WHEN I THINK BACK TO MILLIE’S FIRST CHRISTMAS, IT FILLS ME WITH SO MUCH JOY, AND I CAN REMEMBER (LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY) THE FEELING, “WHAT DO I GET HER?” I KNEW SHE WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND, BUT WE STILL WANTED THE MEMORY. LOOKING BACK, HAVING A FEW YEARS UNDER MY BELT AND SEEING WHAT THEY ENJOYED MOST, HERE IS OUR GIFT GUIDE FOR BABIES 2 AND UNDER. I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!
We usually aim to give our kids something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and something to do. The collage below is a mix of some favorites, but I’ve organized these and many more by category below.
Something They Want.
The big ticket item —
PLAYHOUSE — A FUN PLACE TO SPARK THEIR IMAGINATION. I LOVE THIS ONE FOR HER AND FOR HIM.
PLAY KITCHEN + FOOD BUNDLE — I REGRET NOT GETTING MY KIDS A BIG PLAY KITCHEN WITH HOW MUCH TIME THEY SPEND PLAYING HOUSE AND MAKING FOOD) THIS MILTON & GOOSE PLAY KITCHEN IS A SPLURGE, BUT IT WOULD LOOK SO CUTE IN THE PLAYROOM.
BABY COROLLE DOLL + STROLLER — MILLIE WAS SO EXCITED THE FIRST TIME SHE SAW THIS MINI-SIZED DOLL…IT’S A TINY, PERFECT SIZE FOR TINY, PERFECT HANDS.
PERSONALIZED CHAIR — THIS IS THE BEST FIRST READING BOOK CHAIR, AND WE STILL USE IT SO MUCH. I EVEN LOVE SITTING IN THEM; THEY ARE SO COMFORTABLE!
BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT (THESE ARE JUST DARLING!)…PAIRED WITH A TIMELESS TEDDY BEAR.
DISNEY DRESS-UP SLIPPERS — THE JOY THESE SLIPPERS BRING MILLIE IS WHAT CHILDHOOD MAGIC IS ALL ABOUT
BAGHERA RIDE-ON TOY — THIS LOOKS SO, SO FUN!
A HUGE STUFFED ANIMAL — WE GOT M A HUGE POLAR BEAR FOR HER CHRISTMAS, AND THE KIDS STILL LOVE TO SNUGGLE WITH IT ON THE FLOOR.
TUMBLE MATS — A FUN WAY TO GET THEIR SILLIES OUT!
Something They Need.
Hobby Items, Sports Equipment, Educational, Necessity —
STACKING CUPS — THESE ARE GREAT BECAUSE THEY ARE A PERFECT WEIGHT AND WON’T HURT YOUR LITTLE ONE IF THE CUPS (INEVITABLY) FALL.
FISHER PRICE ACTIVITY GYM — I HATE TO SAY IT, BUT YOUR BABY WILL LOVE THIS FLASHY, UGLY-AS-SIN TOY…I WANTED TO HAVE A NEUTRAL PLAYROOM, BUT THIS ONE IS THE BEES KNEES TO THE BABY.
BATH TOYS — THESE ARE GREAT BECAUSE THEY DON’T ALLOW WATER TO SIT INSIDE AND GET MOLDY. AND A FUN WAY TO PRACTICE THEIR ABCS!
SHAPE SORTER — THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO INTRODUCE A BIBLE STORY INTO FAMILY CONVO, TOO!
CLEANING SET — OUR KIDS LOVE TO HELP “CLEAN”
BRISTLE BLOCKS — THE PERFECT FIRST BLOCK FOR THEM TO LEARN HOW TO STACK AND BUILD WITHOUT THE FRUSTRATION OF HAVING TO FIT THE BLOCK PERFECLTY, ALLOWING THEM TO BUILD INDEPENDENT PLAY FROM AN EARLY AGE.
JOLLY JUMPER — OUR KIDS LOVED THEIR JOLLY JUMPER, AND WATCHING THEM ENJOY JUMPING IS SUCH A HOOT! IT’S GREAT QUALITY, SO WE ENDED UP PASSING IT DOWN TO THEIR YOUNGER COUSINS!
PAINT STICKS — THESE ARE EASY ENOUGH FOR A 1-2-YEAR-OLD TO USE AND THE BEST ARTS/CRAFT FOR LITTLE ONES.
LEARNING TOWER — M GOT THIS FOR HER FIRST CHRISTMAS, AND WE STILL USE IT. PERFECT, SO THEY CAN HELP WITH COOKING/OBSERVING WHAT YOU’RE DOING IN THE KITCHEN!
NAME STOOL — WE WERE GIFTED THESE FOR BOTH OF OUR CHILDREN, AND WE USE THEM DAILY AT THE SINK. LETTER PUZZLES HELP WITH NAME RECOGNITION TOO!
