Babies are little marvels of nature. They begin life as teeny-tiny balls of cells in the womb, and 40 weeks later, voila, they arrive as fully functioning human beings. As soon as they come into the world, you want to hold them and hug them and keep them safe and happy. It’s an instinctual reaction that most people have when they see babies.

And what better way to welcome a baby into existence than to get them or their parents a gift. Gifts have been a baby-welcoming tradition for years now, and the trend is set to continue. So, that begs the question, what gift do you get to welcome a baby? It’s not the simplest of things to answer.

Baby gifts are immensely diverse, and there are several factors to consider when getting a baby gift. Is the baby a newborn, or is he/she an infant? Should it be bright and shiny like a new toy or book or as simple as a basic bassinet? There are so many questions to answer and so many options to consider.

The Country Critters Play Cube comes with different animals and has multiple sides of play-space to help ignite young minds. There’s bead adventure land where your young one could help the fish and bugs escape or risk becoming the frog’s dinner. There’s also the shape sorter with six different shapes to help kids learn how to build identification skills by differentiating. There's a color code activity side, a turn plate that rotates, and even a tap-to-the bottom feature to strengthen their arms.

The activity play cube is made from environmentally sustainable, sourced wood. The durable wood construction offers durability meaning the child can enjoy years of great fun and possibly hand down the cube. The cube also consists of non-toxic water-based paint and has a child-safe finish.

It's a toy that fosters logic development and problem-solving. It helps kids develop motor skills and learn patience and perseverance while also creating a fun experience. It includes ten pieces featuring shapes, wooden balls, spinning mazes, loose beads, wooden pounder, and much more.

Key Features
  • Multiple sides of play with different animal friends
  • Ten pieces of various play tools
  • Non-toxic materials
  • Solid wood construction
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: Yes
  • Interactive: Yes
  • For Ages: 12 months-6 years
  • Number of Pieces: 10
Pros
  • Multiple sides of play with different animal friends make it very interactive
  • Non-toxic, high-quality build
  • The wooden design makes it durable
  • Nurtures imagination, logic development and motor skill development
Cons
  • May prove tricky to assemble with screws

The Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo offers a comfy and safe place for your baby to sit and play. It has two soft leaves extending from the frame to create overhead support that houses soft toys. There’s also a rotating seat with soft spring covers to keep the baby’s fingers from getting pinched.

The Jumperoo comes with height adjustment that allows for a custom fit. The frame opens from the top allowing the baby to rotate 360 degrees and interact from any side. The platform features toys on five different locations to engage the baby all the way around. There's even an electronic toy at the front that has motion, light, and music and can easily be activated.

This toy is quick to take apart, making it portable. The frame pivots fold up so the Jumperoo may be tucked away when not being used. It also doesn’t require a frame of any sort making it easy to set up in any room. Jumping and balancing become more comfortable for the baby, helping to develop their motor skills. The bright lights and colors also help stimulate the baby’s visual and auditory senses.

Key Features
  • Three adjustable height positions
  • Bright lights, sounds, and music
  • 360-degree tilt
  • Soft and comfortable seat
  • Fabric spring covers
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: Yes (3 AA batteries)
  • Assembly Required: Yes
  • Interactive: Yes
  • For Ages: 4 months–2 years
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • The adjustable positions make it versatile
  • Fabric spring covers keep the baby’s fingers from getting stuck
  • 360-degree tilt means the baby has a more interactive play experience
  • Lights and music encourage visual and audio sense development
Cons
  • The toys may pop out of their grooves occasionally

If you want the perfect teething toy, then look no further than the Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy. It’s made from safe and soft continuous tubes that are ideal for a teething baby. It promotes clutching and two-handed play while its middle cube makes a fun rattle sound.

The loop design is mesmerizing and lightweight, making it easy for a baby to hold on. The variety of colors and the unique shape intrigues infants as they learn to track and turn their heads. The Winkel is durable and can handle even the most enthusiastic teethers. Additionally, the Winkel may also be refrigerated to offer relief for tender baby gums.

