Up to six months, a newborn is a beautiful, gentle creature, usually constantly in a state of sleep, however, for parents it is a joy that they want to share with their friends and acquaintances. And dates such as baptism and the first six-month anniversary are appropriate occasions for celebration, which are not complete without a present for a recently born baby. But the baby is still very small, and his range of interests is limited, because of this, invitees often have the question of what to give for the child’s birthday. There are quite a lot of options, even for such an early age of the birthday boy.
Features of age from birth to 6 months
In order for the gift to please the baby, to be interesting and useful to him, we need to consider what is typical for this period of child development. In addition, do not forget that the baby grows very quickly, and each subsequent month after birth is marked by new skills and abilities.
It is probably wrong to pose the question of what a child should be able to do at a given age, because children are all different; rather, the task of adults should be competent education, and even gifts - toys and other necessary things - should contribute to this.
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Research and cognitive activity in babies from birth is expressed in the manipulation of various objects, the main of which in the first months is a rattle. And only from 5 months the baby begins to be interested in studying the properties of individual objects.
Therefore, children's gifts can be different:
- entertaining toys - pyramids, rattles, soft rubber squeaky toys, plastic and rubber bathing toys in the form of ducks, fish, turtles, boats;
- educational ones, which are mobiles, musical pendants, large bright pictures;
- useful, practical gifts - children's bedding, clothes, diapers, perhaps even more serious household items - a child's car seat, a stroller, in a word, something that the baby needs, but the parents did not have time to buy.
Since at the age of six months the child’s hearing, vision and touch are actively developing, emphasis can be placed on this. A one-month-old baby needs bright, one-color toys of different shapes; at three months he can perceive sound well, and this makes it possible to choose singing and dancing figures, music boxes and carousels as gifts.
It should be taken into account that red, blue and yellow rattles, balls and animal figurines should appear in the baby’s arsenal, since these are the first colors that he distinguishes.
Up to six months, boys and girls can be given the same gifts, excluding clothing - for babies of different sexes it has a lot of differences, including color.
Gift for a child from 9 months
Any educational toys intended for children aged 6-12 months are suitable as a gift. In addition, for a child of about a year old, you can give traditional toys: a boy - a car, a girl - a doll.
It is worth paying attention to toy musical instruments, construction sets, cubes, a spinning top, a gurney, a toy cart for a boy and a stroller for a girl, and a collapsible playhouse made of fabric on a frame.
Toys for walking will be useful and interesting - sets of gardening tools for kids: shovels, rakes, buckets, molds, etc. These items tend to get lost on the street, so an additional beautiful set will not be superfluous.
And, of course, as the year approaches, you can give all kinds of educational toys “for growth”: construction sets, simple puzzles, sorters. For the future, you can give checkers, a board game, art kits, that is, something that won’t take up much space.
As for soft toys, today the attitude towards them is ambiguous. Many people consider these toys to be dust collectors, more harmful than useful. It’s hardly worth the risk and choosing such a toy as a gift.
Rules for choosing toys for children
The requirements for toys for small children are quite strict. In addition to the attractive appearance, other nuances are also important:
- The safety of any object in the hands of a baby comes first. First of all, it must be a high-quality material that does not contain toxic substances, there should be no small parts that the baby can swallow; it is good if the toy is whole - it will be impossible to disassemble it.
- Musical toys should have a gentle, quiet melody; when choosing, you should avoid things with a sharp and low sound, which can scare the baby.
- Any toy must meet age requirements; usually, such information is indicated on the packaging.
- It is also important that items purchased for a newborn can be washed and cleaned regularly without losing their quality, so the practicality of the chosen toy also matters, but mainly for the family budget.
- It is better not to give soft toys to small children, since they intensively absorb dust and often cause allergies in children.
When purchasing a gift for a child for 1 month or six months, you always need to make sure of the quality of the product - you cannot buy dubious toys with an unnatural or synthetic smell, the presence of defects and the absence of a certificate. A multifunctional toy that will occupy several of the baby's senses at once, the best choice for a baby under six months of age.
Gifts that develop motor skills and intelligence
Of course, a toy for a baby is an ideal gift, but how quickly it can cope with a developmental task depends on how quickly the child can learn certain skills that help him learn about the real world.
