From teethers to personalized name puzzles, here is a list of the best baby gifts your little babe is sure to love.
Babies may not look like they are doing much aside from sleeping and eating, but their first year is full of all kinds of development. Babies love toys that engage them with a lot of contrast they are able to see and sounds they can hear.
Make sure to buy age-appropriate toys as babies tend to explore with their mouths, so look for toys that are not a choking hazard.
Finding the right gifts can be a challenge. You don't want something that will overstimulate them, but you want something that will keep their attention. I've taken the guesswork out of your holiday shopping! Take a look at my top gift ideas for babies.
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These cute Montessori inspired puzzles are the perfect addition to your little one's nursery or during playtime to improve hand-eye coordination as they grow. This puzzle is eco-friendly and has several color schemes you can choose from. You can even add pegs to the letters so even the littlest babe can enjoy.
Age: 0+
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This best selling favorite has thousands of 5 star reviews. I can tell you first hand, this toy is amazing! It is easy to grasp for tiny hands, offers 10 melodies, and lights up to keep your little one interested. Perfect for taking on the go or during normal playtime at home.
Age: 0+
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This Manhattan Toy Co Sensory Teether has bright colors to grab your baby's attention and is lightweight and durable. The design makes it easy for your little one to hold on to and the teething loops are perfect to soothe sore gums. It can also be refrigerated for added relief.
Age: 0+
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Looking for an Aesthetically pleasing toy? Designed and manufactured in Denmark, these Stacking cups are functional and absolutely adorable. Your little one will love knocking them over.
Age: 0+
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Babies love the strong contrast between black and white, which makes these books perfect for an infant’s developing brain. It’s great for tummy time or crib play and is made of non-toxic washable cloth.
Age: 0+
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Sophie has become the most beloved teether. Her soft texture and numerous chewable parts (ears, horns, legs) make her perfect for soothing baby's sore gums during teething. She would make the perfect stocking stuffer!
Age: 0+
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This play baby gym is extra soft and thick, making it super comfortable for your little one. It comes with several hanging toys and a black and white book.
Age: 0+
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High contrast books are great for your newborn’s developing brain. The accordion style fold out board book is a must buy gift!
Age: 0+
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So much better than the traditional sorters. This is an amazing sensory toy for motor development and offers different textured shapes. Allowing your little one to practice their pincher grip skills.
Age: 3+ Mos
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Tired of your baby always dropping their teethers and crying? Here’s a great solution. There is a stem inside the hollow body for their little hand to grasp and never drop!
Age: 3+ Mos
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Develop your baby’s fine and gross motor skills with this all-in-one play mat. Excellent for play or tummy time and can be used during several stages.
Age: 3+ Mos
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Tummy time is literally the worst. Are you doing it enough? How can I get my baby to stop crying? Well, a water mat can make it a little easier to keep your little one entertained while building up those muscles.
Age: 3+ Mos
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Another one of our little's favorites is this activity ball. It is super easy for his tiny hands to hold and shake. It keeps his attention for a long period of time so I can get dinner cooked!
Age: 3+ Mos
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My favorite part of this jumper is that you can change the settings so it doesn’t require jumping to make sounds and play music. This keeps your babe entertained longer giving you the time you need to either take a break or finish a chore.
Age: 4+ Mos
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This dancing cactus is too cute for words. There are 120 songs in many languages. It can even record what you say and keep playing.
Age: 5+ Mos
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We still have this fun and interactive picnic set over 3 years later! It teaches your little one colors, shapes, sharing, and manners. The songs are so catchy too.
Age: 6+ Mos
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Designed to help your kiddo improve hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and color recognition while having tons of fun. They also have holes in the bottom, which make them a great bath or pool toy!
Age: 6+ Mos
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The Stacks of Circles promotes early STEM learning by teaching your child about Sorting, Size, Sequencing, Building, Weights, and Different / Same. The chunky rings make it easy for your baby to grasp, strengthening fine motor skills.
Age: 6+ Mos
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This UFO Montessori toy was created by babies' education experts and designers. It combines 3 different toy sciences together to give your baby a fun and practical educational toy.
Age: 6+ Mos
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Explore 5 sides of imaginative play with music, light-up buttons, colors and more. The cube includes 14 manipulative features with 25 playful songs and melodies. This is another toy that we have had for over 3 years.
Age: 6+ Mos
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One of the greatest accomplishments you watch your baby achieve is walking! The Interactive walker uses adaptive technology to help your baby develop from a crawler to a walker all while stimulating their senses and motor skills.
Age: 9+ Mos
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As your little one grows, you can adjust the trike starting with a rear push handle for you to guide your child, ultra soft padding and locking pedals. The large wheels offer easy mobility on several terrains and it even has a Large UVF 50 canopy that provides sun protection.
Age: 10+ Mos
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This toy has been around for ages. You probably had one when you were a baby. The push popper helps your little one learn coordination and balance as they are starting to walk.
Age: 1+
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
I hope you found these gift ideas for your little one helpful. Keep an eye out for my toodler gift guide next! Merry Christmas!