Christmas Gift Ideas For Babies: 15 Presents New Parents Will Love (And You Won't Find Them On The High Street) | HuffPost Life

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If you’re bored of seeing the same old Christmas gifts for babies on the high street, you’ll be pleased to know we’ve scoured the internet for something a little different.

We’ve rounded up a selection of presents that new parents will welcome during their baby’s first year, all from independent boutiques and outlets, so its less likely they’ll end up with five of the same thing.

With everything from the essential (muslins) to the fun (dinosaur onesies), this guide will help you find something special for someone celebrating their first ever Christmas.

'Say Hello' Wrist And Ankle Rattles

Stick these rattles on your baby's ankles or wrists and watch their amazement when the toys make noise as they move. The rattles were developed in partnership with Baby Sensory.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £7 for both.
Buy here.

Cat Muslin Cloths (2 pack)

HerbertAndStella

No new parent can have too many muslins. This adorable two-pack of clothes are super soft and made from organic materials.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £14.
Buy here.

Crab Teether

Can the teething stage ever be fun? Hopefully, with this adorable crab teether.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £11.
Buy here.

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Dinosaur-hooded baby onesie.

Babies always look adorable sleeping, but don't you think they look SO much cuter wearing a dinosaur onesie?
Available from six months.
Price: £12.
Buy here.

Personalised Christmas Decorations

You can't mark your baby's first Christmas without a present to mark your baby's first Christmas... We love this wooden decoration to put on your tree - handmade to order!
Not suitable for babies to play with.
Price: £3.50.
Buy here.

Deluxe Sleeved Bib

Bibs that cover a baby's chest are all well and good, but what about when they get mess everywhere else? These sleeved bibs with pockets are genius.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £12.
Buy here.

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Crocheted Christmas Elf Boots

Notonthehighstreet

Your little one may be too young for real shoes, but these adorable festive booties will not only keep their feet warm, but create your very own elf, too!
Suitable from birth.
Price: £15.
Buy here.

Personalised Keepsake Spoon

If having a personalised Christmas decoration isn't enough to mark your baby's first Christmas, how about an engraved spoon?
Not suitable for babies to play with.
Price: £12.80.
Buy here.

Touch, Think and Learn

They might be too young to know what's going on, but it's never too early to introduce interactive books to your baby. This alphabet book adds a new dimension with raised pieces and mirrored cut-outs to creative an impressive book.
Suitable for ages 0 to three years.
Price: £14.99.
Buy here.

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Cotton Sleeping Bag

https://www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk/collections/baby-sleeping-bags/products/wild-cotton-sleeping-bag-tog-1-rabbit-print

Keep your baby cosy in this 100% organic brushed cotton sleeping bag. How adorable is that design?
Available from birth to six months.
Price: £38.95.
Buy here.

Bath Squeeze Toys

These squeeze and switch bath toys will provide endless fun at bath time. They bubble under the water and squirt when they're outside the water.
Suitable from 10 months.
Price: £16.
Buy here.

Festive Reindeer Comforter

The perfect soft companion for your baby during the festive season.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £9.99.
Buy here.

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Handmade Baby's Hat

Keep them warm and cosy with this 100% knitted cotton stripy hat.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £15.95.
Buy here.

Wiggles Baby Grow

Gender-neutral clothing company 'Shapes of Things' has tonnes of brilliant designs on their baby clothes: We're big fans of the wiggle baby grow.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £22.50.
Buy here.

Mini White Star Storage Bag

With all the gifts they'll be receiving, this personalised storage bag will keep them all in one place.
Not suitable for babies to play with.
Price: £22.
Buy here.

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Before You Go

Christmas Gifts For Kids

Wooden Kitchen Playset(01 of30)

Aldi's wooden toy range has been a hit this year, and they've still got products available for Christmas. Let kids make you "breakfast" in bed, without any mess.
Suitable for children aged three and over.
Price: £17.99.
Buy: Aldi, in-store only. (credit:Aldi)

Real Den Adventure Kit(02 of30)

This kit has everything your kids will need to build a real den - anywhere.
Suitable for kids aged eight and above.
Price: £34.95.
Buy here. (credit:Flibberty)

My 1st Smartphone(03 of30)

Whether we like it or not, our little ones will see us on our phones. Get your toddler their very own wooden smartphone with makeshift earphones.
Suitable for children aged three and above.
Price: £12.
Buy here. (credit:KIDLY)

Ice Cream Mug(04 of30)

Surely ensuring your kids get their recommended daily water intake is *much* more fun when drunk out of an ice cream cup?
Recommended age not stated.
Price: £10.99.
Buy here. (credit:OhDeer)

Playmobil Vet Clinic(05 of30)

No gift guide is complete without a Playmobil present, and this bargain gift comes with a set-up vet clinic as well as a carry case for just £9.99. Not bad.
Suitable for kids aged four and above.
Price: £9.99.
Buy here. (credit:Playmobil)

Lego Yellow Submarine(06 of30)

Introduce your kids to the Beatles... and then buy this Lego Yellow Submarine. It even comes with four minifigures: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Suitable for ages 10 and above.
Price: £54.99.
Buy here. (credit:LEGO)

Fingerlings(07 of30)

These creatures that balance on fingers seemed to have been dubbed the hottest toy this year - and thankfully you can grab them for under 15 quid.
Suitable for ages five and over.
Price: £14.99.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)

