One of my goals for all four of my children is that they develop a love for fresh food, including making it! These gifts encourage food play, food prep and food appreciation.
BABIES & TODDLERS
Taco Toys $10
Make every day Taco Tuesday with this super cute 3-part set of crinkly teethers and toys.
Our toddlers moved out of highchairs as soon as they could, right into one of these. Low to the ground, these tiny chairs are comfortable and safe for even tiny kids.
Wooden Food Set $30
This DIY farmer’s market includes more than 40 adorable wooden pieces for the amazing cost of thirty bucks.
You know how it goes: you hand your baby a little toy to keep them busy and zoom! It goes right on the floor. These little ties connect toys to a stay-put place mat that not only serves as a feeding station but an activity area that won’t let you down.
Counting Cookies $26
Who said math wasn’t fun? These adorable little cookies have chocolate chips on one side, and a brightly painted number on the other.
Pre-Spoon Set $14
More than 40,000 reviewers say these uniquely shaped utensils are perfectly designed to teach tiny hands to feed themselves! Stage one is for new eaters to gain comfort, while the second helps introduce more textures.
Montessori Harvest Matching Game $20
This wooden set is made of pine and non-toxic paint for hours of fun that happens to be educational too.
Silicone Drinking Set $7
Skip the sippy cups and head straight for a set like these, made out of BPA-free silicone to teach babies to hold cups and drink with comfort. Plus a row of grippers make it easy for tiny fingers to feel steady.
Cutest Carrot Teether $5
Music & Lights Booster Seat $49
With more than 11,000 positive reviews, this seat is a winner. Activities keep babies busy while meals are prepped, and when you’re ready, just slide the bells and whistles over to reveal a food-safe tray ready to go.
Suction Plates $20
WeeSprout plates are the best sellers, hands down. That’s because each set includes 3 silicone plates with 3 sections and grippers to keep it all on the table.
KIDS
Hot Chocolate Bomb Set $35
Everything you need for DIY hot chocolate bombs!
Kid-Safe Cooking & Baking Set $59
Non-toxic materials, kid-friendly sizing and a handy storage case make this adorable set for kids the best bet for raising little chefs.
Unicorn Mug with Heat-Saving Lid $14
Littles take a while to sip down their hot chocolate, and while it won’t stop spills, this lid helps keep drinks warmer for longer. (Another option: this sweet little face smiles up at you.)
It’s so fun to see the mushrooms sprout, then transform into food from the comfort of your own kitchen! Recipes included too.
Montessori-Style Measuring Cups $24
Learning fractions has never been so yummy! Each set comes with nine measuring cups and a storage bin to keep them organized.
With more than 50,000 positive reviews, I think it’s fair to say anyone and everyone over the age of seven will enjoy this one!
Easy-Pull Mini Food Processor $40
All the chopping without the noise! Prepping soup, cookies and more is so easy with this little unit that my eight-year-old uses easily.
This is a giant pillow shaped like French bread. And it’s awesome.
This set of smiling cherry wood spoons helps kids take charge of anything from spaghetti to soup and more.
Visual Timer $19
Kids make the connection between the number of minutes in a hour with this easy-to-use timer.
A little world full of fun, and (sort of) fresh produce.
Tiny Tongs $8
Serving olives, pickles and artichoke hearts was never so cute — or clean. If you have kids who like to use their fingers like mine, this set is for both of us.
Move over, waffles. Kids can whip up their own batch of homemade doughnuts in minutes!
TEENS
My 13YO got a kit and made her first batch easily–all by herself. But here’s the best part: now that she knows how to do it, she treats us to homemade rainbow bagels every weekend!
A.MANO might just be the coolest shop in Brooklyn, with handmade mugs featuring everyone from AOC to Obama, RBG, John Fetterman and more. Lucky for us, it’s all available online.
Tiny Torch $15
Five words: Crème Brûlée at your house.
Dull knives are dangerous! This adorable rhino keeps blades sharp in style.
Micro-Popper $20
Finally, a microwave-safe popcorn maker that’s ready for the dishwasher when the work is done.
Truthtelling Tee $18
Funny cause it’s true.
Pronto Pizza Oven $149
Ninja has done it again! This low-cost high-functioning air fryer makes homemade pizza with the crispiest crust west of Rome.
Sushi Socks $20
So cute, and don’t worry! The sushi lover in your life won’t be embarrassed to wear these because the designs are actually sophisticated when rolled up.
Grow Your Own Salsa Kit $25
Make it spicy, make it mild but whatever you do, this beginner’s pollinator garden offers everything you need to ground it from the ground up.
This isn’t a Swiss Miss situation. This set includes flavors like Maple Donut, Double Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Toasted Marshmallow & more. Just add warm milk and stir!
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