Contents: 

• Christmas presents for babies 12 months and under 
• Christmas gifts for toddlers ages 1 - 3 years 
• Sustainable gifts for ages 3 - 5 years 
• Ethical Christmas gifts for children aged 5 - 11 years 
• Gifts for teenagers and older kids ages 12+ 
• Sustainable wrapping paper and ethical cards

Explore Christmas at Good Things: hundreds of gifts, toys, accessories and homeware that make a positive difference to people and planet. Ethical and plastic-free Christmas decorations, recycled Christmas cards supporting great causes, 100% recycled gift wrap, gift ideas for all ages, eco stocking fillers and digital gift cards.

Christmas Presents for Babies (0 - 12 months)

First Christmases are so special. Explore a selection of organic, recycled and lovingly handmade fair trade gifts that will be loved by babies and the adults around them.

Knitted Fox Soft Toy

This adorable fox friend is the perfect companion for babies, set to be a friend throughout childhood! 

Hand-knitted in Zimbabwe in Fair Trade conditions, this furry friend is personally named by the woman that made it. The craftswomen uplift themselves through the Fair Trade conditions, receiving a living wage to support themselves and their families. 

Knitted Fox Soft Toy, £16

Sleepy Bunny Blanket

One cuddly, snuggly, bunny!

Perfect for snuggling, this sleepy bunny blankie is sure to help the little one get the perfect night’s sleep (or daytime nap!). Hand-knitted in rural Bangladesh, this gift supports female artisans who haven’t had the opportunity to read or write through Fair Trade employment.

Sleepy Bunny Blanket, £15.50

Cotton Baby Bib

Everyone wants to look sharp at Christmas! These super-cute baby bibs come in a range of colourful prints. We love the dazzling designs, and the way they empower women and girls in Uganda.

Cotton Baby Bib, £9

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Christmas Presents for Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

When Christmas begins to get really fun it's great to give presents that keep little ones entertained, and that will stand some rough play! Discover toys made from responsibly sourced materials, toys designed to stimulate and encourage learning and development, and some sustainable twists on classics!

Wooden Knight Play Set 

Just look at this gorgeous wooden knight play set. Each crafted figure is designed to inspire imaginations: thick, durable and perfect for ergonomic development. This gift is ethically made in Fair Trade conditions in Sri Lanka, with revenue providing books and daily milk drinks to rural Sri Lankan schools.

Wooden Knight Play Set, £18 

Giraffe and Baby Calf Soft Toys, £22 

This adorable hand-knitted giraffe and baby calf set makes a heartwarming sustainable gift for toddlers. Lovingly handmade in Zimbabwe, each pair is crafted using traditional skills and natural materials. The baby calf is carried snugly in a colourful kanga, and every set is personally named by the maker.

Giraffe and Baby Calf Soft Toys, £22 

Stegosaurus Dinosaur Toy

Don't worry, it's not as fierce as it looks! This Fair Trade stegosaurus dinosaur soft toy is made from hand-loomed cotton. It's made in Sri Lanka where the artisans who make this toy are paid fairly and benefit from child care, health education and skills training. 

Stegosaurus Dinosaur Toy, £25 

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Gifts for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds

As children begin to get swept up in the excitement of Christmas we bring you a selection of open-ended toys to encourage imaginative play, as well as cute handmade and Fair Trade products creating change in Sri Lanka.

Whale and Friends Soft Toy

This friendly Fair Trade blue whale makes a delightful sustainable Christmas gift for kids. Soft, cuddly, and full of surprises, the whale hides five colourful sea creature toys inside its velcro pouch mouth! Ethically handmade and designed for endless imaginative play, it’s a fun and eco-friendly way to introduce little ones to the wonders of the ocean.

Whale and Friends Soft Toy, £30

Wooden London Bus Toy Set

This beautifully crafted wooden London bus makes a timeless, sustainable Christmas gift for children aged 3–5. An heirloom-quality toy with a removable roof and decks, it comes complete with 14 passengers, a driver, and a conductor ready for imaginative adventures around the city. Handmade and fair trade, this deluxe double-decker features the iconic London skyline and is designed to inspire storytelling and learning through play.

Wooden London Bus Toy Set, £69.95

Ocean Play Set Toy Pouch

This tactile set of ten ocean characters and a frozen ice cap makes a wonderful sustainable gift for children aged 3–5. Crafted from hand-loomed eco-friendly cotton, these soft toys inspire imaginative undersea adventures while being gentle on the planet. When playtime’s over, everything packs neatly into a handy zippable pouch — perfect for travel and tidy storage!

Ocean Play Set Toy Pouch, £45

Ethical and sustainable gift and toy ideas for 3, 4 and 5 year olds

 

Gift Ideas for Children Aged 5 to 11 years

As children get a little older it can be hard to find sustainably made products and avoid screens. We've gathered a range of engaging, creative gifts that will keep kids busy and help them learn about the world around them.

Bridget Game

If you can't beat it, bridge it. 

This exhilarating game is sure to bring some excitement to Christmas day and beyond! With a mission of 'bridging' to the to the other side of the board - whilst making sure your opponent doesn't beat you to it!  

Bridget Wooden Game, £30

Build and Play Toy Space Station

Sometimes Christmas requires a project. This eco-friendly build and play toy space station has fabulous attention to detail and is completely plastic-free! Pop out the pre-cut pieces and follow the visual instructions to bring your space station with dockable capsule to life. This 102-piece play set was developed in partnership with the Science Museum and includes a research lab, opposable arm and two astronauts. Recommended for ages 6+

Build and Play Toy Space Station, £18

Pucket Catapult Board Game

A beautifully hand-crafted wooden catapult game of dexterity and skill. Race to catapult your pucks from your side of the board, through the gate in the middle of the board to the other side! Just be warned: this will get competitive!

Pucket Catapult Board Game, £49

Ethical and sustainable gifts, toys and games for 5 to 11 year-olds

 

Gifts for older kids and teenagers (12+)

From beautiful handmade goods you'll treasure for generations, to charitable gifts, and fabulous accessories with amazing stories to tell. A wonderful range of eco-friendly products that make a positive change in the world.

Have a look at gifts and games for older kids and teenagers

 

Sustainable wrapping paper and ethical cards

A sustainable Christmas isn't just about the gifts you give. Did you know that often wrapping paper can't be recycled? This can be because of poor quality paper fibres, and because the designs often include glitter and plastic strands which aren't recyclable. Fear not! We've tracked down 100% recycled and recyclable wrapping paper in some gorgeous colourful designs. This is the kind of quality you'll use again and again. Plus explore ethical cards that are 100% recycled, and providing life-changing work and opportunities in the UK and around the world.

Clockwise from top left: Christmas Bears - Handmade and Recycled Christmas Card; Christmas Snowmen Recycled Wrapping Paper; Christmas Baubles Teal Recycled Wrapping Paper; Merry Catmas Recycled Christmas Card; Christmas Bears Recycled Wrapping Paper

Just to make things even easier we can also hand gift wrap your presents this Christmas. Just select the option to add gift wrap or a handwritten card when you choose your gift.

If you're still looking for inspiration why not check out all our good things or explore our gifts by age?

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At Good Things you’ll find inspiring ethical and sustainable gifts that support charities, empower people and protect our planet. Discover gifts for all ages and inspiring ideas like cards that plant trees, handmade cushions empowering people in Tanzania and eco toys made from recycled milk bottles. Have a look at our collections.

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