20+ Gifts Under $100: The Tot Guide
From personalized organic cotton sweatshirts to a magnetic building set we’ve got 20+ gifts under $100 each that are perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays or just because.
Shopping for your friends, your family or yourself this year just got a whole lot easier. Whether you’re looking for nursery décor, baby gear, non-toxic toys, gifts for mom and dad or something for a fussy nine-year-old, this list has all the bases covered and the best part: they’re all $100 or less.
As lovers of family matching, we are particularly excited about the new personalized organic cotton sweatshirts from the HART + LAND Organic collection.
In this $100 or less gift guide, we’ll go over:
- Chemicals to avoid in toys
- Gift ideas & products picks for $100 or less
Scroll down to learn more!
Chemicals to avoid in toys
At The Tot, we never use or recommend anything that hasn’t passed The Tot Test. This means we’ve looked deep into third-party testing, examined ingredients lists and asked in-depth questions about a product’s composition to ensure it doesn’t contain any of the chemicals that we avoid.
For toys, this is extra important because of the type of contact a baby and/or child has with them. (Let’s be honest – they usually end up in a mouth!) When shopping for toys, it’s wise to steer clear of the following chemicals:
Harmful Phthalates
Many phthalates are known endocrine disruptors associated with asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, breast cancer, obesity, type II diabetes, neurodevelopmental issues, behavioral issues, autism spectrum disorders, altered reproductive development and male fertility issues.
Bisphenols (BPA + BPS)
Bisphenols mimic the hormone estrogen and have been linked to prostate cancer, breast cancer, female infertility, and obesity. BPA is an especially dangerous endocrine disruptor since even small amounts of this chemical have been shown to cause serious reproductive damage, especially when the exposure occurs in utero.
PVC
PVC, also known as polyvinyl chloride, or vinyl, is an incredibly toxic chemical that is harmful to our bodies and to the environment right from the production phase through to disposal. It contains additives like phthalates, lead, cadmium, organotin that are quite toxic and have been linked to asthma, allergies, reproductive problems and cancer.
Lead & other heavy metals
Exposure to heavy metals can cause nerve damage, learning and behavioral problems, reproductive damage and irreversible brain damage.
Click here to read the full list of ingredients we avoid and why.
Gift ideas & products picks for $100 or less
As advocates of play based learning, we love nothing more than gifting a toy that does double time facilitating both fun and learning!
Below are twenty $100 or less gift ideas and product picks that will help hone fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, encourage problem-solving and of course – spark creativity and imaginative play! There’s even stuff for mom and dad on it!
- Wooden puzzle
- Organic cotton personalized sweatshirt
- Collapsible scooter
- Family matching pajamas
- Organic footed bodysuit set
- Veggie garden kit
- Wooden train set
- Felt indoor camping play set
- Magnetic building set
- Mini guitar
- Princess and the pea play set
- Wooden doll stroller
- Leather backed everything mat
- Wooden tow truck
- Wicker wheeled storage basket
- Eco-friendly baby doll
- Wooden building bricks
- Wooden baby activity gym
- Wooden surgeons kit
- Outdoor stand up swing
- Ball pit
- Wooden play kitchen
- Wooden activity walker
Scroll down to see our product picks for each!
20+ gifts under $100
Stuka Puka Solar System Wooden Puzzle
The Stuka Puka Solar System Wooden Puzzle provides an introduction to space and planets, and explains the distance from the sun in a visual way. This curiosity-sparking, sustainably-sourced wooden puzzle is perfect for educational play in the classroom and at home.
Stuka Puka Solar System Wooden Puzzle
$50
HART + LAND Personalized Organic Cotton Sweatshirt
Made from chemical-free and ultra-soft organic cotton, these personalized sweatshirts from HART + LAND will be year round favorites!
HART + LAND Women’s Personalized Organic Cotton Sweatshirt – Colored Patches
$60
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Patches available in more colors
HART + LAND Baby/Toddler/Big Kid Personalized Organic Cotton Sweatshirt – Colored Patches
$50
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Patches available in more colors
Micro Kickboard Scooter
Ideal for promoting outdoor and active play, the Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter’s intuitive ‘lean and steer’ scooting style is easily understood by younger children and still a ton of fun for bigger kids!
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
$89.99
Available in more colors
Petite Plume Family Matching PJ Sets
Family matching pajamas just got cuter and cozier thanks to these adorable sets from Petite Plume!
