Just when you’ve made it past the pregnancy announcement, baby shower, and “welcome baby” gifts, here comes baby’s first holiday season!
Newborns and infants are notoriously hard to buy for, but even when they are brand new, there are so many way babies can play and engage with the world around them, and toys can help babies and their caregivers make it through the first year with ease.
Toys for infants and newborns help little ones hit key milestones. Even if you are shopping for a newborn or a 3-month-old, consider gifts that can grow with them all the way into their first year.
If there’s a very little one on your holiday gift list this year, check out these parent- and expert-approved picks for the best toys that offer tons of developmental benefits. See them all below, and check out our full holiday gift guide for more top toy picks!
FISHER-PRICE LEARN WITH ME PURPLE MONKEY WALKER
This sturdy walker grows with babies, offering sit-and-play activities and support for early walking. It features seven interactive elements and more than 40 songs and sounds, and introduces letters, numbers, and more.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $26.99
- Age:
- 6 MOS+
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KIWICO PANDA CRATE LET’S BOND!
This subscription box for babies and little ones ages 0-3 comes with toys that help little ones explore their senses of vision and hearing, gross and fine motor skills, language and communication, and more. Parents can build bonds with their newborns with the included grownup guide and five developmental toys, including a tummy time pillow…
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $50-90
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MS. RACHEL FINGER PUPPET ZOO FRIENDS
Based on Ms. Rachel’s catchy song “Peek-a-Boo Zoo,” these adorable finger puppets are the perfect addition to playtime! These colorful critters are wonderful companions for bedtime stories, snack time, sing-alongs, teaching animal sounds, and epic games of peek-a-boo.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $14.99
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STRIDER SPORT 2-IN-1 ROCKING BIKE
This bike can grow with toddlers to get them ready to learn how to ride. It attaches to a rocking base so little ones can practice balancing on the bike, and comes with an adjustable seat and handlebars.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $269.98
- Age:
- 6 MOS+
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FISHER-PRICE LAUGH & LEARN 4-IN-1 ACTIVITY TABLE & EASEL
Babies and toddlers can play, learn, and create with this electronic toy. With the help of a grown-up, it easily converts from a busy board to an activity table to a play table to an art easel.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $64.79
- Age:
- 6 MOS+
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GLO PALS LIGHT-UP RATTLE
This rattle engages babies’ senses with light-up features and soothing sounds, while encouraging fine motor skill development with the easy-to-hold handle.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $19.95
- Age:
- 6 MOS+
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LOVEVERY — THE PLAY KITS
These curated kits include stage-based play essentials, books, tips, and activities for kids ages 0-5. Developed with expert input, the program offers toys, resources, and parent support through an app, social media, and weekly emails.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $80-120
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SILICONE BEAD TEETHERS
This teether combines soft silicone beads with playful wooden shapes, perfect for little hands to hold. Little ones can soothe their tender gums while exploring their gross motor skills. Babies can chews from adorable designs and colors, including a ladybug, a moon, and hearts.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $34.95
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PLAYTAB GO
This travel-friendly toy includes two tactile sensory tiles for kids to move, switch, and replace with other Play Tab tiles. It also has a clip to attach to a car seat, a bag, or a stroller.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $14.95
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GRABITS
These easy-grip toys feature soft, flexible, geometric designs that are perfect for squeezing, grasping, and exploring. Dishwasher-safe and BPA-free, they support sensory play and fine motor skill development.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $12.99
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GUND ANIMATED PEEKI THE PUPPY
With a press of the left paw, little ones can play peek-a-boo with this 12-inch plush puppy. Press the right paw and hear Peeki play a peek-a-boo-inspired song.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $44.99
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JOOL BABY BATHTIME ADVENTURE 15-PIECE GIFT SET
This set includes a bath scoop net, three bath squirters, five stacking rinse cups, four toy ducks, a spinning whale fidget suction cup, and a mesh storage bag.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $19.99
- Age:
- 10 MOS+
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LAMAZE PEEK-A-MOO FRIENDLY BARN
This plush barn features crinkle flaps on the roof, satin ribbons, patterns, a cow plush with a crinkle texture, and a mother hen plush attached to the side of the barn.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $14.99
- Age:
- 6 MOS+
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LOVEVERY BATH SET
This Play Kit comes with eight bath toys for babies, each designed to stimulate young minds and encourage early learning concepts. It includes the Scoop & Spin Bath Cup, the In Then Out Bath Tube, the Talk & Play Bath Book, the I See You Bath Mirror, the Fast & Slow Water Wheel, the Shake…
Product Facts
- Age:
- 9 MOS+
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CRAWL ABOUT CRAB
This developmental toy encourages little ones to crawl along with the crab, strengthing motor skills. Babies can try to catch the crab as it slides sideways and plays music.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $17.99
- Age:
- 6 MOS+
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OCEAN EASY-FOLD PLAY GYM
This play gym takes infants to a world under the sea. With a double-sided playmat and plush sea creatures with different textures, babies can experience a wide variety of physical and visual sensory stimulation.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $114.99
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BEDTIME EVERYTHING BLANKET WITH BEAR IN MATCHING SLEEPING BAG AND BEDTIME CHECKLIST
Little ones can snuggle up in space with this set that includes an oversized swaddle, a plush bear in a sensory sleeping bag, and a checklist to make every nap out-of-this-world.
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TRANQUIL TURTLE SOUND MACHINE AND NIGHTLIGHT
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Dive into dreamland with the Tranquil Turtle! This soothing night light projects ocean waves onto the ceiling, plays two tranquil melodies, and glows in a calming aquamarine color. It’s the ultimate sleep companion for little ones. Features an auto shuff-off after 23 minutes.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $54.99
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B IS FOR BALL – 3 BALL SET
Reinventing a classic, this Montessori-inspired toy offers endless play opportunities with features parents will love. A reimagining of a childhood essential, this set includes three single-color ballsl in orange, lilac, and green, housed in a Montessori-inspired L-shaped toy box. Each ball features an openable design, inviting children to explore play on their own terms. Functions…
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $36.00
- Age:
- 6 MOS.+
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CHEW CUBES
These toys soothe little ones throughout their teething journey. Babies can chew on the shape, play with the rattle, and explore its many sensory textures.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $17.99
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For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
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