elizabethadventuresblogDo you and your baby love to travel and get out on adventures? This baby gift guide is just for you! I’ve gathered some of the best gifts for your baby, whether you’re staying home or venturing outdoors. Finding engaging, education and developmentally appropriate toys for your baby is filled with options, so I’ve saved you the searching.
This baby gift guide ranges from toys designed to take on your adventures to outdoor themed toys for the indoors. Babies are quickly developing new skills and these toys will help them along the way and hopefully grow with them through multiple phases.
Gifts Under $10
1. Silicone Teether Ring
This silicone teething ring is a baby gift must! It is made of silicone and wood, making is safe for babies to be chewing on. The round shape with a large hole in the middle makes it easy for babies to grip onto. Because it has textured silicone rounds on all sides it is easy for baby to find one and feels great on their gums. My son loved this teether and we took it on every trip.
2. Indestructible Books
Indestructible Books are the perfect book for babies. They are just that, indestructible! Your baby can chew, pull and crinkle the pages all day without ruining the book. They are paper thin, so a perfect book to travel with as well. There are dozens of book themes available as well. For more books to gift your toddler, check out my Amazon board book list.
3. Silicone Toy Straps
If you want to travel with snacks and toys with ease or are just tired of you baby throwing everything to the ground, these are the best! Silicone toy straps can attach to just about anything from your stroller to your own finger, making it so whatever they throw never hits the ground. I can’t believe it took me as long as it did to purchase these, because I definitely use them daily.
4. Suction Fidget Spinners
These suction spinners are a must for home and travel! They can attach to airplane windows, bathtubs, restaurant tables and more. I always have at least one in the bottom of the diaper bag I can pull out. They are also fun to hold onto the suction cup and let your baby make them spin.
5. Rattle Ball
This rattle ball is the perfect toy for young babies just learning to use their grip. It’s easy to grab on to and because it makes rattle sounds when they move it, it helps draw in their interest. They will eventually start tossing it, even on accident, and it’s a fun engaging moment to be able to roll it back to them.
6. Black and White Flash Cards
Babies cannot see clearly or in color when they are first born. Using black and white high contrast photos like these cards is the best way to help their eyesight develop. I would go through these with my son at least 1-2 times a day during his awake windows and he was always so engaged with them. As he got older I purchased the second set that had the color red incorporated, which is the first color they start to see.
7. Natural Rubber Teether
If you’d prefer to use natural rubber teethers instead of silicone, wood or plastics then this bear teether is a great option! The large hole in the middle makes it easy to grasp and there is a texture to the bear, making it feel good on their gums.
8. Black and White Crinkle Book
Fabric crinkle books are a wonderful toy option for babies. This black and white crinkle book is great because it incorporates some color for when their eyes develop more with the high contrast black and white. It is also interactive with flaps and mirrors. Fabric books are great because babies can freely explore them and the texture of the book without damaging them. And most can simply go in the wash for a good clean when needed.
9. Woodland Fabric Book
This woodland fabric book is a fun soft book to use as your baby’s eyes start to see color more clearly. The pages all have a different texture on each animal for them to explore as well. Babies always seem to be drawn to clothing and toy tags, which this book also included for them to touch.
10. Animal Teething Mitt
Young babies are always sucking on their hands and don’t quite have the coordination to get a teether in their mouth. This animal teething mitt is a perfect way to let them explore a new texture safely. Because it goes over their hand, they can easily get it into their mouth over handheld teethers. It also gives them something fun and new to look at. The mitt also has a handful of other patterns/animals to pick from.
Gifts Under $20
11. Stacking Cups
These stacking cups are a fun toy for various stages of infancy. They can be a teether for younger babies, a bath toy as they get more hand grasping or simply a stacking toy to learn fine motor skills with. We have had these since my son was born and they continue to be a toy he uses well into being a toddler now.
