What to get for baby's first Christmas
Congratulations! You are celebrating another special milestone with your baby. Celebrating your baby's first Christmas and finding the best gift to buy your baby for their first Christmas is such an exciting milestone.
As a mum of 3, each time I shop for one of my babies first Christmas' I like to choose a combination of sentimental items and also focus on what they will be needing for their next stages of development - whether it be starting solids, learning to engage with their toys or learning to walk.
I have a huge focus on open ended play in my home, so I look for toys that will last through many stages of their early childhood years - ones that can be played with for years to come.
This gift guide includes gift ideas for a baby for every budget from some of my favourite small businesses as well as quick & easy-to-access amazon stock for those last minute stocking stuffers for your baby!
1. Play Blocks
Did someone say "bring soft play to your home"?!
My children are always attracted to soft play centres but I do not love the idea of all the germs that potentially linger inside - they're a recipe for sickness if you ask me.
These multi-use Play Blocks by Henlee make a great "main" gift for your baby and if they have older siblings you can bet they'll want to join in on the fun too!
My 3 kids aged 9 months to 5 years old all love to play with them - they will be loved for many years to come!
The provide endless fun to stack and knock down again, sit, balance and pull up to stand on. They are lightweight so can be carried around with ease.
Even better, they are made from a wipeable vegan leather outer so they are stain resistant and have a dense foam inner which means they can be used as a little seat or a step up around the home.
Yes please to this multi-use toy!
Code TIFFANYXHENLEE will score you 10% off!
2. Stacking Cups
An absolute staple for every baby. Stack them, nest them, roll them, knock them over. Take them in the bath or to the beach. So many ways to use them!
They are compact for on-the-go entertainment.
3. Sarah's Silks
Play Silks are great for babies and children of any age. Your baby will love to feel the soft silk on their skin, play peekaboo or pull them out of a tissue box.
They can be a superhero cape or a cover for a cubby fort.
Tip: Grab a few different sizes and colours
4. Cuddle + Kind Doll
These gorgeous hand-knit fair trade dolls are a beautiful heirloom quality keepsake. They have the sweetest hand-knit details and each doll sold provides meals to children in need. My children know them all by their name and which occasion they received them for. They will become another member of your family!
5. Keepsake Rattle
The ultimate keepsake! I have one of these for each of my children. You can have their name engraved on the rattle alongside their birth details. This will look gorgeous displayed in your nursery room on a shelf, or in baby's special keepsake box to be passed down for generations to come.
6. Mini Rainmaker
This beautiful wooden rain maker is the perfect toy to keep little hands & minds busy & has been designed to help with hand-eye coordination. Turn the tower upside down and watch and listen to the colourful balls cascading down! Your baby will also enjoy rolling it or banging it on the ground to make a noise.
7. Peg People
I particularly love this set as each peg person has a matching colour cup and coin, Watch your baby perfect their fine motor-skills by putting these peg people into their cups. As they grow they become a colour matching activity or used in small world play and the coins are fun for posting or pretend shop play.
8. Push & Pop Sensory Toy
This lightweight toy is a great little entertainer for your baby when on the go. It promotes fine motor skills and encourages sensory exploration with the little bubbles that can be pushed and popped back again.
9. Activity Baby Walker
A walker and an activity station in one! Your baby will love pushing around this walker or sitting down and playing the sounds and games. Helping them in their transition from crawling to walking, give them the feeling of independence as they push around this activity walker.
10. The Food Bottle
Sick of your baby getting messy while eating wet foods like yoghurt, smoothies or purees? Pop it in this re-usable food bottle and let them feed themselves with far less mess!
11. High Contrast Book
This gorgeous high-contrast book features beautiful fine art which is specifically designed for your baby's visual development. Great for those newborn months, the accordion-style format means that the book stands upright which is perfect for keeping them engaged during tummy time!
12. Object-permanence box
Explore object permanence, play peekaboo and discover how objects work together with three sides designed for posting, pushing, and pulling.
Expertly designed to enhance your little ones understanding of containment while fostering coordination and dexterity.
13. Skwish
Your baby will find this so fascinating with its twisted web of nobs, strings and beads. It can be squeezed, stretched, pushed and pops back up to its original shape. Another great one to keep your baby busy while out and about.
14. Wooden Cars
Babies love objects that move and these 5 cars are slimline and small, with a few featuring handles so they're super easy to grasp. Great for once your little one can sit up.
15. Double Maraca
Introduce your baby to music with this natural double maraca. Designed with those tiny hands in mind, this wooden maraca will promote creativity, while developing their hand eye coordination, cognitive skills and sensory development.
16. Beach Bucket & Toy Set
Whether you’re building a sand castle or digging for hidden treasure, this beach toy set is a must-have for little beach goers. The set features great sized bucket, 3 different tools to keep your little one busy at the beach and a storage bag with a mesh bottom so the sand will fall out as you walk back to your car!
Use code MRSTIFFANYCLAIRE15 for a discount!
17. Stage Based Play Boxes
Gift the gift that will keep on giving with a stage-based play box subscription. These cater to newborns right through to 4 years old & they are expertly curated to ensure each and every item included in each play box meets your baby or toddlers current developmental needs. These are toys that your baby will actually interact with! Get a new one sent to your door every few months and never have to worry about what age appropriate toys your child should be playing with again.
Well there you have it! That concludes my guide of what to buy a baby for their first Christmas. Many of these items we have in our own home and are used in high rotation, not just for the baby years but for years more to come. I hope this has been helpful to tick off your gift list!
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