Apparel
poppinskids.ca
Founded by a mom who was fed up with poor quality and pricey kids’ clothes, Poppins offers the exact opposite: durable, practical and affordable clothing for newborns to teens. What’s more—everything Poppins produces is made from pure cotton and is hypoallergenic and free of harmful dyes.
petitou.ca
What is a “petitou,” you ask? It’s a little potato. Ah, but little potatoes—like kids—have the potential to grow into something amazing! That’s why Petitou is all in on providing carefully selected toys, games and accessories that bring serious educational value while nurturing a child’s creativity and curiosity.
littlebuck.ca
Get the little one on your list their favourite hat! Little Buck specializes in creating high-quality, ethically made snapback caps, toques and beanies for tots. It’s adult fashion—but made for miniature heads! Little Buck also offers a line of stylish swimwear that’s created from recycled plastic bottles.
littlepepites.ca
Spoil the littles in your life (and the adults, too) with Euro style. Little Pepites carries a specially selected collection of ecological and ethically responsible clothes and accessories from European brands. Start browsing the baby section and you’ll be trapped in a vortex of adorableness. Soft, cozy and colourful rule the day here!
kolkid.ca
It’s probably safe to consider Kol Kid Toronto’s treasure trove of all things children. If you’re looking to surprise and delight the tiny humans in your life, you’re in the right place. Start by exploring Kol Kid’s excellent selection of high-quality wood toys for infants, then dive into cuddly winter clothing and snazzy room décor.
Toys
jennyandy.ca
This proudly Canadian and family-owned company is all about producing kids’ apparel and development-toys with careful craftsmanship and sustainability in mind. Ready for cuteness overload? Check out their ultra-soft organic plush rattle cube, which helps babies develop their fine motor skills and engage in sensory play.
campbellscustomcarvings.ca
Feel like you’re drowning in a sea of plastic toys? This just may be the refreshing and ultra-charming alternative you’ve been craving. Campbell’s Custom Carvings provides hand-crafted, timeless wooden toys, from sensory trays, to adorable toddler tool boxes. They’re sure to spark imaginations, strengthen gross motor skills AND last for generations of littles still to come.
thewoodenhorse.ca
Woodworker, educator and grandfather Larry Nettleton creates wooden toys, games and puzzles that are a loving throwback to a pre-plastic era. Everything from the smallest, hand-carved dinosaur to a beautifully detailed rocking horse is designed to stand the test of time—and just about everything your little people can throw at them!
worldinabox.ca
Imagine exploring a new country from the comfort of home each month. Now you can, thanks to World in a Box. It’s a fantastic way to teach the aspiring young backpackers in your life about different cultures, language and traditions. Each box comes packed with hands-on STEAM activities, games and crafts—like do-it-yourself Venetian masks! Choose from three, six or 12-month subscription plans to kee
bimoo.ca
We’ve all been there as kids: stuck at the table, pushing that same bit of boring broccoli around your plate. Well, why not put pure joy back on the menu? BiMoo offers colourable tablecloths and place mats with a variety of fun designs—from maps of the world, to sprawling fantasy forests—that’ll get kids feeling curious and creative while they eat. The best part? Everything is completely washable,
mokatoutoumusical.ca
Studies show classical music does wonders for babies, from boosting brain development, to reducing stress and promoting proper sleep. Moka—an ultra-cute n’ cuddly stuffy—plays real classical tracks (performed and recorded in Quebec, to boot!), letting kids snuggle up and drift off to dreamland with the warm sounds of piano, violin and cello.
scootandride.ca
For the tiny tots on your list that have places to go. Scoot and Ride’s Highwaykick 1 scooter features a stable, three-wheeled design that lets even the littlest of littles move around, while sitting securely and comfortably. Then, once those littles become not-so-little, the scooter easily transforms from a ride-on to a kickboard. A very slick set of wheels, indeed!
kidunified.ca
This is puzzling with a positive message. Kid Unified—a woman-owned, social enterprise—produces high-quality puzzles that are 100% hand made in Canada from recycled materials. The puzzles themselves are bilingual and designed to help promote diversity and equality through play. With every piece, kids get to see a colourful, vibrant community come together.
telegraphroad.ca
Looking for something that entertains, inspires AND educates? Now, that’s what we call the “Perfect Kid’s Gift Trifecta.” You’re likely to find it with Telegraph Road Entertainment. They’re a leading Canadian publisher and distributer of educational and activity products. So, you’ll find plenty to keep young minds occupied, like Daniel the Beaver search-and-find adventures, as well as Paw Patrol a
toymakeroflunenburg.ca
The best toys are timeless! Toy Maker of Lunenburg creates safe, eco-friendly, Canadian-made wood toys, games and brain teasers designed to spark imagination and creativity. Plus, their durable construction means these toys can be passed down to future generations.
woodwoodtoys.ca
Toronto-based Wood Wood Toys gathers the finest wooden toys from around the world, with a special focus on finding forever homes for previously loved toys. So, check out their refurbished collection for some unique gems or explore their Canadian collection of wooden toys you won’t find anywhere else!
thewonderbox.ca
Get ready to play smarter! Wonder Box is a monthly subscription service for kids ages four and up that delivers boxes of STEAM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Art – Math) toys to your door every month. It’s a brilliant way for the little ones on your list to spend hours exploring, learning and feeding their curiosity.
Lifestyle
mabelslabels.ca
You think you have it together. Then you send your little to school and they come back with one shoe, no lunchbox and some other kid’s water bottle. Enter Mabel’s Labels! Their waterproof, ultra-durable and super-stylish name labels are proven to keep all kinds of kids’ things organized from daycare all the way through to high school.
oneberrie.ca
Most people never hold a baby…until they have their own. And bathing that baby can be slippery, challenging chore. Not so with Oneberrie’s bath towels! They’re super-soft, plushy and designed to help you provide your newborn with a safe, warm post-bath embrace. Make sure to check out their “First Bath Bundle” that comes with all the bathtime essentials for new parents.
neka.ca
Every parent knows: a kid that sleeps well is the greatest gift of all. Hands down. Neka creates hypo-allergenic pillows for children aged two to 12 (using natural buckwheat hull fibres) that are all kinds of comfy, snuggly and durable. They even come in a range of snazzy, cartoony designs too. This is the stuff kids’ dreams are made of!
