24 best Christmas gifts for baby 2021: What to buy for baby girls and boys
CHRISTMAS is a magical time of year, and it’s even more fun when you have a baby or child to spoil.
If you’re wondering what to get the baby in your life this year, whether it’s your own newborn, your niece, nephew, grandchild or friend’s little one, we have got you covered.
Christmas time is special for all ages, especially children, and it’s oh-so easy to get carried away when shopping for babies…
While some buy the tiny babies in their life new outfits, toys, books, or props for their pram and around the home – others may gift photography shoots and interactive experiences to make memories, and treasure their younger years.
But buying for babies can be just as expensive, if not more so, than buying for adults.
Some of our favourite retailers when buying Christmas presents for a baby include Mamas & Papas, The White Company, M&S, John Lewis as well as My First Years and Not On The High Street.
It’s worth nothing that there’s a chance that some gifts in this round-up won’t arrive by Christmas, but some offer express delivery options to help you make sure you have all your gifts in time for the big day.
We have curated the best Christmas presents for a baby below for some gifting inspiration to cover all bases, and budgets.
Personalised Christmas gifts for baby
You can’t go wrong with a personalised gift for a newborn or infant as it’s bound to be a present the family will treasure forever.
Here’s some of our top picks for a present that’s totally unique.
1. Personalised Bertie bear
- Personalised Bertie bear, £32 from Not On the High Street –
Is there anything sweeter than a cuddly personalised bear? We think not!
This furry companion is a great addition to any little one’s bedroom. It is a traditional style bear that comes with a knitted jumper in a choice of white, blue, pink, red and navy.
It also arrives beautifully packaged in a Babyblooms illustrated box, making it a lovely gift for a new mum.
Plus, if you pay a little extra for delivery, it’ll arrive just in time for Christmas. Brownie points: sorted.
2. Wooden name train
- Wooden Name Train, £6 from Not On The High Street –
Is it a keepsake or a toy? Well, a little of both actually!
This eye-catching wooden magnetic train is a wonderful gift for a new baby or toddler.
With its bright bold letters that you can choose to create a special name train, it is even compatible with Brio and Bigjigs rail systems. Win-win!
And, it’ll arrive in time for Christmas fun, too, after paying £6.95 for delivery.
3. Nursery Rhymes And Personalised Poems Book
- Nursery Rhymes And Personalised Poems Book, £23 from Not On The High Street –
It’s never too early to start reading to your little one, even if they are a newborn.
Nursery rhymes and songs help with sensory development for babies and toddlers, and this book features a mixture of traditional Nursery Rhymes as well as some unique personalised poem’s based on the child’s first name.
It also comes with their name on the front, and includes room to print or write a message inside. So sweet you’ll want to show it off!
4. Personalised Blanket
- Personalised Blanket, £35 from Not On The High Street –
Buying a baby’s first blanket is pretty special, so it’s certainly got to be a special one.
We love this unique eco-friendly blanket that is made right here in the UK.
With 100% certified organic cotton, it has a delicately soft feel and with the personalised message – you can use it in baby’s cot, in the pram or even hang on the nursery wall.
5. Personalised Bib
- Personalised Bib, £11.99 from Getting Personal –
When your baby starts eating, it can get very messy! Bibs are an essential part of the dinner table process and help clean up any spilled purees or foods quickly and easily.
They are also good for when the baby has a bottle or is going through that dreaded dribbling phase…
These 100% cotton ones make a great gift with a Christmas motif and an area for the printed name of your choice. Delish!
6. Personalised Grey Hooded Fleece Robe
- Personalised Grey Hooded Fleece Robe, £28 from My 1st Years –
These personalised grey hooded fleece robes are perfect for use after bath time to wrap up and keep cosy.
With its snuggly hood, secure waist tie and two large front pockets they hit the style stakes high – and make tiny tots look oh-so-adorable.
7. Personalised Wooden Animal Shape Sorter
- Personalised Wooden Animal Shape Sorter, £32 from My 1st Years –
This adorable personalised wooden animal shape sorter is a great gift for a friend with little ones.
Illustrated with sweet pastel colours, and cute bears and rainbows, this “traditional shape sorter comes with six pastel-coloured blocks that are perfect for little hands to hold,” according to My 1st Years.
