Ah, baby’s first Christmas! Still new and sweet…but oblivious to the joy of the season. What on earth do you get a baby that only sleeps, eats, and poops?
Don’t worry, my friend! I’ve got you covered with the best gift ideas for babies under 1 year old. Just click on the picture to learn more or make a purchase!
(Bonus! These items are affordable, too! Amazon prices change frequently, but as of this writing, all the items below are under $30!)
Stocking stuffers and gift ideas for babies under 1:
1. Sophie La Girafe Teething Toy
- Sophie la giraffe, the most beloved teether for over 55 years
- Made of 100% natural rubber from the Hevea tree
- Inside each box, youll get: the Sophie story, and a booklet to discover more products
- Sophies soft texture and numerous chewable parts (ears, horns, legs), makes her perfect for soothing babys sore gums during teething.
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How cute is this?! I love this toy for so many reasons. This toy is completely non-toxic. Unlike other teething toys, it is completely free of BPA, PVC, and phthalates. It’s made of 100% pure natural rubber. (And it squeaks, which baby loves!)
2. Baby paper
- Baby Paper is a great replacement of paper napkins Baby Paper does not tear and it has a crinkle sound that keeps babies occupied
- 6 Inches by 6 Inches of crinkly fun and small enough for tiny hands to grasp
- Baby Paper is washable by hand or machine wash in warm water with like colors
- Babies just cant keep from grabbing chewing crinkling and crunching Baby Paper
- Perfect first toy for a baby and it is simple but effective and you can take it anywhere
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This was one of my daughter’s favorite things when she was a baby. It actually kept her occupied!! She loved the crinkle sound! It comes in various colors and patterns, too.
3. Tub toys
- Safe for Children: 100% Lead and Phthalate free; safe for small children to bite on during bathing time
- Floats Upright: Built-in interior weight stick on the bottom ensures the duck floats upright
- High Quality Material: Made with vinyl and fade-resistent paint to withstand all seasons
- Sealed on the Bottom: Easy to clean and no open hole ensures no mold or fungus growth after every use
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When searching for a tub toy, you’ll want to make sure that you get one that is phthalate free and hermetically sealed so that it doesn’t grow mold and become toxic to baby.
4. Stacking boats
- encourages whole learning the healthy & natural way
- encourages water play & swimming
- fun for bath, pool, water, & sand play
- holes for sprinkling
- stacking develops concentration & thinking skills
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Speaking of tub toys, these boats are fun for in or out of the tub! (Also non-toxic!)
5. Banana toothbrush
- Recommended for ages 3-12 months
- Now available in a variety of colors to suit any baby’s style
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This toothbrush is great for cleaning babies gums. PLUS babies love holding and chewing on it. Perfect for sore gums and sensory input. (Also non-toxic!)
Mostly this banana toothbrush makes the list of gift ideas for babies under 1 because my daughter was obsessed with hers.
6. Organic drool bandana
- SUPER SOFT ORGANIC ABSORBENT COTTON DROOL BIB – These stylish drool bibs are made of 100% soft organic cotton and 100% super absorbent soft polyester fleece fabric on the back. Our bibs keep your baby dry, even the drooliest of babies. Great for teething babies! (Intelligent moisture management). Diaper Squad bandana bibs come in a set of 10 & keeps your baby stylish with the trending designs and relief to changing outfits many times a day.
- NICKEL-FREE ADJUSTABLE SNAPS, DOUBLE LAYER OF FABRIC – The double layered fabric (which restrict any fluid from crossing the bib’s boundaries) of bandana bibs fit newborns and toddlers, 2 set of snaps ensure theses bibs will fit your baby with age ranging from 0-36 months. The snaps are secure, making it difficult for infants to snap on and off.
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Most babies drool…a lot. So they might as well look stylish while doing it! These bib-bandanas are available in multiple colors and are gender-neutral.
7. Black and white book
- BLACK AND WHITE DEVELOPMENTAL TOYS: From Manhattan Toy’s award winning Wimmer-Ferguson infant collection - the original innovator of black and white developmental toys. The patterns of all Wimmer-Ferguson products adapt to babys changes in visual development by featuring a range of design complexity and color, inspired by laboratory research.
- BABY ZOO BOARD BOOK DETAILS: Animal-themed baby and toddler board book with soft padded cover has 10 unique pages with stimulating hand-drawn artwork made for babys developing eyesight and curious mind.
- VISUALLY APPEALING HIGH CONTRAST TOY FOR INFANTS: Professional research has shown that newborns are more attracted to high-contrast patterns than to color or brightness alone. The Wimmer-Ferguson Baby Zoo Board Book was designed for this purpose, encouraging baby to learn pattern recognition from the start.
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This is an awesome book to help stimulate baby’s visual development. It contains high-contrast, hand-drawn artwork which your kid is sure to love.
8. Stroller/car seat toy
- ORGANIC - Made with 100% organic cotton and natural silk. Hypoallergenic corn fiber filling. Machine washable.
- HEIRLOOM DETAILS - Features a sweet, furry face, soft organic cotton jersey beak and feet, and 100% recycled plastic safety eyes.
- ECO-FRIENDLY - Made with OEKO-TEX 100 eco-friendly fabric dyes. Packaging made with 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks.
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These adorable stroller/car seat carrier toys come in a variety of animals to choose from: wolf, bunny, panda, and fox (pictured above). They are organic and hypoallergenic!
9. Sensory balls
- SENSORY ENGAGEMENT: Nubbly surface engages the senses and enhances tactile development
- MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Gripping, tossing, bouncing, and rolling encourage growth of fine and gross motor skills
- ENHANCE LOGIC AND REASONING: Rolling, tracking, and bouncing enhance hand-eye coordination, visual sensory development, and logic & reasoning skills
- VISUALLY STIMULATING: Bright, colorful design engages visual senses and encourages color recognition skills
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These balls are so colorful and have so many textures for sensory stimulation. They’re also safe as they’re made of plastic that’s BPA-free and phthalate-free.
