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Curated design toys that delight children and convince parents: at Charles & Marie you will find hand-picked gifts for kids — from wooden figures and puzzles to board games, creative books and premium children's bedding. Every product is designed by independent designers, safe and crafted with care.
Wooden Figures & Toys — Design over Mass Production
The Cubebots by Areaware are the classic: wooden robots to bend, pose and collect — in various sizes, from FSC-certified beechwood. The hand-carved wooden figures by boyhood turn iconic characters into minimalist design objects that stay in the nursery or on the shelf. And the colourful Doodle Crayons turn drawing into a tactile experience. Every piece is durable, safe and more beautiful than plastic.
Puzzles, Games & Books — Analogue and Creative
Screen-free entertainment for kids and families: Helvetiq brings compact card games and board games from Switzerland — from strategy games for ages 6+ to family games for all ages. Stratier poster books combine reading with creative discovery. Papier Tigre delivers memory games and puzzles with design standards. And Piecework brings puzzles with art motifs that work as wall art once completed.
Kids' Room & Bedding — Furnishing with Design Standards
Snurk children's bedding turns every bed into an adventure: photorealistic motifs that delight kids and please parents. Add wall décor, storage and home accessories that elevate the nursery — functional, colourful and free from kitsch. The Balancing Blocks by Areaware are also a favourite: wooden blocks in unusual shapes that invite stacking, building and experimenting.
Gifts by Occasion
For first day of school: Balancing Blocks or a Stratier book — creative companions for a new chapter. For Christmas: a large Cubebot, a Helvetiq family game, or Snurk bedding for magical nights. As a small present: The Cool Club postcards or kids yoga cards — small but thoughtful. For babies and toddlers: smooth boyhood wooden figures or a set of Doodle Crayons — safe first gifts with design standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age are the toys suitable?
Most products are suitable from age 3. Stratier books and Doodle Crayons work from age 2, Helvetiq board games from age 6. Age recommendations are on each product page.
What do you get kids who have everything?
Design toys: a Cubebot by Areaware or a boyhood wooden figure are extraordinary gifts no child gets twice. Experience gifts like kids yoga cards or a Helvetiq game also surprise.
Are the materials safe and non-toxic?
All toys at Charles & Marie comply with the EU Toy Safety Directive. Materials include beechwood, water-based paints, organic cotton and recycled cardboard — free from BPA, phthalates and lead.
Are there gifts for babies too?
The boyhood wooden figures (smooth-sanded, no small parts) work as nursery décor. From age 1–2, Doodle Crayons and Stratier books make great first gifts.
Why design toys instead of mass-produced ones?
Design toys are made from premium materials, foster creativity and fine motor skills, and look good enough to stay on the shelf. Brands like Areaware, boyhood and Helvetiq focus on thoughtful design over sensory overload.
Which brands for children's toys does Charles & Marie carry?
Leading brands include Areaware (Cubebots and Balancing Blocks from Brooklyn), boyhood (wooden figures from Denmark), Helvetiq (board games from Switzerland), Stratier (poster books from Berlin), Snurk (bedding from Amsterdam) and Papier Tigre (stationery from Paris).
Gifts for Kids at Charles & Marie — Curated design toys that spark imagination. Wooden figures, puzzles, games & creative ideas from Areaware, boyhood, Helvetiq & Stratier.





















































