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2025 GIFT GUIDE: Gift Ideas for the Little Ones
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items Shopping for holiday gifts for children as a child-free adult is simultaneously the most fun and most overwhelming thing. Everything is adorable, nothing comes with instructions on what kids actually use, and somehow you still end up panic-buying som...
I put this list together as I was shopping for my nieces and nephews for the people in your life with littles — whether you're the cool aunt like me, a thoughtful friend, or a parent building a wishlist to send to family who keeps asking what to get....
Most of these finds are gender neutral and would make gifts for both boys and girls. Some are practical, some are purely for fun, and a few are the kind of special items that can become heirlooms and be kept forever. From throw pillows to play sets, ...
Happy browsing! ✨
I put this list together as I was shopping for my nieces and nephews for the people in your life with littles — whether you're the cool aunt like me, a thoughtful friend, or a parent building a wishlist to send to family who keeps asking what to get....
Most of these finds are gender neutral and would make gifts for both boys and girls. Some are practical, some are purely for fun, and a few are the kind of special items that can become heirlooms and be kept forever. From throw pillows to play sets, ...
Happy browsing! ✨
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Because we shouldn’t have to break the bank for Christmas morning.
I had this book growing up and can still recite it to this day. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is such a thoughtful lesson; “We can't go under it, we can't goo around it, we've got to go through it”. 🥹
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator)
The cool aunt from Brooklyn sending a pigeon plushy? And it’s under $10? Perfect.
H&M | Pigeon Soft Plush Toy
I thought these were really unique, and love how affordable they are; enough to get one for each of the kiddos. Good for any gift giving occasion, imo.
ZUWXEU | ABCD Letters Decorative Pillow
Finally, a training cup that doesn't look like it belongs in a daycare. It's 100% silicone, has a gentle straw for little gums, and comes with a lid for when things inevitably get knocked over. Form and function.
TABITHA PAIGE | Silicone Training Cup + Straw
These customizable wall sconces are so cute, and there may or may not be 3-4 glowing night lights on this list from when I was looking for the best options. I'm not sorry. 🥹
WOODEMON | Personalized Wooden Baby's Room Wall Light Set
The little dog illustrations on this set are too much. It's cozy, it's cute, and it's under $20 — the kind of thing I'd grab for a last-minute gift and feel good about.
CARTER'S | Toddler Boy 2-Piece Dog French Terry Zip-Up Jacket & Jogger Pant Set
This one is handmade stitch by stitch from 100% natural soft cotton yarns with a built in rattle 🥹
WOODEMON | Baby beech teether ornaments
"There was a girl in the village who loved horses... She led the horses to drink at the river. She spoke softly and they followed. People noticed that she understood horses in a special way." And so begins the story of a young Native American girl de...
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Gible (Caldecott Medal Winner)
This camo Sherpa jacket is too cute. I've already order one of these for my nephew!
CARTER'S | Toddler Boy Mountain Sherpa Zip-Up Jacket
There are few stories as recognizable and influential as Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day. The illustrations are beautiful, and captures the imagination and hope of capturing a child's wonder and keeping it alive forever.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Caldecott Medal Winner)
This little teddy hat is precious, just look at those little ears! A great gift for a boy or girl, imo.
OTTER AVENUE | Toddler Bear Sherpa Baseball Hat
Is this not the most adorable little Sherpa jacket? The little apples?? I’m obsessed.
LITTLE PLANET | Toddler Recycled Sherpa Jacket in Apple Print
Under $50
A little more expensive, but still very affordable.
Clever, witty, quippy, smart, this book is many things, but at its heart, it is a meaningful and uplifting collection of wisdom. It has no target audience, because it will appeal to literally everyone. There's also been a animated film of the book ma...
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Another night light, I know. But this one floats on the wall like a little cloud and gives off the softest glow. It's the kind of thing that makes a nursery feel magical without trying too hard.
TIP PERK Floating Cloud Wall Lamp Baby
Go fish! You can be by the playroom, by the bedroom, or by any room with our fun canvas bucket that includes 5 wooden fishies, 3 worms and a wooden fishing rod.