12. Montessori Sensory Pull Toy
If I had to label a toy “best baby toy” then this would be my pick! This sensory pull toy was my son’s favorite. We took in on every trip and his ability to use it was constantly developing and improving. I was able to attach it to things like his stroller by putting the end of one string through the hole of the other. This made it even easier to travel with. It is a great toy at helping babies work on their fine motor skills or a soft teether. We loved it so much we bought it a second time so we had two!
13. Silicone No-Drop Teether
Because babies can’t easily grip teethers, this no-drop teether is a great option to help them. You can help them grip the bar inside if they can’t do it themselves quite yet and since its on their hand they will easily be able to get this teether into their mouth. It also had a fun texture which will feel good on their gums. The teether comes in various colors and objects.
14. Silicone No-Spill Snack Cup
Once your baby starts doing solids, this is a great travel container for them. Simply put whatever age appropriate snack they are eating inside the no-spill snack cup and they can independently reach inside and feed themselves. I use the silicone toy straps above to attach it to my stroller or hiking backpack.
15. Stackable Snack Cups
This had been my go-to snack container for local outings, hiking and airport travel! Instead of having bags of various snacks around I just fill up my stackable snack cup with whatever I want to bring and it’s all stores in one easy to access place. The containers all come apart so you can bring one, two or all of them. Because they are clear your baby and toddler can have some independence in seeing and choosing what they want to eat. These also come in various colors and sets.
16. Shape Sorter
A shape shorter is the prefect way to encourage your child’s fine motor development as well as learning about shapes. It’s also a good toy at learning to problem solve as the shape most likely won’t fit the first few times they try. My son mostly just put the shapes in and out of the large hole and over time has developed his ability to match the shapes.
17. Barefoot Sock Shoes
Children’s feet and arches don’t fully develop until they are much older, so it is best to let them go barefoot as much as possibly. Once they start walking you may want to use shoes at various times. These barefoot sock shoes are such a great option that are extremely flexible and allow your child’s foot to freely develop still. Barefoot shoes are always the best option over regular shoes until at least the age of two, if not longer.
18. Stacking Rings
Stacking rings are a fun toy for babies and toddlers. The hole inside makes them easy for a baby to explore and grab onto. They may not be able to stack them right away but they can watch you and over time develop that fine motor skill. This set also comes with multiple color options.
19. Color Changing Bath Book
A color changing bath book is such a fun way to bring visual stimulation and reading into the bathtub in a way that won’t ruin a good book. This book in particular changes color in the water! You can read to your baby so they get exposed to more language all while enjoying these high contrast photos. We have a few of these now and my son still loves them!
20. Silicone Teething Ball
This silicone ball is a great toy for babies as they can’t easily grasp objects yet. The large openings make it easy for them to get their hand in the ball and the silicone is safe for them to chew on as a teether. We often attached ours with the silicone straps above to the stroller. It also comes in 5 colors.
21. Tummy Time Floor Mirror
Tummy time is encouraged from day one in some capacity for babies, so this tummy time floor mirror is a perfect toy to help your baby enjoy it more. It has high contrast black and white photos for eye development as well as colors once they can see color. Babies love mirrors, which this has and the pages are a soft, baby friendly material. It also collapses down to be stored or travel with easily. There is a second animal options featuring brighter colors and a lion.
22. Adventurer Onesie
Every adventurous baby needs an adventure outfit! This tiny adventurer onesie is such a fun piece for any baby whose parents love the great outdoors. It comes in various sizes so you can get whatever size you need.
23. Wood Animal Teether
This wood animal teether set is the perfect gift for a teething baby. Wood is a hard material, making it something babies enjoy chewing on. Wood is also a natural material and these animals are the prefect way to bring the outdoors inside.
24. Woodland Rattle Teether
This sweet woodland wood rattle toy is the prefect gift for any nature loving family. The wood is a great material for a teething baby, the animal is a fun object to observe and it makes sound. The rattle also has 6 different animals to choose from if a deer isn’t your first choice. I purchased ours before my son was even born for some pregnancy announcement photos.
