101 Best Stocking Stuffers for a Baby

ByLeslie Lambert Posted on Updated on

Check out this list of over 100 practical and fun stocking stuffers for a baby. These are the best small gifts for a baby's first Christmas, ranging from newborn to toddler (around 12 month old).

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Introduction

Welcome to the new and improved 101 stocking stuffers for babies post! If you're ever visited this post in the past, it might look a little different than last time you were here.

This is the blog post that got my whole stocking stuffer series started. In 2012, I thought it would be fun to include a few baby stocking stuffer ideas in a holiday series. It was my daughter during Emmie's first Christmas, so I had babies on the brain that year.

Since then, this post has had over 250,000 visits. It also launched a series that's been one of the most popular ones I've ever hosted on Lamberts Lately. To say I'm thankful for this post is an understatement!

I've edited this post several times throughout the years, but the general idea of using a mix of practical and fun treats for babies has stayed the same.

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Stocking stuffers for babies are always changing!

Fun fact: each year, I have to update every one of my stocking stuffers posts item by item. Here's why: as I'm sure you know, product links have a shelf life. On bigger sites like Amazon, items are pulled, added, and changed. Links to products are also constantly broken.

So, because of this, one of my big tasks for October/November of each year is to update the 900ish links in my stocking stuffer posts. I have to edit my various stocking stuffer posts one by one. It's a little tedious, but it's also kind of fun.

I love getting to play Santa by finding the latest and greatest stocking fillers out there! The advantage for the readers is that these posts are always full of new and cool stocking stuffer ideas.

What do you put in a baby's stocking?

The great thing about finding stocking stuffers for baby's first Christmas is that you don't have to cater to what they want. Babies don't care! 😂 I don't know a single person that remembers what they got on their first Christmas morning.

There's no need for lots of the classic toy and candy fillers in that first Christmas stocking. This is a great opportunity to "gift" them the practical necessities.

As you'll see below, this list of small gift ideas is full of things that babies would use on a daily basis. I've included feeding items, clothing, grooming tools, and educational toys in this list. Of course, you need a little fun too. There are several small toy options that babies anywhere from newborn to 1 year olds would love and use.

Let's take a look at this huge list of great stocking stuffer ideas for babies!

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101 Stocking Stuffers for Babies

Teethers/Pacifiers

  1. Wubbanub - a pacifier favorite among parents
  2. Linkables - simple toys to practice fine motor skills
  3. Mushie Ball
  4. Bristle Teether (This was our favorite one.)
  5. Pacifier wipes
  6. Sophie The Giraffe - both of my kids had one. This is a great teether.
  7. Punkin Butt Teething Oil
  8. Pacifier Carrying Case - super handy to attach to a diaper bag
  9. Chewbeads - Wonderful for both teething and play
  10. Teeth Banana Brush
  11. Fruitsicle Pop Tray - The frozen fruit pops are so good for teething babies
  12. Pacifier clip
  13. Water Teethers
  14. Teething Mitt - babies can wear this mitt and chew away

Small Toys for Babies

  1. Bath toy set
  2. Crinkle Taggie - let baby explore sounds and textures
  3. Bubbles Machine
  4. Rattle n Rock Maracas
  5. Silly Suction Toy
  6. Oball
  7. Bath Scoop and Catch Squirties - this bath toy is fun all the way through the toddler years
  8. Laugh & Learn Game Controller - If a parent is a gamer, this is a cute small gift.
  9. Textures Balls
  10. Boon Cogs
  11. Wrist Rattles - also a great way to keep track of those crawlers! 🙂
  12. White Hot Duck - fantastic tool for making sure bath water is safely cool
  13. Fishin' Bath Toy - this one was a favorite in our house. My 6-year-old still plays with the one we have.
  14. Magic Touch Mini Piano
  15. Winkel Rattle
  16. Car seat toy or stroller toy
  17. Lovey or small blankie

Books/Technology

  1. Small board book
  2. Soft Books
  3. DVD of favorite show/cartoon
  4. First 100 Christmas Words - This is a cute Christmas-themed board book. There is also a "first 100 words" version that's so useful.
  5. DVD of favorite songs
  6. Selfie Phone - You can let your baby have a "phone" too!
  7. Soft baby photo album - Our daughter loved this one when she was a baby.

