Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2021 for Little Kids

Here you’ll find a small shop kids holiday gift guide that includes simple, timeless, hand crafted gifts that will last for years to come.

As the holidays approach, I’m getting more and more excited because I really enjoy giving gifts, especially to my kids. I enjoy finding gifts for my children that are special and that play (pun intended) to their interests. This year I decided it was important to support small shops and small businesses. I’ve heard talk of having to buy gifts even earlier this year to ensure they will make it by Christmas. But with small shops that are located within the US or Canada, that shouldn’t be an issue!

With all that said, I’ve come up with curated gift guides for kids that include ideas that are simple, durable and timeless. Most of these gift ideas will encourage your child to use their imagination and learn through play. The great thing about most of these ideas is that they can really make great gifts for kids of any age!

Small Shop Holiday Gift Ideas for Babies (0-1)

Babies can be hard to buy for when it comes to their first Christmas. For children under a year, I find it easiest to buy gifts that are useful, practical and can withstand the test of time. That’s why I’ve chosen durable handmade gifts that will last throughout your baby’s first year and beyond. Some of these gifts can be passed to younger siblings or kept as a keepsake!

1. Baby’s First Christmas Ornament: Having a special ornament is such a sweet way to celebrate and remember your child’s first Christmas.
2. Custom Abacus Toy: Babies love toys that have things that move! This abacus is beautiful, customizable and durable enough to withstand the test of time!
3. Custom Baby Blanket: A custom baby blanket is not only practical, but can serve as a beautiful backdrop for photos and a great keepsake.
4. Handmade Crochet Stuffed Animal: Crocheted stuffed animals are adorable and are made really well. They’re great for babies and often are an item that will get played with as your child gets older!
5. Lovey: Loveys are fun, especially for older babies!
6. Natural Whipped Baby Lotion: Natural lotion and creams are so great to use on baby’s sensitive skin! This tallow baby whip is perfect!
7. Sensory Block: Sensory toys are fun and important for baby’s development. This is a beautiful handmade sensory block that would be a perfect gift!
8. Silicone Teether: Silicone teethers are one of my favorites for babies to chew on.
9. Wooden Toy: This wooden toy serves as a teether, toy and rattle.

Toddlers (1-3)

Toddlers are constantly learning through observation and play. I’ve found in my own children that the most played with toys they have are simple. These beautifully crafted toys are simple, durable and allow your child to use their imaginations!

1. Counting and Sorting Cups: These beautiful counting and sorting cups are great for older toddlers, and even the bigs too, to learn how to count. This is a great gift that younger and older siblings can share!
2. Custom Wood Blocks: Custom wood blocks are a great gift for little ones to stack and learn the letters of their name.
3. Lacing Toy: This lacing toy is great for an older toddler who is working on their visual motor skills.
4. Name Tracing Chalkboard: This tracing chalkboard is another excellent gift for an older toddler who may be working on learning their letters, recognizing their name or even learning to trace. This is a gift that can be used as they get older as well!
5. Peg Dolls: These peg dolls are simple wooden toys that are great for littles of all ages and sparks imagination as they play!
6. Personalized Bowls and Spoons: Personalized bowls and spoons are a great way to get your littles excited for meal time.
7. Personalized Crayons: These crayons are not only big, which are easier for little ones to grip, but how exciting that they can be personalized too?!
8. Shape Puzzle: This is a great puzzle to do with your child, and as they practice they will eventually be able to do it themselves.
9. Wooden Egg Shaker: These egg shakers can be personalized and are a nice quiet instrument for your little one to enjoy.

Little Kids (4-6)

Little kids continue to learn through play and by doing. Incorporating games into their routine are not only fun for them and the whole family, but helps them learn too! Including children in on the cooking and baking is another great way for them to learn by doing. I’ve included a few kitchen items as well!

1. Activity Books: These Dash Into Learning activity books are beautifully illustrated and full of fun activities for your child!
2. Apron: Getting your children involved in the kitchen is a great way to spend quality time together and is a wonderful learning opportunity. These farmhouse style aprons are beautiful and functional.
3. Hot Cocoa Mugs: Hot cocoa season is here and what better way for you kiddos to enjoy a cup than with their very own personalized mug?
4. Kid Safe Wooden Knife: When your child reaches this age group, I think it’s a great time to start teaching them how to use kitchen tools, including knives. Of course you’ll want one that’s kid safe, and this wooden knife is perfect!
5. Personalized Coin Bank: A personalized coin bank is a fun gift to help your kids learn about saving money!
6. Scavenger Hunt Game: This is a fun, interactive game to play with the whole family.
7. Snap & Go Fish Games: Go Fish is one of our favorite games to play as a family, and this card set is absolutely stunning.
8. Wooden Puzzle: This shop has several beautiful wooden puzzles that would be fun for the whole family to assemble.
9. Wooden World Map: What better way to learn a little geography than with a beautifully crafted wooden map!

WANT MORE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS?

Want to find more Christmas gift ideas like these? Check out the other gift guides below for 2021!

• Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2021 for Big Kids, Tweens & Teens
• Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2021 for Women
• Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2021 for Men
• Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2021 for Pets
• 40+ Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas

I hope you found this small shop holiday gift guide for kids helpful. I hope it inspires you to shop locally and shop small this holiday season! Happy holidays from my family to yours!