Our Guide to Gifting Hazel Village | 2026
We might be biased, but we firmly believe that a woodland friend makes quite a fine present for just about anyone. In this blog post we'll share our top tips and our recommendations according to age group, to help you put together the perfect Hazel Village gift!
Our Top Tips
Always a gift!
No matter what items you decide to purchase, you can rest assured that we treat every order we receive here at the Village as if it is a gift. Prices are always excluded from our packages, and we take care to nicely wrap each and every item so they arrive at your home ready for gifting.
Made to share!
All our doll clothing fits all our animals! Naturally, since the Villagers love to share. The only exception is that Ella and Lewis Toad have trouble with headwear, since their eyes stick up from the tops of their heads. But you can still make it work if you'd like - for example, a flower crown paired with a toad makes for a stylish belt.
Styled for you!
If you'd prefer to have an expert curate your woodland wardrobe, we have good news: we picked out an outfit for each animal that we think suits them. These are the outfits you will see when you browse our Animals collection, and you can select them when shopping on each animal's page.
We also recommend exploring our Best Sellers – a tried-and-true selection of items that have been popular with our customers for years, and are guaranteed to delight!
Gifts for Babies
Here at Hazel Village, we make toys with the quality, play value, and sheer emotional appeal to stick with a child for the long haul. We aim to help you give a gift that will be treasured lifelong!
Animals
Babies being as fond of gnawing on things as they are, it's important to provide them with only the best! Hazel Village friends are safe for all ages. They are made from organic cotton fleece and their faces are embroidered, so there are no hard components that could present a choking hazard.
We often hear from parents that our bunnies and mice are especially popular with babies, because their big ears are perfect for chewing on. Tasty!
Monograms
Adding a personalized monogram will make your gift a truly sentimental keepsake – perfect for welcoming a new baby, celebrating their first Christmas, or marking a milestone birthday. You can select one fancy letter of the alphabet; a number (1-9); or the letters XO. We will hand embroider your choice inside a heart on the animal's chest.
Learn more about monograms here!
Play Quilt
Our Map Tapestry Play Quilt makes the perfect baby blanket, play mat, and nursery decor. It's made from 100% cotton and linen, printed with our original artwork of the Hazel Village woodland map in dazzling color. Certain to inspire a childhood full of imaginative play!
Gifts for Toddlers (ages 1-3)
Doll Clothing
Items with velcro closure make it easy for little hands to dress and undress a Villager, which is not only great fun but can also provide helpful motivation to get better at dressing themselves. Browse our toddler-friendly dress-up options here!
Items with buttons and strings are safe for ages 3 and up, so you could also get into some of that here if the child in question is on the older side.
Mini Animals
Our mini animals are ideal for little ones because of their diminutive size – at just 2-3” tall, they fit perfectly in a toddler’s hand. These charming critters are designed to be dollies for our dollies. The Hazel Village animals love having their own cuddly companions!
Matching Accessories
Is there anything more delightful than matching with your woodland friend? We have three options for you in this category: our Goldenrod Crown, Firefly Pink Tutu, and Posy Pink Flower Crown. Shop matching kid and doll sizes here!
Gifts for Kids (ages 4+)
Naturally, your gift should begin with a woodland friend! If the recipient's family has already started building their Hazel Village collection, you might consider reaching out to ask them which animals they have.
Doll Clothing & Accessories
We’ve found that playing dress-up with the Villagers is most enjoyed by kids ages 4 and up. Over these years, it’s ideal to gift a wardrobe of varied doll clothing and accessories – the more options, the better! We would particularly recommend the Ivory Sweater, Red Linen Bonnet, Shimmery Play Wings, and Puddle Stompin' Set.
Storybooks
Our original storybooks are ideal for ages 3-8. So far we have two: The Gifts of the Year, which stars Gwendolyn Raccoon, and Garden Treasures, which stars Reginald Fox. Gracie Cat's storybook, The Squashly Feast, will debut later this month!
Play Sets
We hear from parents that these sets are great for imaginative play on the go – you can toss them in a bag to keep kids entertained at a restaurant or during a long drive. And of course, they are just as much fun to play with at home!
The Art Set has a functional doll-size sketchpad, watercolor paints, birch wood easel, and a cobalt blue dolly beret, packed in a little rucksack. The Toy Set has a doll-size jigsaw puzzle, a patchwork ball, and a foraging-themed matching card game, neatly packed in a drawstring bag.
Gifts for Teens & Adults
Hazel Village is for friends are for all ages! Maybe your teenager is having a tough time in school, and could use an encouraging animal buddy. Maybe your friend is looking to reconnect a bit with their inner child. Maybe your parent or grandparent is feeling lonely, and would appreciate a cozy woodland companion. Gifting a stuffed animal to a loved one is a wonderful way to offer comfort, no matter their age.
We recommend reading through our Meet the Animals blog post to get to know their personalities, and choosing the perfect woodland friend from there. For example, if the recipient loves to paint, then Jeremy Owl is the natural choice!
To choose an outfit, here are some things you can think about: What are this person's favorite colors? Do they have a favorite season? Do they enjoy elaborate fashion, or prefer to keep things simple?
You have reached the end of our Gifting Guide! Thank you so much for reading and for supporting our small business. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at hello@hazelvillage.com.
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