It’s gift guide season once again – and I’ve put out a baby/toddler gift guide every year since my oldest son was born! They’re always popular because we’re all looking for something awesome to get our kids for Christmas. HOWEVER – as I was making the list of gifts to give Jack and Noah’s aunts/uncles/grandparents, I realized: we do not need any more toys. Not one. We are full to capacity when it comes to toys in this house. That said, people still want to give the boys gifts around the holidays. SO. I decided to implement a no-toy gift rule this Christmas season! In making my list for my boys, I made it a mission to find as many awesome non-toy gifts for babies and toddlers as possible. Let’s dive into it!
45 Non-Toy Gifts for Babies and Toddlers
- Memberships!
- Zoo Memberships
- Aquarium Memberships
- Science Center Memberships
- Children’s Playhouse Memberships
- Our favorite local playhouses include: The Magic House, Playstreet Museum, Grandma’s Playroom, Urban Fort
- Subscriptions
- Homer Subscription – this is our favorite “iPad” app! It’s educational and Jack LOVES it! It’s also great for the car or airplane. I had the founder on my podcast last year – you can listen to the episode here.
- Lovevery Subscription – this is our FAVORITE toy subscription service! These are heirloom toys they will have forever and each box is curated for their age and developmental level.
- Honest Company Diaper & Wipes Subscription – this is AMAZING for new parents!
- Amazon Book Box Subscription – every month, Amazon will send new books (at the right age level) for your little. It’s a GREAT way to build your in-home library!
- Disney+ (or other streaming service) Subscription
- Hands-On Gifts
- Arts & Crafts supplies
- These are our favorite washable markers and this coloring book is totally mess free. PLUS – try out this pop and paint watercolor set.
- Play Table – this one is a bit of a splurge but will last years!
- Sensory Kits – we love this one, this one, and this one!
- Puzzles – this name one is darling, this one is perfect for babies under 1, and this is an awesome 2 and up option!
- Musical Instruments
- Toddler Board Games – we got this one and this one for Jack this year!
- Dress Up Clothes
- Measuring Cups / Utensils + Recipe Cards
- Arts & Crafts supplies
- Personalized Gifts
- Electronic Gifts
- Digital Camera – Jack has this one and he LOVES IT.
- Kid/Toddler headphones – we have this one and it’s perfect for airplane and car travel.
- Story Pod – this is the coolest thing ever – the award-winning audio system that engages kids with multisensory stories, music, and skill-building at every stage through magical tap-to-play yarn audio characters, books, and trivia cards! No screens and no microphones and totally kid-safe!
- Physical Activity Gifts
- Swingset/Playhouse – ok yes, this is a splurge, but if you need a BIG gift this year, this is it!
- Tumble/Gymnastics Mats
- Lovevery Play Gym – we have this and LOVE IT. Would recommend again and again!
- Mini Trampoline – this was Jack’s big gift last year and he still loves it a year later.
- Nugget Play Couch
- Pikler Triangle
- Balance Bike / Tricycle
- Scooter – this is the one Jack has!
- Outdoor Swing – my parent’s have this one in their backyard for the kids.
- Furniture / Decor Gifts
- Bean Bag Chair (for stuffed animals) – this is SUCH a great space saver and it’s totally usable! We have this one in our basement playroom.
- Kitchen Learning Tower – we have this one and have loved it for over 2 years now!
- Lalo High Chair – this is ours and it’s the best high chair we’ve used!
- Lessons or Classes
- Cooking Class
- Music Lessons
- Sports Activities
- Miscellaneous Gifts
- Towels and robes
- Insulated water bottle – we love this one for Jack!
- Fun lunch box – we love bentgo boxes.
- Kid’s luggage set
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