Trending gifts for babies
Whether you're shopping for a special gift in Australia for your baby or someone else's, it can take a lot of imagination to find the ideal present.
To help out, we've handpicked a selection of the best and most unique gift offerings from our favourite baby stores. It's the only list you need to make their first birthday or Christmas one to remember.
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Hand-picked gifts for babies
Done by Deer peg puzzle
A peg puzzle is a classic gift to provide hours of fun to any baby. This Done by Deer offering will help develop their motor skills and wildlife knowledge.
- Free delivery on orders over $99
Buy for $18.95 at Metro Baby
Avocado stroller toy
This charming avocado stroller features a surprise rattler in the centre to delight your child throughout their time in the pram.
- Free delivery on orders over $99
Buy for $24.95 at Metro Baby
Musical Lili Llama
Nurture your child's creative spirit with this musical llama toy. It includes a 5-bar xylophone, spinners, gears and more.
- Free delivery on orders over $99
Buy for $98 at Metro Baby
Done by Deer activity mat
This premium activity map provides stimulation and will develop your child's coordination. It includes a range of dangling toys and a comfortably quilted mat.
- Free delivery on orders over $99
Buy for $179.95 (was $199.95) at Metro Baby
Wooden xylophone
This gift may be simple, but there's no limit to how much fun it will provide your little one. They'll create tunes to enjoy all summer long.
- 60-day returns available
- Free 4-hour click and collect
Buy for $10 at Target
Mini ball pit
Ball pits are a one-way ticket to hours and hours of childhood fun. This toy can be set up in seconds and features safe, non-PVC plastic balls.
- 60-day returns available
- Free 4-hour click and collect
Buy for $28 at Target
Sophie the Giraffe teether
This adorable teether is a fun take on a child development essential. It is lightweight and ergonomic, ensuring your child will have no issues using it.
- Zip Pay available
- Free shipping for Amazon Prime members or on orders worth $39 or more
Buy for $29.90 at Amazon
Sheridan Baby Snuggles hamper
This baby hamper includes a range of knitwear, an eco-friendly baby wrap, a plush bear and everything else they need to make their first Christmas or birthday unforgettable.
- Free delivery Australia-wide
- Same-day delivery available
- Most orders are dispatched within 4 hours of the order being placed, within business hours
Buy for $169 at The Hamper Emporium
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Bugaboo XL bag
Bugaboo XL bag
$252.95
- Featuring attachment straps to secure the bag to the pram
- Front pocket for easy access to most essential items
- Insulated outer fabric and wipe-clean lining
- Magnetic buttons for easy opening and closing
- Inner pocket for extra protection and secure storage
- Offers Afterpay
- Offers Klarna
- Offers Zip Pay
- Accepts PayPal
How to pick out the best gift for babies in Australia
Unless you are familiar with the toys and learning products the baby you're shopping for already has, it is generally a good idea to ask the parents for baby gift ideas.
Babies, even in their earliest stages of development, have their favourite toys, sounds, colours and books. By asking the parents what the baby already has or what they would like as their child grows, you'll make the task of buying that perfect gift much easier.
Babies are often easier to buy for given that everything is new to them. When picking out baby gifts in Australia, consider the 5 senses:
- Sight: Lights are eye-catching. Really young babies can see more clearly in black and white while older ones will appreciate brightly coloured play things.
- Hearing: Calming musical toys can delight a baby's ears. However, be careful not to choose something too noisy and rambunctious or you'll end up being the cause of a parent's distress.
- Touch: Textured toys are a great exploratory option for a gift for a baby. Look for something with various different textures they'll be able to enjoy day after day.
- Smell: Smell is important as most babies will put anything and everything in their mouths. With that in mind, this sense is closely linked to a baby's sense of taste.
- Taste: Taste and smell are closely linked and both come into play with a baby's desire to explore toys with their mouths. With that in mind, there are also safety concerns to consider. Always make sure the toys have been properly safety-checked and approved for the appropriate age range.
Sensory play is a key developmental stimulator for kids of all ages, especially little ones.
Should I buy baby clothing as a gift?
Baby clothing is another good option you might consider given there's so much choice available in Australia. Here are 3 top tips for anyone buying baby clothing as a gift in Australia:
- Think ahead. When buying baby clothing, think ahead especially if when buying something for the upcoming season.
- Consider what size to buy. Babies change sizes quickly. With a whole new wardrobe being essential on a quarterly basis in their first year, clothing could be the ideal parent-pleaser gift for baby.
- Speak to the parents. If you plan to on buy a baby some new clothes, it's a good idea to talk to the parents first. Find out what they have already and buy something they're short of. Many new parents are gifted a pile of clothing in a wide range of sizes upon the birth of their baby so it's always wise to ask first.
In short, buying clothing as a baby's gift in Australia could an ideal solution. However, it's important to think, plan and discuss before doing so.
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