Christmas gifts for baby girls
Looking for a Christmas gift for a baby girl? These gifts are practical, and not to mention super cute!
1. Cotton Smock Sleepsuit
- Cotton Smock Sleepsuit, £20 from Jojo Maman Bebe –
This gorgeous pink sleepsuit with smock detail features a Peter Pan collar, built-in socks and a fine ditsy print that is great for both day and night time wear.
Ultra cuteness overload.
2. Glitter Dino Hat Set
- Glitter dinosaur hat set, £13 from M&S –
This dinosaur winter warmer set will ensure little girls will be ready for all weather and makes a gorgeous Christmas gift.
The gloves come with multi-coloured dino spikes and a hat with a glittery printed motif on it. We love the ribbed edging to keep heat in too!
3. Winnie The Pooh The Complete Collection
- Winnie The Pooh The Complete Collection, £49.99 from John Lewis –
Winnie the Pooh is quite simply a children’s classic. With 30 captivating tales by AA. Milne, this collection makes for a stunning children’s gift they’ll cherish forever.
Join in the adventures with Winnie, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore and create lovely bedtime memories with many stories to choose from
4. Hydrocotton Baby Robe
- Hydrocotton Baby Robe, £28 from The White Company –
Is there anything cuter than snuggling up to a clean baby after a bath in the softest bath robe? We think not.
The White Company has delivered, as it has created a soft Hydrocotton robe to keep them warm and dry, and to absorb any water after bath time.
This comes in a variety of colours to suit all babies, too.
Christmas gifts for baby boys
These adorable presents are perfect Christmas gifts for baby boys.
From the practical, such as a soothing sounds machine to the personal, we’ve covered all bases for baby boys.
1. Baby Hand And Foot Inkless Print Kit
- Baby Hand And Foot Inkless Print Kit, £11 from Not On the High Street –
Make memories with some fun painted hands and footprints of your little one.
This complete kit comes with a frame to display the precious print at the end that we think will look lovely on any nursery or bedroom wall.
Perfect as a baby shower gift or a special present for an expecting mum, to even mark your little one’s first Christmas.
Plus, it’ll even arrive by Christmas for free. Sorted.
2. T Rex Dino Light
- T Rex Dino Light, £8.99 from Not On The High Street –
Brighten up any baby boy’s nursery with this origami-inspired T Rex dinosaur light.
Containing a white LED bulb it will give a gentle glow all around the room, and would be particularly helpful for those 2am night feeds when you want something small to see in the dark.
3. Baby Elf Outfit Set
- 2 Piece Elf Outfit Set, £23.99 from Jojo Maman Bebe –
Whether your little one is celebrating their first Christmas or third, getting them involved in the festive fun with a little Christmas outfit is a must.
This two-piece from high street babywear favourite, Jojo, is no exception to that rule, helping your little one dress up as one of Santa’s little helpers. Plus, it can be personalised, too. Adorbs.
Christmas gifts for toddlers
Picking out a present for a toddler? You can’t go wrong with the below.
Give them a new toy and they’ll be over the moon this Christmas.
1. Bing Shape Sorter Train
- Bing Wooden Shape Sorter Train, £16 from Argos –
Take Bing bunny and friends on many adventures with this colourful train and sorting blocks combo gift.
Enjoy the red light-up feature on the front of the engine, that even plays the classic Cbeebies theme tune, which your little one will instantly recognise.
It’s perfect for developing further sensory play as well as imaginative story time.
2. Kindercraft Wooden Balance Bike
- Kindercraft Woode Balance Bike, £44.90 from Amazon –
An ideal first bike for children two years and above, it comes in a lovely print and a lightweight wooden structure.
Designed to help promote balance, core strength, and movement in legs, this bike also has two carry bars on the frame, making it easily transportable by grown-ups.
The tiny tot in your life will love whizzing around on this wheely great (sorry!) gift,
3. Rocking Tricycle
- Rocking Tricycle, £110 from Kidly –
Get the music on and get rocking! This lovely hand-finished wooden rocking Tricycle will make your tiny tot jump for joy.
It is a two in one design, as it functions as a rocker but you can take off the rockers and turn into a no-pedal tricycle.
