9 Gifts For Babe That You Won't Regret Later Peace out, drum set....
By Babe | Photo by Manhattan Toy
The holidays are upon us, and while we’re busy gifting our friends, family and – let’s face it – ourselves, our little ones are often overlooked. Especially if they’re of the age where they know absolutely nothing and everyday is Christmas, why go above and beyond? At the same time, gifts are freiken’ CUTE, and the idea of kids opening gifts in matching PJs is even cuter.
But, before you go buying up anything and everything that Amazon recommends for their age group, take counsel, dear mamas. Know that not all gifts are created equally. Gifts for babies are often annoying AF. There’s the loud noises, the banging sounds, and forget about the massive play structure that just took over your living room. That’s where we come in. We’re rounding up the cutest, chicest, most brain-stimulating gifts for the wee set that are (mostly) quiet, nice to look at, and will ignite the imagination.
This Looker Play Kit by Lovevery is perfect for those babes who are sensitive to light and sound, yet are becoming aware of their new world. They’ll build new brain connections with high-contrast images and black and white sensory mittens, as well as process new surroundings and explore high-contrast images. Photo courtesy of Lovevery
Before you book that family trip abroad, get your tot excited to learn about new cultures and destinations through fun activities, souvenirs, games and more with this adorable kit by Little Passports. Photo courtesy of Little Passports
It’s like an etch-a-sketch, but better. The Magic Sketch by boogie board is reusable kids drawing kit with a semi-transparent drawing tablet and 18 templates for sketching, practicing letters or playing games. All you do is slide the template behind the drawing tablet then can start drawing, learning or creating. Photo courtesy of boogie board
All aboard the CoComelon Ultimate Learning Bus toy! Inspired by yes, THAT CoComelon, this interactive, educational toy helps spark creativity, while discovering core learning and developmental skills through play. Photo courtesy of CoComelon
Start ’em young, right? This six-piece cleaning set is perfect for those future allowance days, with natural wooden handles for a realistic addition to your child’s bedroom or playroom. This play set includes a broom, a mop, a duster, a brush, and a dustpan to help your child clean up their space and create a “tidy” environment. Photo courtesy of Maisonette
Stickers and beads and crowns, oh my! Your budding fashion icon will love Super Smalls’ Craft Your Own Adventure Bundle, featuring the Make It Super DIY Bead Kit, Everyday Royalty DIY Crown & Tiara Kit and the Ultimate (Mega Sized!) Sticker Book. Photo courtesy of Super Smalls
Your future ballerina will adore this Theater Suitcase and Ballet Dancers Doll kit. This little suitcase opens to reveal a theater backdrop and two adorable fabric ballet dancer mice – a female mouse with a pink tulle dress, removable wings, a tiara and shoes and male mouse is in a soldier outfit, with a felt jacket and hat. It’s also chic enough to make the bookcase. Photo courtesy of Meri Meri
Because who doesn’t love a llama that creates music? The wooden Musical Lil Llama toy by Manhattan Toy is made up of musical instruments like a guiro-like notches, 5-bar xylophone, 2 clacking saddle blankets that double as drums and detachable wooden mallets on the head. Other activities include spinning gears and blocks. The tail of this wooden llama can be removed and double as a maraca. Photo courtesy of Maisonette
We’re obsessed with this sweet Alpaca Rocker by Wonder & Wise by Asweets. Not only does it add a dose of cool to any nursery. (see llama, above) but it features a solid wooden rocking base and handles for easy grip and a smooth, secure rocking motion. We’re pretty sure it’ll offer hours of Instagram-worthy fun for babe and mama, alike. Photo courtesy of Maisonette
