Our baby will be about 10 months old this Christmas — curious, giggly, and ready to explore everything. This list is full of soft sensory toys, cozy comfort items, and fun firsts that make baby’s first real Christmas extra magical. 🎄💫
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Stocking stuffers 🧦🎄
Developmental toys 🧸
Bath 🫧🧼
Independent play
Stocking stuffers 🧦🎄
Gentle, safe, and tiny enough for a stocking stuffer.
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
Great for hand-eye coordination, size differentiation, nesting/stacking which is perfect for the ~10 mo stage.
Stacking Cups Toy
Practical – socks always needed, small size so perfect stocking stuffer.
Baby Socks & Tights
Ergonomic for little hands, lots of texture
Chompy Mushroom Grip Silicone Teether Toy - Red
Fun themed, links to attach to stroller/car seat — travel-friendly and small enough for a stocking.
World of Eric Carle, the Very Hungry Caterpillar Rattle Teether with Links 1 ...
A snack-type item (if you want non-toy filler) – good for teething period and smaller sized.
Teether Crackers & Wafers | Happy Baby Organics
Perfect for little hands learning to self-feed
Olababy Training Spoon | Promote Baby Led Weaning & independent Feeding
Developmental toys 🧸
Portable shape sorter, good for travel (stroller/car). Helps shape recognition & problem solving. This one is such a win.
Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby and Toddler Toy
Soft plush toy with textures, crinkles, sound — good for sensory exploration and soothing, especially when you’re busy prepping work/daycare.
LAMAZE Play & Grow Pupsqueak Sensory Toy
Attaches to high chair/stroller; baby spins & taps; ideal for quiet independent play and sensory/motor interplay.
Target
Perfect for the 9-12 month age. Pulling up and would engage well with this toy
Stroll & Discover Activity Walker
Soft stacking pieces shaped like fruit; gentle on little hands while stacking/knocking down.