10. Infant stim mobile
- BLACK AND WHITE DEVELOPMENTAL TOYS: From Manhattan Toy’s award winning Wimmer-Ferguson infant collection - the original innovator of black and white developmental toys. The patterns of all Wimmer-Ferguson products adapt to babys changes in visual development by featuring a range of design complexity and color, inspired by laboratory research.
- INFANT STIM MOBILE TO GO DETAILS: Baby travel toy for infants 0-5 months has 3 reversible discs produced from printed polypropylene card stock that display black and white graphics on one side and color images on the other; top circular card measures 7 across. Recommended for ages 0-5 months.
- MULTISENSORY BABY TOY FOR HOME OR TRAVEL: The Infant Stim-Mobile To Go introduces baby to high contrast, black and white and color graphics for early visual and multisensory development; a lightweight, easy to pack activity travel toy for babies, it attaches to most strollers, infant carriers, and car seats with the sturdy plastic clamp.
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I love this mobile for its high contrast images to promote visual development. You can also change out the cards to give baby a variety.
11. Amber teething necklace
- Genuine Amber - We handcraft every baltic amber necklace with genuine baltic amber that offers the highest quality and longevity. Our raw amber necklace is 12.5 inches long.
- High Quality - Crafted with the highest quality raw amber, each baroque necklace is made of sturdy twine and is individually knotted for extra durability.
- Handmade Gift - There is nothing better than a thoughtful handmade real baltic amber necklace for that special gift. Each baltic necklace comes packaged in our beautiful pastel green gift box. This special gift is ready for all your gift-giving occasions!
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A must-have for any baby, you can start using these as young as three months or whenever teething symptoms start.
12. Rattle
- The hand-crafted Kringelring features a pliable ring of rainbow colored, beechwood beads threaded on a sturdy elastic band. The smaller plastic rings are made of BPA-free plastic.
- With its vibrant colors and pleasant rattling sounds, children from around the world have come to love this heirloom quality clutching toy.
- Measuring 3.75 in diameter, the Kringelring is safe for teething and has been tested to the highest EU and US safety standards.
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I love this rattle because it’s a rattle and teething toy in one. Win-win!
13. Lolipop teething toy
- BPA free, lead free, PVC free, and phthalate free
- Meets or exceeds safety standards in Europe, US, Canada and Australia
- Food safe coloring
- Solid piece with no parts to prevent break-off choking hazard
- Food grade silicone
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How cute is this little lollipop? Baby will love munching on this and you’ll love that it’s completely non-toxic.
14. Christmas jammies
- Burts Bees Baby - Sleep & Play Zip-Up Footies (Sizes: Newborn to 9M)
- New loose fit allows for plenty of wiggle room from playtime to bedtime
- Featuring non-slip bee grip footies for extra stability - great for little bees on the move!
- Diagonal zip front for easy diaper changes & large gusset for ease of movement
- 100% organic, GOTS certified*, breathable cotton - great for sensitive skin
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A baby won’t groan about receiving clothes as a gift like an older kid. Take advantage of this! (Haha!) One important note: When you shop for pajamas for your baby, be sure to get the kind that say “snug fitting”. This will ensure the clothing hasn’t been treated with nasty flame retardants. These organic burt’s bees jammies are safe (and super-cute)!
15. Links
- BPA Free!
- Specially designed to be virtually indestructible! Material has great memory – link can be twisted in any way and will return back to their original shape!
- Versatile links can be easily attached to crib rail, highchair, stroller, car seat, diaper bag or backpack!
- Use Boomerings to strengthen thinking and early math skills involving colors, counting, sorting, patterns, adding and subtracting! Includes activity guide (English & French).
- From Birth. Made in the USA. BPA Free.
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You can use links for endless things. (And babies love them!) This brand is BPA free.
16. Wooden bead maze
- Portable and engaging, these wooden beads make for reliable entertainment for your child
- Four sturdy suction cups secure wooden base to smooth surface while nesting beads demonstrates the concept of inside/outside and offer peek-a-boo fun
- Promotes dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and creativity for hours of fun
- Recommended for ages 6 months and up
- Non-toxic finishes and child safe materials
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Great for babies six months and up, this maze will be tons of fun and promote hand-eye coordination.
17. Teach my baby kit
- Teach your baby first words and bond using a matching board book and one piece puzzles.
- Explore first numbers with your baby through finger puppets, a board book and story board.
- Introduce animal sounds and senses with a board book, touch and feel cards and two piece puzzles.
- Promote self esteem and learn parts of the face with nesting blocks, mirrored cards and a matching board book.
- Over 50 pieces and step by step teaching guide to promote healthy language and brain development.
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I started using this kit when my baby was about five months old. She learned so much at an early age. Her favorite is the touch-and-feel animal cards.
18. Baby’s first Christmas ornament
- 2 different designs, one on each side; “My First Christmas” and “Baby’s First Christmas”
- High-quality semi-handmade porcelain; Made using a white ceramic with a flawless glossy glaze finish
- Beautifully made gift box and a golden thread for hanging are included
- 3 inches diameter; Adorable, unique Christmas design
- Custom-able surface; Date / Name can be written on the ornament by using a sharpie (not included)
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Every baby needs a keepsake ornament for their very first Christmas! Don’t forget to include one in your baby’s stocking.
What gift idea would you add to this list? Be sure to pin this so you can refer to it later!
Check out my other gift guides:
25 Best Gift Ideas for Toddlers
25 Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys ages 4-6
20 Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Girls ages 7-9
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