The loops are pliable and are Bisphenol A (BPA) free. The rattling center cube allows for the baby to explore sound and visual effects. Winkel's design is patented, and the toy has been a popular choice among parents for over 25 years. The innovative design of this toy fosters imaginative play while also providing functionality.

Key Features
  • Colorful, continuous loops
  • Rattling middle cube
  • Easy two-handed clutch capability
  • BPA-free materials
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: Yes
  • For Ages: 0-2 years
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • The colorful, continuous loops offer fun playtime
  • It’s a great toy for teething babies
  • Two-handed clutch capability makes it easy for babies to hold
  • BPA-free material makes this a safe toy
Cons
  • Some babies don't find it interesting

This truck makes learning tons of fun thanks to a colorful light display and fun melodies and phrases. The hinged bucket unloads colorful boulders and offers smart responses each time a boulder drops into the top. The baby can push the colorful buttons to hear melodies and learn more about tools and colors.

This toy is perfect for babies who are early walkers since they can pull on the string trot around with it. It comes with three toy boulders that are perfectly sized for tiny hands. The boulders rock, even about as the baby moves around. There’s a volume control option for when you want some peace.

This toy is the ideal gift to help your little one learn numbers, tools, and colors even as they play. It's also an excellent way for babies to advance their motor skills by lifting the hinged bucket to unload the boulders. If you're looking for an educational toy, then the VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck is one of the best baby gifts right now.

Key Features
  • Three colorful buttons that play melodies
  • Three colorful boulders
  • Pull-along string
  • Hinged bucket
  • Smart responses
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: Yes (2 AAA batteries)
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: Yes
  • For Ages: 6 months–3 years
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • Smart responses make it an interactive toy
  • Pull-along string nurtures motor skill development and fun
  • Colorful buttons play melodies
  • No assembly is required
  • The buttons say a variety of phrases
Cons
  • Hard to pull with the short string

This gift is an animal-themed memory book that’s unique and beautiful. The stylish design lets you store all the memorable photos, including ultrasound pics, if you so wish. It makes an excellent gift for expectant mums or new mums. The pages include pockets to place pictures of each stage of life, from the time the baby started crawling to their first step.

It’s a 48-page book with nine by nine-inch pages giving ample space for storage. It's printed using soy-based inks, making it a great, eco-friendly gift. It comes with some pages designated explicitly for specific pictures. The nine by nine-inch page size also adds to the overall number of photos you can store in the book.

There are two pre-baby pages for ultrasound pictures. Three pages are designated for when the baby arrives, including a footprint spot and a place to put the hospital bracelet. There are 12 pages for documenting each month of the baby’s first year and five birthday pages, to name a few. It’s a fun way of recording those special moments without spending countless hours.

Key Features
  • 48, 9 by 9-inch pages
  • Soy-based ink prints
  • Footprint spot
  • Individually designated spots for pictures
  • Stylish and aesthetical design
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: No
  • For Ages: parental use
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • Individual spots for photo storage
  • Soy-based ink prints make this an eco-friendly gift
  • Large, 48-page storage capacity
  • Beautiful design
Cons
  • There’s not enough room to make descriptive baby notes for each month
  • Some pages may be backward or out of order

These socks come in six pairs and are made of 95 percent cotton and 5 percent nylon. They’re anti-slip socks that keep your little one’s toes warm while still looking stylish. The bottoms are beaded with non-skid material for added child safety. They’re made using high-grade elastic and stretchable material to incorporate your baby’s growth.

The socks are suitable for both boys and girls, and their premium quality build allows for softness and breathability. They're ideal for all seasons and are great for helping toddlers learn how to walk. If you have a fussy baby who loves to knock off socks, then these will prove quite the challenge to try and slip off.

The breathable cotton design feels soft against the baby's sensitive skin, and the foldable brim adds to comfort. The six-pack comes in a variety of designs and colors for versatility. They may be worn indoors or outdoors, during naptime or even playtime. The length of the sole varies from 10 centimeters to 12 centimeters providing a perfect fit for tiny feet.

