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Christmas is coming sooner than we anticipated and the thoughts of gifts might be taking over your mind day and night. The festive period is such a lovely time for children, and even babies can be part of the fun. They might not quite understand what Father Christmas is all about, but I am confident that they will enjoy opening up a gift. However, while a baby might not understand the concept of presents and what the season is all about, choosing a present for them might be tricky.
What can you get a baby aged between 0-18 months?
Surprisingly there will be more options than you might have considered before for a baby aged 0-18 months. The truth is, there is such a range of choices available these days, that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Depending on the age of the baby, they may be currently going through a growth spurt, needing help and things for weaning, or perhaps even showing interest in some toys.
What to buy a baby for Christmas
In this vast gift guide, I have taken some of the confusion out of what you can buy a baby for Christmas and provide you with lots of options for those little people in your lives. Whether it is a family member’s little one, your own baby, or a friend who has welcomed a bundle of joy, this guide will provide you with lots of options to consider. I hope it gives you the inspiration you need at this very busy time of year.
My First Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Retailer: Amazon
From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music.
Follow Clara on a magical adventure to the Land of Sweets in this retelling of the classic ballet story. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the exceptional quality music as the story unfolds.
The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.
Crafty Pod
Buy From: Crafty Pod
Black Friday offer that the brand is running between Thursday the 24th of November and Monday the 28th of November. During this time Crafty Pod is offering 25% off all their products across the website.
Take messy play time to the next level with one of the Crafty Pods pop-up playpens, designed to contain all the mess that comes with a child’s creativity! Available in Small, Medium and Large sizes, this portable playpen is big enough for multiple children to enjoy the freedom of creating.
If you’re looking for even more protection from the mess, you can get Crafty Pods messy mat, perfect for those creative arts and crafts! Turn your Crafty Pod into a messy play mat with sides in a matter of seconds!
MoKee
MoKee Buddies
Buy From: MoKee
Mokee now has its original range of MoKee buddies – cuddly friendly toys to grow with. The Patient Penguin, Lazy Lion, Funny Flamingo, Moony Monkey and Dignified Dinosaur will help babies stay engaged with their buddy right by their side.
Made from 100% organic cotton, these soft toys have knitted dyed cloth with 100% polyester filling.
MoKee Cot Bed Canopy – Canokee
Buy From: MoKee
The MoKee Cot Bed Canopy – Canokee is made of 100% linen breathable fabric with velcro stripes on each side for safety (attach them correctly at the bottom end of the cot bars and baby won’t be able to pull the fabric inside the cot).
The top of the canopy is made with the use of soft & light foam, to ensure that baby’s safety comes first. Available in Snow White, Ocean Aqua and Stone Lilac.
MoKee Mini Mobile
Buy From: MoKee
The Mini Mobile is a fun addition to a baby’s cot. It can be easily attached to the Cot and will not only stimulate the baby’s development, but Its neutral and minimalistic colours will fit equally well to a minimalist interior and colourful children’s kingdom.
The holder is made from high-quality plywood and the cloud and raindrops are made from 100% natural wool felt.
MoKee Playmat Cloud
Buy From: MoKee
Available in Grey, Lilac Grey and Soft Pink, the baby playmat is a must-have accessory for every newborn. It’s the place where all the first milestones happen – the first time playing with toys, the first toll, the first time sitting up, and finally, the first time the baby crawls.
Made from soft, cotton jersey with polyester filling it’s machine-washable and is soft enough to be comfortable for the baby, but also thick enough (and not a millimetre more) for the baby to move easily on the ground.
Penny & Lola Happy Song Toys
Buy from Penny & Lola
Have you heard The Happy Song, the popular children’s song by Imogen Heap, if so you will be familiar with these fabulous characters. Take a look at The Happy Song soft toy range available from Penny and Lola, set up in lockdown they exclusively bring the characters from the video to life. They are suitable from birth, however, are not to be left in cribs or cots, as well as being machine washable.
- Badger – With a black bobble nose, cartoon-like fluffy eyes and a happy smile, badger our plushy toy has a friendly face and is a comforting companion. Badger has squidgy beanie arms and legs, with a tail perfect for little hands to hold onto.
- Cat – This cat soft toy has a red and white polka dot bow, a stuffed nose and black whiskers with bright embroidered eyes, this little cat has textures and fabrics for your little one to explore. Our Cat plush toy has squidgy beanie arms and legs, with a tail perfect for little hands to hold onto.
- Lion – He has a cuddly brown mane and a yellow body. He has googly eyes and a big black nose. He has soft paws for little hands to hold. He is in a seated position. Lion is the perfect soft plushie.
- Pig – Made from a bright pink woolly-style fabric, this is a soft-to-touch toy. Pig has floppy ears, and arms with little legs. Pig is the perfect plushie for little ones to cuddle.
- Rabbit – Rabbit has embroidered googly eyes, a fluffy bunny tail and three front teeth! With different textures and materials, the rabbit is a unique and memorable plushie. Rabbit is a cuddly toy with squidgy beanie arms and legs, with a tail perfect for little hands to hold onto.
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Pippeta Ultimate Weaning Set
Buy from Pippeta
Life can be all so messy, so Pippeta has set out to design products that bring ease to your day. The Pippeta Ultimate Weaning Set is the perfect way to introduce cutlery and tableware to your baby. Designed so that your little one can dip into food and practice self-feeding.
What’s included:
- Pippeta Section Suction Plate
- Pippeta Suction Bowl
- Pippeta My 1st Spoon & Fork
- Pippeta Spoon & Fork
- Pippeta Silicone Bib
- Pippeta Cup & Straw
The Warmies Baby Penguin
Available from Warmies.co.uk
The Warmies Baby Penguin is a soft, huggable plush inspired by nature’s cutest cold-weather creatures! This fully microwavable penguin provides cosy warmth and relaxation, infused with soothing French lavender to create a calm, comforting experience. Designed with a gentle weight, it’s perfect for cuddling on chilly days or anytime you need extra comfort.
Penguins symbolise warmth and togetherness, making this plush an ideal companion for all ages. Just heat it up for lasting warmth and enjoy this adorable baby penguin as a heartwarming gift or a snuggly treat for yourself!
Be sure to check out our other Christmas Gift Guides!
