Whether you are mom, uncle, friend or grandma, shopping for what to get a Baby for Christmas can be a challenge.
As the mom, I definitely relate to this.
I have compiled the list below to give you some ideas of great Christmas gifts for a baby aged 0-18 months.
Most of all, I hope this list provides USEFUL items, that don’t just create the wow factor on Christmas morning, but will also get used for many months to come.
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What To Get a Baby For Christmas
Here are my selections for the what to get a baby for Christmas dilemma;
Most Fun Gift For Baby
I have never been disappointed in a Melissa and Doug product (and yes, between the kids, I own MANY).
My top selection for a Melissa and Doug product for a baby aged 0-12 months is The Fill And Spill Fish Tank (pictured).
If your baby is anything like mine, they love to pack and unpack.
This may be the Tupperware drawer, the dresser or your purse.
Allow them to learn, unpack and have fun all at the same time!
This toy is perfect from about 6 months to 2 years.
It also comes in other ‘styles’ like the picnic basket tool kit!
Most Cuddly Gift For Baby
If you are wanting to get a gift that isn’t a toy, perhaps consider an Aden + Anais Muslin Dream Blanket. Each of my kids has one of these.
They are made from 4 layers of Muslin cotton, which is SUPER soft and cuddly.
It is also made from natural fibers, which I appreciate.
The best thing about this gift idea is that it is truly a blanket that they will be able to use for many years.
It is a very generous size blanket, that will cover a toddler or preschooler!
Looking for some different styles? Here are a few options:
Most Educational Gift For Baby
My top pick for most educational gift is the Baby Signing Time DVDs.
I first learned about teaching babies to sign with my oldest son.
He was born 16 weeks early and faced many struggles in his first years.
We expected communication to be delayed for him and a professional suggested we teach him a few signs.
This was one of the best things we could have done.
Initially, it helped us to understand him, decreased his frustration (and ours) and as he got a little older, I actually believe it helped him learn to speak faster than if we hadn’t begun signing.
There are quite a few DVD options with the Baby Signing Time! series.
If you are just getting started with baby sign language I would recommend starting with a DVD that has signs you will use every day (eg. feelings).
Most ‘Techy’ Toy For Baby
Leap Frog makes a huge variety of kids toys that have topped the Christmas wish lists for YEARS!
They also make some fun and educational toys for babies.
If you are in Canada, LeapFrog Canada is the place to go! Geared for 6-36 months, the LeapFrog Animal Adventure Learning Table is at the perfect level for babies to push, flip and slide, and of course, LEARN!
My daughter has a very similar table to this one and she loved it.
The legs are removable so it will grow from baby to preschooler.
With over 100 songs and activities you won’t get bored by it either.
Most Useful Gift For Baby
Yes, I am one of those boring smart parents who give clothing as gifts.
This is especially useful for babies, who really don’t care if they get the latest or greatest toys this holiday.
So why not get a new outfit or some winter basics is a great solution for What To Get a Baby For Christmas?
My favorite baby clothes brand is definitely Gymboree.
So I am curious, is there something you are getting for your baby that I have missed on this list?
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Melissa and Doug make the BEST toys. I could probably pick out at least a dozen of their toys from our son’s toy box right now.
I also hit Carters for some baby wear 🙂
My youngest kiddo was only 2 months old for his first Christmas. We got him an O-Ball and a few other things. He played with that O-Ball until he was 3! And I think we still have it!
You’ve compiled a nice list!
Nice list! I’ve been thinking about getting one of those learning tables for my granddaughter who will be one this Christmas, it looks like the perfect gift!
Very helpful! Many of my friends have new babies, & I seem to forget what it is like, or what to buy.
This is a GREAT roundup for holiday baby gift ideas–thanks so much! I will be pinning this for sure 🙂
What a cute baby! I think that Melissa & Doug toy would be perfect. When my daughter was young we just bought her one or two tiny toys she could hold and shake.
I think these are some really great ideas to get for a baby. I especially like the LeapFrog Adventure table. I can see Zeva playing with it quite a bit.
Those are some really good useful ideas for baby gifts. I especially love theFill and Spill one, I may be getting that for the baby on my list.
The learning table looks like a winner. Thanks for a list of practical, useful gifts. You’ll probably save a few moms from receiving satin bathrobes for their six-month-olds, when what they really wanted was a couple of rompers. I’m just saying…
Perfect timing! I’ve just been pondering what to get for my brand new niece.
Melissa & Dough take the cake! These make want to regress to my childhood :-). I also have a good idea now what to buy my niece for the coming Christmas.
Love your choices and yes I give clothing as gifts too…..they just grow so fast, it’s hard to keep up.