8 Helpful Holiday Gifts for Babies Ages 0-12 Months
Babies change a lot between birth and their first birthday, but no matter their age and stage, they need a sense of security as they tackle the developmental milestones along the way to the independent toddler years and gifts that reflect that. This year’s holiday gifts for babies ages 0-12 months offer high-quality, developmentally appropriate gift ideas that foster these needs AND are super cute!
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8 Holiday Gifts for Babies Ages 0-12 Months
Cozy Wear
WildBird’s breathable CloudBlend™ fabric is soft enough for babies to feel comfortable as they sleep, and stretches as little ones on the go move, so play and crawling can also be a safe and comfortable experience. Truly an adorable baby outfit to gift— especially for an annual Christmas Eve PJ gifting, so baby can wear it in the morning!
Play Scarves
Whether you choose a play wand, large silk, or mini silk from Sarah’s Silks, it’s bound to be a treasured part of your baby’s toy collection for some time. Toss the silk into the air for fun, use it for peek-a-boo, make a cape with it, use it for a tea party, use it to pull a stuffed toy when your baby becomes a toddler later on … there are so many uses!
A Sensory Playmat
Created with research on infant vision and Walala Studio’s artwork, this double-sided Etta Loves playmat is a sensory experience for babies of all ages. Infants 0-4 months will enjoy the eye-catching contrast images on one side of the mat, while babies 5 months and older will create new neuropathways as they experience the colors of the shapes on the other side of the playmat. Made from organic cotton, this mat is truly made with babies in mind (and very easy to take on travels!).
Special Book
There’s nothing like having a special book to read with your baby and I Love the Mountains is especially cool because babies love songs! Sing the story to your little one as you go through each beautifully illustrated page and watch their eyes widen.
Calm Friend
A treasured friend is always good to have. So when I saw WildBird’s little loveys made from the same material as their ring slings, I had to check it out. We love our little bunny, but there are so many different lovey animal types, prints, and colors. As your baby gets older, they may enjoy kisses from their lovey toy and enjoy crawling toward it. Then eventually it can become a sleep association as they become a toddler!
Counting Machine
This super fun gumball machine by B. Toys is a great holiday gift option for babies who have mastered sitting. The numbered balls drop in the top, and when you press down on the coin slot, they pop back out to show cause and effect!
Developmental Kits
Not sure what’s developmentally appropriate for your baby at their age and stage of learning and growing? Lalo’s The Play Box offers a blend of sensory & cognitive development with motor development in each box, so that you don’t have to stress about what to do during your baby’s awake time — leaving more time for play and simply bonding!
Chewing Keys
There comes a time when babies just need their own set of keys to chew on and the Kleynimals Stainless Steel Keys are the best ones I’ve found in my many years of parenting. Not only are they made in the U.S.A. by a small family business, but they are stainless steel and have cleared testing to ensure safety. Rather than painting on the stainless steel, the animals are etched into the stainless steel. And smoothed out to allow for a great texture without any sharp edges. I just love the Jangles Kelynimals offers as well — they’re like a puzzle for babies but as your baby gets older they can play dress up with the Jangles or use them when playing music!
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