Educational Tools

  1. Large crayon set
  2. Liquid Motion Bubbler
  3. Rainbow Stacking Game
  4. Texture Squares - another great way to let baby explore new textures
  5. Floating Bath Books - read simple books in the bathtub too!
  6. Soft Alphabet Cards
  7. Magnetic Fridge Letters/Numbers - We have this set of letters and this set of numbers...so cute!
  8. Bath Letters - foam letters that stick to a bathtub wall

Bath Time/Grooming Stocking Stuffers for Babies

  1. Travel Size Lotion/Baby Wash
  2. Color Bath Drops
  3. Wide Grip Toothbrush
  4. Sleepy Baby Wash - great for use before bed
  5. MediFrida - pacifier that gives medicine to baby easily
  6. Cetaphil Baby Wash
  7. Bath Brush
  8. FeverFrida Cool Pads - cool a baby with a fever
  9. Boogie Wipes - saline wipes that help keep noses clean
  10. Elephant Shower - make any faucet into a bathing shower for baby
  11. Electric Nail Trimmer - more of a nail file than a trimmer; safer way to clip a baby's nails
  12. oogiebear - small tool for cleaning baby noses and ears
  13. Breathe Easy Kit - vapor wipes and drop
  14. Travel baby wipes case
  15. Waterfall Rinser - I cannot explain why this is so useful, but it is. Trust me - you'll use it for years and years.
  16. Scalp Scrubbie - great way to keep cradle cap under control

Feeding Items for Babies

  1. Soft Tip Spoons
  2. Burp Cloths
  3. Stay Put Suction Bowls - keeps a baby from picking up/throwing bowls
  4. Puffs or other first snacks
  5. Silicone Feeding Mat for High Chair or Table
  6. Disposable Placemats - pack these in the diaper bag, they're perfect for use in restaurants!
  7. Fresh Feeder - wonderful way to start introducing solids
  8. Reusable Food Pouches - great for applesauce, yogurt, pureed foods
  9. Baby food jars
  10. Couple a Spoons - reusable travel spoons that can be clipped to a diaper bag
  11. Formula Dispenser
  12. Sippie Cup
  13. Squeeze Spoon Feeders - put any pureed food in this spoon for easy, on-the-go snacks
  14. Snack Catcher Cups - another favorite in our family. My kids still use them to this day.
  15. Wonder Bibs - catch those stray bites of food before they fall onto the floor!
  16. Bendable Utensils - great when starting to teach feeding
  17. Personalized plates/bowls

Clothing/Accessories

  1. Baby Leg Warmers
  2. Sleep Sack
  3. Bear Swaddle Blanket
  4. Hair Bows
  5. Baby Mittens
  6. Ruffle Socks
  7. Ugg Baby Booties
  8. Bandana Bibs
  9. Headbands
  10. Bear Hat
  11. Bloomers
  12. Personalized onesie
  13. Tights
  14. Footed Pajamas

Miscellaneous Stocking Stuffers for Babies

  1. First Christmas Little Hands Ornament - such a special keepsake!
  2. Noise Cancelling Headphones - super useful around loud noises
  3. Baby Sunglasses
  4. Baby Shusher - sound machine made for babies
  5. Milestone Blocks
  6. Baby Closet Dividers - I love these for dividing those outfit sizes in a closet
  7. Water Tummy Mat - Great way to change up tummy time
  8. Multi Cover - can be used for nursing, carseats, and more

Final Thoughts

When it comes to small gifts for babies, there's no need to overthink it! Stick to the items they'll need and throw in a couple of fun trinkets for good measure for the perfect size of stocking for a baby.

It goes without saying that of course you won't use every item on this list. Pick 2-3 of the must-have stocking stuffers and call it a day. There's really no need to overdo it.

I hope this list of the best baby stocking stuffers helps some of you new parents!

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Merry Christmas!

xo, Leslie - signature at the end of blog post.

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2 Comments

  1. Beth Bishop says:

    Thanks so much for the helpful post! My son has down syndrome and is 3 months old today. I have been trying to figure out what to get him for Chritmas for weeks now. I can’t wait to try some of your suggestions!

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  2. These are such great gift ideas! Saving this for future reference!
    Thank you for linking up with us at Creative Muster! Pinned this 🙂
    Blessings to you xoxoxo Sharon from Adoring Creations.

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