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Updated 2024
Babies’ first Christmas is such a special time for many families! Whether your baby is days old or almost a year old, there is nothing quite like their first Christmas or two!
Even if they won’t remember their first Christmas, we can’t help but get them gifts! Here are our 2024 picks for the best baby toys and gifts.
Our list of baby gifts includes two types: things they need and things just for fun! The hood team has used and loved these items for their own babies!
Things Baby Needs!
Baby Spoons
We love this 12 pack from Munchkin. The more spoons the better! With how many times they will throw their spoon to the ground, you are going to want a lot of them. We love these because they are soft tip and easy for babies to hold!
Snack Holder
We have found that the best snack containers are really just your normal food containers with a lid! Spill-proof containers are not baby/toddler proof quite like you want them to be! We love small ones like these that have a good lid on them!
Clothing
Little ones are always in need of new clothing! Use Christmas gifts as a reason to buy ahead in their next sizes. Clothing is also a great gift to suggest to family who want to spoil your little one.
Winter Wear
We love these little baby winter suits! They are such an easy way to keep the baby warm when playing outside. With the covered feet and hands you can ensure the baby will be warm. Plus little babies look so cute in these puffy suits!
Things Just for Fun!
Teething Toys
Teething toys are a perfect fun Christmas gift for babies! With their need to put everything in their mouths, something meant to chew on is a nice change. While there are so many great teething toys out there, we do love Sophie! Sophie the Giraffe has long been a baby favorite for a reason and our babies love her too!
Cloth Books
We love crinkle books for babies! Not only can you read to them, but they are also safe for baby to chew on! These are also great toys to throw into your diaper bag. We love this fun set!
Fat Brain Toys
These toys have always been a hit with our babies and toddlers! They are easy to play with, a great material, and the big added bonus of safe to chew! We love this Fat Brain Toy in particular for babies!
Balls
Some things will never go out of style! A ball is never a bad gift for a baby or toddler. We love this sensory ball for babies. Our little ones loved to both play with it and also just explore the bumps on it!
Tag Fish
We call this our tag fish! It’s made by Mellisa and Doug and called a Flip Fish. Babies love tags and this plush fish is full of them! Its bright colors and fun designs make this something little ones love to play with. Find it here!
Safe toys for the future
Think ahead! For a baby’s first Christmas, they might be more interested in wrapping paper over any gift anyway. So use it to buy something for when they are a bit older. Check out our post about Top Toddler Toys! This could be a great year to invest in a gift they will play with for years to come!