Top 10 Gifts for Babies and Infants
Published 14 May 2021 at 13:43
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Nowadays baby goods stores are overfilled with super cute stuff! It seems that there’s nothing easier than finding an appropriate present for a baby or a toddler. Browse through the Internet, find a present, order it, wait for a delivery, and there you have it, the best gift is in your hands!
Of course, if you have no intention to present something that will be helpful, used by parents and kids, and won’t gather dust, the process of selection will take no more than three minutes.
Today new parents are showered with so many blankets or sleepsuits that their bundles of joy will never wear because they grow so fast that they physically outgrow them. Another type of presents that end up in the box under the bed is too bright and too noisy toys that look cool but are overstimulating for the immature nervous system of a baby.
Also, presenting something bulky is a bad idea too, unless you have discussed it with parents in advance. Not all people would like to clutter up a nursery with needless big toys, furniture, or devices.
Selecting a proper present for a baby can take weeks, literally. And TickiKids come to the rescue! We’ve handpicked the top 10 birthday presents that are useful, age-appropriate, do not take much space, and won’t flatten your wallet!
Munchkin Shhh Portable Soothing Sound and Light Machine
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Price: AED 94.82 Age: 0+
Sleepless new parents will duly appreciate this device! It has three specific sounds that help to calm a baby down, then lulls them and keeps them asleep – and check reviews on Amazon and Walmart, it works! It utilizes the power of white noise and heartbeat noise, the most calming sounds for newborns.
The device is portable, user-friendly, and stylish, and it works as a nightlight as it has a soft night light that can glow solid or pulse synchronically with the sound.
Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, Elephant Love Gray
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Price: AED 263.17 Age: 0-4 months (or when a baby can roll over the lounger)
This nest is a perfect solution for parents who need free hands when a baby is awake. It is lightweight, portable, and looks stylish! The fabric of the lounger is very soft and pleasant to touch, and, what is important, it is washable and won’t lose shape.
Lego Duplo Number Train
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Price: AED 99.00 Age: 1.5 – 3 years
Kids love trains, kids love kittens, so it’s a win-win toy! This Duplo Number Train can be the best starting Lego set for a toddler that will introduce a baby to numbers and colors. This set consists of big pieces so kids won’t have problems playing with them. Such toys are a great way to develop fine motor skills, curiosity, and imagination. And thanks to the high quality and sturdiness of a toy parents can rest assured that it can withstand all the challenges that young explorer sets.
IKEA Busa Play Tunnel
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Price: AED 69 Age: 18 months+
What can be more interesting for a toddler than exploring the unknown? Who knows where this tunnel can lead you and this mystery should be discovered! Kids adore such tunnels, and, more important, crawling is a great way to develop motor skills and sort sensory impressions.
Unlike ill-famed IKEA furniture, Busa Play Tunnel does not require assembly and it can be pressed together to save space when it is not used. What’s good, it is possible to improve it with Busa tent to make the adventure even more interesting.
Take-Along Shape Sorter
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Price: AED 98.93 Age: 9 months+
This shape sorter is made by a company with more than 30 years of experience in the sphere of kids’ toys production so, make no doubt, this toy is tried-and-tested by many families.
It has two activity sides – one is a shape sorter, the other is crinkly flaps with pictures of different items and matching shapes beneath.
One of the benefits of this toy is that it has a take-along handle and parents can carry it around to grandma’s house or other places and keep a toddler entertained.
Peek-a-Boo Activity Book
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Price: AED 77.82 Age: 0-9 months
Sassy Pick a Boo Activity book can become the best first book for the tiny tot! This book is the most appropriate for babies as it has big high contrast pictures so a baby can easily hold attention to them. The book offers different activities that help improve hand-eye coordination, start to connect objects with words, and the pages are crinkly so it adds auditory stimulation.
It is made with baby- and eco-friendly materials and it can be attached to the baby carriage.
Baby Einstein Roadtripper 2-in-1 Ride-On Car
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Price: AED 276 Age: 12 months+
Here comes a present that may require some prior discussion with parents as it is quite big, however, it is all worth it! Baby Einstein Roadtripper 2-in-1 Ride-On Car is called the long-lasting first present for a good reason. First and foremost, it is a great push car that encourages walking, a scooter, and a wheeled busy board with gears, a dashboard, and a working horn.
Mumoo Bear Shaped Sorter
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Price: AED 84.46 Age: 10 months – 3 years
This educational toy can occupy a toddler for ages! It has 7 toys in one, a block, piano, mirror, sorter, clock, and turning gears. The details are oversized to make it more convenient for kids to play. It has all chances to become the most favorite toy for a child for months to come!
Giant Rock-a-Stack
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Price: AED 153.85 Age: 12 months+
Here is a supersized and super fun stacking toy and bat-at floor toy for toddlers. The top ring rattles and makes fun noises, yet, they are not so loud to drive parents crazy. It is the perfect toy to explore colors and sizes!
Laugh and Learn Magic Colour Mixing Bowl
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Price: AED 74.57 Age: 6-36 months
Yes, it is a toy with music, yet, it has a volume control switch, so it makes the situation way better. This mixing bowl plays songs, makes funny sounds, and says words and phrases to introduce a baby to the alphabet, numbers, colors, and color mixings.