy Baby: Silicone Meal Time by Mushie

Mushie has been designing modern, sustainable products for several years now, becoming a favourite for all parents that just want an easy clean up after a messy meal time. Designed in Sweden, Mushie products feature classic patterns, capturing a look that is both timeless and elegant.

Made of silicone, their products do not retain any stains and are easy to wipe off. Their silicone bowls and plates have a suction feature so that the baby will have a tough time throwing their dinnerware on the floor.

Checkout all the Mushie products here!

The Montessori Baby: The Perfect Sorting Set by Elm + Otter

Elm + Otter is always one of the top products which I recommend for parents looking to develop their baby's gross motor skills, and other intellectual skills. Elm + Otter create and curate high quality Montessori and Waldorf-inspired children's toys. 

A modern twist on a Montessori classic, the Perfect Sorting Bowl Set features beautiful modernized colours.

Their Montessori Balls sorting set make a perfect first sorting toy! This is a set that can grow with even a very young child. Beginning with maybe only one ball and bowl to using them all at once, so many skills can be learned and reinforced with this classic toy!

What I love about their toys, is that every single one of them can also serve as an open-ended toy so their use never ends!

Checkout all the Elm+Otter products here!

The Exploring Baby: Sensory Tumbling Toys by PlanToys

Founded by 7 university graduates who believed in a sustainable mission, PlanToys offers toys which help develop a baby's intellectual, physical, social and emotional skills AND are made of sustainable wooden materials.

P.S. They're also just so cute!

Featuring smiley little faces, these tumbling buddies are here to develop a baby's basic auditory, visual and touching skills. Babies will stay intrigued with these 3 buddies all day long, giving mama some time to make herself a coffee.

Checkout all the PlanToys products here!

The Baby Show Stopper: Mountain Building Blocks by Raduga Grez

Let's be honest, there's one person on your gifting list that you just want to blow away this holiday season. Well Raduga Grez is THE company that can help you achieve that. Made by 3rd generation, Russian carpenters, each and every wooden block is hand carved and painted. 

The Mountain Building Block Set is a gorgeous open-ended toy to invite nature into someone's home and inspire a love for mother earth. Just like real mountains, this set teaches babies to think bigger.

It makes a wonderful heirloom piece to add to anyone's child's wooden toy collection.

Checkout all the Raduga Grez products here!

I mean the list could go on and on about what my favourite pieces in this store are, but I'm sure time is of the essence for you, so close to the holidays.

If you want more inspiration, please checkout our Instagram for daily inspo leading up to the holidays!

Cheers,

Lea