25. Silicone Vehicle Puzzle
A silicone puzzle is the prefect way to introduce a baby to puzzles since they will put everything in their mouth. This puzzle shows transportation vehicles and they have another version with the sun and cloud as well. Babies may not have the skills to put the pieces back in quite yet, but they will love taking the puzzle apart and exploring the pieces.
26. Rattle Socks and Wrist Toy
These wrist and sock rattle toys are such a fun way for baby to engage and become aware of their hands and feet. They are constantly moving their hands and feet, so putting black and white high contrast objects on them will help their eye development and spacial awareness. They also rattle, making it an even more fun experience for a baby. My son especially loved the socks!
Gifts Under $30
27. Camper Teether Set
This was easily my favorite teether set that my son had as a baby. He especially loved the campfire because it was easy to hold, and the wood legs fit perfectly in his mouth for chewing. The camper teether set is a fun gift for adventure babies whose family loves to camp.
28. Wooden Toy Vehicles
Every adventure baby needs a fun mode of transportation, so these wood toy vehicles are a fun way to learn about vehicles. They are easy to grasp thanks to the holes throughout and made of a durable wood. Being able to watch the wheels turn and the propeller spin is an exciting experience for babies.
29. Frog Pull Toy
Older babies and toddlers love being able to make things happen and pull toys are one of those joys. This frog pull toy is a fun option as they may see frogs on their outdoor adventures. We have a version of this with three frogs and it is harder for my son to turn all three frogs upright if they flip, so this single frog pull toy is a better option for learning those skills.
30. Musical Instruments
Babies love experiences sounds and musical instruments are great way to expose them to various sounds. Whether you help play them or they use them, this musical instruments set has multiple instruments so they can experience more than one. I often brought along one or two instruments on road trips because my son loves them so much.
31. Tree Swaddle Blanket
As a nature loving mama, this tree swaddle was probably my favorite one I got for my son! It is a simple way to bring nature into your home and can be used for some of those sweet monthly milestone photos. Another thing I love about this brand is how many pattern options they provide from mountains to rainbows and flowers.
32. Jelly Cat Stuffed Bear
Jelly Cat truly makes some of the softest and sweetest looking stuffed animals around! This bear stuffed animal comes in multiple sizes, along with many other stuffed animals they make. I personally am not an overly big stuffed animal person, but we have multiple from Jelly Cat because they are made to last, and I love that we can bring animals we may see outdoors inside our home in a fun way.
33. Wood Rattle Activity Toy
This wood rattle activity toy is perfect for babies because it’s easy to grip, safe to chew on and lets them discover cause and effect as they move it. It is also an easy toy to take on trips as it can be attached with the silicone straps and hard to break.
34. Mini Drum Set
If your baby would love the musical instruments set above, this drum set is a fun way to expand on their instrument exposure. There is nothing quite like letting a baby drum away on a drum set either. They love making loud sounds and learning that they are the ones making it happen.
35. Woodland Book and Sock Gift Set
This story book sock set is a cute way to let your baby learn to recognize objects as they notice their socks and book match. They may also just like seeing animals on their socks, which can be a fun way to discuss wildlife and their sounds.
Gifts Under $50
36. Wood Play Gym
A play gym is a must if you have a baby because it keeps them engaged if they are on the floor and can be changed out anytime. I made black and white objects for my son to start out with and then purchased new hanging objects to change it up as well. Etsy and Amazon have great options if you want to change it out. This wooden play gym comes with six hanging toys already and folds up to easily be stored away.
37. Walking Balance Bike
This is a must-have first bike for your baby! The walking balance bike bike says 12+ but my son was ready and able to ride by 10/11 months. Every baby will be different, but if yours seems ready it is a great bike for older babies to learn to use their legs and arms to make the bike move without being too unbalanced. It’s the perfect size for their tiny bodies and will help them transition to a balance bike, if that’s what you hope to use next. My son absolutely loves taking his bike everywhere.
