Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

Baby and toddler gift ideas for ages 0 up to 3 with Montessori toys, popular games, and top rated essentials.

Babies and toddlers are so fun to buy for at Christmas when you’re introducing the magic to them in those first early years.

There are so many absolutely adorable gift ideas out there, but the best ones are by far the baby and toddler gifts that will get a lot of use.

All of these are practical and/or wildly popular in the fun department, many being Regan’s own favorites that she still loves even at 4 years-old.

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Gifts for Babies and Toddlers Under $40

Monkey & Mouse Baby Swing Seat

So cute and comfortable with a pretty design!

Baby Animals Crinkle Book

It’s so cute but also hits a home run in the sensory department.

Water Lab Bath Toy Set

A great idea for a little bit of engineering fun in the bathtub. Toddlers can watch the water flow through all of the mechanisms. Regan still loved hers on into preschool years!

Bubble Machine

I mean is there anything in this world that brings babies more joy than bubbles?

Sensory Magic Tissue Box

What is it about babies and tissue boxes? At least with this one, pulling out all of the tissues is encouraged.

Fleece Baby Booties

These are the only things I could ever get to stay on my little ones’ bare baby feet in the cold winter months.

gift idea for babies letters to baby book

Letters to My Baby Booklet

This is the perfect baby’s first puzzle with big pieces easy for little hands to grasp while learning letters.

Ziri & Zane Memory Book

120 beautifully designed pages to document baby’s first year through age 5 with easy-to-fill-out prompts that won’t overwhelm you.

Gund Flappy The Elephant

This was our youngest’s absolute favorite toy! The little flapping ears that play peek-a-boo and wiggle to songs is adorable.

gift idea for babies crawl tunnel and ball crawl

3-in-1 Tent, Tunnel, and Ball Pit

The cutest way to encourage physical play for crawling babies and toddlers! Definitely would come in handy indoors when it’s too cold outside to play during the cold winter months.

Sherpa Lined Garter Sweater

Love this super soft cardigan. Those little ears?! Oh my heart, the sweetness!

Mini Mat

This baby plate has a suction feature to prevent food spills. Plus, it’s cute!

FridaBaby Baby Basics Kit

I swear I wouldn’t have survived the baby phase of life without all the FridaBaby tools. They’re weird, but gosh they work!

Jellycat Stuffies

Regan has clung to her 2 Jellycat stuffed animals since infancy, and I predict they’ll continue to be her sleepytime buddies for years to come. They’re so floppy and soft and cuddly.

Our Little Library

The best little board book collection designed by a licensed speech therapist to support baby’s language learning.

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Splurge-Worthy Gifts for Babies and Toddlers

Noah’s Ark Wooden Toy Set

This cute wooden toy promotes development in fine motor skills, visual and spatial perception, balance, and creative play. Plus, it’s so cute even as decor sitting on a shelf.

Savor Baby Keepsake Box

A step above the typical baby book with 9 drawers and 52 labels to hold baby’s special keepsakes and documents.

gift idea for babies personalized blankets

Sherpa Blanket

These blankets are absolutely beautiful and can be personalized with a monogram or embroidered name. Without a doubt, it would be something treasured forever and ever.

Cozy Spot Reversible Activity Gym

I love the pretty wooden design! And the ultra-plush mat with a tummy time pillow makes it extra comfy.

Beright Wooden Activity Walker

This toy can transition from infant floor play to a push walker to encourage first steps.

Lovevery Play Kit Subscription

One of the best things we got for our kiddos! These kits are designed and shipped for each stage of baby’s development using Montessori style teaching tools.

Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-in-1 Rocker

The modern design is beautiful! But even better, it allows baby to more easily observe the world around them while laying back in luxury.

Indoor Play Climber Slide

A great idea for the cold winter months when little one can’t play outside on a playground as often.

gift idea for babies hatch white noise machine

Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen Baby Sleep Bundle

I think I owe ANY sleep I got in the first year of Regan’s life to this little machine. We tried several other sound machines, but this one is worth every penny. We still use it and love it! And we never leave for vacation without the travel sound machine.