Gifts for Babies and Toddlers

Finding gifts for babies and toddlers can be challenging since many of them don't do a lot of playing right away. Most babies and toddlers are naturally curious and will soon start exploring the world around them. Here are the hot gift items for babies and toddlers for holidays and birthdays.

Many babies like to play on their tummies when they are first learning how to crawl. The Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym allows your baby to look at several different things while they are developing upper body strength and lower leg development through rotating motions. The Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym for about $25.00 from a variety of stores. As your baby grows into the toddler age, the Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym has a "grow with me" feature and the spinner can be removed leaving a fun play mat that still allows your baby to enjoy exploring different developmental features.

Perhaps you have a friend, family member, or neighbor welcoming a new baby into their lives. Giving the perfect new baby gift basket can be found at GiftBasketDelux.com or CoprorateGiftBaskets.com. They have 6 different new baby gift baskets to choose from. One gift basket is a Radio Flyer Wagon that is packed with several treats for new parents. Some of the treats include:

• English toffee
• Cookies
• Lindor truffles
• Raspberry cream sticks
• Coffee
• Assorted hard candy

The Radio Flyer Wagon Gift Basket costs $89.97 and measures 12''X 8''X 7''. The Radio Flyer Wagon Gift Basket is a great way to celebrate childhood and treat the new parents to tasty delights! An old, but new toddler gift is the Radio Flyer Wagon.

The new Radio Flyer Wagon is called the "Radio Flyer All-Terrain Discovery Wagon". This product is recommended for children aged 18 months - 6 years and costs $99.99. This new Radio Flyer Wagon measures 44 X 22 X 23 and features a variety of new storage features. It can hold one dozen 12 ounce cans with molded-in cup holders. It also has an extra-long handle that make it easier for pulling and it has new rubber tires instead of the old plastic ones, making it a quieter ride. This is a great toy for any toddler!

Another great gift for a baby is the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick and Crawl Aquarium Gym. The new version of the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick and Crawl Aquarium Gym features a remote control that allows you to activate the toys without moving your baby. The soothing lights and sounds of the ocean will help to calm a fussy baby. This is another "grow with me" item as it changes from a playmate to tummy time to a crawl-through tunnel. You can find this item on Amazon.com for about $35.00.  If you are looking for other gift ideas for a new baby or for a little girl who just became a big sister, Gifts-911.com can help. A few ideas they have for the little girl who just became a big sister is to buy them the I Spy Books or create a basket that features items like t-shirts and other things that boast about her being a big sister.   For toddlers, another fun gift option is to purchase the Little Pet Shop Around the Playground. This Whirl Around pet playground costs $39.99 and has something for every toddler to enjoy. It features a wind-up tree house swing set that twirls 2 pets on swings and 2 more riding in the tree canopy. There is even a curving slide that allows pets to slide down to the bottom on a sled. On the ground level there is an obstacle course that allows kids to race pets through using a sliding lever. There is also an elevator that will take the pets up to a second-story café or a hammock that is suspended between the two buildings. Each pet has one magnet on its' foot to allow them to hand on the sled, swing, merry-go-round, or obstacle course. The play set includes 2 pets; a puppy with sunglasses, and a mouse. Both pets come with a variety of accessories like a bed, sled, and food dish. A great thing about this play set is that it can easily fold up for convenient storage.   Giftbasketsfromyou.com is another great web site to use when you are purchasing a gift basket for the new arrival. They feature 8 different varieties to choose from, all ranging $29 - $299. Some of the styles they feature including bath time for babies gift basket, bundle of joy baby carriage, and several other varieties. The Bath Time for Babies gift basket features several washcloths, hooded towels, tub toys, a bath mat, a CD, and a beautiful wicker hamper. The Bath Time for Babies gift basket costs $54 - $99. If you are looking for a cheaper option, you can purchase a Baby of Mine blue or pink teddy bear for $29.   Baby Einstein offers several items that can help your new baby grow and learn. One popular item for 2008 is the Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper. The Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper features 4 activity stations such as: 

• A piano with dancing lights and classical music
• Water-filled teether
• Activity caterpillar that helps to develop motor skills
• Mirror and bead chaser

A great feature of the Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper seat swivels around and grows with your baby. It has padded toy bars and 10 Baby Einstein links to attach more baby toys and folds easily for storage. This is a great outlet for babies who like to move around and bounce with their little legs. The swiveling seat allows your baby to play with 3 different activity stations with exciting toys. This toy is designed for babies who are 3-4 months old and can be used until they reach about 20 pounds or 30'' tall. You can purchase this item from Babyearth.com for $89.

Cloud B has several items that are perfect for babies and toddlers. Three items to consider for babies and toddlers are the: Cloud B Lavender Lab, Cloud B Sleep Sheep, and the Cloud B Twilight Turtle. Lavender is used for its ability to calm the senses. The Cloud B Lavender Lab is a wonderful way to help your baby rest nestled in a cute plush lab. The fabric is soft and the lavender inside the lab is said to last for 5 years. The Cloud B Sleep Sheep has a sound box inside that plays a variety of sounds to help soothe your baby. Some of the sounds include heartbeats, rain, and whale sounds that help will last for about 20 minutes. Lastly, the Cloud B Twilight Turtle takes the place of a nightlight and it projects starts and whole constellations onto the walls and ceiling of your baby's room. You can even choose the different colors to project the stars in and the light will automatically turn off after 45 minutes. The Twilight Turtle grows with your child and by the time your child hits preschool, they will be able to pick out the constellations on the walls on their own. These gifts can all be purchased at BabyEarth.com for $20 - $39.  Rattles are always great for babies and the Manhattan Toy Cirque du Soleil Zing-a-Ding Soft Rattle. This soft rattle has several colors to stimulate your baby and it has different patterns to help keep their interest. The rattle also has silky ribbons that help to stimulate your babies touch as they gain control over their fingers. The vibrant Cirque du Soleil Zing-a-Ding Soft Rattle can be purchased for $9.99 at BabyAnt.com.  BabyAnt.com also features several rattles and teethers that can be purchased from $1.35 - $31.99. You can find teethers that range from the basic keychain to organic teethers that will help soothe your babies gums as their teeth come in. They also have rattles for everyday use and for holidays like Christmas and Easter.  A popular gift item for a new baby is a baby blanket. The Little Giraffe Chenille Duo Blankets are a wonderful gift idea for a baby shower or as a gift to new parents. The soft chenille blanket is soft and thick and it's comfortable for your baby in a stroller, in the cold or just for a nice cuddle session. The chenille duo blankets have a blue, pink, or soft green color on one side and a rich mocha color on the other. The trimming of the blanket is a coordinating satin and can be purchased for $58.00 from the SleepyTimeStore.com.  There are several baby and toddler items that can help your baby learn new skills and they can grow with them far into their toddler years. DVDs are another popular item for babies and toddlers as they are learning and growing. Be sure to purchase DVDs that interact with the babies and toddlers instead of a DVD that will entertain your baby for a few minutes.