A gift for a child for six months will be optimally useful if it has an interesting texture for him, because during this period the baby’s tactile sensations are in the foreground, and by the month he begins to distinguish the colors and shapes of objects, so toys should be large, bright with interesting geometry forms. Parents or their friends may well give their children useful and beautiful toys that promote different abilities.
Toys that develop logic at this age:
- pyramids and soft cubes from which they can build a house or tower;
- sets of cards with bright images of one or more objects;
- sorters with slots for figures;
- toy books with thick, waterproof pages (wooden or rubber);
- rugs in the form of puzzles with a minimum number of parts;
- educational business boards, consisting of a board with various objects attached to it - buttons, locks, simple figures made of plastic and rubber;
- educational soft rugs made from natural materials, equipped with small toys, musical details, all kinds of laces, balls, geometric elements, such games are intended for children 3-4 months old, they develop fine motor skills, teach them to distinguish colors, shapes of objects, and bright images on the surface of the rug broaden the child's horizons.
You should pay attention to the fact that solid objects have a variety of textures - several toys made of plastic and latex may have a ribbed, wavy or bumpy surface. If you give a three-month-old baby a rattle, it is advisable that it has a comfortable handle; at this age, children begin to actively put into their mouths everything that falls into their hands.
Not knowing what to give for your child’s birthday, you can choose things that will help instill in your child a love of music and creative activities.
What to give a 4 month old baby girl
At such a young age, children are not yet able to give any assessment to this or that gift. Therefore, it is important to build on the needs of the parents and your idea of what is needed for the baby’s comfort.
The first thing that immediately comes to mind is toys. We all know that children simply love to play, but the question arises: what kind of toys should a child have at 4 months? The answer is simple. They must perform several functions: be as safe as possible and withstand all the baby’s attempts to bite her.
The thing is that a little later the baby’s first teeth will begin to cut. At this time, children put everything that comes their way into their mouths. Therefore, it is very important to choose a truly safe toy that will not contain small parts and will consist only of environmentally friendly materials.
Creative gifts for children
If friends of parents go to give a surprise, specifically, to a 6-month-old baby, choosing a gift is not so difficult - you can choose toys for creative development.
The range of such things is quite wide:
- musical pendants, tables and cubes for the little ones;
- interactive, sounding toys that can entertain a child and, at the same time, develop his hearing;
- spinning top with musical accompaniment;
- a box with a surprise in the form of a pleasant melody;
- a toy phone that sings funny cookies, talks and plays different melodies; if desired, it can be configured so that it will communicate with the baby in the mother’s voice;
- at six months you can already give your baby a toy piano - this is a new type of toy that sings, talks, plays and, at the same time, teaches;
- developmental center with sound effects - a toy representing a play panel that can be attached to a cradle, crib or playpen, and containing rattle balls, rattles, all kinds of rustling elements - each touch is accompanied by light or sound;
- If at 2-3 months children are more suitable for musical development rattles, bells, sets with bells, figurines of animals that make sounds, as well as maracas and drums, then closer to the sixth month they can already purchase instruments such as tweeters, pipes as gifts , xylophones, trumpets.
Some parents believe that at the age of six months it is too early for a child to draw and sculpt, but this is not so. Now you can give children their first finger paints, crayons, and plasticine.
Gift ideas for a newborn - for every taste!
What to give to a newborn?
Most often, family or friends choose beautiful first clothes as a first gift for a baby. Indeed, such a gift is very appropriate, but what will happen if everyone gives the same thing? The baby simply won’t have time to use all the outfits, he will grow out of them! We still suggest showing your imagination and approaching the choice of a gift with all originality and thoughtfulness! In fact, no one knows better about what a newborn needs than his mother. Moreover, modern mothers are very advanced and understand all the innovations and fashion trends in the world of children's products. So, most likely, they already have a prepared wish list with specific wishes, or they will simply ask for a gift certificate so that they can choose what they need on their own.
However, if you yourself have “fresh” experience of motherhood, then you can only ask for guidance and choose an amazing gift yourself! In addition, you probably have impressions of something that helped you and your baby in the first days, weeks and months of his life. So why not share your valuable findings?
