From Wagons to Walkers — the 35 Best Baby Gifts

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Searching for baby gifts is the most fun — it's a time of huge development, so chances are, you're not only buying them something colorful and entertaining, but something that will teach them all sorts of skills, from mobility to sensory. The family probably has all the essential baby gear already, so you get to shop for fun toys, bright nursery decor, and more. Here are 35 of our top picks.

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Plan Toys Owl Sorter
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Plan Toys Owl Sorter

With the Plan Toys Owl Sorter ($23), little ones can work on their fine motor skills while identifying shapes.

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Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
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Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy

The Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy ($9) was the most gifted toy of 2018.

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New York Times Custom Birthday Book
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New York Times Custom Birthday Book

What happened on the day they were born? This New York Times Custom Birthday Book ($100) is a special keepsake they'll have forever.

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Veer All-Terrain Cruiser Wagon
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Veer All-Terrain Cruiser Wagon

The Veer All-Terrain Cruiser Wagon ($600) is something you'll be able to use for years on end. It's rugged without sacrificing safety, and can accommodate up to two passengers, ages 0 to 5 years. You can even opt for a comfort seat, which comes with a five-point safety harness.

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Monstera Leaf Rug
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Monstera Leaf Rug

Pay homage to the beloved monstera plant with a Monstera Leaf Rug ($225) that's perfect for any baby's nursery. Whether you have a hardwood floor or carpeting, this soft and machine-washable rug is perfect for littles to play and learn on.

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Disney Minnie’s Bow-tique
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Disney Minnie’s Bow-tique

Your little one will love sitting on the Disney Minnie's Bow-tique ($35).

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Pull Along Caterpillar
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Pull Along Caterpillar

Their eyes will light up when they realize that pulling the Pull Along Caterpillar ($30) makes its body wiggle across the floor.

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Teach My Toddler Continents and Animals
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Teach My Toddler Continents and Animals

It's never too early to learn geography, and thanks to this Teach My Toddler Continents and Animals ($12), your toddler can learn all about the different wild animals all over the world.

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VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube
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VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube

Your kiddo will develop motor skills by playing with this VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube ($16).

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Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo
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Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo

The Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo ($60) is up for a dance party whenever your toddler is!

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VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier
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VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier

Gift this VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier ($17, originally $25) to children who love animals.

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Funhall Masks and Costumes
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Funhall Masks and Costumes

This set of Funhall Masks and Costumes ($16) will make little ones feel like superheroes.

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VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck
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VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck

This VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck ($14) is intended to help children learn their numbers.

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Janod Fox Ride-On Toy
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Janod Fox Ride-On Toy

One-year-olds who love to scoot will be all about this Janod Fox Ride-On Toy ($72).

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VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
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VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

Your toddler will grow quickly, but their toys can grow with them, too! This VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker ($26, originally $35) is perfect to help them get moving.

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Sprout Channel Cubby
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Sprout Channel Cubby

For screen time that you can feel good about, Sprout's Channel Cubby ($68, originally $80) offers toddlers over 40 episodes of the network's original programming (think Bob the Builder and Barney), plus games, coloring pages, craft ideas, and other activities. Measuring seven inches and protected by rubber bumpers, the device is perfectly designed for the high-tech tot.

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Plan Toys Ball Maze Early Learning Toy
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Plan Toys Ball Maze Early Learning Toy

This stimulating Plan Toys Ball Maze Early Learning Toy ($22) will keep them busy for hours (OK, maybe a few minutes, but we'll take what we can get).

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Haba's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game
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Haba's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game

Haba's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game ($26) is a fun take on the classic stacking rings. It's a combination puzzle and ring game, so tots can pile up the rings by color or any other category they see fit.

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Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball
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Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball

There's so much going on with this Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball ($29), so your toddler is going to love it (and be kept busy!).

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VTech Pull and Sing Puppy
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VTech Pull and Sing Puppy

This VTech Pull and Sing Puppy ($13) is adorable and especially sweet if there's already a dog in the home.

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Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-On
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Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-On

Your little one can scoot all over the place with this Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-On ($30).

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GoStock Friction Powered Cars
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GoStock Friction Powered Cars

These GoStock Friction Powered Cars ($18) are perfect for the backyard.

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Click 'N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers
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Click 'N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers

What better way to learn letters and numbers than in the bath?! These Click 'N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers ($7) will grow with your child all through learning their ABCs to when they start spelling and doing math.

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VTech KidiBeats Drum Set
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VTech KidiBeats Drum Set

If you feel like you have a tiny musician on your hands, try out the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set ($18). The drum pads and cymbal each have their own unique sound for sensory development.

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Hape Quattro
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Hape Quattro

We love everything about Hape's Quattro ($22) version of Connect Four. Made from bamboo and designed to look like bamboo shoots, the ecofriendly toy helps teach tots about strategy, logic, and concentration. Best of all, it's a fun game for adults and kids to play together.

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Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest
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Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest

Home improvements will be a breeze if your toddler has this nine-piece Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest ($21).

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Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
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Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo

Even if mom and dad don't have rhythm, their little one can still learn some cool dance moves thanks to Fisher-Price's Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo ($88). Just push one of the buttons on BeatBo's belly or feet to trigger a medley of toe-tapping songs. You can even record short phrases for BeatBo to remix into a catchy dance tune.

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Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo
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Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo

What tot doesn't want their very own true-to-life Sesame Street character? The Playskool Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo ($41) is a cuddly plush toy that engages with more than 350 responses and grows with your toddler thanks to a beginner mode, which offers simpler cause-and-effect play like tummy-tickling, and a preschool mode with games and activities.

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Radio Flyer Classic Wagon Walker
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Radio Flyer Classic Wagon Walker

What's better than a classic Radio Flyer wagon? One that an early (or soon-to-be) walker can operate on their own. The brand's adorable Classic Wagon Walker ($102) lets tots cart around their prized possessions while offering stability.

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Block & Roll Walker
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Block & Roll Walker

Little ones who are still getting used to walking will love pushing this Block & Roll Walker ($24) for stability.