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Gifts for babies: ideas for Christmas 2026

Gifts for babies from birth to 12 months: rattles, soft toys, play gyms, first books and teethers.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

Our picks

Our top pick
Researched
£14.99 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
In stock
Runner-up
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£116.01 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Also good
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£135.33 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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£14.99 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Our verdict
Our verdictResearched

A good fit for babies who like wildlife.

Good
    Worth knowing

      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

      £116.01 at Amazon
      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
      Our verdict
      Our verdictResearched

      A good fit for babies who like music.

      Good
        Worth knowing

          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

          £135.33 at Amazon
          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
          Our verdict
          Our verdictResearched

          A good fit for babies who like wildlife.

          Good
            Worth knowing

              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

              £14.98 at Amazon
              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
              Our verdict
              Our verdictResearched

              A good fit for babies and toddlers who like building.

              Good
                Worth knowing

                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                  £44.99 at Amazon
                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                  Our verdict
                  Our verdictResearched

                  A good fit for babies and toddlers who like games.

                  Good
                    Worth knowing

                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                      £30.71 at Amazon
                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                      Our verdict
                      Our verdictResearched

                      A good fit for babies and toddlers who like cars.

                      Good
                        Worth knowing

                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                          £64.99 at Amazon
                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                          Our verdict
                          Our verdictResearched

                          A good fit for babies who like winding down.

                          Good
                            Worth knowing

                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                              £26 at Amazon
                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                              Our verdict
                              Our verdictResearched

                              A good fit for babies who like music.

                              Good
                                Worth knowing

                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                  £5.99 at Amazon
                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                  Our verdict
                                  Our verdictResearched

                                  A good fit for babies who like games.

                                  Good
                                    Worth knowing

                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                      £6.82 at Amazon
                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                      Our verdict
                                      Our verdictResearched

                                      A good fit for babies and toddlers who like winding down.

                                      Good
                                        Worth knowing

                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                          £36.99 at Amazon
                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                          Our verdict
                                          Our verdictResearched

                                          A good fit for babies and toddlers who like wildlife.

                                          Good
                                            Worth knowing

                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                              £42.77 at Amazon
                                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                              Our verdict
                                              Our verdictResearched

                                              A good fit for babies and toddlers who like music.

                                              Good
                                                Worth knowing

                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                  £14.32 at Amazon
                                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                  Our verdict
                                                  Our verdictResearched

                                                  A good fit for babies and toddlers who like games.

                                                  Good
                                                    Worth knowing

                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                      £16.47 at Amazon
                                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                      Our verdict
                                                      Our verdictResearched

                                                      A good fit for babies and toddlers who like wildlife.

                                                      Good
                                                        Worth knowing

                                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                          £20.44 at Amazon
                                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                          Our verdict
                                                          Our verdictResearched

                                                          A good fit for babies who like wildlife.

                                                          Good
                                                            Worth knowing

                                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                              £6.64 at Amazon
                                                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                              Our verdict
                                                              Our verdictResearched

                                                              A good fit for babies who like reading.

                                                              Good
                                                                Worth knowing

                                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                  £5 at Amazon
                                                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                                  Our verdict
                                                                  Our verdictResearched

                                                                  A good fit for babies and toddlers who like reading and wildlife.

                                                                  Good
                                                                    Worth knowing

                                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                      £65 at Amazon
                                                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                                      Our verdict
                                                                      Our verdictResearched

                                                                      A good fit for babies who like winding down.

                                                                      Good
                                                                        Worth knowing

                                                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                          £20.99 at Amazon
                                                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                                          Our verdict
                                                                          Our verdictResearched

                                                                          A good fit for babies and toddlers who like building.

                                                                          Good
                                                                            Worth knowing

                                                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                              £26.96 at Amazon
                                                                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                                              Our verdict
                                                                              Our verdictResearched

                                                                              A good fit for babies and toddlers who like music.

                                                                              Good
                                                                                Worth knowing

                                                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                                  Our verdict
                                                                                  Our verdictResearched

                                                                                  A good fit for babies who like winding down.

                                                                                  Good
                                                                                    Worth knowing

                                                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                                      £14.86 at Amazon
                                                                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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                                                                                      Our verdict
                                                                                      Our verdictResearched

                                                                                      A good fit for babies who like winding down.

                                                                                      Good
                                                                                        Worth knowing

                                                                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

                                                                                          Our verdict
                                                                                          Our verdictResearched

                                                                                          A good fit for babies and toddlers who like wildlife.

                                                                                          Good
                                                                                            Worth knowing

                                                                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is younger than the age the maker gives on the box: check it, especially for small parts.

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                                                                                              Before you buy
                                                                                              Babies need very little: check the age on the box, avoid anything with small parts, and remember new parents get lots of soft toys.
                                                                                              How we choose

                                                                                              We unbox and build what we can at home, hand it to someone the age it's sold for, and check prices and stock at UK shops through the day. Every pick is labelled: Tested at home when we've had it in our hands (bought, or sent free by the brand, and the review says which), Researched when we haven't. Commissions never change a pick or its place on the list. Read our full methodology →

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