Christmas Dresses 6 Month Old Baby Girl Target
Best Holiday Gifts for 6- to 12-Month-Old Babies, According to Pediatricians and Parents
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Updated: November 23, 2021
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Since 6- to 12-month-olds are starting to fully explore their surroundings, the special little one in your life is sure to be dazzled by the lights, smells and sounds of the holiday season.
Many parents start to get the hang of parenting about now, too. Babies begin interacting with the world and developing their own (big!) personalities, and developmentally appropriate toys that help them learn and grow can make for great holiday presents.
(And, psst: If you're looking for even more toy ideas, we rounded up tons of expert-approved toys for babies that are great picks year-round, from newborns to 6-month-olds to 18-month-olds.)
What is a good gift for a 6- to 12-month-old baby?
Starting between 6 to 9 months, babies are thrilled to put their new skills in motion: They sit up unassisted, crawl over any object in sight and use objects to pull up and stand. With this new mobility, they can more easily manipulate and study objects with their hands. Colorful toys and those with interesting shapes and textures are sure to capture baby's attention.
Sometime before the end of the first year, many babies cruise on two feet while holding on to couch cushions or an adult's hands. Toys they can pull and push pique their curiosity — and may even help encourage them to take their first tentative steps.
From lint to the dog's leash, objects of all shapes and sizes make it into a curious baby's mouth, especially since teething is in full force. It's helpful to have a few solid objects that are made for safe mouthing.
At about 10 to 12 months, babies begin to connect words with meaning, understanding directions from their parents and maybe even spouting a first word or two. That makes reading more fun and rewarding than ever.
How we picked the best gifts for a 6- to 12-month-old baby
Given the abundance of baby toys on the market, we asked What to Expect Medical Review Board members Gina Posner, M.D., F.A.A.P., a board-certified pediatrician at MemorialCare Medical Group in Fountain Valley, California, and Kyle Monk, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, for their help.
They helped us narrow down our list of the best toys for a 6- to 12-month-old, including which picks were good for babies' current developing skills and coordination levels, which you'll find below. We also asked members of the What to Expect community for their top recommendations.
Inspired to hunt down the perfect gift for the baby in your life? Check out this curated selection of the best holiday gifts for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. (And note that while the gifts are noted as the best for specific age ranges, like 6-month-olds, 9-month-olds and 1-year-olds, lots of them should work for a range of ages. Lastly, if you're looking for presents for younger babies, we rounded up the best holiday gifts for newborns, too!)
Best Lift-the-Flap Book Gift for 6-Month-Olds
'Dear Zoo' by Rod Campbell
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Pros: Book has liftable flaps, animals are often a hit with babies
Cons: Some parents wanted the pictures to be larger, and some found the storyline dated
Why We Love It
At 6 months, babies are mastering using their fingers and hands, clinging to anything you put into them, Dr. Monk says. Anything they can grab onto can help them further strengthen their hand muscles.
That's where Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell comes in, which is filled with liftable flaps that you can help your baby grasp. The catchy rhyme is fun to read — plus, you can add in silly animal noises to keep the giggles coming. "Singing, talking and reading are all amazing for babies' brain development," says Dr. Posner.
Recommended age: 1 to 4 years
Book length: 24 pages
Best Nesting Cup Gift for 6-Month-Olds
Fisher-Price Stack and Roll Cups
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Pros: The cups are versatile enough to be stacked in different ways (like a tower or round ball)
Cons: The cups can be hard to pull apart sometimes
Why We Love It
The simplest objects — like cups and bowls — are baby magnets. The relative sizes and shapes of nesting cups encourage thinking and problem-solving skills, plus they can be used in the sandbox, pool or bathtub to scoop sand or engage in water play. These Fisher-Price Stack and Roll Cups have bright colors and grooved surfaces for easy grasping, as well as numbers to introduce counting. To top it all off (literally), there's a jingly ball with a baby face on it that rests on the top of the tower. What's more, they're easy to take on the go, thanks to their lightweight, nesting structure.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Weight: 15.9 ounces
Dimensions: 5.16 x 7.09 x 8.74 inches
Best Christmas Pajamas Gift for 6-Month-Olds
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby 2-Pack Holiday Pajamas
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Pros: Warm, comfortable fabric
Cons: Some parents thought they ran a little small
Why We Love It
Baby's first Christmas calls for holiday-themed pajamas — and these two fleece footie sleepers from Carter's are as cute as they are cozy. One features a cheery Santa Claus face, the other embraces Santa, reindeer and penguin cartoons. The bright pops of color along the collar and wrists are a nice touch, too. They zip from chin to ankle, making diaper changes a bit easier, too.