WONDER & WISE | Gone Fishing Accessories
If you're not familiar with Maileg (pronounced My'lye), you're about to fall down a rabbit hole. Their stuffed animals have this old-world, storybook quality — the kind of toy that becomes a best friend and eventually an heirloom.
MAILEG | Unicorn, Medium
This adorable little axolotl stuffed animal just invites hugs and cuddles.
VERMONT TEDDY BEAR Pink Axolotl Plush 15"
Baby can stay entertained on the go with this compact wood On-the Go Busy Board ✨
WONDER & WISE | Wooden On-the-Go Travel Busy Board
Every baby needs a push bike, right?
SEREED | Baby Balance Bike 12-24 Months
He's fully fully heatable, gently weighted, and even lavender-scented. Can I have one??
WARMIES | Sloth Warmies
Capybara Capybara Capybara! Sorry, I had to. These fuzzy slippers are ridiculous in the best way — the kind of gift that makes a toddler (or, let's be honest, a teenager) unreasonably happy.
SVMOI | Cute Capybara Fuzzy Slippers
A mini banjo? Are you kidding me? *adds to cart*
PBK | Plan Toys x PBK Banjo
Why do we gender toddler clothes so much? It's cute! You can tell me it's for a boy and i'll buy it for a girl anyway.
CARTER'S | Toddler Fairisle Sherpa Quarter-Zip
itty bitty grippies for their itty bitty toeses
BOMBAS | Baby Holiday Gripper Calf Sock 4-Pack
Are you serious? Why is everything for babies so. heckin'. cute.
BOMBAS | Toddler Gripper Slipper
“not another glowing night light, Rebecca!” I know, I'm sorry.
WOODEMON | Moon and Cloud Wall Night Light
These little sensory stepping stones are so fun, and I’m sure can be used for years. Balance, pretend, fort building, you name it.
TINY LANDS | Stepping Stones for Kids
A unbreakable piggy bank and more teddy ears. I can’t be stopped 😭
BROOKLYN NEUTRAL | Silicone Teddy Bear Coin Bank
I love the neutral color palette of these magnets ✨
JOYCAT | Silicone Alphabet Magnetic Letters ABC
This foundational language vocabulary board book set for babies is designed by a water color artist and licensed speech therapist ✨
PAIGE TATE & CO. | Our Little Library
Under $100
A little more expensive, but still thoughtful without being overpriced or indulgent.
A beautiful addition to my growing collection of The Little Prince. The color scheme reminds me of the story. A very appropriate design. Great quality and a cherish piece for sure.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Collector's Edition
I just want to squeeze this Capybara plush. Jellycat always nails the texture — impossibly soft, perfectly squishy. This one's got a calm little face that makes you want to adopt him immediately.
JELLYCAT | Clyde Capybara
Keep the kids entertained and off screens ✨
YOTO Mini 2024 + Make Your Own Card - Kids Audio
Hysterical, honestly. Paired with the slippers too? So sophisticated.
GERBER | Embroidered Infant & Toddler Neutral Light Beige Shawl Collar Robe
Unserious serious question: why do we gender toddler clothes so much? It's cute! You can tell me it's for a boy and i'll buy it for a girl anyway.
OSHKOSH B'GOSH | Toddler Patchwork Denim Jacket
This product is genius — only the contacts you approve in the Tin Can mobile app can get through. No robocalls, no strangers, just voices you and the kids know and trust.
TIN CAN | The New-School Landline for Kids
How precious is this little push bike though?
KIDPOP Toast Baby Walker Push Rider
They could match their mom and dad!! I'm dying.
PATAGONIA | Baby Retro-X® Fleece Jacket
I love the little teddy ears on this bluetooth speaker, I really do.
KREAFUNK | Roar bluetooth speaker
The little cherries! The color! Do they make one adult sized?
LIEWOOD | Nolan Sherpa Jacket
Ok, Wally, I heard your getting into golf with your dad so I got you something 🥰
KOOKAROO | Toddler Golf Set
When you want them to look as cosy as they feel, reach for this oh-so-soft borg fleece.
BOEDEN | Cosy Multi-Color Block Borg Jacket
Under $250
Ok, we’re getting kind of big, but trust me.
A chic play mat that won't offend mom's aesthetic? Perfect.
