Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Toys for Baby, Newborns & Toddlers
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Whether you need a cute stocking stuffer, a “wow” present from Santa, or you want to be the parent-of-the-year… We’ve rounded up our favorite holiday gifts for your baby!
You may even want to tuck away an item or two for later because they’re also great for gifts for upcoming baby showers and birthday parties!
In this holiday gift guide we’re also including baby essentials that make YOUR life easier! We’re talking about infant high chairs, the perfect stroller, and car seat stroller combos.
Ready to find the perfect presents to put under the tree this year? Let’s take a look at our favorite gifts for baby girls, baby boys, newborns and toddlers this holiday season!
Best Holiday Gifts for Baby
For baby essentials that also make great holiday gifts, go for the ultra-luxe Nuna Leaf Grow, a classic bouncer from Cybex, or the cult-favorite Snuggle Me Organic Lounger. Every family can benefit from one of these great baby bouncers to keep your little one happy while you have your hands free!
For sweet playtime sessions by the holiday tree, gift your baby with a new playtime mat! Your baby will love tummy time play with the Lorena Canals Baby Play Mat Honeycomb or the Bamboo Leaf Playmat made with the softest organic cotton poplin. Our kiddos use these adorable playmats for years and years.
Also at the top of our list of holiday gifts for babies is a custom name sign for their nursery. We love this personalized nursery sign from the Sugar + Maple! Mix and match the shape, colors, and fonts to perfectly match your nursery’s decor.
Holiday Gifts for New Baby
We can hardly contain our excitement about this next holiday gift for baby (you may even want to add it to your baby registry!).
Two of our very favorite companies have collaborated to create the coziest bassinet! The Babyletto x GATHRE Capsule Bassinet is not only GORGEOUS… It is the perfect sleep haven for your new bundle of joy. Grab it now before it sells out!
Photo of Babyletto x GATHRE Capsule Bassinet
A cute teether also makes a great stocking stuffer! The Lucy Darling teethers are ultra-cute, the Mushie ball teether is easy to grab and hold, and the Organic Crinkle Lovey Teether Toys are soft and fun! There are so many great options to choose from in the boutique.
Crinkle, rattle…shake, shake shake! Babies love toys that make fun, surprising sounds! Delight your baby’s senses with the perfect toy this holiday season. We love the Lorena Canals Rattle + Crinkle Toys Lily Pond. The small stuffed frog, a dragonfly, and a water lily are the softest, cutest critters you’ve ever seen!
Other great toys for baby are:
- Baby Whoozit — This holiday toy for baby is also great for keeping your little one entertained while you travel!
- Teether Cuddly Rainbow Round Activity Toy — Another great baby toy for the holidays and all year round. Your baby will enjoy the bright colors and fun textures.
- Itzy Ritzy Link & Love Activity Plush with Teether Toy — With lots of fun features, your baby will love playing with this fun toy and it’s also super snuggly!
Visit the Babies in Bloom boutique to shop more great holiday gifts for your new baby!
Gifts for Baby Girl
Is there anything sweeter than shopping for gifts for a baby girl? We’re a sucker for cute baby girl clothes (you’ll see what we mean in the Babies in Bloom boutique!)
Gift your little one a cozy sleeper gown. This holiday gift is perfect for holiday photos and the cutest milestone photos throughout the year. One of our favorites has to be the Magnetic Modal Cozy Sleeper Gown + Hat Sets — it’s adorable and makes diaper changes a breeze!
Headbands, hair clips, and bows…oh my! These adorable baby girl accessories make the perfect stocking stuffers for your bundle of joy. Pick out a few for the holidays and to get a jump start on your little one’s spring outfits!
Here’s a look at some other great gifts for your baby girl:
- Gift your little one with the perfect plushes.
- Delight your baby’s imagination with whimsical woodland animals.
- Inspire your baby’s creative senses with the Mushie Paint Palette Press Toy.
For help picking out the perfect holiday gift for your baby girl, reach out to our staff at the boutique! We’d love to help you shop for your little one.
Gifts for Baby Boy
Baby boys are movers and shakers! The perfect gift for your baby boy this holiday season will keep them happy and entertained for hours of fun play.
Here are a few of our favorite baby boy gifts:
- Zippee Activity Toy — Pinching, grasping, pulling! Boost your baby’s fine motor skills with this fun, silicone activity toy.
- Mini Mover Construction Trucks — Zoom, zoom zoom! These mini trucks are perfect for baby boy hands!
- Fat Brain Dimpl Stack — Two games in one! Babies have fun popping the stacking cups and making colorful towers.
We also love these fun stocking stuffer gifts for baby boys:
- Gotta Go, Buffalo — A fun book for little adventurers!
- Glo Pals Light Up Cubes — Perfect for taking bathtime to the next level!
- Wooden Safari Animals — These playful animals will spark your baby’s imagination.
Perfect Stroller for Newborn Baby
The perfect stroller is a big ticket item when you’re shopping for a little one. That’s why it is a great item to add to your registry or holiday wish list this year!