And we have compiled our own selection of gifts for your baby’s birthday, where you can find options for every taste and budget!
1. Baby Bjorn Baby Bouncer
The BabyBjorn bouncer is the most popular bouncer in the world! Why? What is his success? And why will parents and children definitely like it? The lounge chair has been in production since the early 1960s, designed by Björn Jacobson, who still owns the company today. And this is the first sun lounger in the world! It can be used from birth to two years, while conventional sun loungers are designed for ages from 6 months until the child reaches 9 kg. But some children already reach this weight by 6 months.
But the most important thing is that the child does not just relax - he trains by swinging on his own! Recommended by reputable doctors.
There are three positions: for play, rest and sleep. It folds up easily for use outside the home, like at the beach or visiting grandma! The cover is easy to remove for washing. According to mothers, this is the most popular type of gift for the birth of a child! Plus, it comes with an elegant gift box!
2. Practical Maxi-Cosi car seat
By the way, very often it is a high-quality and comfortable car seat that mothers ask for as the first gift for their baby. And if you haven’t received specific brand recommendations, feel free to choose Maxi-Cosi. Did you know that in Holland all car seats are called Maxi-Cosi, just like in our country all copy machines are called copiers? This says something, doesn’t it?
The history of the brand and its presence on the Russian children's goods market for more than 25 years is a guarantee of safety. These car seats consistently have top safety ratings in professional and consumer tests. They fit the chassis of most strollers and are light and comfortable for the child. 3. Envelope for car seats and strollers Easygrow
Dressing a child for a walk in a car seat so that he is comfortable and warm is a “headache” for many mothers.
That is why an Easygrow car seat envelope can also be a good gift. This is a brand from Norway, which means they know everything about the cold and how to insulate without sacrificing comfort! 4. Stylish Elodie envelope
And if you want to surprise with a truly unique design and inimitable style of your gift, then at the same time do not forget about practicality - then you can give a stroller envelope from the Swedish brand ELODIE, chic in all respects. The envelope in the stroller will delight you for a very long time on cozy walks in the parks, attracting all the attention of those around you. Believe me, on every such walk a happy family will mentally thank you for such a wonderful gift! By the way, “chic in all respects” is not an exaggeration, because its packaging fully corresponds to this characteristic! And for greater effect, you can add a cute Elodie bunny to the envelope - the most popular toy among bloggers! 5. Alilo bunnies
If you decide to settle on a toy, then you should know about the most popular toys for babies. The leading position of the most desirable toys is occupied by Alilo bunnies.
Bright bunnies with soft ears (which you can even chew on!) will delight you not only with their appearance, but also with various interactive functions. Some can tell rhymes and fairy tales and help teach colors, others will help calm the baby or become a favorite rattle - all you have to do is choose your bunny with glowing ears!
For example, Malysharik “Kroshik” is a musical rattle toy from the Alilo brand, which is suitable for children from 0 to 4 years old. A mischievous little fidget who will entertain your baby with songs and fairy tales and introduce him to different sounds, and 9 colored cards included will help your child learn colors. And no batteries! Kroshik runs on an internal battery and is charged via USB.
And if you're looking for a more serious (or larger) gift, then consider the Alilo G6+ Honey Bunny - an interactive musical media player toy for children aged 0-12 years with excellent sound quality, a variety of updated content and a whole range of features that the whole family will love . 6. Love to dream sleeping bag
We could recommend a simple blanket in a beautiful box, but if you know how valuable a baby's sleep is and want to give your family moments of peace, then consider the innovative sleeping envelope from Love to dream.
The physiological sleep position will help babies sleep better without interfering with their legitimate desire to raise their “hands up”! By the way, the brand has solutions for every age period! 7. Kokonanny cocoon
If you and your friends are true lovers of innovation and everything most progressive, then the ergonomic KOKONANNY cocoon mattress will be an excellent birthday gift.
This is an advanced Korean development for newborn sleep. KOKONANNY is designed and created to provide the best sleeping environment for babies from the first days of life until approximately 6 months. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that any sleeping position is available to a newborn, the device maintains safety and comfort. On the back, on the stomach or on the side... the clamp secures - the 3D mesh controls! 8. Japanese Merries diapers
In general, if you don’t have time to look for something unusual, or you’re just a supporter of a practical outlook on life, then why not?