Petite Plume Baby/Toddler/Big Kid Ornaments Pajama Set
$58
Available in more colors
Petite Plume Women’s Ornament Pajama Set
$88
Available in more colors
Petite Plume Men’s Ornament Pajama Set
$88
Available in more colors
Hart + Land Organic Footed Bodysuit Set
The HART + LAND Organic Footed Bodysuit in soft sepia rose is a cozy basic every little one needs. Made from 100% organic pima cotton, it has snaps down the front and at the bottom to make outfit and diaper changes a breeze.
Hart + Land Organic Footed Bodysuit Set – Sepia
$80
Gardenuity My First Garden Kit
The Gardenuity My First Garden kit has everything you need to grow a veggie patch designed to thrive in your region. Easy to set up and suitable for use indoors and out, it’s a great way for kids to discover their green thumbs.
Gardenuity My First Garden
$98
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Tender Leaf Toys Train Set
This awesome set includes a train with two carriages, and a collection of adorable animals, trees and a cozy alpine chalet. This set has detachable carriages making it great for developing fine motor skills and encouraging imaginative play.
Tender Leaf Toys Treetops Train Set
$39.99
Domestic Objects Indoor Camping Set
The Domestic Objects Indoor Camping Set is just the thing you need for imaginative play and an outdoor fix if you’re stuck in the city or it’s too cold to go outside.
Domestic Objects Indoor Camping Set
$75
Clixo Crew Pack – 30 Pieces
Great for honing fine motor skills and encouraging critical thinking, Clixo Packs allow kids to dream, design and create whatever their heart imagines!
Clixo Crew Pack – 30 Pieces
$44.99
Available in more colors
Loog Guitars Mini Guitar
Perfect for kids 6 years +, the Loog Mini Guitar is a great way for budding musicians to learn how to play.
Loog Guitars Mini Guitar
$89
Available in more colors
Maileg Princess and the Pea Mouse
Small world play is a wonderful way to encourage open-ended fun! That’s why we love this cute mouse set from Maileg!
Maileg Princess and the Pea Mouse
$55
Pretty in Pine Woven Dolly Pram
Does your tot’s baby doll need a new stroller? The Pretty in Pine Pram ticks all the right boxes!
Pretty in Pine Woven Dolly Pram
$95
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GATHRE Mini Mat
Incredibly verstaile, GATHRE mats can be used as splat mats, for craft, yoga, wall decor and more!
GATHRE Mini Mat – ABCs
$62
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Guidecraft Big Tow Truck
For tots that love machinery, the Guidecraft Big Tow Truck will inspire hours of construction fun.
Guidecraft Big Tow Truck
$99.95
Olli Ella Luggy Basket
Beautifully handmade, the Olli Ella Luggy Basket can be used to wheel balls to the park, toys to the backyard or even dirty close to the laundry room.
Olli Ella Luggy Basket – Small
$89
Available in more colors
Ecobaby Dolls
Made from 100% biodegradable rubber (even the stuffing!) Ecobaby’s dolls are cute, handcrafted, and free from harmful chemicals.
Ecobaby Dolls – Baby Brooke
$79.99
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Once Kids Eco Bricks
Once Kids Eco Bricks are the eco-friendly LEGO option you’ve been looking for! The best part: kids can color them!
Once Kids Eco Bricks – 145 pieces
$75
Available in more sizes
Aspen & Maple Activity Gyms
The Aspen & Maple Activity Gym is modern, minimal and a must-have for babies. Easy to hang toys from, it encourages reaching, batting and grasping.
Aspen & Maple Activity Gym – Rainbow
$75
Make Me Iconic Surgeon Kit
Playing make believe with the Make Me Iconic Surgeon Kit will encourage role play while developing vocabulary and a sense of self.
Make Me Iconic Surgeon/Pharmacist Kit
$64.99
Swurfer Kick
The Swurfer Kick will quickly become your family’s backyard favorite activity!
Swurfer Kick
$59.99
Available in more colors
Wonder & Wise Ball Pit
We love the canvas ball pits by Wonder & Wise because they’re perfect for on the go playtime and fold up small enough to fit inside the included carry bag!
Wonder & Wise Under the Sea Ball Pit
$79
Djeco Lila’s Cooker
Cook and serve up some delicious imaginary culinary delights with this adorable wooden cooker by Djeco.
Djeco Lila’s Cooker
$99
Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walker
With this activity walker by Wonder & Wise, your pre-walker can sit or stand to play on the spot, while your little walker will love the noise made by the rotating beads when the walker is on the move.
Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walker
$99
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