Happy birthday to us! We feel so lucky to have had 23 wonder-filled years sharing toys and games with families. And at this ripe old age, pretty soon some of the kids who played with our toys will be shopping for their own kids. Amazing!
To celebrate our special day and all of the millions of birthdays we have shared with you, we have compiled a list of some of our most crowd-pleasing presents. Whether for a grandchild, a first birthday, or a child's best pal, this list is one you can come back to anytime you can't decide what to get for that perfect birthday gift for kids!
First Birthday Gifts For Years of Play
Celebrate that special first year with heirloom-quality toys designed to support early development and meaningful play. These first gifts set the stage for so much new learning and growth and are truly gifts that grow with them.
1. Wooden Sunshine Baby Activity Walker: Brighten every day with this beautifully crafted baby walker perfect for supporting first steps and engaging little hands. Inspired by weather themes, the interactive front panel includes mirrors, spinning elements, sound makers, and hidden surprises to spark sensory exploration and motor skill development.
2. Play World at the Zoo: This expandable zoo set sparks imaginative storytelling while supporting early language development. The brightly illustrated box doubles as a zoo building and handy storage case, perfect for adventures at home or on the go!
3. 12 Piece Wooden Rainbow Stacking Tunnel: This beautiful classic 12-piece set invites endless possibilities for play. Whether stacking, nesting, or building, children can transform the arches into tunnels for vehicles, homes for dolls, secret spots for fairies and gnomes, or anything else their imagination dreams up.
Pretend Play Classics
A gift of open-ended play is a gift that gives them the world. Let them create their own imaginary worlds of play with these gifts that foster creativity and wonder.
4. Playsilks: A basket of playsilks is a Waldorf-inspired essential, inviting endless open-ended play. From dress-up and puppet shows to decorating seasonal tables, these vibrant, silky cloths from Sarah's Silks inspire imagination and sensory delight. They also make great wrapping for all of these gifts!
5. Classic Play Kitchen: This beautifully handcrafted hardwood play kitchen sparks hours of imaginative cooking with turning knobs, working drawers, and a real stainless steel sink basin. With its timeless design and heirloom quality, it makes a wonderful gift that will be cherished for years.
6. Princess Mouse & the Pea: This enchanting set by Maileg invites children to recreate the classic fairy tale in magical detail. With a beautifully dressed mouse, a stack of patterned mattresses, and a hidden pea all nestled in a keepsake castle box, it's the perfect birthday present to spark imagination and inspire hours of regal pretend play.
Transportation Treasures
Whether they zoom, glide, or roll, the gift of a transportation toy like a wooden truck or a toy sailboat lets little ones' imaginations get a move on.
7. Wooden Toy Sailboat: Make a splash with this charming sailboat, a timeless gift that brings bath time and play time to life. With two removable wooden sailors aboard, this handcrafted boat is ready to set sail on endless water-bound adventures
8. Wooden Pull Along Truck with Rainbow Blocks: Beep beep! this wooden truck is the perfect birthday gift for kids who love to move and build. With vibrant rainbow blocks for stacking and building, and a sturdy truck for endless rolling fun, it’s a colorful classic that fuels both imagination and movement.
9. Fagus Basic Wooden Toy Truck: Crafted in Germany from durable beech wood, this wooden truck is a classic first vehicle built to last. With steerable rubber wheels, removable peg people, and smooth, screw-free construction, it’s a standout birthday gift ready to roll through years of meaningful play.
Gifts that Get Them Moving
Active toys keep growing bodies engaged and these gifts channel energy into joyful movement while building coordination and gross motor skills.
10. Classic Children's Bicycle: This vintage-style classic kid's bike is the perfect first bike and a special milestone birthday gift. With a lightweight frame, detachable basket, training wheels, and all the essentials for safe, stylish rides, it’s built for growing confidence and neighborhood adventures.
11. Wooden Waldorf Rocker Board: Rock, bounce, and balance with this beautifully craftedbalance board, handmade in Germany. Designed with extra spring and flexibility, it offers joyful movement for all ages and makes a unique, active gift that inspires open-ended play and gross motor development.