And the number of packages depends only on the budget. A couple of packs as a symbolic gift or a month's supply - in any case, this is something that will definitely come in handy in any family! Consider a well-known brand with a high degree of trust, but not an absolute “mass market”. For example, the Japanese brand Merries has an excellent rating among mothers. Pigeon
care accessories If, on the contrary, you consider yourself an expert in children's gadgets and would not mind sharing your experience with a friend or sister, then an excellent option would be to collect important and necessary smart little things - child care devices.
The absolute leader here is the Japanese brand Pigeon! First scissors! Sticky and oily sticks, the famous aspirator and the first teether, antibacterial wipes and a set of excellent cosmetics for the first baths... Yes, and of course, a washcloth mitten... Not a single mother regretted buying it. By the way! They say that young mothers, having experienced it themselves, can no longer live without this magical mitten. In Olant you can pack everything in a beautiful package or create your own packaging! 10. Cybex stroller from the Spring Blossom collection
If this stroller is not on the list of desired gifts voiced by a young mother, then she simply does not know about its existence...
Oh, this is a gift with a capital G! We promise - it will definitely not get lost among others, but will become special!
A chic branded stroller with a collectible print - this bourgeois beauty will give incredible emotions that will intensify with every walk!
The stroller will last from birth to a year, and if your budget allows, you can equip it with a baby carrier seat in the same design.
Cybex baby carriers are unique - when installed on the chassis, they can take a reclining position, which is very important for families who travel a lot by car and do not plan to deny themselves this after the birth of the child.
11. Egg Stroller
For connoisseurs of laconicism and minimalist style, a premium copy from the UK - EGG - would be an excellent option.
The original shaped cradle in the Egg corporate style is recognizable at first sight! The brand's main emphasis is on design. The inspiration for the stroller is the “egg”, which of course is symbolically associated with birth, warmth, protection and support. The stroller is famous for the fact that if another baby appears in the family, it can be used for two children, adding a little to the package.
12. Stroller-car seat DOONA
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Or a car seat? Be that as it may, the transformation from a car seat to a stroller and back occurs in one movement.
Doona is wider and longer than most infant carriers - after all, it is not only a car seat, but also a stroller. Maximum comfort for the child!
Doona can also be used in chaise lounge mode, which can be rocked using the extended handle!
13. Glider 12 months
And as a separate small gift or a cute addition for a young mother personally, this diary is ideal
The stylish undated 12-month planner combines the main things from educational literature for parents, the best from the experience of experts, useful from practicing pediatricians and effective from the work of early development specialists. It will allow you to save a lot of time to spend with your loved ones, and master quality time for harmonious development with a baby up to 1 year old. Each month of the planner is dedicated to new needs, sensations and skills that the baby is potentially ready for.
A great option for a cute and useful gift!
Toys and things for physical development
For the general development of children under the age of six months, a gift such as a developmental mat on which the baby will crawl is well suited, but in addition to this, you can give him specific things that will help strengthen the muscles of his arms and legs:
- A massage ball, in this case a fitball, will be a useful acquisition - exercise using this gymnastic equipment will help the baby relieve excess stress, fulfill the task of the massager, and strengthen his musculoskeletal system;
- jumpers - a device that looks like a seat in the form of children's panties for floor exercises or hanging. It is believed that the device helps activate the child's motor skills, but such a gift must be chosen together with the parents, if there is a recommendation from the pediatrician.
At the age of six months, children already enjoy playing with cars, rubber toys, assembling construction kit parts, while trying to move as much as possible. All that remains is to consider which gifts in the form of toys are more suitable for children of different genders.
What to give for New Year to a child from 0 to 1 year old. 25 useful gift ideas!
Do you think your baby is too young to receive gifts? After all, he still doesn’t know how to not only walk, but also sit! Does a child at this age still not understand the importance of the moment? Who can say this for sure? If he felt and heard everything before he was born, now he knows very precisely what he wants, besides warmth and food: your festive mood.
We present to your attention gift options that you can use to please your beloved little one and rejoice with him!
