26 must-haves for kids to have the best spring ever
It’s been a long winter—especially for our kids—but with the official first day of spring less than two weeks away, it’s time to lean into all the optimism and fun the season has to offer. We know that when the kids are happy, so are the parents—so Indigo has curated an incredible collection to make it easy for your little ones to find their happy this season!
To help you get into the spirit, style expert Meredith Shaw shared the must-have products you need to welcome the warm weather, from toys to outdoor gardening products and scooters.
Storage
Spring is synonymous with cleaning, so why not use this time for a spring bedroom refresh? The quickest way to refresh a room is to ditch the visible clutter. Sometimes purging can be too much to think about, so just put it all in a storage basket and voila, the clutter is gone!
SHOP: Jute Storage Basket with Handles in White; $23.09 at Indigo | Medium Reversible Storage Basket; $19.24 at Indigo
Bedding
Another great way to quickly refresh your space is with your bedding. It’s often the focus of the room, so instead of changing anything structural, pick up a new duvet cover and matching sheet set. This Mini Maison striped set is a great option for its softness and fresh colours.
SHOP: Organic Cotton Duvet Cover; $61.59 at Indigo | Organic Cotton Sheet Set, Twin in Blue Strips; $53.89 at Indigo
Play Rug
Add some personality to your bedroom with a bright patterned rug that makes a statement. This Space Star Play Rug is adorable and made with 100% cotton weave, which makes it super comfy and durable for play.
SHOP: Play Rug 4’ x 6’ Space Star; $53.89 at Indigo
Backrest Cushion Bear
This adorable cushion bear is the cherry on top of your kid’s room refresh! The super-soft micro plush covers the squishy yet structured form to create the perfect nook for kids to call their own. There’s also a pocket in the back to hold books, and the handle makes it easy to tote from room to room.
SHOP: Backrest Cushion Bear; $26.84 at Indigo
Harry Potter Products
Calling all muggles! The Wonder Co x Harry Potter collaboration is exclusive to Indigo, which includes pajamas for all ages, book set collections dedicated to each house including Gryffindor and Slytherin, and LEGO toys.
SHOP: Harry Potter Grey Icon Pajama Set; $39.99 at Indigo | Harry Pottery Gryffindor House Edition Paperback Box Set; $129.99 at Indigo | Harry Potter Slytherin House Edition Paperback Box Set; $129.99 at Indigo | LEGO Hogwarts Hospital Wing; $64.99 at Indigo
Books
As we continue to fight the screen time urge, we are constantly on the hunt for great reads that will inspire little minds. Some of our favourite picks include The Year We Learned to Fly, which is great for teaching resilience and confidence in kids, and InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder, which follows two sewer-loving secret agents fighting crime.
SHOP: I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared by Seth Meyers; $20 at Indigo | The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson; $24.99 at Indigo | InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder by John Patrick Green; $12 at Indigo | The Baby-sitters Club: Good-bye Stacey, Goodbye; $15 at Indigo
Crayola Colour and Erase Mat + Fishing Treasure Play Game
Have a little artist in your family? This is a great toy for artists aged three and up! This giant reusable drawing surface comes with ColourPop! Washable links that magically wipe away with water. We love that the mat folds and rolls up for easy storage and portability too.
SHOP: Crayola Colour and Erase Mat + Fishing Treasure Play Game; $21.55 at Indigo
Fishing Treasure Game Play
If you want a fun game to help your preschooler practice their fine motor skills, coordination and concentration, then this is the product to pick up. Made with sustainable materials like wood and magnets, this will be hours of indoor fun for your kids.
SHOP: Fishing Treasure Game Play; $26.99 at Indigo
Crayola Outdoor Chalk 3-Pack
There’s something about using sidewalk chalk on a sunny day. This chalk pack is shaped like a unicorn, which makes for a great gift for kids to encourage outdoor play and creative expression. And, the colours rinse away with water.
SHOP: Crayola Outdoor Chalk 3-Pack Unicorn; $3.99 at Indigo
Giant Gazillion Kid-in Bubble
With the Giant Gazillion Kid-in Bubble, you can create a bubble so big that your child can fit inside! Simply fill the tray with the solution provided, dip the giant wand into the tray and gently raise it upward to create giant bubble fun.
SHOP: Giant Gazillion Kid-in Bubble; $19.99 at Indigo
Gardening Gear
Many of us have turned to gardening for stress relief and to get outside. Get the kids involved with their very own gardening gear from Crocodile Creek, exclusive to Indigo. You can get everything from a watering can to gardening tools for small hands to gardening gloves and an adorable lightweight bucket hat. We also love the Vegetable Gardening Play Set to help the little ones connect with the natural world through imaginative play.
SHOP: Gardening Watering Can; $14.99 at Indigo | Gardening Tools; $14.99 at Indigo | Gardening Gloves; $8.99 at Indigo | Gardening Bucket Hat Age 3-6; $12.99 at Indigo | Vegetable Garden Play Set; $72.99 at Indigo
Cozy Ice Cream Truck Ride-on Toy
This ride-on toy is guaranteed to bring joy—how could it not! It plays music, comes with play ice cream cones and a credit card reader. The wheels are suitable for both indoor and outdoor play, so your kids can get a ton of mileage out of this truck.
SHOP: Cozy Ice Cream Truck Ride-on Toy; $139.99 at Indigo
Globber Primo Foldable Wood Scooter
Get the kids outside with this wicked scooter, perfect for riders 3+. With assisted steering and balance, this product is also adjustable as your kid grows (up to 10-years-old).
SHOP: Globber Primo Foldable Wood Scooter in Lime Green; $129.95 at Indigo
