About KindKado
Less is more — more fun with fewer things
Kindkado is a free website where you make wishlists online and share them with family and friends. They tick off what they are giving, so nobody buys the same thing. You can also draw names online and find gift ideas for every child, from baby to teen.
💛 Our story
Written by Sonja
As the mum of a 7-year-old son — and with lots of children around me — I see it everywhere: homes that have turned into toy palaces. Some are great fun to play in, others have so much stuff that children and parents alike have lost track.
We hear it from other parents too: birthdays, Sinterklaas and Christmas bring stress. Searching for gifts all over again, while the house is already more than full. There has to be a better way.
That’s why we built KindKado: a place where parents get a grip on gifts and toys, without losing the fun. Our gift ideas give you a good selection for every age. Found something nice? Put it on a wishlist in one click. You then use those same wishlists when you draw names with family or friends. Everything in one place, with as little hassle as possible.
We’re also working on tips that make more sustainable choices easy. Because giving more consciously doesn’t have to be complicated.
🎯 Our mission: less is more
We believe fewer toys make for more fun. KindKado helps you lighten the mental load of choosing gifts, be more conscious about the things in your home, and make sure children have the best mix to play and develop with.
🔭 Our vision
We want to give more and more families the tools to manage toys wisely. That means good-quality toys that meet as many of children’s needs as possible — and parents’ too.
Quality
Toys that last and actually get used
Stimulating
Gifts that help your child develop
Conscious
Fewer things, more fun
Sustainable
With care for people and the planet
🦋 Our approach
Our gift ideas are a considered mix, so every gift hits the mark:
- 🧸Toys children really want
- 👕Practical things to wear or use — a nice T-shirt, a cool school bag
- 📚Books that spark the imagination
- 🎨Drawing and craft supplies for creative hours
That way we make it easier to give thoughtful, sustainable gifts — without the stress.
🔍 How we choose our gift ideas
We put our gift ideas together with care. For each age we look at:
- 🎯Age-appropriateness — does the gift suit the child’s stage of development?
- 🛠️Quality — will it last, and is it well made?
- 🧠Play and development value — does it spark imagination, motor skills or curiosity?
- ♻️Sustainability where possible — wooden, hand-me-down or conscious choices come first.
- 💬Reviews — we look at what other parents and buyers say about a product.
- ⭐Popularity — what do children (and parents) really love?
We keep the ideas up to date and adjust them when products change or better alternatives become available.
🤝 Transparent & independent
Some of our gift links are affiliate links. If you buy something through one, we receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you. That’s how we keep Kindkado free. It doesn’t influence our selection: we choose gifts because we really like them, not because of a commission.
Questions, suggestions or a tip for a lovely gift? Feel free to get in touch.