Sizes: Preemie through 5T
Material: 100 percent polyester
Best Soft Baby Blocks Gift for 6-Month-Olds
B. Toys One Two Squeeze
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Pros: Soft texture, durable, reviewers say they stack well
Cons: Some parents noted that water can easily get trapped in the block
Why We Love It
Blocks are a classic baby toy for good reason, and they help your little one work on your fine motor skills, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
These blocks from B. Toys are a great choice for your little ones. They're soft and squeezable, so they can double as teething toys, and are designed especially for tiny hands. Each of these 10 brightly colored blocks are embossed with an animal or number on it. With all of these components, your little one will be able to learn more, develop his sense of touch and soothe sore gums.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 8 inches
Best Teething Gift for 6-Month-Olds
Sophie la Girafe Christmas with Sophie Hat & Socks
Pros: Easy for baby to grip and hold, adorable design
Cons: More expensive than other teethers
Why We Love It
Many a mom has puzzled over just what makes this French teething giraffe a universal baby favorite. (Perhaps it's the easy-to-grab long legs and neck? The button nose?) Whatever the reason, Sophie is popular with babies around the globe. This sweet little set comes with the teether — which is made with food paint and 100 percent natural rubber — and matching holiday slippers and cap. Baby can safely gnaw to his heart's content while embracing the holiday spirit.
Recommended age: 3 months and up
Weight (teether): 5.6 ounces
Dimensions (teether): 9.7 x 5.5 x 1.8 inches
Best Christmas Plush Toy for 6-Month-Olds
Just Dutch Miffy Rabbit Christmas Dress Stuffed Animal
Pros: Made with 100 percent organic cotton yarns, machine washable
Cons: Isn't widely sold in stores
Why We Love It
A little more than half of babies adopt a lovey (like a security blanket or stuffed animal) by the age of 9 months. So now might be a good time to introduce a plush toy like Miffy, an adorable, hand-crocheted bunny complete with a festive holiday outfit. Your little one will love snuggling and playing with Miffy, and parents will love its beautiful aesthetic.
What's more, Just Dutch toys are handmade by workers with disabilities, and the profits help support a community of disadvantaged women in Vietnam.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Weight: 0.33 pounds
Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 2 inches
Best Bath Toys for 6-Month-Olds
Munchkin Bath Bobblers
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Pros: They don't have holes, so mold won't get in them
Cons: Heavier than some parents expected
Why We Love It
Once your little one is old enough for the tub, bathtime transforms into playtime and toys become key, according to the AAP. To keep baby entertained long enough to wash off the suds, consider the Munchkin Bath Bobblers, which float, tilt and sway in the water. The fun design will help keep baby busy developing motor skills and imaginative play while getting clean. They sink and pop out of the water, too, which will only add to the bathtime giggles.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Weight: 0.5 pounds
Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.75 x 2 inches
Best Bath Book Gift for 6-Month-Olds
Melissa & Doug Float Alongs - Playful Penguins
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Pros: Good size for babies and toddlers to grip
Cons: Some parents said they wished the mesh storage bag could be separated from the book
Why We Love It
You may not be in the North Pole this holiday season, but your baby can still enjoy listening to the story of these adorable baby penguins, complete with three floating toys. This six-page book from Melissa & Doug is waterproof, and even comes with an attached mesh tube, so you can store the toys and book together. The soft pages are easy for little ones to grasp, too.