TODDLEKIND | Linear modular playmat
A boxed set of the books that shaped childhoods — Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Rabbit, all the ones you remember. These are the read-aloud-before-bed books that grow with kids as they start reading on their own. A gift that lasts years.
Collection of Children's Classics Gift Book Set
A bespoke little getaway made pint-sized for when they (or you) need some space. Their own reading, napping, playful haven.
GATHRE | Play Tent
Why didn't this exist when I was a kid??
PTTERY BARD KIDS | Kid Labradoodle Plush Rocker
and the little wicker basket? I'm obsessed.
BANWOOD | Banwood Scooter
I'm in love with this little area rug.
LORENA CANALS Washable Kids Rug Eco City
and mini chelsea boots?? are you kidding me? They're going to look so cool!
CAMPER | Brutus Black Leather Chelsea Boots For Kids
The bigger version of the fishing accessories set, and just as charming. Canvas bucket, wooden fish, little worms — it's the kind of imaginative play that doesn't require batteries or screens. I'm a fan.
WONDER & WISE | Gone Fishing Play Set
Ok, Gathre, you clearly have my number with these aesthetic kids toys.
GATHRE Springless Toddler Trampoline w/ Handle
Personalize their very own blanket, made to feel like theirs from day one. 💕
BAUBLEBAR | Spell It Out Custom Blanket
Alright, baby Picasso. Show me what you got.
PBK | Carolina Art Easel
These headphone limit the volume to a maximum of 85 dB, protecting those small ears.
KREAFUNK | Buzz headphones
Surf's up! I love this idea of a blank canvas for endless imagination, creativity, and movement.
PICCALIO | Surfer Balance Board
Do y’all remember when we used to play Wii as kids? We can do they for this next generation of little ones!
NEXT PLAYGROUND | Active Indoor Play System
Oh my god, stop it with the aesthetic cuteness already 😭
TOUJOUR | Little Barista’s Coffee Playset
Under $500
Definitely some splurges, but all intentional.
She’s iconic and has a timeless charm. This wired dimmable Miffy lamp brings a touch of childhood wonder to any room (child or adult, tbh).
MR MARIA | Miffy Star Light lamp Night Light
Crafted from 100% performance-rated polyester and filled with polyfil, the Gingham Kids Chair has a timeless pattern with a modern twist — if only they made an adult-sized version too.
MCGEE & CO. | Gingham Kids Chair
I think this little lay-flat chaise chair is good for the littles and the teenagers, tbh. 💕
LOUANN TATAMI | Foldable Lazy Sofa Bed Floor Chair
I don’t think I realized playpens were that expensive…
HAPPY GIRA | Modular Angle-Lock Baby Playpen
Just make sure they have enough space for this one before you click that checkout button.
AVENLUR | Foldable Playset Made From Real Wood
How cute is this little dutch barn dollhouse?
LITTLE FOREST ANIMALS | The Dutch Barn Wooden Dollhouse
A Montessori-inspired toddler floor bed that flips in minutes when they’re ready for a raised big kid bed.
PICCALIO | Montessori Toddler Floor Bed
Stack, slide, climb, and build — a whole new set of shapes, for building a whole new world.
GATHRE | Soft Block Playset
This one's for the sensory play crowd. It's beautifully designed, encourages exploration, and looks like something you'd actually want in your living room. A splurge, but a thoughtful one for little ones who are just starting to discover textures and...
LORENA CANALS | Lily Pond Gift Set
How adorable is this stylish, retro style mini wooden kitchen?
LE TOY VAN | Family Size Wooden Play Kitchen
An all in one stroller and car seat that collapses and grows with the child. A splurge, but a thoughtful gift for sure.
MOCKINGBIRD | Single Stroller 2.0
$500+
These are the statement gifts — the ones that make Christmas morning unforgettable (and maybe require some assembly).
A $700 playhouse is insane, but look how perfect!
HAPPY GIRA | Castle Playhouse
There’s a woman who carries her children to school through the park every morning in one of these — such a vibe
INSPIRE | Cargo Bike
It's a multi functional stroller for anyone who needs a to transport a toddler and an infant. It's well built and can handle the weight of the passengers and it’s versatile as the child (and family) grows for several years.
MOMCOZY | ChangeGo Baby Stroller