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Scroll down to my Christmas 🎄 wish list! Some must have’s for babies. Easy to take on the go! My baby loves books so most rec’s will be books.
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Newborn/infant
 
No screen time books/play
 
Christmas 2025 🎄

Newborn/infant

Infants can barely do much with toys/play so these are some of things I used
 
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These are actually very helpful for baby vision. Even our pediatrician was glad we had them. Helps with their concentration/focus as well.
Contrast Black & White Card Set
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They have “my first Steiff” bears. Craftsmanship is really good. Great for baby & to start a collection. Can be a great gift as well
Teddy Bears for Kids - All Stuffed Animals
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Started this with baby early on to help with gripping & holding it really helped!! Would recommend this 100%
Walmart Supercenter
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Perfect for newborns to help eye sight
What Does Baby See? High-Contrast Board Book
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No screen time books/play

Most of everything on this list can be taken on the go. Good car seat distractions for baby
 
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My baby LOVES these. I wash them in the washer after she puts it in her mouth so many times. We also have a dog/cat. I wanted something I could clean but she could learn from
Indestructibles: Let's Go Outside!: Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew)|Paperback
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If you want your baby to be bilingual. Priddy books are so helpful. There’s tons of them that are English/spanish. Helps parents that may not speak the language as well.
Bilingual Bright Baby Animals: Animales|Board Book
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Sundays a few songs. Can roll on floor. Gives baby diff textures/sounds to play with
VTech Baby On-the-Moove Activity Ball
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Baby loves to feed her dad these. Also helps baby learn how to peel fruit. Banana, orange, avocado, & corn. They are all like “real” fruit that teaches them
hahaland Baby Sensory Toys - 16 PCS Fruit Veg
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Scared baby when I turned it on, so now we use it w/o it on. When she’s older we will try the sound and letting it walk. It repeats what you’re saying as well.
Musical Dancing Crab Sensory Toy for 12-18 Months
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Classic. Old school book that babies love. Need I say more
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?|Board Book
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Any kind of crinkle books will work. I think babies like the sound/feel of them. Also a good rec from doctors. Helps with development
Crinkle Books
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My baby smiles as soon as I turn this one on. It rolls on the floor and makes sounds. The green wheels also light up so fun at night time.
Bright Starts Roll & Glow Monkey
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Helps with development. Fine motor skills etc
Sassy Stacks of Circles Ring Stacker
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Baby at 7 months loves to pull on strings so this is a good and safe option. Good for car rides to keep distracted for a little
Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Pull and Play Sensory Toy
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Good for development
Magic Tissue Box Baby Toy
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If you have a toddler that likes Disney characters or any characters.. this is worth it. The sound quality is really nice on it as well. Can be used for night time songs!
tonies
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Keeps baby busy for a decent amount of time
Batlofty 8-in-1 Wooden Activity Cube Toy
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Helps development like fine motor skills
Fisher-Price Baby's First Stacking Blocks Set
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If baby loves strings on pants, etc… this is a good toy especially for the car.
Tiyol Montessori Silicone Pull String Toy
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Good developmental skill toy for babies
Aprilwolf Montessori Cube & 6 Sensory Blocks
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Fine motor skill activity
Toddlers Montessori Wooden Shape Sorting Toy
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Fun activity to play with toddlers
CHENGU 16 Pcs Craft Paper Punchers Set
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LOVE this wagon! Baby also loves to be pushed around in it very slowly
Kids' Wagons
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Such a random thing, but budget friendly. This helps with pincher grasps and pulling. Just put them on something and let baby pull or pinch them off. Keeps entertained while helping development
Clothespins
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Can built forts with this. Soft so baby/toddler doesn’t hurt themselves. Can be creative and use imagination
The Figgy Play Couch
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If you’re raising a bilingual kiddo!
La oruga muy hambrienta/The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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This book is really good for bilingual learning! Spanish & English
My First Bilingual Colors: Los Colores Board Book (English-Spanish)
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Baby loves Eric Carle books
Eric Carle Library 8 Classic Board Books Set
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Christmas 2025 🎄

Some toys on my wishlist and some toys I found to be super helpful for play but can also teach!
 
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Little helper in the kitchen. Idk why babies love playing with whisks!
Kuhn Rikon Kinderkitchen Kids Whisk Rooster
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If you have a little helper in the kitchen, these gloves can be a lifesaver.
CutGuard Kids Ultra-Elastic Cut Resistant Gloves
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Safe handling in the kitchen when you have a little helper. This will help & teach real knife skills. It cuts, but safely.
14PC Montessori Toddler Kitchen Knife Set
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Arts and crafts age appropriate of course
3-Pack Toddler Safety Scissors Kit with 60 Sheets
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cutting w/n the lines! Helps a lot w practice for school
Skillmatics Scissor Skills Activity Book - 25 Fun Cutting & Creative Activities for Kids
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Age 3-12. If you want to see the world thru your babies eyes
Seckton Kids Selfie Camera w/ Flash 2.4" Screen
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Kid friendly age 3-9 perfect for babies wanting to take pics or use a parents phone
Seckton Kids Selfie Camera HD Video 32GB
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I try to look for toys that actually teaches, but can also be fun for play time. This is really good tool
8ft Kids Tape Measure with Level & Protractor
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If you have a book lover, book grabber, this is good and doesn’t take up too much space. Can help with independent play.
Humble Crew 4-Tier Kids Bookshelf, Natural Wood
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Watch your kid imagination flourish
Waffle Blocks 98 Pc Toddler Building Set
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On expensive side, but can keep toddler entertained for a long time.
Petit Collage Ferris Wheel Wooden Toy w/ 2 Animals
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Love this for toddlers!
Pretend Professionals 12 Career Figures
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Kids to gravitate towards cars or trains for play, this is a super good gift.
Teamson Kids Train Table Set with 85 Pieces
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I personally do not have this toy, but it looks to teach a bunch of skills!
iPlay iLearn Rocket Space Shuttle Playset
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For cat loving babies or if you have a real cat and you have a little one that likes to grab, this can help!
Bearington Lil' Socks 8" Gray Striped Cat Plush
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Yes yes yes
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Classic Ride-On Car - Working Door & Horn | Ages 18M-5Y
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This is better than screen time tv or on a phone
Story Dream Machine™ Little Golden Book Starter Pack
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This is good for kids to spend time outdoors and if you don’t want to purchase a huge jungle gym.
Fisher-Price Jungle Gym Play Structure Slide
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Collecting Eric Carle books without realizing it, but super good books that translate in Spanish and English so perfect for bilingual teaching!
Eric Carle - Libros En Español: Books
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Something I’d purchase for my daughter if she was a little older because we listen to records with her all the time and it’s something she enjoys. Will purchase when she’s old enough tho!
Fisher-Price Musical Deluxe Rockin’ Record Player with 6 Albums + Bonus Holiday Album
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