Key Features
  • 6-pair package
  • 95 percent cotton and 5 percent nylon build
  • Elastic material
  • Unisex
  • Non-slip rubber soles
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: No
  • For Ages: 16-36 months
  • Number of Pieces: 6
Pros
  • Non-slip soles are great for babies learning to walk
  • Premium cotton build provides comfort
  • Suitable for both boys and girls
  • Elastic material caters for the baby’s growth
  • Versatile designs
Cons
  • The anti-skid feature does not work on all surfaces

Babies drool pretty often, and it can get annoying having to change their clothes continually. The Baby Bandana Drool Bibs come in a pack of eight and make it easy to manage the drooling situation with ease. They come with a double layer design for smart moisture management.

The front layer consists of 100% cotton with a high absorption capacity while the backside has a polyester fleece to resist moisture. That way, your baby’s clothes will remain moisture-free. Each bib bandana comes with two nickel-free snap closures. The snaps easily allow you to adjust the size of the bandana for a perfect fit.

The bandanas are also suitable for protecting against spit ups or dribbles, making them versatile. The bibs feel soft on your baby's skin and do not stiff up even after an accidental spit-up. The snug and secure fit make it difficult for toddlers to remove but simple for parents to take off. Their cotton design also makes them machine washable.

Key Features
  • 100 percent cotton build
  • Nickel-free
  • Come in a pack of eight
  • Smart moisture management
  • Adjustable design
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: No
  • For Ages: 0 – 24 months
  • Number of Pieces: 8
Pros
  • The smart moisture management system allows for effective drool absorption
  • Nickel-free design means less chance of skin breakouts
  • Adjustable design allows for a snug fit
  • Premium cotton design makes for a comfy fit
Cons
  • The polyester backside may irritate babies with sensitive skin
  • The bibs may shrink after the initial wash

The WubbaNub Infant Pacifier is designed to remain in your baby’s mouth and is an easy to grasp pacifier. The baby penguin addition makes this pacifier almost impossible to lose. It also serves as a great way to help your baby self-sooth. The baby penguin adds an element of comfort and cuteness while assisting the pacifier to stay in place for babies that haven't fully figured out how to use their hands yet.

The pacifier is designed using medical-grade silicone materials and is free form latex, PVC, BPA, and phthalate. The design makes this pacifier hypoallergenic, ensuring your baby’s safety. The pacifier offers durability and is also stylish. The one-piece construction gets rid of any cracks or seams that could harbor bacteria or mold.

It’s a great way to provide stimulation for your baby’s tiny fingers by allowing them to keep hold of the pacifier. The pacifier is certified as baby-safe and is independently tested to make sure it meets all the safety requirements. It comes in a packed polybag to ensure safety and quality are both maintained until the point of delivery.

Key Features
  • Medical grade, hypoallergenic build
  • Comes with soft, bean-filled penguin
  • Easy-to-grasp
  • One-piece construction
  • Polybag packaging
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: Yes
  • For Ages: 0-6 months
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • The easy-to-hold design makes it suitable for the baby's use
  • Suitable for self-soothing
  • Latex, BPA and PVC free design make hypoallergenic
  • One-piece design lowers the risk of bacterial or fungal contamination
  • Medical-grade silicone material
Cons
  • The aroma from the rubber may be off-putting

This fantastic blanket replaces those loose crib blankets that cover the baby’s entire face and interfere with breathing. It allows the baby to sleep safer, giving peace of mind. It's a snuggly blanket that's warm, and that can't be kicked off, ensuring the baby sleeps soundly all through the night.

It comes with an inverted zipper for less stressful diaper changes. The sack design affords free leg movement and ensures proper hip development. The sleeveless arm design helps prevent overheating, while the arm and neck openings offer a secure fit. The back embroidery reads “Back is Best” to remind caregivers to put the baby on its back when it’s time to sleep.