WATER AND SAND TABLE — I RESISTED THIS SENSORY PLAY, WORRIED ABOUT THE MESS, BUT THE JOY AND EXPLORATION IT SPARKED IN MY KIDS MADE THE LITTLE MESS WORTH THE CLEANUP EVERY TIME!!
RADIO FLYER WALKER — GREAT FOR WOBBLY NEW WALKERS…PLUS, EVERY CHILD LOVES TO TOTE AROUND HIS TREASURES, AND IT DOUBLES AS A CUTE TOY STORAGE.
MICRO SCOOTER — KIDS AS YOUNG AS 18 MOS CAN START TO ENJOY THIS!
STARTER PUZZLES — THESE KNOB-HANDLE PUZZLES ARE SO GREAT AT BUILDING LIFELONG PUZZLE LOVERS. I ESPECIALLY LOVE THIS ONE, THIS ONE, THIS ONE, AND THIS ONE.
PULL-BACK TOYS VEHICLES — THESE CARS ARE SO, SO FUN FOR LITTLE ONES
Something To Wear.
Clothing, Shoes, name-brand, accessories —
KYTE SLEEP SACK — WE LOVE KYTE BABY IN OUR HOUSE! THEIR SLEEPING “BAGS” ARE MADE OF THE SOFTEST FABRIC, AND THEY ARE OF INCREDIBLE QUALITY. I CREDIT THIS SLEEP SACK WITH MY KIDS BEING GREAT SLEEPERS.
BOOTIES THAT STAY ON — THESE ARE FANTASTIC!
BABY RAINBOOTS — YOUR MIND WILL BE BLOWN WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OUT OF STROLLER AND LET THEM DIP THEIR FEET IN A PUDDLE, EVEN IF THEY AREN’T STANDING ON THEIR OWN YET!
FESTIVE BOW FOR HER
SLIPPERS — CHILDREN JUST LOVE THEM! MY KIDS LOVE TO PUT THESE ON IN THE MORNINGS. I ESPECIALLY LOVE THESE BUNNY SLIPPERS, AND EVERY BOY WOULD LOVE ELMO SLIPPERS.
A FEW NEW PLAYSUITS/OUTFITS SINCE THEY GROW LIKE STRING BEANS AT THE BEGINNING! WE LOVE KISSY KISSY FOR ALL THINGS, BABY.
Something to Read.
Books, books, and more books —
WE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE BOOKS IN OUR HOUSE AND ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO TOP UP THEIR LITTLE LIBRARY DURING THE HOLIDAYS. THAT SAID, BOOKS AND WHAT YOUR KIDS ENJOY ARE SO PERSONAL, SO I’M SURE YOU HAVE A FEW IDEAS, BUT JUST IN CASE — HERE ARE A FEW OF THE FAMILY FAVORITES WE ALWAYS COME BACK TO.
FIVE-MINUTE STORIES — ESPECIALLY THIS ONE AND THIS ONE,
STORYBOOK COLLECTIONS — THIS ONE AND THIS ONE
PAT THE BUNNY — IS JUST THE BEST FOR TINY HNDS…LOTS TO FEEL, HEAR, AND SEE! GREAT INTERACTIVE BOOK.
Something To Do.
A Game, Outing, Adventure, or Activity to do as a family —
A BABY SEAT FOR BIKE — WE HAVE THIS ONE, AND IT’S GREAT, BUT THIS ONE HAS GREAT RATINGS IF YOU WANT TO SPLURGE. WE LOVE GOING ON A FAMILY BIKE RIDE AND WISH WE HAD GOTTEN A BABY BIKE SEAT SOONER. SUCH A NICE WAY TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY.
KICKBALL — LOTS OF GREAT DESIGNS, AND IT’S THE PERFECT SMALL BALL FOR LITTLE ONES.
SPORTS SET — WE LOVE OUR T-BALL SET, BASKETBALL SET, AND TRAMPOLINE
SWING — OUR NEIGHBORS HAVE THIS SWING, AND WELLES STILL LOVES IT! IT’S NICE TO BE ABLE TO SWING NEAR HOME WITHOUT HAVING TO GO “ALL THE WAY” TO THE PLAYGROUND WHERE THE BABY SWING MAY OR NOT BE OPEN.
SLIDE — THIS SLIDE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE MUCH, BUT MY KIDS PLAYED ON THIS FOR HOURS WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE. SUCH A GREAT TOY FOR INDOOR FUN ALL WINTER LONG AND EASY TO MOVE OUTSIDE WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP TOO.
MUSICAL GIFTS — WE ESPECIALLY LIKE THIS ONE, AND THIS ONE
RADIO FLYER TRICYCLE — THERE IS A REASON THIS HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. IT’S LOVED BY ALL KIDS.
MEMBERSHIP TO YOUR LOCAL ZOO OR AQUARIUM
BOOK A FAMILY VACATION TO MAKE CORE MEMORIES THEY WILL NEVER FORGET
P.S. STEAL OUR HOLIDAY GIFT LIST TEMPLATE TO GET ORGANIZED
P.P.S. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
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