Baby’s first year, what a wild ride! The first Christmas is a beautiful milestone for the whole family, and what to buy. But what to get your baby for their very first Christmas? Let us help you out with our top Christmas gifts for babies!
Have your pen and purse poised or bookmark this post for later because we’re making Christmas shopping SUPER easy this year. Not only do we have the coolest gift ideas, but we also have discount codes and special offers galore. PLUS you can shop directly from this post, just click the shop now button.
Without further ado, adjust the holly and deck the halls, let’s go shopping for baby!
ewan the dream sheep
PERFECT FOR: Babies who need help settling to sleep
PRICE: $28.95 to $99.95
AGES: From newborn
Everyone needs a dreamy bedtime buddy! ewan the dream sheep is the ultimate, and award-winning baby sleep aid. With over 1 million sold worldwide, he’s from good stock indeed and helping lots of children drift off to the land of nod!
This dream sheep soothes little ones into a sweet slumber using soft light and low-frequency sound (vacuum cleaner, rainfall, harp melody and even a womb recording) and automatically switches off after 20 minutes.
ewan deluxe also includes a shush sound and will listen for unsettling for four hours and reactivate using smartCRY sensor technology. Choose classic or deluxe ewan the dream sheep in a grey or purple and also try a ewan snuggly comforter to let the sweetest sleep begin.
READER OFFER: 10% off entire store for Mum Central readers! Enter promo code MUMCENTRAL2020 at checkout.
ergoPouch Mama & Mini Matchy Newborn Pack
PERFECT FOR: Super cute Christmas morning photographs
PRICE: $114.95
AGES: Newborn to 3 months
Let’s be honest, there’s nothing more adorable than matching your mini, so why not do it in the comfiest, deluxe style Christmas morning?!
From ergoPouch, the two of you could win best dressed on Christmas morning when kitted out in matching gear from the Mama & Mini Matchy Newborn Pack. Each set includes a soft-as-butter Cocoon Swaddle Bag 1.0 TOG (RRP$49.95), a Long Sleeve Layer 0.2 TOG (RRP$32.95) and a Matchy-Matchy Robe (RRP$59.95), beautifully curated in the delicate Sage print. So sweet and so snug!
READER OFFER: Save 20% off RRP when you purchase these three snug items in the Mama & Mini pack!
Hunter Leisure – Wiggles Baby Walker
PERFECT FOR: Curious babies who like to explore
PRICE: $149
AGES: 6+ months
Toot, toot, chugga, chugga, Big Red Car! Give your little ones a taste of the freedom and movement with their very own Wiggles Baby Walker! This adorable baby walker is Wiggles-ready and even plays the Big Red Car Song plus other wiggly sound effects.Â
The padded yellow seat with high back support beckons a pint-sized wannabe driver to explore their surroundings in The Wiggles Baby Walker! Your baby can toot the moveable steering wheel, check their side mirrors and move themselves around easily and safely. To top it off, the adjustable-height walker folds flat for easy storage (or to put in the boot for a visit to Nanna’s!)
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Shop the Wiggles Baby Walker at Big W!
Hunter Leisure – Genius Stroller
PERFECT FOR: Those wanting a lightweight, no-fuss stroller to whip around town in
PRICE: $179
AGES: 0 to 36 months (up to 15kg)
Want a fresh new ride for summer? The Genius Stroller is PERFECT to get your mini around for all of the summer (and beyond!)Â And at this terrific price point, you’ll have plenty of change for stroller toys to stuff in the large storage basket.
The Genius Stroller is just a lightweight 6.1kg to lift and has a terrific compact fold and solid wheels, easily fitting into carry-on luggage compartments and car boots. The multi-position and fully reclining seat lets your little one ride comfortably no matter where you’re going (and perfect for catching a sneaky nap!). This is one sleek-looking ride!
Get it at Kmart and see it in action on YouTube.
Hunter Leisure – Hello Sunshine Light & Sound Sensory Balls
PERFECT FOR: Babies who like to shake, bounce and roll!
PRICE: $5 each (or a set of three for $15)
AGES: From 6 months
Get ready to have an absolute ball with these Hello Sunshine Light & Sound Sensory Balls!
An absolute joy for the senses, these three balls contain all the bright colours, fun graphics and flashing lights your baby can handle. The small ball size is perfect for little hands to grip, roll, squeeze and toss with vigour. So get ready to catch as your baby develops their coordination and motor skills – all through play! You won’t be able to resist popping one (or all three!) in your little one’s Christmas stocking.
Buy Hello Sunshine Light & Sound Sensory Balls individually at Big W or in a 3-pack from Gift Playground.
Mylight Night Lights
PERFECT FOR: Those who want to give a creative, practical and personal keepsake gift!
PRICE: From $129.95
AGES: From birth
A truly awesome gift to light up the night! Customise an extraordinary nightlight for your little one with Mylight. Your carefully chosen name for your babe will literally be up in lights!
A beautiful, personalised (and practical!) keepsake, choose from 15 colours, 12 font choices and 75 emojis when designing your Mylight. You can even go as far as to choose between a white LED light or a rainbow coloured LED light with remote control! Mylight provides just the RIGHT amount of light for little ones to feel safe, secure and for parents to do late-night checks on bub. Sweet!
Namely Co Personalised Blanket
PERFECT FOR: An adorable yet practical, keepsake first Christmas gift
PRICE: From $92
AGES: From birth
Custom made to order, these stunning blankets from Namely Co ensure your little one will be snug as a bug in a personalised blanket all year long.
For bassinet and cot blankets which are buttery soft and truly divine, Namely Co is the answer. Made from organic cotton, these personalised knitted name blankets are a gift the whole family will treasure, long after Christmas has come and gone. The hardest choice is deciding on which of the several adorable designs you want to have your child’s name emblazoned on, we wish you luck in choosing!
The Young Folk Collective Baby Playmat
PERFECT FOR: A stylish play mat which won’t clash with your decor
PRICE: From $109 to $199
AGES: From birth
What’s that? Tired of seeing cartoon emblazoned or boring playmats and after a more stylish solution? The Young Folk Collective has got your back, baby!
Extremely soft, durable and 100% waterproof, these playmats are perfect for play and nappy-free-kick-your-legs time! Designed by Byron Bay Artist Harley and J, they’re fully reversible giving you two different looks for the price of one! These playmats are super soft and made with the highest quality PU foam core. Plus they roll up easily and neatly for storage. But when they look this good on your floor, why would you want to pack it away?
READER OFFER: Get 10% off the full range of baby play mats using code ‘MUMCENTRAL10’ at checkout!
There you have it … your list is made with our top pick of Christmas gifts for babies! Keep your eyes peeled for more of our Christmas gift guides coming soon – we have everyone on our list including the adults, big kids, little kids (and even the fur-kids!)