4. Personalised Baby Brush and Comb Set
- Personalised Baby Brush and Comb Set, £19.99 from Getting Personal –
When babies become toddlers, it’s not only their legs that start growing rapidly. Often this is the age where their hair can start to become much longer and thicker – and will frequently need to be tamed.
The box can come personalised with a message and the silver-plated hairbrush and comb includes a drawstring cloth storage pouch.
Unique, useful AND thoughtful.
5. Yellow Duck Waterproof All-in-one
- Yellow duck all-in-one waterproof, £42 from Jojo Maman Bebe –
There’s nothing better for toddlers than having a splash in puddles (muddy ones are even better!), but all that fun and play can come with an abundance of wet clothes…
Thankfully, an all-in-one waterproof swiftly helps keep what’s underneath nice and dry.
This eye-catching yellow duck waterproof all-in-one has a sweet beak hood, stirrups, and is also windproof. Team it with the brand’s matching duck wellies for ultimate style points!
Unusual Christmas gifts for a baby
Looking for something a bit different?
These unusual Christmas gifts are outside the box, but not too wacky to make you talk of the family for all of the wrong reasons…
1. Little Bird Told Me Rio Llama Rocker
- Little Bird Told Me Rio Llama Rocker, £87.95 (Was £119.95) from Cuckooland –
With its soft fluffy body, jingly tail and scrunchy ears, it’s safe to say the Rio Llama Rocker is guaranteed to bring lots of fun to your little one’s play time seshes.
Suitable from nine months onwards, with sturdy handles and base, it is a great play item as well as aesthetically pleasing for any toddler’s nursery.
2. Baby Socks Gift Set
- Baby Socks Gift Set, £14.99 from Amazon –
Nothing says it better than a gift with a message. These quirky items come with fun – and a little cheeky- messages that are the best gift for someone who has recently had a baby.
Available in packs of four, with colours schemes of grey, blue, pink and dark grey, they’re guaranteed to keep cute little tootsies warm all day and night long.
3. Le Toy Van Animal Stacker
- Animal Stacker Tower, £12 (Was £14.95) from Cuckooland –
Learning through safari just got a little more fun! With this classic wooden animal stacker featuring safari favourites, toddlers will enjoy stacking them up high and watching in glee as they topple over!
Featuring nine animals and a storage bag, not only does it encourage sensory play, but it also helps them learn about colours – and fun animal noises!
Made of sustainable wood and featuring non-toxic paint, it is eco-friendly as well as fun.
4. Star Projector Light
- Star Projector Light, £22.99 from Amazon –
Sometimes we all need a little help nodding off. Toddlers will love this enchanting night sky illumination, which they can watch from the comfort of their own bed.
It has some great features including different colours, a set timer, and spin motion.
It helps to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere and is a great Christmas gift with just the right amount of uniqueness to it.
5. boppi Tiny Trekker Backpack
- boppi Tiny Trekker Backpack, £14.49 from Bopster –
Does your little one feel left out when you go shopping or travelling? Now they don’t have to with their own durable backpack.
This super cute boppi features adjustable padded straps, double zip fastening and a durable external shell.
What do you get a baby for their first Christmas?
If you’re looking for that first Christmas present then why not pick up something personalised?
It’s a gift they’re sure to treasure, and it’s unlikely anyone else will have done the same.
Cuddly toys, and clothes will be always be appreciated too!
How much should I spend on a baby gift?
Babies get a lot of gifts so don’t worry about spending too much if it’s just a token gift.
Depending on the gift you’re intending to give, around the £10 – £20 mark should be fine!
Babies love simple gifts and anything eye-catching or colourful always hits the mark.
What should I get a baby who has everything?
If the baby in question already has everything, why not get them a gift they can grow into?
Something for when they’re a toddler or a young child maybe?
You also can’t go wrong with a personalised Christmas gift for baby, they probably won’t have too many of those.
What’s a good Christmas gift for a baby girl?
If you’re looking for a good gift for a baby girl, we’d suggest getting something personalised.
It can be anything from a book to a toy. A teddy bear with their name on can be a great choice, too.
Check out our guide above for some shopping inspiration.
What’s a good Christmas gift for a baby boy?
Looking for a great Christmas gift for a baby boy? We’d suggest getting him something that last and could be useful for years to come.
You could get him a cosy little bathrobe or a wooden name puzzle – a personalised story book could also be a great choice to encourage play, and learning.
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