Looking for Christmas gift ideas for kids that spark creativity and fun? Pretend play toys are perfect Christmas gifts, allowing children to explore different roles, develop social skills, and dive into imaginative adventures. This Christmas, Eeny Meeny has a curated selection of top-quality toys, including eco-friendly wooden toys, stocking fillers, and unique Christmas presents that inspire hours of engaging play.
Olli Ella Dinkum Dog Cookie
The Dinkum Dog Cookie is an ideal gift for kids who love animals. This soft and sustainable plush pup, made from 100% recycled fabric, is fully poseable and can even hold its magnetic bone in its mouth, making pretend pet care all the more realistic.
How to Play: Kids can take Cookie for walks using the included harness and lead, play fetch with the magnetic bone, and practice caring for their pet.
Why We Love It: Packaged in a recyclable cardboard kennel, Cookie is a thoughtful, eco-friendly Christmas gift for kids. This sustainable pet companion is a perfect choice for children who enjoy pretend play and small Christmas gifts with big imagination. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
Olli Ella Dinkum Dogs Goodie Set
For children who love feeding and pampering their pretend pets, the Dinkum Dogs Goodie Set is a fantastic Christmas gift. This set includes a retro tin filled with six magnetic wooden treats, a food bowl, and a magnetic plush drumstick, perfect for interactive feeding time with Cookie.
How to Play: Kids can use the magnetic treats to “feed” Cookie, creating a realistic pet-care experience that promotes empathy and responsibility.
Why We Love It: With its charming design and eco-friendly materials, this set is a wonderful stocking filler for kids. Packaged in a gift-ready box, it’s a perfect addition to Christmas toys for kids who love pretend pet play. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Olli Ella Dinkum Dogs Starter Set
The Starter Set is a must-have for any Dinkum Dog owner, packed with accessories like a cotton bandana, a wooden brush, and a magnetic plush ball for games of fetch. It’s perfect for children who want to add depth to their pet-care routines.
How to Play: Children can dress up Cookie with the bandana, groom it with the brush, or play fetch with the magnetic ball, making this set ideal for imaginative and nurturing play.
Why We Love It: This set encourages empathy and creativity, making it a thoughtful Christmas gift idea for kids. Packaged beautifully, it’s a perfect addition to children’s Christmas presents, particularly for those who love animal-themed toys. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Wooden Tableware Set by Plan Toys
Plan Toys’ Wooden Tableware Set is a wonderful addition to any pretend kitchen. Crafted from sustainable rubberwood, this set includes plates, bowls, utensils, and drinking glasses, allowing children to enjoy mealtime role play in an eco-friendly way.
How to Play: Kids can set the table, serve “meals,” and engage in imaginative conversations, developing their social and motor skills in the process.
Why We Love It: This wooden tableware set is perfect as a small Christmas gift or stocking filler, offering children a natural, eco-friendly play experience. It’s an ideal choice for those looking for educational wooden toys that support developmental learning. Recommended for ages 2 and up.
Assortment Wok Party Wooden Play Food by Erzi
This wooden play food set by Erzi lets little chefs stir up creative meals. The Wok Party set includes wooden food items like shrimp, mushrooms, and peppers, along with chopsticks, a wok, and soy sauce—everything a child needs to cook up a fun pretend meal.
How to Play: Children can use the chopsticks and other utensils to “cook” meals, practicing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Why We Love It: Made from high-quality beech wood, this set is a wonderful Christmas gift for kids who love cooking and pretend play. It’s an eco-friendly, educational toy that encourages cultural exploration through play. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Pretend Play Doctor Set by Plan Toys
This Doctor Set by Plan Toys is perfect for little caregivers. With essentials like a stethoscope, thermometer, and syringe, this wooden toy set allows children to role-play as doctors, building empathy and responsibility.
How to Play: Kids can examine family members, friends, or stuffed animals, learning about care and compassion while boosting their social skills.