It comes in three sizes that are: small (10 to 18lbs.), medium (16 to 24lbs.) and large (22 to 28 lbs.). The blanket is an excellent choice for lowering the chances of SIDS, a condition that worries a lot of parents. It’s made from high grade, 100 percent polyester for a comfy and warm sleeping experience.

Key Features
  • Reversible bottom zipper
  • 100 percent polyester material
  • Comes in three sizes (Small, Medium, and Large)
  • Roomy sack design
  • Arm and neck openings
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: No
  • For Ages: 0-24 months
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • The inverted bottom zipper allows for easy diaper changes
  • The sleeveless design prevents overheating
  • “Back is Best” embroidery reminds caregivers to put the baby on its back
  • Comes in three different sizes for finding the right fit
  • Sack design ensures proper hip development by offering sufficient kicking room

The HaloVa Diaper Bag is a multi-functional bag that can carry all sorts of baby items. It comes with a separate insulated pocket for carrying feeding bottles. The built-in bone design with multiple pockets keeps things neatly stacked away. The bag's wide opening mouth allows you to put stuff in and take things out quickly.

It features a large capacity design that allows you to carry loads of stuff without the bag looking stuffed. There are six beautiful designs to choose from, ranging from cartoon printed, minimalist, camouflage, premium leather, classic, and mixed-color. The wide array of designs means you can choose a bag that best suits your tastes.

The bag is made from high quality, durable oxford fabric that's water-resistant and easy to wipe. That way, you don’t have to worry about any accidental spills. The versatility the bag offers means you can transform it from a diaper bag to a travel bag when the need arises. There's even an anti-theft pocket that provides added protection for when you're transporting something valuable, say a smartphone or wallet.

Key Features
  • Large capacity storage
  • Multi-function design
  • Multi-partition pockets
  • Anti-theft pocket
  • Comes in six different designs
Specifications
  • Batteries Required: No
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Interactive: No
  • For Ages: Parental use
  • Number of Pieces: 1
Pros
  • Large storage capacity for carrying lots of baby items
  • Multiple-partition pockets allow for compartmentalization
  • Six different designs offer a variety to choose from
  • A wide opening mouth allows for easy access
  • Durable, water-resistant oxford fabric
Cons
  • The stitching may come undone after extended use

Gift giving, even for a baby, can be considered a sort of skill. It takes a lot of prowess to walk into a store and pick something that you know a baby will love. After all, babies are people too who have their tastes. What works for one baby may prove to be an epic fail with another.

So, what should you consider when going gift shopping for your baby or say, a friend’s or family member’s baby? Ideally, a baby gift should have excellent play value. Babies love stuff that’ll provide a sense of fascination for prolonged periods. That means getting a toy that’s fun and versatile so that it won’t end up getting ditched in a day or two.

You’ll also want to consider a gift with an extended play life. Babies tend to be pros at dropping and occasionally smashing stuff, and that also goes for their gifts. An excellent choice of gift should offer sturdiness while also maintaining a fun factor. That way, the little guy or gal can enjoy it for months or even years to come.

Get something chewy, especially for infants who are just starting to teeth. At around age one, babies begin to grow their first few teeth, and often, they can't wait to sink them into, well, pretty much anything. So, if you're getting a gift for a teething baby, then consider something chewy and safe. Avoid anything that’s a potential choking hazard or stuff made out of harmful materials.

Babies, especially newborns, spend anywhere between 16 and 17 hours sleeping each day. Something warm and snuggly could be a great fit. Also, given the fact that babies are highly sensitive to temperature changes, more so to cooler conditions, a warm article of clothing could be the perfect fit.

As babies grow, so do their motor skills and coordination. An educational gift could help develop parts of their brains that are associated with motor function. A gift that offers a chance for problem-solving or visual and audio stimulation could prove a hit with the little ones.

All in all, gift-giving is all about finding the perfect blend of functionality and fun. So, how do you go about finding that perfect blend? Sure, you could sift through tons of websites or magazines and still end up blank. Lucky for you, here’s a list of the top ten baby gifts that 2019 has to offer.

Resources— Pregnant Chicken, Family Living Today

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