Travel systems, all-purpose strollers, travel strollers, jogging strollers… There are so many amazing options out there!
As you search for the perfect stroller for your newborn, you’ll want to consider your family’s unique needs to find the right option for you. Check out our helpful blog post “Stroller 101 Guide: How to Choose the Best Baby Stroller” to help you hone in on the best stroller for your baby.
Perfect Stroller for Traveling
Photo of Nuna TRVL Stroller
A travel stroller may not seem “essential” for your family, especially if you’ve already invested in the perfect stroller for everyday use. But when it comes to traveling, there are a few reasons you may want to consider getting a travel stroller for your baby:
- A travel stroller is more lightweight and compact than traditional strollers — perfect for folding up small to stash in your trunk or load onto the airplane.
- With their sleek, minimal designs, travel strollers can be easier to maneuver through busy airports, public transportation and bustling tourist attractions.
- Your stroller may take a beating while you’re traveling — by using a travel stroller you may avoid unwanted damage to your favorite daily stroller.
- Between holiday travel, family vacations, and day-trips, there are lots of opportunities to use your travel stroller throughout the year!
Here are 3 of our favorite travel strollers:
- Nuna TRVL Stroller — We love how this travel stroller self-folds into a super-compact, free-standing package.
- UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller — Don’t sacrifice modern conveniences with this lightweight stroller perfect for traveling.
- YOYO³ from newborn to toddler — Sturdy, super maneuverable and can be worn over your shoulder…This travel stroller can’t be beat!
Some other great stroller options that are perfect for traveling are:
- Cybex Melio Carbon 3 Stroller
- Cybex ORFEO Stroller
- UPPAbaby Minu V2 Stroller
- Nuna TRIV next
- Nuna TRVL lx
Shop more great travel strollers in the Babies in Bloom boutique. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff if you have questions — we’re here to help you pick out the perfect stroller for your family this holiday season.
Car Seat Stroller Combo
On top of being expensive, an infant car seat and the perfect stroller can be big and bulky on their own. That’s why many expecting families are choosing all-in-one travel systems that come with a car seat stroller combo!
A car seat and stroller combo will come with an infant car seat, a car seat base for your car along with a stroller and everything you need to switch back and forth between car seat mode and stroller mode.
But how do you pick the perfect car seat stroller combo that’s safe for your little one and functional for your family?
We are big fans of Nuna’s quality products and their car seat stroller combos are no exception. Mix and match your favorite Nuna stroller and car seats to create the perfect car seat stroller combo.
Nuna has several great options to choose from:
- Nuna TAVO next + PIPA rx Travel Systems
- Nuna MIXX next + PIPA rx Travel System
- Nuna DEMI next + PIPA aire rx Travel System
Shop more Nuna car seat stroller combos in the Babies in Bloom boutique.
Also check out Doona’s car seat and stroller system. Their innovative design is perfect for transitioning your little one in and out of the car without waking your baby! It’s also our go-to all-in-one option for busy families on the go.
We also have to mention the Cybex EOS 5-in-1 Travel System Strollers. Their trending car seat stroller combo gives you the freedom to choose if you want a bassinet “carriage mode” or a comfy toddler seat!
Infant High Chair, High Chair Stokke, High Chair Tripp Trapp
Photo of Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair with Newborn Set
Special holiday dinners with your family gathered around the dining table are a special part of the holiday season. And with the right high chair, you can include your baby in these special memories even from infancy!
And while they make a bit of a mess in the process, there’s nothing like seeing your little one dive into scrumptious stuffing, decadent pumpkin pie, and delicious roasted turkey!
Make sure you have an infant high chair all ready to go for your upcoming holiday feasts!
We are big fans of these infant high chairs:
- Stokke Clikk High Chair Travel Bundle — This infant high chair is perfect at home and for families on the go.
- Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair with Newborn Set — Bring your newborn to the table from day 1 with this all-in-one infant high chair.
- Stokke Steps Complete — This infant high chair is great for babies 6 months up to 3 years!
Want to learn more about our favorite high chairs for infants and toddlers? Here’s a helpful post that dives into all the details about our top picks “The Very Best High Chairs for Babies and Toddlers? Stokke Tripp Trapp & Stokke Clikk.”
Childbirth Classes San Diego, Class for Newborn
Maybe your baby already has it all… Or you’re trying to keep gifts on the more minimal side this year…
Consider gifting your baby (or yourself!) an experience instead. Childbirth classes online or in-person are a great gift this holiday season.
If you want to prepare for your child’s birth in a fun, educational way, we’ve got you covered with some amazing birth classes online and at our boutique in San Diego. Also check out our newborn care class, breastfeeding 101 class, and lactation lounge in San Diego.
If you live in San Diego, your baby’s first mommy and me experience could be our Doodlebug Designs event! This is a super fun way to bond with your baby and take home a special keepsake of your child’s handprint. (Which also makes a great holiday gift for grandparents!).
Happy Holidays from the Babies in Bloom team!
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Boutique Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm (We are closed on Sunday.)