Why We Love It: Sustainably made from rubberwood, this doctor set makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for kids who love role-playing. It’s a great stocking filler that combines fun with educational value. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Minikane x Emile & Ida Doll Gift Set
This beautiful gift set features a Minikane doll named Raphaelle, dressed in cosy Vichy flannel pyjamas. The set includes accessories like a sleep mask and a health booklet, making it a delightful gift for children who love doll play.
How to Play: Kids can care for Raphaelle, take her on adventures, and enjoy nurturing play, building empathy and fine motor skills.
Why We Love It: This doll gift set is a perfect Christmas present for kids, especially for those who enjoy role-playing with dolls. Safe and sustainable, it’s a lovely addition to any pretend play collection. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
Wooden Fire Engine for Kids by Tender Leaf Toys
This bright Wooden Fire Engine from Tender Leaf Toys is ready to roll into action. With an extendable hose and four firefighter figures, kids can create rescue scenarios and embark on heroic adventures.
How to Play: Children can “drive” the fire engine, put out imaginary fires, and rescue animals, enhancing their language skills and fine motor abilities.
Why We Love It: Made from sustainable rubberwood, this fire engine is a fantastic Christmas gift idea for children who love action-packed play. It’s one of the best wooden toys for kids who dream of being heroes. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
13 Farmyard Wooden Animals & Shelf by Tender Leaf Toys
This farm animal set from Tender Leaf Toys includes thirteen wooden animals, a tractor, and a shepherd, all stored neatly on a wooden shelf. It’s perfect for kids who enjoy creating their own farm stories and playing with animals.
How to Play: Children can arrange their animals, role-play as farmers, and create imaginative farm scenarios, building creativity and an appreciation for nature.
Why We Love It: This farm animal set is a beautiful Christmas present for kids, especially for those who enjoy wooden toys and imaginative play. Made from sustainably sourced rubberwood, it’s eco-friendly and engaging. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Lily Sticker Earrings for Kids
Lily sticker earrings are a fun and fashionable stocking filler for kids. With over 100 hypoallergenic sticker designs, children can mix and match to dress up for every pretend scenario.
How to Play: Kids can wear the sticker earrings to match outfits, explore different styles, and play dress-up, promoting creativity and self-expression.
Why We Love It: Safe for sensitive ears, these sticker earrings make a cute small Christmas gift for kids, especially for parties or holiday events. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Play Basket Little Chef by Lorena Canals
This Play Basket Little Chef set is perfect for little ones who love to cook. With a textile pot, wooden spoon, apron, and chef’s hat, kids can dive into culinary adventures in a sustainable way.
How to Play: Children can pretend to be chefs, creating imaginary dishes and hosting pretend meals, enhancing their motor skills and creativity.
Why We Love It: Handcrafted from sustainable materials, this kitchen play set is a charming Christmas gift idea for kids who love cooking. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Olli Ella Doll Carrier Petal Fuchsia
The Petal Fuchsia Doll Carrier is ideal for kids who love taking their dolls on the go. With padded, adjustable straps, children can comfortably carry their favourite doll on family outings or pretend adventures.
How to Play: Kids can wear the doll carrier and enjoy hands-free adventures with their doll, mimicking caregiving roles and building empathy.
Why We Love It: This doll carrier is an ideal Christmas gift for children who enjoy pretend play. Beautifully crafted and sustainably made, it’s perfect for eco-conscious families. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
Ride & Roll School Bus by Lorena Canals
The Ride & Roll School Bus set includes a soft school bus toy and a 4-metre-long cotton road, creating an imaginative journey for little adventurers.
How to Play: Kids can roll out the canvas road and drive the bus along its path, inventing stories and building motor skills.
Why We Love It: Made from non-toxic dyes and sustainable cotton, this set is a unique Christmas gift for kids who love pretend play. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Pretend play toys will bring magic to Christmas to kids that love to imagine and dream. Pretend play help children develop creativity, empathy, and essential life skills. From stocking fillers to educational wooden toys, Eeny Meeny’s selection has something special for every child and every budget. Explore our range of Christmas gift ideas for kids, and give a gift that will inspire joy and learning all year long.
Clothilde Gasser
Founder of Eeny Meeny
