Walk into the infant department of any toy store, and you will be totally amazed at the variety of toys you will encounter.
There are toys that are soft and cuddly, some make noise, some light up, some sing and dance. With all of these options, choosing the right holiday gift for the infant in your life can be overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be that way! Follow this simple guide, and choosing the right gift will be simple.

Gifts for Newborns

Newborn babies don’t yet play with toys; their entire lives revolve around sleeping and eating. Keep this in mind when choosing a holiday gift for a newborn, and you won’t go wrong. Fleece SwaddleMe blankets, starting at $9.99 and available at Babies ‘R’ Us, are wonderful gifts for fussy sleepers. Convenient Velcro tabs keep the blanket wrapped tightly around the baby, comforting him, and the fleece fabric keeps him warm during cold winter nights. Bibs and burp cloths, available at discount and specialty stores and usually available for under $10, will help keep the newborn in your life clean and dry.

Gifts for Babies with Head Control and Supported Sitters

As babies leave the newborn stage, they become more alert and active. When laid on their tummies they can lift their head, opening up new possibilities for play. Babies at this stage benefit from “tummy time” spent on the floor practicing head control. Play mats and gyms will entertain a baby and encourage him to explore. The Infantino Happy Hippo Gym, available at Amazon and in Toys ‘R’ Us stores for $16.99, offers many play opportunities for 3-6 month old babies. The colorful hippo-shaped mat will catch the baby’s interest while on his tummy and the attached play bar will inspire him to exercise him arms and legs while he bats at the flower, bee, and mirror toys. The Gym zips closed for easy travel.