The Best Gifts for Babies to Big Kids
Find the perfect gift for the baby, toddler or preschooler in your life with our Holiday Gift Guide for 2018! Remember to Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our e-newsletter for chances to win these amazing items this holiday season.
Best Baby Gear:
The Maxi Cosi Magellan 5-in-1 convertible car seat is truly a “forever” car seat that checks all the boxes moms look for: safety, convenience and comfort.
With 14-position headrest adjustments, every stage from birth to 10 years old has Air Protect Superior Side Impact Protection. The one-click LATCH connectors install and release with the press of a button.
The seat has a wide range of reclining features and converts from a rear-facing seat to forward-facing to a belt-positioning booster. As your child grows, the harness straps are adjusted by one quick squeeze of a handle. Plus, the fabric is machine washable!
“I wish I had found this car seat years ago. I have three kids ranging from rear-facing to forward-facing to a booster seat. This seat is easy to adjust as your child grows, easy to install and easy to clean. It has all the convenient features a mom loves while maintaining all the top safety standards.” –Editor Katie Saltz
The diono Traverze stroller is the perfect gift for new or expecting parents with an active lifestyle. The stroller has all the features that make it perfect for the on-the-go family: incredibly lightweight, has a pull-along handle, a water resistant travel bag and extra large storage space.
The Traverze features a near-flat reclining backrest and 5-point harness, and comes in a variety of colors. If you’re looking for a stroller that folds easily, stores easily and doesn’t weigh a ton, this is the winner.
Nanobébé breastmilk bottles feature a unique design that helps moms combine breast and bottle feeding with less confusion for baby.
The shape allows for breastmilk to warm faster than standard bottles so baby can eat as soon as hunger strikes. The bottles are stackable for easy storage and 100% dishwasher safe. A breast pump adapter is included with each bottle so mom can pump directly into the Nanobébé.
Best Toys & Books:
The Build & Play Pet Clinic by Antsy Pants is a fantastic gift for toddlers and older children this Christmas. Dramatic Play is essential for children to build their creativity and problem solving skills. This Build & Play Pet Clinic is the perfect gift for the budding veterinarian, animal lover, or the child who loves to play pretend. The Build & Play series also features a pirate ship, play house, school bus, pop star stage and more.
Reading is fundamental, and reading is fun when your child hears his own name in the See Me Read Storybooks. These adorable books by See Me Read incorporate your child’s name into the story, as well as their features. You can even personalize the books with a photo and a message to your child in the front.
“These are on my list for all the special children in my life for Christmas and birthday gifts. Books are a wonderful gift to encourage a lifelong love of reading at a young age, and the personalization touch makes them truly unique to each child.” –Editor Katie Saltz
The day your baby discovers her feet is an adorable one. And the bblüv Foot Finders make that moment even more fun. These cute colored socks feature an integrated rattle, crinkle paper and bright, contrasting colors making them a stimulating activity as your baby develops their motor and sensory skills. Find these perfect stocking stuffers for newborns and up here.
The Playgym Gymini Deluxe is an engaging and exciting 2-in-1 playmat for young babies.
The features include an electronic toy with lights and music, adjustable arches to accommodate baby’s growth, crinkly peek-a-boo game, rattling fawn toy, a mirror for tummy time, and many more additions to support your baby’s development.
The mat is machine washable and has a removable electronic bird toy you can take along wherever you go. Check out the Into the Forest Playgym Gymini Deluxe here.
Clothing & Jewlery:
Isabella Grace jewelry is a gift that says “I picked this especially for you.” Children (and moms!) love to receive gifts that are unique to them and celebrate the things they love.
Create a necklace with either a 16 or 18 inch silver plated chain, the initial of your choice and whimsy charms such as Snowflake, Balloon, Bird, Dragonfly, Ice Cream Cone, Ladybug, Sea Horse and more.
Every child deserves a special Christmas outfit and Feltman Brothers has beautifully-made children’s clothing with a classic feel. The Holiday Knit Dress has a sweet peter pan collar, a precious shadow stitch holiday tree, and it’s all handmade.
The dress is available in sizes newborn to 24 months, with even more gorgeous holiday clothing available in toddler sizes.
For the Playroom:
The bblüv Mülti Reversible Playmat is a piece of baby gear that truly grows with your child and adds a pop of color to any play space. The cushy material and vibrant print make it perfect for tummy time for an infant, and as a soft place to land for rowdy toddlers.
“My kids immediately made a game out of finding matching forest animals in the mat’s print. I loved the cushion it provided for when my kids took an accidental tumble. But the best feature of the mat was clean-up. Within minutes of opening the mat, my toddler got marker all over it. I grabbed a baby wipe and in one sweep the marks were GONE! I wish everything in my house could be made of this material, because messes are inevitable with kids. I can’t recommend this playmat enough to brighten up a play space while providing a soft landing that’s easy to clean.” –Editor Katie Saltz
Spruce up your child’s space with these unique and adorable cushions by Lorena Canals. The Knitted Notebook Cushion and the Knitted Ruler Cushion are handmade with 100% natural cotton and non-toxic dyes, so you can feel good about the materials in your home while enjoying the aesthetic they bring.
The cushions have a zipper to allow for easy removal of stuffing and the covers are machine washable. Find the Notebook Cushion here and the Ruler Cushion here.
“I love décor for my children’s space that is child-like and whimsical, but not covered in cartoon characters. Lorena Canals fits this bill perfectly. My 2nd grader adored these cushions and how unique they were. They’re the perfect addition to a reading nook, homework station, playroom or bedroom.” –Editor Katie Saltz