1. Musical toys. They bring the child a lot of joy.
2. Pyramids - they develop logic and motor skills well and introduce the baby to colors.
3. Books. This is a great gift that is suitable for any age. But for such small children, the book should have large bright illustrations, large letters, and washable pages.
4. Developmental mat. Children crawl on it with pleasure and explore the world around them.
5. Yula. It stimulates the child to take active action, develops coordination and dexterity.
6. Mobile. It will entertain the baby while resting in the crib and allow the mother to rest a little while the baby looks at the bright figures.
7. Large designers. Among other things, thanks to them, it becomes possible for children of different ages, as well as children and adults, to communicate and spend time together.
8. Sorters. Sorters develop the child’s logical thinking, coordination of movements, sensory skills, form analysis skills, the ability to compare and find cause-and-effect relationships, introduce the baby to the shapes of various objects, and teach colors.
9. Toys with hammers.
10. Decoration. A good option is earrings and a chain for a girl, and a chain and pendant for a boy. Of course, a child will not be able to appreciate such a gift, but parents will. It will never depreciate and will be useful in the future.
11. Rocking chairs and jumpers. Climbing onto such a character, the child jumps and develops the vestibular apparatus.
12. Wheeled car. The baby can “steer” such a device himself, pushing off with his feet. What’s interesting is that a child will need a car for more than one season, and you can play with it both indoors and outdoors.
13. Interior pillow made of bright natural materials with applique, or made in the form of a toy or cartoon character. This item will not only decorate the nursery, but will also become your baby’s favorite accessory for falling asleep.
14. Warm and beautiful “going out” blanket. An indispensable thing during walks, shopping trips and visits.
15. Finger labyrinths. They develop fine motor skills well, promote the formation of logic, and captivate the baby’s attention for a long time.
16. Lacing toys. According to reviews, they are also aimed at developing fine motor skills and imagination of the child. Helps build perseverance.
17. Swimming buddies. Funny characters that your child will take with him to the bathroom. They will help the baby to fidget less in the bath and not be capricious during water procedures.
19.Sleds or snow scooters. A child's car park must have such a vehicle. Remember yourself as a child: how great it was to slide down the slide in the snow! This is also not a one-year thing.
20. Swing. Of course, not all families live in private houses with large yards. But now there are options for “apartment” swings. Hanging models are easily attached to the ceiling in the nursery. The baby will definitely appreciate such changes in the interior.
21. Beautiful bed linen. Every baby needs healthy, sound sleep, and the quality of sleep directly depends on the quality of bedding. Maximum comfort is provided by underwear made from natural fabrics.
22. Rolling toy. Develops gross motor skills. The baby learns to stand and walk, to maintain balance.
23. Own dishes. The baby is introduced to “adult” food and sits at the same table with his parents. It will be easier for your child to forget about the bottle if he has his own set of dishes: bright plates and a mug, a fork and spoon that are convenient for small hands.
24. Play tent or house. Also a gift for more than one season. Plus, it's inexpensive. Variations for every taste. By the way, such a corner can be used not only for games, but also for storing toys.
25. Dry pool. A large dry pool filled with bright plastic balls is expensive. In addition, such a gift cannot always be placed in a child’s room. But the idea itself is good and there is an alternative. Pools in the form of large soft toys are more affordable and compact. You can also buy a trampoline playpen and fill it with special balls.
What to give to a boy and a girl
Despite the fact that for children at such a tender age, by and large, it is not so important whether the gift is for a girl or a boy, parents need to know what is best for their son or daughter.
You can give your girl educational toys as well as other interesting and practical things:
- musical mat with special effects;
- a music book with voluminous luminous pages;
- a bright large pyramid made of soft material;
- wind-up carousel spinner with musical accompaniment;
- elegant vests and rompers, dresses, booties and blouses, made in the original style;
- silver spoon;
- children's cosmetics specifically designed for babies.
You can give the boy several multi-colored balls, soft cubes, a children's construction set, or a logic ball. The baby already knows how to crawl and sit, so it’s time to buy him cars.
Children of both sexes will enjoy the entertainment center, finger theater, wind-up bunnies and bears, bathing toys, and puzzles. It is too early to give dolls to girls, since they begin to play with them at one year or later.
