Little Spuds Nutrition Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The holiday season is the perfect time to share joy, warmth, and love — and what better way to do that than a gift that helps contribute to curiosity in the kitchen or building a healthy relationship with food?

At Little Spuds Nutrition, we believe that the gifts we give should be as thoughtful and wholesome as the meals we share with loved ones. That’s why we’ve curated this special holiday gift guide to bring joy to you and your family in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a unique stocking stuffer for a little foodie, a cozy gift to support self-care or tools to inspire new cooking adventures, this guide has something for everyone. Each product has been chosen with care to bring a smile to your loved ones.

So, grab a cup of cocoa, cozy up, and let’s explore the gifts that will make this holiday season deliciously memorable!

Disclaimer: this gift guide was curated by the Little Spuds Nutrition team and their personal opinions on certain products. These are not paid advertisements and Little Spuds Nutrition has not received funds or gifts from any of the companies listed below.

Support local when you can: We’ve linked products to various websites that are likely accessible for most people to show examples of items we are referencing. However, we recommend checking out your locally owned shops and small businesses for similar products in your community.

For The Little Feeders (4 months – 18 months+)

If you have a little one on your list approaching six months of age they are likely getting ready to start eating solid foods. This is an exciting time and the parents likely have the necessities of some plates, cups, bowls and bibs but there may be a few things they have not thought of.

Here are a few of our favourite gifts for families starting this chapter of their feeding journey.

1. Silicone straps you can attach to cups, utensils, teethers, and toys so they do not end up on the floor when your baby is learning to throw
2. Grooved spoons that make it easier to grip foods.
3. Long sleeve bibs to cover baby and high chair to help make clean up a little bit easier.
4. Splash mat or high chair catcher to help keep the feeding space clean.
5. Fruit and vegetable cutter this is an absolute time saver to cut foods like grapes, cherry tomatoes, berries into safer bite sized pieces.

For The Food Curious (Toddlers and Preschoolers)

If you have a toddler or preschooler in your life, they more than likely are entering their food hesitant phase. This is a totally normal part of their development but can be extremely frustrating! Focusing on ways to make meal times fun and positive is a great way to get this age group curious about food. Sometimes curiosity leads to trying new foods, sometimes it does not but making meal times more enjoyable than stressful is the step in the right direction.

These may be a great gift or stocking stuffer for this age group.

1. Fun utensils there are a ton of these out there from trucks, animals and their favourite characters like Peppa Pig.
2. Educational or kitchen helper tower let your little one join in on meal time preparation whether they are watching you or helping out, this is a great gift to get children involved in the kitchen.
3. Iconic play kitchen role modelling food play helps create positive memories for eating and feeding.
4. Silicone muffin cups okay hear us out, toddlers love these! They let you serve foods they may be hesitant to try in these on their plates with appropriate separation. Little ones love to sort their snacks into these.
5. Fun popsicle molds are great to add left over fruit purees, juices, yogurt, or smoothies. Creative shapes may pique their interest and try something new.
6. Self-feeding snack cups these are great to offer dry snacks in and allows your toddler to feed themselves on the go with keeping the mess somewhat contained.
7. Snackle box in our opinion is a must! The snacklebox allows you to be prepared with a variety of their favourite foods when they are constantly asking for a snack on the go.
8. Insulated water bottle because water just tastes better from Moms water bottle right? If you are sick of sharing your ice cold water, get them their own insulated bottle.
9. Mini waffle maker because who doesn’t enjoy a Saturday morning big breakfast with waffles? Waffles can be quite versatile with foods such as sweet potatoes or lentils, cooking them in a mini waffle maker may be intriguing for your little one.
10. Crinkle cutters or cookie cutters allow your child to help cut their foods such as bananas, pancakes or sandwiches into shapes they want. This is a great introduction to knife skills in a safe and supervised environment.

For The Lunch Club Foodies (Kindergarten – Grade 12)

If your child is taking packed lunches then they likely have misplaced an item or two from their lunchbox staples. These items can be a stocking stuffer you know they will use.

1. Thermos to keep hot lunches hot as we know not all children enjoy a cold lunch.
2. Insulated smoothie cup breakfasts can be tough for this age group, providing nourishment on the go such as smoothie can help get their day started on a positive note.
3. Bento box style lunch kits ensure that all of their food is provided in one easy container separating items as needed.
4. Emotional support water bottle most likely applicable to the older kids and youth here, there is always a new trendy water bottle that keeps liquids extra cold or hot or whatever. If it keeps them hydrated then great.
5. Spill proof lunch box because sometimes they forgot to close something all the way or if a container spontaneously comes open at least the spill is contained in one place.

For The Future Foodie

If your child is keen is showing a special interest in the kitchen then why not spoil them with some of these ideas.

1. Age appropriate knives – there are knife sets made for children as young as two or three years old to help your child start on this skill early (with supervision of course!). As they get older and become more skilled they may be interested in their very own chefs knife.
2. Cooking class – there is no better place to learn some of these kitchen skills than from some professionals! Check out your local area to see if there are any children’s cooking classes available.
3. Cook books – there are so many options available depending on your child and family’s interest. Help set up a schedule after the holidays to commit to trying various recipes from their new cook book.
4. Gift certificate – to a local restaurant, coffee shop, bakery or food store where they can enjoy a bite to eat or browse some new foods.
5. Schedule a meal together – where your child gets to choose where you eat and you can spend some quality time bonding over delicious eats.

For The Mindful Eater (and Reader)

The gift of reading can be a beautiful thing to share with others over the holidays. Whether it is for someone young or old, here are some books we love to share with our community.

For Children
I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont
Be You by Peter H. Reynolds
The Belly Song by Mother Moon
Baby Let’s Eat by Amy Pixton and Stephan Lomp
Cookies! Interactive Recipe Book by Lotta Nieminen
Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder
Her Body Can by Katie Crenshaw
The Every Body Book of Consent by Rachel E. Simon

For Youth and Adults
How To Eat With One Hand by Christine Flynn & Emma Knight
Food to Grow On by Sarah Remmer and Cara Rosenbloom
Intuitive Eating By Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
How to Raise an Intuitive Eater by Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson
Fat Talk by Virginia Sole-Smith
The Unofficial Tik Tok Cookbook by Valentina Mussi
Gentle Nutrition by Rachael Hartley

That’s A Wrap!

Thanks for checking out the Little Spuds Nutrition 2024 Holiday Gift Guide. If you enjoyed these suggestions let us know by snapping a photo and tagging us on our Instagram.

We hope that you enjoy the holiday season with the people you love most.

Happy Holidays!