Recommended age: 4 months to 2 years
Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.75 x 6 inches
Weight: 0.25 pounds
Book length: 6 pages
Best STEM Gift for 6-Month-Olds
Sassy Stacks of Circles Stacking Ring
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Pros: Durable, has bright colors and patterns that stimulate baby's senses
Cons: Some parents expected it to be bigger
Why We Love It
Stacking rings are another brain-boosting challenge for your baby, who will exercise his hand-eye-coordination and problem solving abilities, Dr. Posner says. This colorful stacking ring from Sassy Toys comes with eight rings, which can be stacked in any order and come in a variety of textures. You can play along with your baby by counting the rings, naming the different colors and pointing out which rings are big or little.
Age recommendations: 6 months and up
Dimensions: 4.25 x 4.25 x 7.75 inches
Best Musical Table for 6-Month-Olds
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table
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Pros: There's an option to play the songs in either English or Spanish
Cons: Fairly lightweight, so some babies can slide it across a hard floor
Why We Love It
Encourage your baby to pull himself up to play with this music table, which plays over 70 different tunes, sounds and songs (including classics such as Itsy Bitsy Spider). You can also take the table top off (just snap off the legs) so baby can play with it on the floor. This one-stop-shop will introduce your little one to numbers, letters, shapes and colors through music alone.
Recommended age: 6 months to 3 years
Dimensions: 21 x 15.5 x 5.3 inches
Weight: 2.7 pounds
Best Christmas Booties Gift for 6-Month-Olds
Zutano Snowflake Organic Cotton Gripper Bootie
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Pros: Comes in 25 colors and styles, breathable
Cons: More expensive than socks would be, some wish the gripper soles had more traction
Why We Love It
If your little explorer is scooting, crawling or cruising, chances are, socks won't stay on his feet. Enter Zutano booties, which have a two-snap closure (plus a light elastic band at the ankle) to keep them securely fixed in place. They also come in dozens of colors and styles, including this cheerful snowflake pattern that's perfect for the holiday season, made with 100 percent cotton.
Sizes: 3 to 24 months
Material: 100 percent cotton
Best Giant Blocks Gift for for 9-Month-Olds
ECR4Kids SoftZone Climb and Crawl Activity Play Set
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Pros: Made with soft vegan leather, easy to wipe clean
Cons: May be hard to store due to its large size
Why We Love It
If you're looking for one big holiday present this year, consider this foam gym set that your little ones will enjoy playing with. After all, there's a reason gymnastics classes are such a hit with little kids: Crawlers love scooting over and under obstacles.
The ECR4Kids SoftZone Climb and Crawl Activity Play Set lets parents create a baby gym at home. Five bright foam shapes encourage gross motor skills like crawling, climbing, sliding, lifting and stacking in little ones 9 months to 3 years old.
Recommended age: 9 months and up
Weight capacity: 75 pounds
Total weight (of all blocks): 10.5 pounds
Dimensions: Pieces range from 8 x 16 inches to 24 x 16 x 8 inches
Best Lift-the-Flap Book for 9-Month-Olds
'Where Is Baby's Christmas Present?' by Karen Katz
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Pros: Bright, cheerful colors, babies can interact with it
Cons: You can expect baby to tear or bend a few of these flaps — so you may want to keep some tape nearby
Why We Love It
Around the 9-month-mark, babies become more engaged with their surroundings, and like to turn the pages in books themselves, says Dr. Posner.
ThisWhere Is Baby's Christmas Present? book, by Karen Katz, allows your baby to lift up multiple flaps and pages as he searches for the missing Christmas gifts — behind the candy canes, in the gingerbread house and in the closet. If your family celebrates Hanukkah,Where Is Baby's Dreidel? also by Karen Katz, is another great choice for your little one. And while these stories may be holiday-themed, your little one will love reading them all year long thanks to their fun interactivity and sweet illustrations.
Recommended age: 1 to 3 years
Dimensions: 6.63 x 7.38 inches
Book length: 14 pages
Best Toy Car Gift for 9-Months-Olds
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set
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Pros: The wheels are removable for easy cleaning, no batteries required
Cons: They may not roll as well on carpeting
Why We Love It
Beloved by both parents and babies alike, these four wind-up vehicles are sure to be your tot's favorite holiday present. Once he can pull back on the cars (which will challenge his fine motor skills), he's sure to be delighted by the way the vehicles zoom around the room. (Seriously, these cars can fly.) Your little one can also work on his gross motor skills as he crawls to collect the cars. Even better: The cars are made out of soft fabric, so they won't damage the walls or furniture.