12. Swurfer Swing with Grip Pads: The Swurfer brings the thrill of surfing to the backyard with a unique swing that lets kids stand up and soar. With adjustable hand grips and a curved board, it's perfect for mastering new tricks or simply swaying in the breeze. A fun and unforgettable gift that adds adventure to outdoor play.
13. Stapelstein Balance & Stepping Stone Set: Wiggle, wobble, balance, and build with these stepping stones that inspire active, imaginative play while supporting gross motor development. With seven vibrant, lightweight elements that double as balance boards, stepping stones, and more, this open-ended set makes a standout birthday gift for kids who love to play their own way.
The Gift of Love
Giving a first doll or a dollhouse inspires empathy and imagination, resulting in a gift that will wrap everyone in a little more love for years to come.
14. Bella Luna Waldorf Doll: Our exclusive Waldorf doll is a soft, weighted companion crafted from organic cotton and filled with mustard seeds to provide comfort, nurture imagination, and feel like holding a real baby. Handcrafted with love and care, it’s the perfect gift to inspire open-ended play and gentle cuddles.
15. Miniland Dolls & Accessories: Give a gift that helps to celebrate individuality and empathy. These realistic and diverse baby dolls help children feel seen and foster understanding through meaningful, inclusive play. A heartfelt gift that promotes confidence, belonging, and love.
16. Rosewood Cottage Mini Wooden Dollhouse: This charming dollhouse is perfect for on-the-go fun and imaginative play. With its rope handle, it can be carried anywhere play is happening! Decorated on all sides with beautiful vines and wild flowers, this darling country home makes a sweet gift to inspire storytelling.
17. Twig Studio Waldorf Wooden Dollhouse: Give the gift of timeless wonder with this show-stopping Waldorf-inspired dollhouse. Handcrafted in Canada, this spacious two-and-a-half story home features working leather-hinged doors, starry windows, and storybook charm that will inspire years of magical, imaginative play.
Build Up the Fun
18. Large Stepped Pyramid Wooden Blocks: This oversized version of Grimm’s beloved Stepped Pyramid Math Blocks makes a truly memorable gift for builders big and small. With vibrant colors and endless building possibilities, this heirloom-quality set invites hours of imaginative play and creative exploration.
19. Wooden Tree Branch Eco Blocks: A timeless gift for nature-loving children, these blocks offer open-ended play rooted in Waldorf tradition. With 36 blocks made from real tree branches, kids can build fairy homes, gnome hideouts, or rustic towers. The natural textures and shapes spark the imagination and bring a touch of the forest into everyday play.
Tiny Worlds of Play
Give them the world! Our collection of wooden figures and felted play mats allow kids to create endless small world play that makes their imaginations grow bigger and bigger.
21. Ostheimer Figures: Adding a new cherished figure or two each birthday is a great way to build up a collection of these beautiful handcrafted Ostheimer pieces. These heirloom-quality figures are cherished by collectors and beloved by generations of children for their beauty and play value, it's just hard to decide which ones to give first.
22. Fancy Nins with Hats: Ready to impress and inspire, these Fancy Nins with Hats from Grapat make a whimsical and meaningful gift for any child. This delightful set includes 12 hand-painted wooden Nins and 12 interchangeable hats that spark imagination and invite endless storytelling adventures. A perfect present to encourage open-ended play, creativity, and joyful discovery.
23. Felted Farm Mat: This hand-felted Farm Play Mat makes a delightful gift for little animal lovers and storytellers. Thoughtfully designed with cozy details like a duck pond, vegetable rows, and a grassy knoll for hiding treasures, it sets the scene for hours of imaginative, small-world play. A whimsical and tactile present that turns any day into a day on the farm.
So there you have it! 23 gifts that we can be sure will delight your little ones and last for years of play. Thank you for being along on the Bella Luna Toys journey and for helping us fill each trip around the sun with so much goodness and play!
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