Eco-friendly Gifts for the Kids [Holiday Edition]

Looking for unique eco-friendly gifts for kids this holiday season? This list has got you covered! I’m sharing great ideas for children of all ages.

Whether they are your own, family or friends kids, gifting them plant friendly presents is a great way to start them off on the right path and recognize the importance of sustainable choices.

Instead of the latest and greatest gadgets, these gifts are centered around play and learning. A very important part of their developmental learning and great alternative to plastic filled entertainment!

Gifts for babies under 1 year

Lovebite Chew Clips

This teething toy is made with food-grade silicone beads with an easy to grip beechwood handle. Made by a small business here in PEI, this non-toxic toy is such a cute practical find. It also comes in a clip style that can be kept on an inside bag pocket or on the inside of a car seat.

Organic Hand Knit Bunny Rattle

This adorable bunny is hand knit with organic cotton that’s soft to the touch. This rattle is machine washable which makes it super easy for busy parents to ensure it stays clean.

Save The Sea Turtles Baby Gift

This adorable set is a great first holiday gift to start a child’s appreciation for the ocean. It comes with an organic sea themed rattle, onesie, and booties. 5% to of the proceeds go to a conservation that completes research and education to help protect the endangered sea turtles.

Cotton and Bamboo Swaddling Blankets

These natural fiber blankets can come in handy all throughout infancy. They are super soft and work well for everything from clean ups to after bath wraps. The blend is 70% bamboo fibre and 30% cotton making them completely biodegradable after use! Much better than synthetic fabrics.

Kozy Koala Gift Set

This set of naturally hypoallergenic toys are made from 100% certified organic cotton and are free from harmful chemicals and carcinogenic materials. It’s a super cute set for any baby that needs soft, safe friends to cuddle up with.

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Gifts for kids ages 1-3

Upcycled Wool Unicorn Puppet

These one-of-a-kind recycled reclaimed wool puppets by Cate and Levi are an absolutely adorable addition to any child’s play bin. They encourage imaginative play, storytelling, and motor function skills which are all really important in the first few years of a child’s life.

Wood Rainbow Decor and Toy

This cute wood rainbow makes a great decor piece but also a fun toy for little ones to rearrange and make their stories come to life. It comes in a few colours to fit different personalities or room decor too.

Hand knit Fair Trade Whale Blanket

This hand knit fair trade blanket from Peru could be the perfect comforting companion for any young child. It is knit with 100% organic cotton and the company, Estella, supports global community and job infrastructure while making quality products.

Natural Wood Building Blocks

Blocks are a great tactile toy that encourages the imagination. This natural beechwood wood set from an etsy seller here in Canada comes with a play tray for easy clean up.

Cotton Overall Shorts

This unisex cotton jumpsuit is a lightweight, practical everyday outfit for toddlers who are always wanting to explore and play. No need to manage multiple pieces of clothing this cute one-piece has extra wide leg and torso room to fit diapers and provide additional comfort when sitting, standing, rolling, and running around.

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Gifts for kids ages 4-6

Wooden Balance beam

For the kids that can’t get ever enough energy out of their system, this fun indoor balance beam is a great option! You can choose the number of ‘beam’ lengths are included in your order to customize a size that makes the most sense for your space.

Art Lab Box

This art lab box by Green Craft Kids is a great introduction to creative expression with different mediums making up six different art projects that are perfect for little hands. The projects are inspired by established artists which can be a great educational opportunity for kids interested in art.

Wooden Birds Memory Game

This wooden memory game is a great introduction to nature and fun way to practice memory skills. Once the child learns about the different kinds of birds, they might be able to start identifying them while out on walks too!

Personalized bow and arrow

Such a great way for a kid to have fun while developing their motor skills. This handcrafted wood bow and arrow sets made from plywood can be engraved with the child’s name. The arrowheads are made of felt for safe play.

Gemstone Excavation Kit

This kit provides an exciting activity for any kid intrigued by geology or archaeology. Each kit comes with little tools to help the child excavate semi-precious gems and learn more about them with a colorful identification guide.

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Gifts for kids ages 7-10

Physics Lab Box

Another great eco-friendly winning gift from Green Craft Kids is their Physics box filled with educational exploration tools such as a balancing scale and magnetic force activity. At the age where the word “why” starts to pop up more and more, this is a great gift of discovery to empower learning.

Color science kit

If the child you are buying for is more into arts and crafts than science, why not gift them this awesome color science kit to help them learn the basics of color theory and blending principles. It includes a whole bunch of activities including spin art and a color mixing kit.

Owl Backpack

This handmade backpack is functional, yet so unique! Made of water resistant nylon, this bag is lightweight and has a side compartment to fit their reusable water bottle. This is a winning gift idea for any animal loving kid.

Spot the Difference Fair Trade Tee

Raising a young activist? This clever 100% organic, fair trade tee shirt brings attention to the issue of ocean plastic pollution in a cute and digestible way. It’s high quality soft material will make it an instant favourite in their wardrobe.

Wildflower Seed Bombs

These cute seed bombs are a fun idea for interactive learning out in nature. Each bomb is filled with high-quality seed blends that are free from invasive species and noxious weeds. Made right here in Canada, the etsy seller recommended soaking the bombs overnight before taking them out into a sunny area so the seeds are able to germinate properly.

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Gifts for kids ages 11-13

Paint by Number Kit

For the budding artist who is looking for more of a challenge, this modern paint-by-number kit provides a fun activity that takes concentration and precision. The one linked here comes with a framed canvas, paints, and brushes — everything they need to get started right away.

3D Puzzle Treasure Box

This handmade wood gift idea is a gift inside of a gift — once the gift recipient builds the box, they then need to work backwards to get inside to the center.. They will be able to lock their small valuables inside safely which provides great motivation for finishing the project!

Rocketbook Notebook

Kids can create art, make lists, finish homework, write out their thoughts, or share ideas with others with their Rocketbook. This smart notebook will allow them to upload their writings to a computer, erase and use over and over again. It’s also a great way to share the importance of conserving resources.

Handmade Wood Longboard

This wooden longboard is perfect for the adventure seeker looking for a new activity to keep them busy outdoors. This handmade solid wood board’s design is based on the old school decks from the beginnings of the skateboard. It’s a great classic look and first start into a fun, engaging sport.

Canva Subscription

For the budding creative in your home, this might be a great time to introduce a Canva design subscription. There they can learn the basics of how graphic design works and work with pre existing elements and photos to create their own designs. Canva allows them to easily transfer a design onto things like t-shirts, mugs, and print paper and send directly to your home!

What have been some winning eco-friendly gifts you have given kids before? Share them below in the comments!

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