Holiday Gift Guide: The Toddler
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
