Christmas gifts for babies

A lasting wooden toy for a one- or two-year-old.

A good travel or restaurant toy that fits in a stocking.

A practical gift parents use every night.

A classic toddler gift that lasts for years and suits any family.

Useful for new parents looking for sensory play for the first months.

An easy, low-cost first book for a baby's shelf.

A picture book that doubles as a note from the giver, good for showers and first birthdays.

A cold-weather gift parents will use right away.

Suits families who get outside all winter with a baby.

A thoughtful add-on for a family that already owns a Toniebox.

A reliable baby-shower staple that parents recognise and babies actually use during teething.

Suits a young child who wants to choose their own stories without a tablet.

Suits a family that likes making music with a baby at home.

An affordable shower gift that stays useful past the swaddling stage.

A practical baby shower gift of things new parents reach for in the first weeks.

A practical shower gift for parents who plan to use bottles and soothers.

Works for parents who like marking milestones and keeping mementos.

An affordable baby shower gift that gets used.

Suits a shower guest who wants something coordinated and ready to hand over.

A generous group or grandparent gift at a baby shower that covers many small needs at once.

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A strong upgrade for a student or sketcher who already owns a recent iPad.

A low-fuss way into vinyl for someone who has started buying records.

An affordable pair for a student or teen who mostly wants long battery life.

Suits a home musician, podcaster or careful listener who prefers wired sound.

A good-looking speaker for a music fan who cares how it looks on the shelf.

A solid first real running watch for someone who has been running with just a phone.

A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

Suits an Apple household that wants better sound in a kitchen, office or bedroom.

A big shared gift for a couple who travel often, or to kick off a planned trip.

Good for a data-minded athlete who already uses Garmin and wants better recovery numbers.

The simplest good e-reader for someone who reads mostly novels.

A compact reader for a student or commuter who wants something better than a phone for long reads.

A good fit for a heavy reader who also reads comics or cookbooks, or likes to annotate.

A thoughtful gift for someone who complains of wrist strain at their desk.

Suits someone who forgets to charge things and wants headphones that last weeks.

A party speaker for a host or cottage owner who wants more volume than a pocket speaker.

Suits a home-office worker who types a lot and wants a quieter, tidier desk.

A daily-use upgrade for someone who works at a computer all day.

A big-ticket gift for a commuter or frequent flyer who values quiet.

An unusual gadget for the dad who still plays rec hockey or golf and already owns the usual recovery gear.

Good for a friend who wants music at the cottage, beach or backyard.

Works for a parent with a sore back or shoulders who would never buy a massage gun for themselves.

A gentler, easy-to-operate option for an older parent dealing with stiff muscles.

A safety upgrade for a road cyclist who rides on busy roads.

A durable, inexpensive way for a drip-coffee dad to make a noticeably better single cup.

A do-everything layer for someone who hikes, skis or walks the dog year-round.