38. Wooden Ball Drop Ramp
Babies love making things happen and this ball drop ramp is a fun way for them to play. They can learn fine motor skills as they drop the ball in the hole and it’s a great way to learn colors. Dropping balls down a ramp continues to be one of my son’s favorite activities.
39. Construction Vehicle Set
These green toys construction vehicles are such a fun toy for babies and toddlers. They can make them move, scoop and dumb. They are made of recycled material and this company has dozens of amazing vehicle toys in various sizes and colors to choose from.
40. Basket of Babies Dolls
Babies love babies! These plush baby dolls are a perfect soft toy for babies to play with at home or on travels as they are machine washable. They show various skin tones and are loved by both boys and girls.
Gifts Under $100
41. Padded Play Mat
Having a soft play mat for your baby to lay on, learn to roll and cushion their falls when they learn to sit is a must! This one can roll up for storage and is easy to clean when those unavoidable messes happen. It also comes in four color options.
42. Wooden Climbing Triangle
A triangle climber is a fun way to encourage indoor gross motor development and risky play as your baby learns to climb in various ways. This one is a great options too if you have limited space as it doesn’t have the large rainbow shaped climber many sets come with. One side of the slide has rock climbing type clips and the other side is smooth, making a fun slide. My son has loved his since he first got it around 9 months old!
43. Outdoor Swing
Most babies are enthralled by the swing once they are big enough to give it a try. If you have the outdoor space for a swing, this outdoor swing set is perfect because it comes with two seats so you can change it out as they grow. It is an easy and fun way to get them outdoors at home.
44. Pop Up Play Tunnel
This collapsible tunnel is a fun way to help babies learn to crawl or give a toddler a new way to develop their gross motor skills. It can be used as a fun game or turned into a bear cave. It folds up so it doesn’t take up a large amount of house space either. My son loved crawling through it from an early age.
45. Wool Iksplorer Set
If you’re looking for a highly practical gift for your toddler, this wool set is a perfect option. Wool is great for hiking, camping and all outdoor adventures because it stays warm and yet cool at the same time. The material dries much quicker than cotton, too. We have two sets that my son wears multiple times a week. They make the perfect hiking outfit or base layer. You can use the code
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46. Wood Push Walker
Once your baby learns to walk, this wood push toy will be a toy they use well into toddlerhood. This one is such a great option because not only is it fun to push like other walkers, it has so many fine motor activities for them on the front. It will provide them with plenty of fun all in one toy.
Gifts Over $100
47. Baby Sleeping Bag
If you love camping or want to give it a try with your baby, a good quality sleeping bag is a must! The Morrison Outdoor Little Mo is a perfect big for your toddler. Not only is it specifically designed to be safe and comfortable on a toddler, it comes in two temperature ratings. The new designs now feature both degree bags with closable hand covers. I personally have both the 20° and the 40° bag for my son and use them both, depleting what we need camping. Most fair weather campers will be just fine with the 40° bag.
48. Foam Climbing Mats
If you have the storage space, these foam climbing mats are a great way to let your baby develop those gross motor skills in a safe way. Plus having gross motor play inside is so helpful on rainy days or in the dark winter months.
49. Pop Up Outdoor Playpen
If you are adventuring outdoor regularly with your baby, this pop up playpen is a great option for the campsite, beach and more. It provides a safe place for them to play when you need to set them down as well as a shady spot to lay. This model is better than other outdoor pop-up playpens available because it has extra sunshades for the side walls.
50. LOVERLY | The Play Gym
This Loverly playpen is a great option if you are looking for one that has all the bells and whistles to keep your baby entertained during tummy time. It comes with a play mat with 5 sides, all featuring a different tactile experience. The wood play gym features interactive objects that hang down as well, making this a fun space for baby to explore on their tummy or back.
Happy Hiking,
Elizabeth
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