It’s our baby’s very first Christmas — a season full of giggles, cuddles, and a little holiday magic! At 5 months old, they’re curious, growing fast, and starting to explore the world around them. This list includes thoughtful, age-appropriate gifts ...
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Stocking stuffers
classic story time with a practical physical experience
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Itsy-Bitsy Spider 8-Page Soft Activity Book for Babies and Toddlers: Cotton Baby Learning Toy
nice teether
Sophie la girafe Natural Rubber Teether
A good teether + rattle toy: encourages grasping, shaking, and provides texture for teething babies.
Nuby Twisty Toy Teether
A playful set of “keys” with lights and sounds — helps introduce cause-and-effect and keeps baby entertained
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Play & Go Keys, Musical Learning Toy for Babies and Toddlers Ages 6-36 Months
A simple silicone rattle/teether that’s easy to hold — good if your baby is teething or enjoys chewing and shaking toys.
Itzy Ritzy Bitzy Shake Teether - Tan Bear
Lightweight and easy for tiny hands to grip, with spinning parts and beads that teach cause-and-effect. Great for motor development and keep-baby-busy play at minimal cost.
Grab & Spin Rattle Toy
Soft, baby-safe and designed for little hands: a good blend of tactile comfort + fun sounds, encouraging grasping, shaking, and sensory exploration.
Handheld Plush Rattle Baby Toy - Bear - Cloud Island™
a travel-sized toy with crinkle leaves, ribbons, and a mirror — great for little hands, textures, and sensory exploration. Perfect for stroller, car seat, or diaper bag.
Peek-a-Boo Berry Take-Along Toy
a small set of different rattles to give baby variety with texture, sound, and motion.
Sassy Toys My First Rattles Newborn Gift Set - 3ct
A soft, easy-to-grip silicone teething ring. Great to soothe gums while strengthening grasping skills.
Nuby Chewy Charms Teether
soft sensory ball that develops dexterity and coordination while being easy to hold for small hands.
Lovevery Rolling Rattle Teether Ball
Under $10
multi textured helping babies learn fine motor skills!
PB&J Take-Along Toy
bright colors, lights, music, and varied textures make this a great hand-held toy for stimulating senses, and for helping baby learn cause & effect
Baby Einstein Roxy's Bright Flight Musical Baby Toy
more advanced sensory toy that involves buttons, spinning parts, and lights — good for when baby starts to explore with fingers and hands more intentionally.
Baby Einstein Twist-a-Pal Cal Sensory Toy - 6-36m
compact and easy to attach (for example to a high chair or crib). Helps baby practice reaching and spinning — nice for fine motor development and cause-&-effect learning.
Baby Einstein Sticky Spinner High Chair Activity Toy
A soft rattle that’s easy for tiny hands to grasp and mouth — good for sensory play, comfort, and fine-motor development.
A classic for a reason. Babies learn about size, sequencing, and hand-eye coordination as they stack rings. The rings also make a gentle rattle, so it appeals to senses
Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack Sleeve Infant Stacking Toy
Introduces music, rhythm, and sound cause-and-effect. Babies love shaking these, and it helps build grip strength and sensory awareness (sound + motion) in a fun, engaging way.
Itzy Mini Maracas™ Musical Maraca and Rattle Set
a gentle rattle and teether combo that helps with fine motor skills and sensory development — ideal “first toy” under the tree.
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Soothing Star Teether & Rattle Toy - 0-36 Months
soft and musical, it provides gentle sensory stimulation and comfort.
Bandana Buddies Baby Activity Toy
fun and light activity toy, useful for keeping baby engaged and curious, combining motion and sound.
Sunny Days Dancing Crab Baby Learning Toy
classic multi-sided activity cube: different sounds, buttons, shapes — great for sensory exploration and early cause-and-effect learning.
Baby Busy Learners Music Activity Cube
fun “fill-and-spill” toy that grows with baby: helps with hand-eye coordination, object permanence, and fine-motor skills as baby learns to drop/spill and pick up the pieces.
Sassy Fruit Fill N' Spill
Soft & textured stroller-toy that stimulates tactile senses and encourages reaching and pulling — good for sensory exploration and early motor skills.
Slow Much Fun Stroller Sloth, Take Along Baby Toy
Teething + dangling toys + crinkle/jingle textures — excellent for sensory exploration and fine-motor development
Itzy Ritzy Bitzy Busy Ring Teething Activity Toy - Cloud - 4pc
i love the vintage feel of these!
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Random House Berenstain Bears Big Day Collection Storytime Audio Books
perfect for bedtime 🤍
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Dr. Seuss Thing 1 Collection Storytime Audio Books: Preschool Reading Kit
the perfect gift for a little in your life! the musical instruments & open ended learning is a must
The Music Set
this play set is the best for building fine motor skills, coordination & movement!
Tiny Land® Montessori Toys for Newborns (4–6 Months)
fun colors, open ended play & it is smooth and sturdy
B. toys Wooden Activity Cube - Zany Zoo: Educational Play with Animals, Spinners, Bead Rollercoaster, Functional Doors
great for babies up to 9 months old! hands on, screen free fun!
Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym
more of a premium pick, but designed to grow with your baby: great for early sensory play, tummy time, reaching, and future motor milestones. Experts often recommend multi-stage toys because they stay useful longe