Recommended age: 9 months and up
Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.75 x 4.75 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds (packaged)
Best Shape Sorter Gift for 9-Month-Olds
Green Toys Shape Sorter
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Pros: The sorter doesn't open easily, so baby can't just open the lid and put all the shapes in
Cons: The shapes can stack up on each other in the sorter
Why We Love It
They may look simple, but shape sorters — toys where you put a square shape in a square hole, a circle shape in a circle hole, and so forth — can be a challenging task for your little one (in a good way!). "They're good for hand-eye coordination," Dr. Posner notes.
This eco-friendly shape sorter from Green Toys is made with 100 percent recycled plastic milk jugs. It includes eight shapes (two triangles, squares, circles and stars each) and the container opens with an easy twist. It's also dishwasher safe, for when the pieces get (inevitably) sticky or need a good clean.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 5.2 inches
Weight: 0.8 pounds
Best Shoes Gift for 1-Year-Olds
See Kai Run Stevie II
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Pros: Secure fit, good quality, comes in lots of colors, easy on and off
Cons: Some wish there was more ventilation
Why We Love It
Baby's first steps are a milestone to celebrate. Little walkers won't need shoes indoors, but they will need lightweight, flexible footwear for outings, according to American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
The See Kai Run Stevie II shoes get the APMA stamp of approval, which is given to products found to promote good foot health. The shoes are great for little ones learning to walk, and include a flexible rubber outsole, wide openings, plenty of room for toes and a secure, adjustable hook-and-loop strap.
Sizes:Infant (0 to 12 months)
Best Push Toy Gift for 1-Year-Olds
Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon
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Pros: Sturdy and durable, so your baby can use it well into his toddler years
Cons: Higher price point than other push toys
Why We Love It
As babies near the end of their first year, many begin standing up assisted and even sometimes taking their first tentative steps. Around this time, they love push toys. And what's more classic than a push-style Radio Flyer wagon? With resistance clickers to prevent the wagon from flying away when baby pushes, it's a perfect first step (no pun intended) and makes for a great present. Keep in mind that this wagon is recommended for babies 1 year and older.
Recommended age: 1 to 4 years
Weight: 10.4 pounds
Dimensions: 22x 15 x 12 inches
Weight capacity: 35 pounds
Best Word Book Gift for 1-Year-Olds
First 100 Christmas Words
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Pros: Includes vibrant photographs with each word
Cons: Some of the words aren't always easy for babies to pronounce
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Babies often say their first word around their first birthday, but they may understand words even earlier. Dr. Monk recommends helping to build their vocabulary with a word book, like theFirst 100 Words books by Roger Priddy.
For a holiday take on this classic book, you can gift your little one theFirst 100 Christmas Words book, full of colorful pictures of holiday-related words like Santa Claus, present, snowman and lights.
Dimensions: 5.1 inches x 6.1 inches x 1.1 inches
Book length: 24 pages
Best Spill-Proof Straw Sippy Cup Gift for 1-Year-Olds
Munchkin Weighted Straw Trainer Cup
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Pros: Durable, comes with two handles which makes it easier for baby to hold
Cons: Parents say it can be difficult to clean
Why We Love It
This Munchkin Weighted Straw Trainer Cup is a game-changer when it comes to preventing spills. It has a lid that locks into place, which prevents spills and leaks. It also features a flexible, silicone straw that's weighted at the base, so baby can hold the cup at any angle and still be able to sip the water.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Size: 7 ounces
Dimensions: 5 x 9 x 1 inches
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Bathing Your Baby, March 2020.
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Toy Buying Tips for Babies & Young Children: AAP Report Explained, December 2020.
- American Podiatric Medical Association, What You Should Know: Children's Foot Health.
- Kyle Monk, M.D., Board-Certified Pediatrician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and What to Expect Medical Review Board Member, Los Angeles, California.
- Gina Posner, M.D., F.A.A.P., Board-Certified Pediatrician at MemorialCare Medical Group and What to Expect Medical Review Board Member, Fountain Valley, California.
Christmas Dresses 6 Month Old Baby Girl Target
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