26 of the Best Toy and Gift Ideas For Babies in 2022

What's better than a cozy pair of thick socks? A pair that rattles, like these Baby Infant Rattle Socks ($13). These rattle booties are so sweet and will give babies who've just discovered their feet something new to do with them. It comes in a pack of four with cute critters on them to your littles ones entertained.

The "The Story of You" Keepsake Baby Memory Book ($29, originally $45) is a meaningful and thoughtful gift that gives parents the opportunity to document memorable moments in their baby's life — like birthdays and other milestones — up to age 5. Parents can add photos and notes for each year alongside the included prompts such as baby's firsts, baby's likes and dislikes, and more.

The Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station ($20) will keep them entertained during tummy time! It has three interactive modes showcasing animals, colors, or the sounds of a xylophone. Each key lights up when your little one taps it or spins the rattle drum.

Great for those six months and older, the Baby Einstein Neptune's Ocean Discovery Jumper ($105, originally $120) is perfect for the little one who's eager to discover. The seat swivels all the way around, so your baby can explore all the fun ocean-themed activities.

The Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin& Beats Interactive Musical Learning Toy ($31, originally $45) will teach them the alphabet, colors, counting one to 10, and opposites in the most engaging way. It has a spring bottom that has a bouncing action as babies play. It plays music and has over 75 songs, sounds, and phrases.

You can never go wrong with a plush and cuddly stuffed animal, and this FAO Schwarz Adopt-A-Pets Baby Sloth Stuffed Animal ($12, originally $15) is so adorable! This soft and squishy sloth will be the perfect comfort companion for your little one, especially during nap times. It even comes with an adoption certificate.

Your teething little one will love chewing on this festive Smily Mia Never Drop Reindeer Silicone Baby Chewing Toy ($10). It's a cute little hand pacifier that your little one can wear on their wrist or hold in their hand. The teether has multiple textures to help soothe aching gums.

If your little one is obsessed with "CoComelon," the "CoComelon" Official Musical Bedtime JJ Doll ($16, originally $20) will be their new best friend. It's a JJ doll with a soft plush body holding a small teddy bear. It can sing clips from the "Yes, Yes, Bedtime Song," helping your little one go to sleep.

Give the gift of soothing sleep with the Hatch Baby Rest ($70). It's a sound machine that plays soothing sounds like rain, ocean, wind, crickets, and other white noises. It helps with sleep training with a nightlight that lets parents set light programs based on their baby's schedule. It's synced to a phone via Bluetooth, so you can make adjustments as needed without having to go inside the bedroom.

This Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube ($29) is an educational toy that teaches babies how harp, flute, French horn, piano, and violin instrument sounds combine. It has soft, rounded corners that make it easy for baby to hold and will grow with your budding composer as they age.

Once your baby is holding themselves up for prolonged periods, they can sit in this Busy Baby Activity Chair ($149) that has a bunch of activities built right into the seat. The tray has multiple textures, a rattle, a squeaker, and more that will keep tiny fingers busy.

Fisher-Price's Laugh & Learn Grow-the-Fun Garden to Kitchen ($65) is full of activities for babies on both sides. Whether they sit in front of it or can pull themselves up to access all of the pieces, this play kitchen with colorful lights and music will encourage imaginary play.

With the Fisher-Price Bakery Treats Gift Set ($15), baby will be just like you with their very own pint-size cup of joe (plus crinkle napkin and macaron rattle!). The chewy lid is great for teething babes, the fabric cup sleeve is soft to the touch, there's a small "foam art" mirror up top, and the whole thing is a rattle with colorful shaking beads.

With the Rainbow Baby Activity Gym ($50, originally$89), your baby can explore and play with the hanging weather-themed rattles. It's also great for tummy time and will look adorable in their bedroom.

How sweet is this Bubzi Co Baby & Toddler White Noise Sound Machine ($40) for the baby who needs soothing sounds to fall asleep? The musical soother plays more than 20 relaxing sounds and has an automatic cry sensor that activates when baby cries to play sound and light for five minutes.

The Fisher-Price Walk, Bounce, & Ride Pony ($48) grows with your child starting at 9 months. Infants can bounce and ride on this adorable pony before parents transition it into a ride-on once they get a little older.

Keep your phone out of baby's hands (maybe) with the Skip Hop Baby Cell Phone Toy, Zoo Unicorn ($10). It's the perfect "first" phone that has an easy-grip rainbow handle, soft press buttons, and six sounds and melodies that include chirping, dialing, and a ringtone.

This Baby University Board Book Set: Four Science Board Books For Babies ($25, originally $40) contains four science books for babies, including one about rocket science. They're a great introduction to STEM for early learners, but adults will also love their simple approaches to scientific concepts.

The Fisher-Price Linkimals Sit-to-Crawl Sea Turtle ($13) plays more than 35 songs, sounds, and phrases. It also teaches the alphabet, counting, and shapes, all while encouraging crawling babies to follow behind.

Hedgehogs don't have to be prickly! This smooth Skip Hop Explore and More Roll Around Rattle Toy ($9) can also be a teether and comes in two other designs — a bee and an owl. It's great for teething babies, is easy to grasp to help little hands build dexterity, and has a rattle that encourages rolling, shaking, and tossing.