Natural/handmade gifts for a toddler. Perfect for travelling • Christmas • birthdays • baby showers.

For Toddlers aged 1 to 3+

Handmade / Soft Comfort Items

• Crochet teddy
• Crochet lovie or security blanket
• Crochet animal soft toy (bunny, bear, elephant, etc.)
• Crochet dummy clip
• Crochet teething ring with natural wooden bead
• Organic-cotton soft toy

Wooden Toys

• Wooden cars (single car or small set)
• Wooden trucks or buses
• Wooden tool set (hammer, wrench, screwdriver)
• Wooden tool-bench accessories (pegs, bolts, wooden nails)
• Wooden stacking toy (arches, mountains, rings, or balancing blocks)
• Wooden puzzles (shapes, animals, or knobs for toddler hands)
• Wooden building blocks (small or large set)
• Wooden pull-along toy (animal or vehicle)

Nature & Outdoor Play

• Mini garden kit for toddlers (small pot, soil, seeds)
• Nature treasure basket (pinecones, shells, wood slices, smooth stones)
• Bug explorer kit (magnifying glass, jar with air holes)
• Watering can + small gardening tools
• Seed packet bundle (flowers or herbs easy for toddlers to grow)
• Simple nature craft supplies (felt, twine, leaves, sticks, flowers)

Learning & Quiet Play

• Counting cards (1–10)
• Alphabet flash cards
• Cardboard memory or matching game
• Board book (animals, bedtime, shapes, emotions)
• Picture-only storytelling book
• Colour sorting set (wood or felt pieces)
• Sensory balls (natural rubber or soft fabric)

Clothing & Natural Textiles

• Linen dungarees
• Linen dress or romper
• Linen shirt + shorts set
• Cotton or linen bonnet or sunhat
• Muslin swaddle (plain, natural dyes)
• Cotton socks or leggings
• Wool slippers or soft booties

Natural Care Items

• Mild natural baby lotion or balm
• Natural soap bar (gentle and unscented)
• Wooden hairbrush with soft bristles
• Organic cotton washcloths
• Reusable snack bag (cotton/linen)

Practical Extras

• Small canvas tote or mini backpack
• Fabric toy storage basket
• Recycled-material crayons
• Upcycled soft doll or stuffed animal
• Second-hand wooden toy bundle

“DIY Gift Bundles”

1. Natural Play Bundle

• Wooden cars
• Small wooden puzzle
• Crochet teddy
• Board book

2. Cozy Comfort Bundle

• Crochet lovie
• Linen pajamas or romper
• Natural baby lotion
• Board book

3. Little Gardener Bundle

• Mini garden kit
• Watering can
• Nature treasure basket
• Seeds + simple plant marker craft

Natural Traveling Kit

A simple, natural-based travel set for toddlers. Perfect for car trips, flights, or daily outings.

Travel Comfort & Calm

• Small crochet teddy or crochet lovie
• Soft cotton or muslin blanket
• Linen travel pillow (mini toddler size)

Travel Play & Activities

• Mini wooden puzzle in a cloth bag
• Small wooden car or wooden figure
• Felt quiet book (shapes, colours, matching)
• Mini stack of counting or picture cards
• Tiny nature-themed toy pouch (pinecones, smooth stones, shells)

Travel Snacks & Essentials

• Reusable cotton/linen snack pouch
• Small stainless or bamboo snack container
• Organic cotton wipe cloth
• Natural lip balm/baby balm for dry skin
• Bamboo comb or small wooden brush

Organisation

• Canvas zip pouch to hold small toys
• Linen wet/dry bag for clothes or spills
• Small cloth tote for toddler’s items

This kit keeps travel simple, calming, and low-tech, with natural textures and materials that toddlers love to touch and explore.

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Shalom, 

Following God’s Ways,

Natasha Chetty.