Are you ready for holiday shopping? To make it easier, here are a host of tips and finds from Charlotte et Charlie! Plus, head over to the Holiday Shop to see the selection of favorites by budget ($25, $50, $100 and over $100), stocking stuffer ideas and holiday clothing for 0 to 4 year olds (psst! they're 25% off!!).
Encourage Quebec products
Eco-friendly, responsible and above all fun, games and toys from Quebec brands deserve to be known. This Christmas, we kill two birds with one stone by opting for Quebec products under the tree.
Two favorites:
The teepee from the Charlotte and Charlie signature collection by Babilles et Babioles will be the central element to decorate your little ones' bedroom or playroom. It is the ideal den for reading, resting or playing. In addition, they are equipped with a patented safety system designed to prevent the teepee from closing by itself. It will therefore not shrink when your child plays in it and there is no risk of it falling on their head!
A coloring apron from Perlimpinpin , a local company that we have loved for over 30 years. After coloring, a spin in the washing machine and off we go again!
There are more than just games in the Quebec product section! We also like the glass night lights from Veille sur toi ; we slip a teething toy from Bulle Bijouterie or a set of three washcloths from Bouton Jaune into baby's Christmas stocking.
A gift that feels good
Another way to do a good deed is to choose a gift that gives back. We love Caroline Néron's Ema children's jewelry . In addition to being cute and hypoallergenic, each piece of jewelry sold, all at a cost of $35, provides a lunch for an underprivileged child, thanks to the Breakfast Club.
It's impossible to resist the Tutu sisters from the Quebec company Raplapla . The pair are splitting up for a good cause! Adopt a Tutu and her sister will go and join a child at the CHU de Québec (University Hospital Center), carrying a little message from you.
To say thank you
To grandma who comes to the rescue to look after the children, to the teacher who gave my son a love of reading, to the soccer coach who keeps his troops motivated even in the rain, etc.: offering a present at Christmas is a way of saying thank you.
Forget the impersonal bottle of wine: we prefer the enveloping fragrances of Blanc Soja candles and the Lucia company, Johanie's December cookies or even a very useful gadget like the Oxo grape cutter (the most popular in families and daycares).
The right toy according to age
Games and toys are essential to the development of every child. They allow him to socialize, express himself, learn rules and measure his patience, dexterity, creativity, etc. Games are involved at every stage of his childhood, from birth.
Toddlers: discovering their senses
Toddlers are in search of sensations: they are attracted to colors, seek to identify sounds and varied textures, as well as small shapes that they can easily grasp and manipulate. What to offer them? Opt for attractive and fun rattles, mobiles and developmental toys that offer different functions.
To develop motor skills and discover sounds: the Janod activity table andmy first colorful and sound train from Hape.
From 18 months, my first Kaloo rocking donkey :
Experiment with touch with Janod's giant tactile puzzle which includes textured pieces (from 3 years old):
Discover your feet and motor skills with BBLüv's awakening socks :
Ideal for the bath! Caaocho natural rubber toys :
Preschool: Imitate and Explore
Between the ages of 2 and 5, toddlers love to imitate their parents. It’s no surprise that dolls, play kitchens, building blocks and a host of toys that reproduce everyday objects are popular. Young children are looking to develop their fine motor skills, explore imaginary worlds, build castles, dress up and more!
Less than $25! Djeco's Little Circuit series is a sure value:
This four-stage rocket will allow the craziest to take off to another world:
Kids' favorite play kitchen, designed by Hape :
6 to 9 years old: learning while having fun
Learning is fun! Reading, science, art, music: children love to discover and develop their various skills in a fun and entertaining environment. Patience, board and skill games also offer them challenges that are at their level.
Jarod's "World Map" Magnetic Puzzle :
Magical! The "snowball" night light from Djeco , Lila and Pupi model: 
Any other ideas?
- We decorate the house with this pretty Christmas stocking from Velvet Moustache ;
- we cuddle a soft toy from the Jellycat brand, among the softest and silkiest on the market (we love the polar bear !);
- we slip funny Pico tattoos into the Christmas stocking
- and we ride smart with the Mini Micro 3-in-1 scooter from Kickboard Canada, which grows with the child.
Even more ideas in Charlotte and Charlie's Holiday Shop section!