Design Your Own Comic Book(08 of30)

Let your kids get imaginative and crafty with this activity pack to design their own superhero comic book. We sort of want one too.
Suitable for kids aged seven and above.
Price: £9.95.
Buy here. (credit:CuckooLand)

Magical Fairy Garden(09 of30)

A great project for children in the new year: They follow the guide to learn how to construct their own miniature cottage and living garden.
Suitable for children aged four and above.
Price: £16.95.
Buy here. (credit:Wicked Uncle)

Doodle Socks(10 of30)

We're constantly telling little ones to stop drawing on anything other than paper - but now it's time to do the opposite. These doodle socks let children personalise them how they want.
Suitable for children aged five and above.
Price: £15.29.
Buy here. (credit:BrightMinds)

Personalised Xylophone(11 of30)

Get a child's name transcribed onto their first ever instrument (and be prepared for the noise to follow).
Suitable for kids aged three and above.
Price: £12.10.
Buy here. (credit:Notonthehighstreet)

Hatchimals ColleGGTibles(12 of30)

It was the toy that dominated 2016 and now they are back, cheaper, and available to buy. The mini Hatchimals come in small speckled eggs.
Suitable for children aged five and over.
Price: £2.99.
Buy here. (credit:Hatchimals)

Keepsake Storybook(13 of30)

Be warned: It *might* end up being one of those books that you read over and over again.
Suitable for children aged two to eight.
Price: £15.96.
Buy here. (credit:MyMagicName)

DIY Unicorn Kit(14 of30)

Because let's be honest, who doesn't want to be a unicorn?
Suitable for kids aged 14 and above.
Price: £12.95.
Buy here. (credit:Etsy)

Paw Patrol Activity Desk(15 of30)

Fans of 'Paw Patrol' will love the opportunity to draw alongside their favourite characters.
Suitable for ages three to six.
Price: £12.50.
Buy here. (credit:TheToyShop)

SoundMoovz(16 of30)

A new gadget for older kids, where you make music by moving - rather than moving to the music.
Suitable from children aged eight and above.
Price: £39.99.
Buy here. (credit:SoundMoovz)

Personalised Toy Set(17 of30)

This soft sculptured tool set offers no-hurt fun - got any DIY to be getting on with?
Suitable for kids aged 12 months and above.
Price: £38.
Buy here. (credit:Jolly Fine)

Zoo Apron(18 of30)

Inspire kids to cook with this brightly-coloured apron, but be prepared for the mess!
Age recommendation not stated.
Price: £10.
Buy here. (credit:Dunelm)

Monkey Pins(19 of30)

A perfect indoor game to play with the little ones on Christmas day.
Suitable for kids aged three and above.
Price: £5.80.
Buy here. (credit:Amazon)

Moana Doll(20 of30)

Moana has to be up there as one of everyone's favourite Disney characters this year.
Suitable for ages 36 months to seven years.
Price: £24.99.
Buy here. (credit:Amazon)

Whizz World Train Station(21 of30)

With sounds and bright colours, toddlers will have a whale of a time with their new train set.
Suitable for kids from 12 months and above.
Price: £20.
Buy here. (credit:ELC)

Bath Toy Sea Plane(22 of30)

Your kids can let the sea plane ride the water, making bath time so much more fun.
Suitable for ages one and above.
Price: £13.50.
Buy here. (credit:AdventureToys)

Wooden Stationery Set(23 of30)

This 75-piece set has everything a kid needs to create their very own masterpiece.
Age recommendation not stated.
Price: £10.
Buy here. (credit:TheWorks)

Dinosaur Projector(24 of30)

Any dinosaur fans? This projector shares images of kids' favourite dinosaurs onto walls and ceilings.
Suitable for children aged three to 10.
Price: £9.99.
Buy here. (credit:ToysruS)

Monster Backpack(25 of30)

An ideal gift for kids to keep their cuddly toys, snacks, drinks and other essential items safe.
Suitable for ages two to five.
Price: £12.98.
Buy here. (credit:Tesco)

Glow In The Dark Tape(26 of30)

Stick this tape anywhere to make magical glow-in-the-dark lines when the lights are switched off.
Recommended age not stated.
Price: £8.99.
Buy here. (credit:PresentFinder)

2 In 1 World Globe(27 of30)

As well as having a normal globe, where kids can point out countries and capital cities, this globe also has a night function (doubling up as a night light) showing the earth as seen from space, with colour-changing LEDs.
Suitable for ages eight and above.
Price: £32.99.
Buy here. (credit:Argos)

Soothe And Glow Seahorse(28 of30)

When this seahorse is cuddled, the belly gently glows and plays five minutes of music and ocean sounds. It then gradually fades out.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £14.99.
Buy here. (credit:FisherPrice)

VTech Kidizoom Duo Camera(29 of30)

Give your kids the role of photographer for the day with their own snazzy camera. The back has a digital display so they can see what photos they've taken, a front camera to take selfies, and the ability to add fun effects, stamps and frames.
Suitable for ages three and above.
Price: £39.74.
Buy here. (credit:TheEntertainer)

Glittery Space Dough(30 of30)

It's not just any old dough, it's glittery "super space" dough - made from natural ingredients - that comes with a star-shaped cutter (and yes, the sequin stars are included, too).
Suitable for children ages three and above.
Price: £5.95.
Buy here. (credit:Notonthehighstreet)

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