Looking for the perfect gift that ticks all the boxes—style, quality, and budget—can be a little challenging. You also need to check product reviews and feedback to assure you that something is worth the buy.
Worry no more! Let the hardworking people—super mamas and kids-at-heart—behind your favorite shopping site for mom and kids help you find some rare gems that make for great holiday gifts. We hope this list of recommendations from edamama managers can serve as your holiday gift guide.
1. Bela Gupta D’Souza, Founder
Bela loves spending time with her kids as much as she loves working with the team. The Joan Miro My Big Doodling Book is a favorite at home for her family, and she plans to give them to all of her son's friends this Christmas. They are an affordable yet fun and creative accessory when traveling or taking a break from screen time.
She also recommends gifting your little one the bean by edamama Striped Pajama Set for Boys, perfect for everyday comfy sleepwear. She is a big fan of edamama's private label collection, bean, which was thoughtfully crafted by her team in-house and designed for comfort to meet style at an affordable price! Her kids love the fabric, which is perfect for our hot weather.
2. Mico Montemayor, Senior Product Marketing Manager
Sanitation is key, and Mico agrees. He loves taking care of his dogs and always cleans up after them using the Kurin Fruits and Vegetable Spray. It can sanitize your produce from any dirt and residue. It’s a timely gift during this pandemic.
Mico also recommends gifting someone special with the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. He considers this as his holy grail when it comes to skin care—plus, it's great for all skin types!
3. Danice Saunar, Associate Director for Digital Marketing
Kids of all ages would love the Joan Miro Silky Washable Crayons. Even for small children who are just starting to explore coloring and writing, these silky crayons are easy to use. Dan loves that they are non-toxic and can easily be washable with water. The design is also not your typical crayons design, making it even more fun for the kids to use!
For work-from-home mamas like Dan, she suggests the Clovermint Women's Short Sleeves and Shorts Set, which is comfy and perfect for sleeping and loungewear. She was an avid user of this item—she started with one pair and now has collected almost all colors!
4. Bren Esguerra, Head of Business Development
Comfort and style are what Bren looks for when it comes to buying a product. She highly recommends getting the bean by edamama Tank Tops & Shorts for the little one. Kuya Robert Alejandro is an artist her kids were following during the first few months of the lockdown (he gave free art classes online every day!) and she’s excited to have his prints on her kids’ shirts!
Bren also loves to let her kids enjoy their playtime but she wants to make it educational too. So she says the Little Dustman Montessori Cleaning Toy Set would be the perfect gift for toddlers and preschoolers with imaginative minds. This toy also teaches practical skills and responsibility to kids!
5. Thea Borja, Customer Care Lead
Thea, a mom of twins, loves to create a fun yet comfortable experience for her kids and these products are the way to go! She considered the Lou Lou Lollipop Sushi Ebi Silicone Teether Holder Set a lifesaver when her twin girls were teething. It's the perfect gift for little ones who are starting their weaning journey.
And now that they are enjoying solids, Thea says the Pigeon Hand And Mouth Wet Tissue come in handy for easy cleanup. Plus points that it's safe for her kids' gentle skin as it's made with 100% food-grade ingredients.
6. Ivan Aro, Senior Manager for Projects
As Ivan enjoys living independently, he has a knack for home improvement, and he considers these as must-haves for the home: Zippies Reusable Standup Storage Bags for that minimalist look and accessible storage for fridge organization, and the Zippies Cotton Mesh Produce Bags to help organize your fresh produce. These are good for the environment, too!
7. Janroe Cabiles, Head of Content
As a ninang, Janroe loves splurging on her inaanaks but she makes sure the toys she buys are educational and can be used for a long time. For her, the Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! Dust! Sweep! Mop! is perfect to teach the little ones how to do chores in the funnest way possible!
While it’s a little pricey, anyone on your Christmas list would love you for getting them the Aller Plasma Nano + Plasma Air Purifier, which is so useful for disinfecting boxes, cars, and rooms.
8. Ysabel Syyap, Associate Director for Partnerships
Having a good night's sleep is one of the things Ysa looks forward to after getting off work. Her sleep quality has drastically improved ever since using the Linen & Homes Tranquility Weighted Blanket with 100% Bamboo Removable Cover. Gift your loved ones (or yourself!) the precious gift of deep sleep, and they'll thank you forever!
Another long-lasting and soothing item would be the Happy Island Candle Lighter. She recommends this as the perfect gift to your girlfriends who love their scented candles. Bye-bye, dangerous matches!
9. Con Pacia, Graphic Design Manager
On-the-go mamas like Con would love to receive the Ecomom 100 Dual UV Sterilizer, which ensures that your baby’s essentials, such as bottles, utensils, and toys, are free from harmful bacterias.
Con thought her postpartum hair fall days were over, but balancing being a mom and a career woman comes with stress. Zenutrients Gugo Strengthening Shampoo saved the day for her. There are no harsh chemicals involved, and it calms the scalp. Make sure to include this in your postpartum gift set for your mom friends!
10. Jess Limcangco, Senior Product Manager
Try a simple gift like a tasty snack. Jess recommends Candy Corner Herr's Jalapeno Poppers Cheese Curls with just the right spice and has the jalapeno flavor down. They bought this product to try it out, and now their entire house loves it. This one is an excellent buy for people who like ordering jalapenos on the side of anything.
The Happy Island Salted Caramel Soy Candle would be the perfect gift for those who want to spice up their home decor. Jess has always been a fan of candles and prefers a specific scent that depends on what they needs to do for the day. Salted Caramel is their go-to scent when they need to unwind, and it always makes their room feel so cozy when they have it on.
We're with you as you unwrap the holidays one gift at a time. Find the best gift ideas for everyone on your list at the edamama Ultimate Gift Guide.
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