Baby Play

Theme Your Gift : Baby Play Gift Theme

After the first month or so, babies begin to look around a bit and check out the world.  Before long, little hands are grabbing everything and usually putting it in baby’s mouth!  And what on earth do you do with them once they can crawl?  Keeping a growing baby happy and stimulated can be a real challenge.  Help them learn and have fun with selections from our Baby Play Gift Theme.

Educational toys come in so many variations.  Simple blocks or rings on posts help babies practice motor skills.  Alphabet letters or numbers in bright colors help baby get a jump on learning the basics.  Musical toys help refine listening skills and encourage singing or dancing.

Many people remember a favorite stuffed animal from childhood, a lamb, a doll, or the classic teddy bear…a cute stuffed critter can be the perfect gift for baby to cuddle up with during naps or long car rides. Sometimes baby just wants something to hang onto and love.  Does baby (or mom and dad) have a favorite animal?  Giraffes, tigers, rabbits…the selection is almost endless and some are so cute and soft you may have to get one for yourself.

Play time doesn’t have to end when baby gets in the bath.  Floating pirate ships, letters that stick to the shower wall, little fish that squirt water…there are bath toys for every age and taste.  And don’t forget fun storage solutions such as a frog that suctions to the wall and holds all those wet toys for easy pickup and draining.

Crib toys can keep baby happy when falling asleep, waking up, or just hanging out in the crib.  Mobiles, mirrors, activity sets that include motion and sound…there are lots of things to keep baby busy.

Play pens and activity gyms can keep baby occupied for hours.  A play pen can also keep baby safe while parents do other things around the house and can be packed up for use while traveling.  Activity gyms can work for many months, keeping baby excited and engaged on the back or during tummy time with bright colors, fun toys, and playful tunes – get jungle themes, fishy themes, and more.

Don’t have time to pick out a specific toy? Gift baskets are a great way to give a bunch of fun things for babies, usually including toys and clothes.  They come in all price ranges and can be for girls, boys, or gender neutral.

Toys aren’t just about fun…they also provide stimulation and excitement that help baby grow and learn.  Whether you get a cuddly stuffed bear, a rubber ducky for the tub, a set of Legos, or a fancy activity gym with all the bells and whistles, it is sure to help baby thrive and help new parents survive!

TIP: GiftStashers, create a registry called Baby Play Gift Theme and save choices there until you're ready to buy.