Baby’s first holiday season? Cue the matching pajamas, endless photo ops, and a gift list that’s somehow longer than Santa’s. Finding the right baby gift ideas of 2025 doesn’t have to mean scrolling through a thousand tabs—this list has the sweetest (and smartest) picks for even the tiniest family member.
From sensory toys that actually hold their attention to cozy keepsakes you’ll treasure forever, these are the best baby gift ideas that manage to combine the perfect mix of adorable and practical. Whether you’re shopping for your own little one or looking for thoughtful holiday gifts for babies that parents will truly appreciate, we’ve got you covered. We’re making your holiday season as stress-free as possible with these picks; just add to cart, sit back, and sip your eggnog.
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The best baby gift ideas. Santa approved.
Lovevery The Bath Set
Splish, splash, and prepare for 20 solid minutes of baby giggles. Lovevery’s Bath Set makes tub time less “chaos”, more “cuteness” with sensory toys and baby-safe materials you can actually feel good about.
Lovevery The Bath Set ($60)—Buy here!
Fisher-Price Pets Pop-Up
Babies love surprises (and buttons, and levers, and things that make noise). The Fisher-Price Pets Pop-Up Toy has all three, keeping tiny hands busy while secretly teaching cause-and-effect.
Fisher-Price Pets Pop-Up ($14.99)—Buy here!
Manhattan Toy Fan Favorites Bundle
Soft, colorful, and way too cute to resist. The Manhattan Toy Company’s Fan Favorites are baby-approved classics that make tummy time, playtime, and grabby-hands time a total win.
Manhattan Toy Fan Favorites Bundle ($50)—Buy here!
Battat Animal Jamboree Set
The Battat Animal Jamboree set turns noise-making into music-making (kinda), with bright instruments sized just right for tiny rockstars.
Battat Animal Jamboree Set ($24.84)—Buy here!
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Go Opus
This little musical octopus does it all. Baby Einstein’s Go Opus Go toy lights up, plays music, and crawls along to keep your mini explorer moving. It’s equal parts adorable motivation and living-room entertainment.
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Go Opus ($33.97)—Buy here!
I Love You, Baby Color-Changing Bath Book
A book that magically changes color in the bath? Instant hit. The I Love You, Baby Magic Bath Book keeps little ones entertained while you pretend your arm isn’t falling asleep holding them upright in the tub.
I Love You, Baby Color-Changing Bath Book ($7.99)—Buy here!
Milou Modern Stacking Cups
Who knew stacking cups could be this pretty? Milou’s Modern Stacking Cups keep little hands busy (and little brains thinking) with soft, nontoxic colors, endless ways to play, and a nesting design for easy clean up.
Milou Modern Stacking Cups ($11.95)—Buy here!
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table & Easel
From tummy time to toddler masterpieces, this 4-in-1 table does it all. The Fisher-Price Activity Table & Easel keeps up with every stage, because “they grow so fast” isn’t just something your relatives say.
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table & Easel ($64.79)—Buy here!
Glo Pals Light-Up Rattle
Because even babies deserve a little sparkle, the silicone Glo Pals Light-Up Rattle makes playtime way more fun (and way more glowy), lighting up in seven different colors with every movement.
Glo Pals Light-Up Rattle ($19.99)—Buy here!
Grabits Flex & Feel Toy
The Grabits Flex & Feel Toy keeps curious hands busy with bendy arms, different feels, and endless ways to grab, shake, and chew (because of course). Thankfully, they’re waterproof and dishwasher safe.
Grabits Flex & Feel Toy ($12.99)—Buy here!
Jool Baby Dolphin Bubble Maker
Meet the MVP of bath time. The Jool Baby Dolphin Bubble Foam Maker turns regular suds into a full-on foam party, keeping babies distracted while you finally rinse the shampoo out.
Jool Baby Dolphin Bubble Maker ($14.99)—Buy here!
Sassy Rainbow Ring Drop
The Manhattan Toy Sassy Rainbow Ring Drop keeps babies busy with their own tissue boy toy, so they can pull and stuff as much as they want—because repetition is basically their love language.
Sassy Rainbow Ring Drop ($20)—Buy here!
Fat Brain Toys PlayTab Go
Like an activity tablet, but make it baby-safe. The Fat Brain Toys PlayTab Go is packed with textures, buttons, and colors that keep tiny fingers busy and growing brains engaged, no charging required.
Fat Brain Toys PlayTab Go ($14.95)—Buy here!
Hape Rainbow Rhythm Pixel Piano
This isn’t just a piano; it’s a whole vibe. The Hape Rainbow Rhythm Pixel Piano lights up, plays tunes, and makes your little one feel like the star of their own living room concert. (Tiny standing ovation optional.)
Hape Rainbow Rhythm Pixel Piano ($34.97)—Buy here!
B. toys Triangle Wooden Dome Climber
For the baby who treats your coffee table like a rock wall, this one’s for them. The B. toys Triangle Wooden Dome Climber turns that nonstop climbing energy into safe, indoor play (and saves your furniture in the process).
B. toys Triangle Wooden Dome Climber ($89.99)—Buy here!
Ebi Shrimp Pacifier Clip Teether Set
A teether that doubles as a fashion statement? We love to see it. This Ebi Shrimp Pacifier Clip + Teether Set keeps baby soothed using food-grade silicone—because drool, but make it cute.
Ebi Shrimp Pacifier Clip Teether Set ($19.95)—Buy here!
