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Christmas Gift Ideas For Babies: 12 Presents New Parents Will Love For Their Child's First Christmas

12 Presents Babies (And New Parents) Will Love This Christmas
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Life editor at HuffPost UK

Christmas for babies is like any other day, just with a lot more people and food around.

Seeing as those under 12 months are likely to be just as entertained by wrapping paper as presents, it’s worth bearing their parents in mind when you go shopping.

Practical gifts will no doubt be welcomed, as well as memorable keepsakes to celebrate a baby’s first Christmas. 

We’ve rounded up a selection of adorable gifts in the slideshow below. 

Christmas Gift Ideas For Babies
Teddy Bear Rattle(01 of12)
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A toy making the noise of a rattle, but one that's as soft as a teddy bear.
Suitable from birth.
£13 from Best Years. (credit:BestYears)
Nautical Embroidered Muslins(02 of12)
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New parents can never have enough muslins in the house. These ones have a sweet nautical twist.
£14, from JoJo Maman Bebe. (credit:JoJoMamanBebe)
Mix and Match Caterpillar(03 of12)
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This caterpillar has all the components to keep your baby happy - colours, noise, velcro and mirror reflections.
Suitable from 0-18 months.
£16.99 from Babies R Us. (credit:Babiesrus)
Personalised Bone China Bauble(04 of12)
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A great way to mark a baby's first Christmas is a personalised bauble that can be put on the tree each year.
£9.99 from Getting Personal. (credit:Getting Personal)
Dribble Bibs(05 of12)
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You will never go wrong getting bibs for new parents and we love the funky design on these ones.
£10.63 from Boden. (credit:Boden)
Festive Sleepsuits(06 of12)
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If you adults are donning your Christmas jumpers on Christmas day, it's only fair babies can join in the fun, too.
To fit newborns to 12-month-olds.
£16 from Mothercare. (credit:Mothercare)
My Baby Touch Wooden Frame(07 of12)
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This gift allows parents to document their baby's foot or handprint on their first Christmas and add in a photo from the day.
£20 from Baby Art. (credit:BabyArt)
Halilit Mini Orchestra(08 of12)
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Babies love bright colours and noises to appeal to their senses, so this mini orchestra is sure to keep them occupied.
Suitable for children from six months.
£16.99 from Argos. (credit:Argos)
Baby Adaptable Sleeveless Sleep Bag(09 of12)
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Babies need to keep as cosy as we do in the winter.
Suitable for ages 0-18 months
£19 from Vertbaudet. (credit:Vertbaudet)
Snowman and Snowdog Booties(10 of12)
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They may not be able to walk yet, but these booties will keep their feet warm (and look adorable).
One size.
£12.95 from John Lewis. (credit:JohnLewis)
Personalised Storage Basket(11 of12)
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The perfect gift to hold all the baby's Christmas toys, with a personal touch.
£18 from Sparks Living on Not On The High Street. (credit:Sparks Living)
Bath Squirtees - Under The Sea(12 of12)
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Babies who love to splash around in the bath will want to stay in the water even longer with these four toys.
Suitable for babies from six months to two years.
£4.99 from Babies R Us. (credit:Babies R Us)

Before You Go

Christmas Present Ideas For Kids
Vtech Baby Tiny Tot Driver(01 of20)
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A great way to role play with your toddler, with sounds that will keep them entertained for hours.
£14.24, suitable for kids aged one to three.
Buy here. (credit:Tesco)
Melissa & Doug Monster Bowling(02 of20)
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Six furry pins and a fluffy ball to play bowling in the comfort of your own home.
£19.99, from age two.
Buy here. (credit:BrightMinds)
Tiny Treasures Baby Doll, Chad Valley(03 of20)
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This is said to be the “most lifelike” baby doll and is even weighted like a real newborn.
£39.99, suitable from age three.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)
Batman Egg Cup and Toast Cutter(04 of20)
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They will never get bored of eating eggs again.
£5.99, from age three.
Buy here. (credit:Lakeland)
Num Noms Lip Gloss Truck(05 of20)
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Kids can make their own flavoured lipgloss kits with this snazzy pack.
£29.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here. (credit:ToysRUs)
Remote Controlled Turbo Racer(06 of20)
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This 5cm-long car can fly around the room, but won't take up too much space (phew).
£11.95, from age three.
Buy here. (credit:Prezzybox)
Minions Pie Face(07 of20)
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One step ahead of the traditional pie face game because this time, it's Minion-themed.
£19.99, suitable for ages five to 12.
Buy here. (credit:Toysrus)
Orbeez Soothing Foot Spa(08 of20)
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Adults aren't the only ones who need to relax, right?
£19.99, suitable for ages three to five.
Buy here. (credit:BargainMax)
Gotrovo Treasure Hunt Game(09 of20)
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Exercise both their legs and minds with this treasure hunt pack - everything you need is in the box.
£19.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here. (credit:BrightMinds)
Magical Fairy Garden(10 of20)
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The kit comes with everything your child needs to create their own fairyland oasis at home.
£14.95, from age four.
Buy here. (credit:Prezzybox)
Personalised Fairy Tales Book(11 of20)
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Make reading at bedtime a little more exciting by getting a book personalised for your child.
£25, for any age.
Buy here. (credit:my1styears)
Minions Helmet(12 of20)
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When you want them to be safe while on their bike, but also want them to have a laugh.
£20, size 52-54cm.
Buy here. (credit:Halfords)
VTech KidiZoom Action Cam(13 of20)
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The camera comes with a waterproof case so kids can take photos in swimming pools (or the bath).
£47.50, suitable from age five.
Buy here. (credit:amazon)
Operation Dinosaurs(14 of20)
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The classic operation game... with a historic twist that allows kids to become paleontologists for an hour or two.
£22, from age six.
Buy here. (credit:National History Museum)
LEGO City Volcano, LEGO(15 of20)
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It’s pretty hard to go through Christmas without buying at least one LEGO pressie for the kids - and the latest set is a science fan’s dream.
£55, suitable for ages eight to 12.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)
Crayola Colour Effects Lantern - Make Your Own Glow Lamp Light(16 of20)
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This isn't a typical bedroom lamp, it's a customisable one that can be changed time and time again. Fancy.
£9.99, suitable for ages six to eight.
Buy here. (credit:Bargainmax)
CHiP Robot Dog(17 of20)
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If your kids are keen on the latest tech, this dog that can be given trained voiced commands is sure to impress.
£199.99, suitable for aged eight to 16.
Buy here. (credit:Toysrus)
Digital Metal Detector(18 of20)
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Send your kids out on the hunt for lost items - they might even find a gem.
£29.99, suitable from age eight.
Buy here. (credit:Brightminds)
Doodle Your Own Pillowcase(19 of20)
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The pack comes with a pillowcase and 10 wash out pens so they can doodle and doodle again.
£15.95, suitable from age 10.
Buy here. (credit:Wickeduncle)
BoomKids Headphones(20 of20)
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So you don't have to listen to your child's music blaring out of speakers. Parents can set a maximum listening volume on these headphones.
£24.95, suitable from age 13.
Buy here. (credit:Coloud)

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