The 21 Best Gift Ideas for Baby

Let’s get physical. Crafted with the littlest explorers in mind, our baby play gyms offer endless possibilities for discovery–new textures, colors, sounds and shapes— all with style so good parents won’t mind seeing in the living room. A great grow-with-me gift, they’re a soft, safe place for newborn tummy time, babies to roll around, or older ones to sit up and play. “It’s a great spot where they can entertain themselves for a bit,” says Heather. Plus, the padded bar can be removed and tucked into a diaper bag to bring the fun with them.

In two snuggle-ready sizes, our new and exclusive Crate Cuddlies make the perfect present for really any age. Choose from a Fuzzy the Bear, Flopsy the Bunny, Rexie the Dinosaur and Ellie the Elephant. Each have durable faux fur and come with a striped scarf that can be personalized with a child's name, nickname or initials. Or, personalize it with the name your little one has chosen for their new BFF. Bonus points for parents: They are all machine-washable.

Ready to roll? Not without our stroller blanket. They’re a soft staple that every parents needs. This multi-use gift can be used as an extra layer for a stroll to the park or thrown in a diaper bag as a soft spot whenever the day takes you. Heather loves to personalize them with easy baby’s name in a unique color and font. “I like to have a special blanket with their name on it for taking pictures,” she says. A perfect keepsake present.

A first toy they’ll keep reaching for. Tiny hands will love these tactile wood baby toys. Made from premium solid natural wood, these wooden toys are easy to grasp and manipulate. Our Natural Wooden Baby Beads multi-sensory rattle with slidable wooden beads that flattens and pops up again. Our Manhattan Skwish Natural Wooden Baby Toy is a cluster of rubberwood beads that little ones can move around into endless configurations.

Our supre durable silicone teethers are a baby essential—giving little ones something soothing for their sore gums. Made from 100% non-toxic, food-grade silicone, our puppy, bunny, lion and elephant sit atop a flexible ring that’s perfect for little hands to grasp. “They’re great as a gift on their own or as an add on to one of our baby blankets,” says Heather.

A good book is easy to find here. Our collection of board books are both educational and inspirational. A new one is always welcomed in a baby’s library, because reading the same one over and over again is, well, boring (we see you, parents). Our library of children’s board books is curated to contain books that are both beautiful to look at and contain meaningful messages. They are a great way to inspire tiny minds. Remember, you can never read too much!

Puzzled for a great grow-with-me gift? Our Janod Alphabet Wooden Baby Puzzle is a smart choice. One side features a modern color palette of easy-to-fit ABCs, while the flip side has a fun chalkboard to practice writing. “I love that this puzzle will be useful and engaging for my child for several years–first as fun colors and pieces to touch and bang around, later to practice sounds together and learn the ABCs, and even later to trace the letters as he learns to write,” says Maggie.

“Playmats are so important for babies. They include tons of tactile and engaging elements to keep babies attention for some independent play time.” Marine themed baby activity mat lets your baby explore the wonders of the seven seas from the comfort of the nursery. It features a school of appliqued and embroidered sea creatures, ruched fabric for a wavelike texture and soft padding for extra comfiness. Baby-sized snorkel and fins are not needed.

Just press play! One of the newest types of toys on the block, Mushie Press Toys make a great baby gift. Babies simply push the bubbles and hear a gentle pop sound, which encourages sensory exploration and fine motor skill development. Durable, fun, and educational, our press toys are designed like a phone, artist’s palette, and flowers–so fun!  “They’re the perfect size to play with in a car seat or throw in a diaper bag.”

Let’s get busy! Our white, black, and wood activity table lets baby do just that in a modern design that parents will be happy to display. Babies can pull up and practice standing while they engage in fun. Tons of cute elements to explore–animals, beads, and balls–oh may! This wow-worthy gift is made to last and is the perfect keepsake to be passed down from baby to baby.

“Our wooden shape sorting truck combines things that little ones love–trucks and shapes!” Our shape-sorting truck will keep toddlers endlessly entertained, whether they're practicing fine motor skills and learning their shapes by placing blocks through the holes, or engaging in imaginary races around the room. Made from FSC®-certified wood, the durable, heirloom-quality design is meant to be loved and passed down for generations.