Inside Santa’s Gift Bag

The ABCs of Christmas

First, a gentle reminder that feels good: children don’t need a thousand gifts under the tree to be happy. Think about offering moments too, like a show, an outing all together or just the two of you, or simply time set aside for a special activity.

And to those who shy away from cameras: your presence in photos contributes to your family memories. You may not love seeing yourself in family pictures today, but in the future, you will likely feel differently. And your family (and especially your children) will be happy to rediscover those precious moments. This Christmas, let’s leave our insecurities behind, remember that the perfect body doesn’t exist, and take the time to be in the photos. Now, on to our gift ideas.

Charlie Crane’s Holiday Bag

Your first mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take a tour through our Christmas selection. You’ll find the best of our toys to delight little ones: the LEVO DOLL rocker for dolls, the MILO Rainbow Foam Play Set, the SABA or HIBO children’s chairs that will accompany them for years. All our expertise serving both little ones and grown-ups.

A Personalized Picture Book

To enrich your child’s bookshelf, we’ve found a one-of-a-kind album that tells a story starring your child. Artifact Uprising offers personalized board books created with your own photos and thoughtful design. It’s perfect for retracing their first year or capturing a set of family memories.

A Beautiful Baby Essential

Mushie creates baby essentials that combine simplicity, soft colors, and safe materials: stacking toys, silicone bibs, snack cups, teething toys, and more. These items are durable, functional, and designed to look beautiful in everyday family life.

A Customizable Poster

Minted designs customizable posters made to commemorate key milestones in your child’s development. With gentle graphics and a range of formats, you can note the day, month, and year of your child’s first steps, first word, or first discoveries. A keepsake that grows in meaning over time.

A Thoughtful Soap for Adults

After the children, it is time to think about the grown-ups. Nécessaire offers beautifully crafted body care products made with high-quality ingredients and clean formulas. Their soaps and body essentials are a refined, thoughtful gift for any parent who deserves a little self-care.

A Colorful Table

Interrupted nights thanks to the little ones, you know what that’s like. To wake up well at breakfast, we recommend a good cup of coffee and a splash of color from Dusen Dusen. Their patterned table linens add energy and joy to the table, and as a bonus, the prints help disguise stains.

A Paper Craft

Goal: keep your hands and your mind active together as a family. Kid Made Modern offers creative kits designed to encourage imagination and hands-on exploration. They make a perfect afternoon activity and later a displayable piece of handmade décor.

The Essentials

Here are our go-to favorites for little ones: a Jellycat plush, a play couch from Figgyplay, a Lovevery play kit, an engaging Hape stacking toy, or any age-appropriate toy from this range of trusted brands.

For Older Kids

If you’re looking for gift ideas beyond the early years, here are options that promise hours of play. SMOL offers modern, design-forward inflatables like bounce houses and indoor play structures. And for families with outdoor space, RuffHouse Playsets offers durable, weather-resistant swing sets and climbing structures made to last for years of adventures.

 

If you're looking for more ideas, feel free to browse our previous selections, which are still just as relevant.