40+ NATURE INSPIRED GIFT IDEAS FOR TODDLERS & KIDS | Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Looking for meaningful, nature-inspired gifts for your child? 🌿 In this video, I’m sharing 40 beautiful gift ideas for toddlers & kids that encourage outdoor play, curiosity, independence, imagination, and a deep love for the natural world. These are gifts that don’t just entertain — they shape childhood.

As a mum who values slow, intentional, nature-connected living, I’ve chosen items that:
✨ spark outdoor exploration
✨ encourage creativity & sensory play
✨ encourage a love for animals
✨ inspire wonder and imagination
✨ create real memories (not clutter)

Whether you’re gifting for birthdays, Christmas, or simply building a magical play environment — I hope this list helps you choose things that will actually matter in your child’s life.

🌱 Let’s raise little explorers, tree-climbers, bug-spotters, cloud-watchers, and wonder-seekers.

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📥 LINKS & PRODUCTS
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & NATURE PLAY

Paint Pot Set: https://amzn.to/4iDAYnh
Potting Station: https://amzn.to/3KigQuk
Gardening Set: https://amzn.to/3XYteCM
DIY Birdhouse: https://amzn.to/4pcKGzw
Bug Catching Set:https://amzn.to/487H6Rc
Adventurer Explore Kit: https://amzn.to/48rykMT
Nature Scavenger Hunt https://amzn.to/4otoyzE
Portable Microscope: https://amzn.to/4rrK3Uj

ANIMAL LIFE & NATURE SCIENCE

Sea Monkeys:
https://amzn.to/44kBiBF (Original)
https://amzn.to/488Eu5w (Mars Kit)
Sea Monkeys Castle (Kmart, Kogan)

Butterfly Grow Kit: https://amzn.to/3MwFgRe
(does not include larvae - will need to source if outside US)

Lady Bug Grow Kit:
https://amzn.to/3XqPpS2
(does not include larvae - will need to source if outside US)

Terrarium:
https://amzn.to/3K3XSHP (Glow in the Dark)
https://amzn.to/4orl68C (Dinosaur)
https://amzn.to/3M73522 (Unicorn)

Ant Farm: (Ants need to be sourced separately)
https://amzn.to/48rOkOS (light up ant habitat)
https://amzn.to/48aSege (larger more advanced option)

Bug Hotel:
https://amzn.to/4otM0gn (little kid friendly builder kit)
https://amzn.to/4peJVG8 (more advanced option)

Bee Hotel: https://amzn.to/4iqaKo8

National Geographic Kids Magazine Subscription: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/su...

Children's Animal Encyclopedia: https://amzn.to/48astwv

CREATIVE NATURE CRAFTS

Flower Press Kit:
https://amzn.to/3M69smh (a good starter kit)
https://amzn.to/48rAeNx (a more advanced set)

Rock Painting:
https://amzn.to/4otMAL5 (Glow in the Dark)
https://amzn.to/4oo6FCg (River Rock Kit)

Fairy Garden:
https://amzn.to/4rkzulM (48 piece set)
https://amzn.to/44s0wxO (a terrarium fairy garden)
https://amzn.to/4rIvImC (a unicorn fairy terrarium)

INDOOR NATURE THEMED PLAY & LEARNING

Solar System Night Light:
https://amzn.to/4pAdzFt

Forest Wooden Block Set:
https://amzn.to/3Kwuqu0

Playdoh Blooming Flowers:
https://amzn.to/3MwHvnC

5 Minute Nature Stories: https://amzn.to/4rsaXeJ

Animal Felt Board:
https://amzn.to/4rr0fVK (zoo)
https://amzn.to/48aOXNW (farm)
https://amzn.to/4izu7LO (ocean)

Reusable Sticker Books:
https://amzn.to/3KwuHNy (3 pack) or https://amzn.to/4otrxIm (6 pack)
https://amzn.to/4ixrXfw (rainforest)

Magnet Books:
https://amzn.to/4pytWlY (forest)
https://amzn.to/48a5xgN (africa)
https://amzn.to/44zumjZ (farm)

Lifecycle Flash Cards: https://amzn.to/3XtLEv0

Nature/Animal Puzzles:
https://amzn.to/4rnCVrT (wooden animal puzzles)
https://amzn.to/49Nc2Hz (wooden mushroom/flower puzzles)
https://amzn.to/4p3QZoZ (floor animal puzzles)

OUTDOOR CLOTHING:

Rain Jacket
https://amzn.to/4pEDagr (jacket)
https://amzn.to/4ipUS4W (poncho)
I love the brand RainKoat

Gumboots / Waterproof Play Boots
https://amzn.to/4p9EqIE
RainKoat also has great gumboots

Wide-Brim Sunhat (UPF-rated)
https://amzn.to/4p7x9sO
I love the brand Bedhead Hats

Aqua Shoes for Creek Play
https://amzn.to/4pa0VgR (fun colours)
https://amzn.to/4pxvnRM (plain colours)
Wetsuit Warehouse had some great options

Hiking Shoes
https://amzn.to/4ow2LaB (Merrell)
https://amzn.to/4pCU9Qn (Columbia)
Mountain Warehouse had some great options

Explorer Adventure Backpack: https://amzn.to/4pGCzLr

Non-Toxic Kid-Friendly Sunscreen
Little Urchin: KIDS NATURAL CLEAR ZINC SUNSCREEN SPF 50, 100g
WotNot
MooGoo Clear Zinc Sunscreen

Swimwear / Swim Hats
PureBaby

Beach Towel
Target Australia

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🕯️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – 40 Gift Ideas
00:42 – Outdoor Play
03:12 – Animal Life & Nature Science
07:37 – Creative Nature Crafts
09:42 - Indoor Nature Activities
13:25 - Outdoor wear

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