Maileg Christmas Gifts for Grandchildren from Grandparents

Maileg is a Danish toy brand known for its small mice, bunnies and soft toys, many of which sleep in their own matchbox bed. For grandparents, Maileg makes Christmas gifting simple: give a grandchild their first mouse, then add a new mouse or accessory each Christmas. Over the years those pieces fill a child's Maileg house, and the gift becomes a small family tradition. The matchbox mice and mouse accessories are recommended for ages 3 and up, and for babies and toddlers Maileg offers soft toys suitable for all ages. Every piece is timeless and nostalgic, built for gentle and imaginative play.

What are good Christmas gifts for grandchildren from grandparents?

A Maileg mouse in its own matchbox bed is one of the easiest Christmas gifts a grandparent can give, because it is complete on its own and easy to add to later. The Little sister mouse in matchbox is a 4.33 inch mouse in pajamas, with a blanket and pillow inside her matchbox bed and magnets in both paws for extra play. The matchbox mouse is a popular first addition to any Maileg collection. For grandchildren who already have a mouse or two, a small accessory makes a natural next gift, such as the Sled, Mouse, a wooden sled with a pull string. See Maileg Christmas Gifts by Age for more ideas by age.

How can grandparents start a Christmas gift tradition with grandchildren?

A simple Maileg tradition is one new mouse or accessory from grandma and grandpa every Christmas. Each year's piece joins the ones before it, so the gift grows into a whole mouse world without anyone buying it all at once. Maileg has new accessories released every year to add on, which keeps the tradition easy to continue. The Sleigh, Mouse - Green is a hand-painted wooden sleigh with a soft mattress inside, designed for all members of the mouse family, and the Christmas tree, Mouse is a small tree on a festive drum that lights up with a coin cell battery (not included). Both make good Christmas Eve additions to a growing collection.

What is a good gift for a granddaughter or grandson?

Maileg mice suit granddaughters and grandsons alike, and the mice family makes it easy to choose a gift with grandparents in the story. The Granddad mouse is a 6.3 inch mouse in rubber boots, a jacket and a bowtie, with magnets in his paws so he can hold accessories or another mouse's paw. The Grandma and grandpa mice in cigarbox come together in their nightclothes, tucked into a cigarbox bed with a pillow and blanket. The mice family runs from Baby Mouse through Grandma and Grandpa Mouse, so a grandchild can collect a whole family over time.

What Maileg gifts suit a baby or toddler grandchild?

For grandchildren under 3, the best Maileg gifts are the soft toys recommended for all ages, rather than the mice and accessories, which are recommended for ages 3 and up. Maileg's soft rattles come in a range of animals, made from soft fabrics for tiny hands. My First Bunny comes in a gift box with space to write the baby's name, birth date, height and weight. Grandparents who want to start the mouse tradition early can save the first matchbox mouse for the Christmas after the child turns 3.

Is a Maileg mouse house a good gift from grandparents?

Yes. A mouse house is a natural larger gift from grandparents, especially for a grandchild who already has a few mice. The Mouse Hole Farmhouse is Maileg's wooden mouse house, 22.24 inches tall, with rooms scaled for mouse-sized furniture and the mice family. It requires assembly and is recommended for ages 3 and up. Once the house is in place, each Christmas mouse or accessory from grandma and grandpa has a room to move into.

Frequently asked questions

What age are Maileg mice for?

Maileg recommends its matchbox mice for ages 3 and up. As many Maileg mouse accessories contain small parts, they are recommended for ages 3 and up. For babies and toddlers, Maileg offers a large range of soft toys that are suitable for all ages. The age for each item is shown in its online product description.

Does Maileg make grandma and grandpa mice?

Yes. Maileg makes the Grandma and grandpa mice in cigarbox as a pair, the Granddad mouse on his own, and the Grandma mouse on her own. All are part of the Maileg mice family and are recommended for ages 3 and up.

Can you mix Maileg sizes and families?

Yes. Maileg size ranges are designed to be unique, but let your imagination mix sizes and families as you want.

Are Maileg soft toys machine washable?

Yes. Most Maileg soft toys can be machine washed at 30°C (86°F). Paper parts such as matchboxes, storybooks and gift boxes should be surface cleaned only.

Where are Maileg toys made?

Maileg toys are designed in Denmark and manufactured in China.

Where can I buy Maileg Christmas gifts?

Maileg is available online directly from Maileg USA and from select specialty toy retailers. Use the Maileg store locator to find authorized Maileg retailers online and in store.