After five children, I can tell you which gifts got played with long after the wrapping paper was gone: the simple ones. Things to stack, sort and build together. Here are my favourite screen-free gifts, sorted by age.
For a new baby
Baby Bunny Gift Set (0-6 months), $99. An organic muslin bonnet, a matching swaddle blanket and a plush bunny, ready to give in a gift box. Muslin swaddles get used every day in those early months, which makes this both sweet and practical.
For a ready-to-give box of handmade practical pieces, see the Simply Sage and Baby Blue New Baby Gift Boxes, $130 each.
Safe sleep reminder: always place baby on their back to sleep, with no loose blankets or toys in the crib.
For ages 1 to 2
- Montessori Play Box, 13-15 months, $75.60. Six toys for this exact stage in one box: a flexible wooden stacker, play book, shape puzzle, pound bench, farm nesting box and a 4-in-1 drawer. It takes the guesswork out of a first-birthday or Christmas gift.
For ages 4 to 8
- Canada Map Wooden Puzzle, $44.99. Handmade in Canada by Toy Maker of Lunenburg. Animal-shaped pieces such as a narwhal, a puffin and a bison lift out to reveal the provinces and their capitals.
A gift for the playroom
For the family drowning in building bricks: the Wooden Building Brick Sorter ($79) sorts pieces by size with a shake, so building time starts with finding the right piece in seconds.
At a glance
| Age | Gift | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 0-6 months | Baby Bunny Gift Set | $99 |
| 13-15 months | Montessori Play Box | $75.60 |
| 4-8 | Canada Map Wooden Puzzle | $44.99 |
| New baby | Simply Sage or Baby Blue Gift Box | $130 |
Questions
Are the toys safe for babies?
Follow each product's age guidance and always supervise young children during play. Puzzles and toys with small pieces are not for children under 3.
Can I send a gift directly to the family?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and add a gift note in your cart.
See all ideas in Gifts for Kids & Baby and our Holiday Gift Guide 2026.
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