Whirly Pop Activity Center
Stick it, spin it, and let the lights do the rest. The B. toys Whirly Pop suction-cup activity station keeps little ones mesmerized with lights, sounds, and plenty to grab (aka five whole minutes of peace for you).
Whirly Pop Activity Center ($34.48)—Buy here!
Tiny Land Play Tunnel
It’s giving baby obstacle course energy. The Tiny Land Kids Play Tunnel keeps little crawlers busy for ages, indoors or out. Bonus: it folds up in seconds, which is basically a parenting miracle. Note: balls not included, but you can snag a similar set here!
Tiny Land Play Tunnel ($25.99)—Buy here!
Haakaa Silicone Teether Combo
Cold, chewy, and cute enough to leave out on the counter. The Haakaa Silicone Teether Combo soothes sore gums and entertains grabby little hands, which equals instant relief for babies and parents.
Haakaa Silicone Teether Combo ($19.95)—Buy here!
Itzy Pal Pickle Teether & Toy
A teether, lovey, and crinkle toy all in one dill-lightful little package. The Itzy Ritzy Itzy Pal (did we mention it’s a pickle?) keeps baby entertained with textures, sounds, and the kind of cuteness that belongs on your camera roll.
Itzy Pal Pickle Teether & Toy ($8.99)—Buy here!
Jellycat Ewert Sheepdog
Floppy, fluffy, and straight-up irresistible. The Jellycat Ewert Sheepdog is basically a cuddle with legs—soft enough for baby snuggles, cute enough to make grown-ups jealous (and we are).
Jellycat Ewert Sheepdog ($55)—Buy here!
Magnetic Me Shroom Bloom Baby Blanket
Snuggly, soft, and pretty enough to double as nursery decor. The Magnetic Me Baby Blanket in Shroom Bloom is basically a hug you can wash, ruffles and all.
Magnetic Me Shroom Bloom Baby Blanket ($28)—Buy here!
Frank Lloyd Wright My First Shapes Crinkle Book
For the baby who already appreciates clean lines and good design. The Frank Lloyd Wright: My First Shapes crinkle stroller book mixes art, texture, and early learning, so it’s pretty much Montessori meets MoMA.
Frank Lloyd Wright My First Shapes Crinkle Book ($9.40)—Buy here!
B. toys Pull-Back Mini Wheeee-ls
The B. toys Mini Wheeee-ls! pull-back cars zoom across the floor with just the right amount of chaos. Bonus: no batteries, no screens, no sounds.
B. toys Pull-Back Mini Wheeee-ls ($16.99)—Buy here!
Lamaze Mortimer the Moose
Meet Mortimer the Moose: he’s got crinkly antlers, a soft body, and teethers for days, making him the ultimate sensory sidekick.
Lamaze Mortimer the Moose ($15.95)—Buy here!
Bright Starts Grasp the Day Gift Set
Easy to grab, easy to chew, and totally baby-proof, the Bright Starts Oball Gift Set is the Swiss Army toy for tiny hands.
Bright Starts Grasp the Day Gift Set ($9.99)—Buy here!
Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker
The glow-up from crawling to cruising starts here. The Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker helps little ones take those first wobbly steps with confidence (and a healthy dose of pic-worthy determination).
Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker ($34.99)—Buy here!
teytoy Baby Sensory Ball Set
Soft, squishy, and oddly satisfying (even for us, to be honest). The teytoy Sensory Texture Ball Set gives babies ten ways to grab, squeeze, and explore.
teytoy Baby Sensory Ball Set ($17.85)—Buy here!
Hape Rotating Music Box
No batteries, no cords, just good vibes. The Hape Rotating Baby Music Box spins, plays sweet tunes, and totally hypnotizes babies (in the best possible way).
Hape Rotating Music Box ($21.84)—Buy here!
Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym
Tummy time, but make it a beach day. The Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym keeps babies busy with textures, toys, and a sturdy wooden frame, then folds up fast when nap time hits.
Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym ($125.99)—Buy here!
Lucy Darling Little Rainbow Lovey Blanket
Soft, sweet, and ready for allllll the snuggles. The Lucy Darling Little Rainbow Lovey is baby’s new BFF; comforting, colorful, and cute enough to easily end up being a keepsake.
Lucy Darling Little Rainbow Lovey Blanket ($29.99)—Buy here!
Fisher-Price Stream & Learn remote
For the baby who keeps stealing the real remote. The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Remote gives them one of their own with songs, lights, and phrases that make “streaming time” actually educational.
Fisher-Price Stream & Learn remote ($6.39)—Buy here!
Crate & Kids Nature Friends Activity Chair
Too cute to call “just a chair.” The Crate & Kids Nature Friends Activity Chair is comfy, adorable, and gives baby a front-row seat to a removable tray topped with woodland toys and a bark-inspired design.
Crate & Kids Nature Friends Activity Chair ($179)—Buy here!
GUND Winnie the Pooh Plush Playset
The Hundred Acre Cutest. This GUND Winnie the Pooh Plush Playset brings everyone’s favorite bear and friends to baby’s world, complete with “hunny” pot to store them in.
GUND Winnie the Pooh Plush Playset ($19.99)—Buy here!
Fat Brain Toys OombeeCube
No missing pieces, no meltdowns. The Fat Brain Toys OombeeCube keeps all its shapes attached, so babies can sort, squish, and explore without you crawling under the couch. Absolute win.
Fat Brain Toys OombeeCube ($26.95)—Buy here!