12 Canadian-Designed Gifts Your Littles Will Love

It is so fun to buy for kids around the holidays and see their faces light up with excitement. Here are some thoughtful and unique, Canadian-designed gift ideas to put under the tree this year for the young and the young at heart alike. —Jenn Wint

Give a gift that’ll be passed down for generations. Nature Collection Alphabet Blocks from The Playful Peacock are not only fun to build and stack, they’re beautifully designed. Made of solid sustainably sourced Canadian Maple, blocks are engraved with letters, numbers and intricate nature-themed graphics.

Simplify mornings for parents and kids with the, “My Morning Routine” Customizable Puzzle from Easy Daysies. This daily puzzle helps kids establish good habits while building valuable skills and confidence. Start the new year off with a good routine through a visual learning tool that’s fun to complete.

Create some friendly competition and test the skills of your family with the Potholes! game from Les Jouets de Bois. Handmade in Quebec from high-quality wood, this party game is sure to both challenge and entertain kids of all ages.

Engage the imagination with The Bear Who Touched The Northern Lights by Red + Blue Stories. This interactive story is part puzzle and part animated story with elements of choose-your-own-adventure and augmented reality. Each time kids play, the story changes, putting them in control.

Snuggle up for story time in ultra-soft, moisture-wicking kids pajamas from This is J. Available in a variety of signature patterns and styles, these jammies are super comfortable. Go wild and get the whole family a matching set!

Clean up and make bath time silly with Pink Sugar Bath Bombs from Sisters Sage. With ingredients inspired by Indigenous culture and a sweet candy fragrance, bath bombs are an easy way to get kids into the tub after a long day of play. 

A Baby Beaver stuffie from Velvet Moustache is sure to melt any Canadian heart, young or old this holiday season. This cuddly character is stitched in natural organic cotton and black recycled polyester. His loveable face is made in sherpa with jersey eyes and his snout and teeth are in leatherette.

Inspire adventure with a beginner mountain bike from Spawn Cycles. Ideal for trail riding and exploring the neighbourhood, the Raiju 20″ has 9-speeds, a rigid fork and disc brakes. These two wheels are perfect for getting your little riders up and rolling. 

Learn about the magic of a Filipino Christmas with Maya and her Christmas Lantern by Maria Reynolds. This sweet story explores Maya’s joy in Filipino ornamental lanterns displayed during the holiday season.

Give the kids some furniture they’re encouraged to play on with the Architect Play Couch from Go Coconut. Mix and match shapes and sizes to create play areas, forts or simply somewhere to hang out. The eight-piece set is made of micro brushed velveteen in a variety of colours that are both durable and comfy.

Get crafty with your kids and a Friendship Bracelet Kit from Cara & Co. Design and create over 50 unique bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories with 100’s of acrylic accent beads, 10 heishi strands and other decorative strands and pieces.

Wrap baby up in a gorgeous 100 per cent organic cotton Hooded Bath Towel from Jenny & Andy. Littles will delight in each of the custom print panda patterns. Parents will love the carefully trimmed organic binding, machine washability and drying strap.