Christmas is approaching, and it’s bringing back the magic of childhood, turning every moment into a precious memory: a tree that lights up, a kitchen that smells of warm cookies, carefully chosen gifts. To accompany these moments, Made In Design offers a guide to gift ideas designed for all ages: from toddlers aged 0-2 to children aged 2-6, not forgetting parents who want to create a soft, designer cocoon for their family.
Discover a selection of playful toys, iconic pieces to pass on, evolving furniture and decorative objects that embellish the home. Gift ideas that stimulate the imagination, celebrate design and contribute to the magic of the holidays.
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An immutable ritual in December, the moment when the tree is decorated marks the official opening of the enchanted season. The baubles sparkle, the garlands tangle and very quickly, a whole world of childhood unfolds between the branches. Invite the little ones to join in: choose the colors, hang the most precious decorations, invent stories around the characters who will watch over the house until Christmas morning. The tree then becomes the focal point of the decorations, a symbol of joy and festivity that sits proudly in the living room. And the long-awaited moment approaches… Who will have the honor of placing the star at the top? A lovely tradition that makes the eyes shine and prolongs the magic of Advent, year after year.
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Every year, installing the crib marks a sweet and solemn moment: a gesture that links families to a cultural tradition imbued with emotion. Today, Alessi cribs reinvent this heritage with streamlined silhouettes. In ceramic or metal, this contemporary style blends perfectly with today’s interiors. The Holy Family becomes a veritable artistic illustration, a poetic tableau that can be composed as a decoration in its own right. The nativity is transformed into a symbol of togetherness that comes to life before the eyes of children. A delicate interlude, halfway between tradition and creation.
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Nothing heralds the arrival of the festive season like the smell of Christmas cookies coming out of the oven. In the kitchen, children become real little chefs: measuring, mixing, cutting out star shapes… and tasting, of course. This gourmet workshop becomes a suspended moment, a privileged moment when family recipes and simple gestures are passed on, perpetuated from morning to night, year after year. With laughter, flour flying and a warm atmosphere, the little ones discover a joyful and creative manual activity, perfect for waiting until December 24th. An Advent ritual that combines sharing, gentleness and wonder.
Between the ages of 0 and 2, every end-of-year celebration becomes a new chapter: first Christmases where everything intrigues, fascinates and amazes. Early-learning gifts offer a real gateway to discovery. Nobodinoz early-learning mats wrap toddlers in a soft cocoon, inviting them to observe, move and turn gently. Matching gantries extend these sensory explorations with hanging toys that stimulate coordination and motor skills.
In the bedroom, mobiles play an essential role. Whether poetic at Ferm Living, decorative at Bloomingville or musical to soothe evening routines, they create a reassuring first world where shapes and movements meet. These essentials are complemented by cuddly cushions, reassuring companions, and the first stacking and assembly toys, perfect for supporting everyday progress and reinforcing fine motor skills.
Between the ages of 2 and 8, children have a delightful ability to turn the house into an adventure playground, especially when the magic of Christmas sets in. This is the perfect time to offer designer toys that awaken their imagination while blending harmoniously into the home. Rocking horses with contemporary lines from Fermob and Bloomingville, playful Ferm Living design tents, poetic Bloomingville wooden games, Fatboy poufs and rugs transformed into play modules, a Miffy lamp as soft as a dream watchman… These pieces become in turn a hut, a scene for invented stories, a reading corner or a secret refuge in the middle of the living room. They invite you to create improvised playrooms, to reinvent everyday furniture and, above all, to share precious moments with the family, when we laugh, discover, imagine and marvel together. Giving a designer toy for Christmas means offering a universe, a story, a new way of living in the home.
Higma painting - Bloomingville
Adada rocking horse - Fermob
Rossaio wooden toy - Bloomingville
Hay Play Backgammon Game - HAY
Billow pouffe - Ferm Living
Charlie rocking toy - Bloomingville
Settle cabin tablecloth - Ferm Living
From an early age, giving children an iconic piece of furniture is a way of introducing them to design, while creating a symbolic gift that they’ll treasure for the rest of their lives. From Vitra’ s Panton Junior chair to Carl Hansen & Son’s Wishbone for children, from Moustache’ s Mini Bold to Fatboy’s Miffy pouffe… these are just some of the objects that introduce children to the boldness and beauty of design, and tell the story of design and its know-how, to accompany our toddlers in their daily lives.
And because Christmas is also a time for laying the foundations of great family stories, it’s never too early to start collecting design objects: a chair for drawing, an Eames House Bird or an Eames Elephant Vitra for decorating and taking part in imagined adventures, a Panthella portable lamp by Louis Poulsen for lighting up evening tales. First pieces that last, are passed on and give children a taste for beautiful objects.
Christmas is also an opportunity to spoil young parents with beautiful pieces that enhance the home. A playful wall tapestry, a stylish plaid, a pretty and practical basket or a lamp create a soothing, decorative atmosphere in the bedroom or living room.
Côté furniturewe opt for pieces that are as beautiful as they are ergonomic: well-designed deckchairs from Nobodinoz, high chairsCarl Hansen & Son or Nobodinoz, children’s desks or playful, modularstorage units from Tip Toe and Montana. Designed to accompany every stage of growth, these elements integrate naturally into the interior without compromising on style.
We’re also thinking of family moments of relaxation: comfortablepoufs and cushions for young and old alike, as well as Ferm Living bedspreads, perfect for creating a soft, enveloping bubble in the children’s bedroom. So many Christmas gift ideas that celebrate comfort, design and the pleasure of living together.
Children's Zebra rug - EO
Cliff cushions - Nobodinoz
Children's desk and stool Mini Lou - Tip Toe
Children's collection - Montana
Vibes Pouffe - Nobodinoz
Growing Green high chair - Nobodinoz
Point Cord x Miffy children's pouffe - Fatboy
Growing Green children's chair - Nobodinoz
Collection Pli - Tip Toe
String System - String Furniture
For a successful Christmas, choose gifts adapted to each stage of life: early-learning toys for 0-2 year-olds, playful design toys for 2-8 year-olds, then iconic first pieces to introduce older children to design. The most important thing is to give an object that accompanies the child in his or her discoveries and creativity.
Children who appreciate shapes and colors will appreciate iconic objects in junior sizes (Panton, Wishbone, Mini Bold), a small portable lamp, a comfortable pouffe or a decorative Vitra piece. These are children’s Christmas gift ideas that combine aesthetics, durability and pleasure of use.
Yes, with evolving furniture, modular storage units, playful wall tapestries, decorative baskets, stylized poufs or plaids, these are all gifts that embellish a child’s bedroom while making daily life easier for parents. Gifts that are practical, stylish and designed with family life in mind.
Each toy or design object is geared to a specific age group, which is essential to guarantee safety and pleasure of use. For the youngest (0-2 years), we prefer safe, sensory objects; for 2-8 year-olds, playful, sturdy toys; and from 2 years, certain iconic pieces can enter their universe. By following these recommendations, you’ll give a gift that’s appropriate, long-lasting and truly appreciated.
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