Finding that Perfect Gift for Baby’s First Christmas

Christmas is family time, and celebrating a baby’s first Christmas is a very special occasion. This tiny bundle of joy makes this wonderful season all the happier. Choosing the right gift for the wee ones’ first Christmas can cause some ‘gift giving anxiety ‘ and a little stress. Here at Kool Kids/Baby Accessories we have plenty of choices of suitable gifts, and years of experience in knowing what makes the perfect gift for baby’s first Christmas.
Here are a few suggestions:

Popular gifts that are always welcome

Tried and tested gifts for babies for online and instore purchases include soft toys like the Keeleco range, featuring lots of lovely cuties, including our own favourite, the Cozy Koala Musical toy. This cute little dude is so cuddly, so soft and plays gentle music to sooth and amuse. He is also made from 100% recycled materials, so you can do your bit for the environments and safeguarding the wee baby’s future world too! Bath toys are always a popular Christmas gift for tiny ones. From the Skip Hop Moby Waterfall rinser, that is both a toy and a helpful tool for parents, to the First steps, soft PVC books, there is a wide range of bath toys to bring joy this Christmas. Playmats and gyms are a welcome addition to any baby household for tummy time and floor play. Tummy Time is an essential exercise that helps your newborn baby build strength in their neck and shoulder muscles. The Mamas and Papas Tummy Time Roll  is the perfect accessory for those exercises. The soft tube shape is perfect for propping baby up on their arms, to encourage them to move their head. With exciting noises and textures, like chimes, crinkles, rattles, and squeaks, it also features a mirror so the little one can watch themselves as they play. This not only makes for a fun playtime, but also helps with the baby’s development. If you cannot decide which playmat or gym is best, simply ask our friendly, trained staff for advice and we will be pleased to direct you.
 

We couldn’t really talk about the most popular kids toys for a first Christmas, without mentioning Sophie the Giraffe. We stock a Sophie gift set with teething ring, toy, and an extra surprise in the shape of a key ring for Mammy or Daddy. This French iconic toy is made from 100% natural rubber (no plastic!) and has been a hit with babies worldwide since 1961! Sophie is the very epitome of a tried and tested toy!

The Skip Hop range of toys are one of the best browsing options for the ideal Christmas present for a teeny one. Designed to appeal to children of all ages, Skip Hop toys are gentle in their appeal, robust enough to withstand years of play and are great value for money. We particularly love the Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Activities Centre, and our customers love the narwhal ting toss toy, that gives a different play experience for each age range from teeny to weeny and from wobbler to toddler.

Practical presents keep on giving.

At a time of year when many little ones get lots of toys, it might be a good idea to offer something practical, luxurious and that will make everyday life that little bit easier. Practical Gifts that show your thoughtfulness and go on giving in the ear ahead. Babies love to be snuggled and swaddled in soft and cosy blankets. Some of our bestselling baby items all year round are our knitted blankets, plush coverlets, and fleece wraps. An extra-large Clevamama Bamboo towel or a cutesy hooded snuggle towel would be a welcome gift at any time Consider giving a soft blanket, a cuddly towel or even one of our plush and cuddly money boxes for babies! And are perfect for a baby’s first yuletide. Again, the Skip Hop range offers some lovely practical presents for making feeding time fun. The colourful insulated fox food jar is made from stainless steel and keeps kid-sized portions warm or cold. Store the spork, or most utensils, in the handy built-in holder so your little one is ready for meals on-the-go. It is just one of the many practical gifts that parents will love just as much (if not more) than baby.

Gifts to Treasure

Gifting an Heirloom or keepsakes for a baby’s first Christmas means they have a beautiful memento for the family to treasure and remind them of this perfect time in the years ahead. When so many beautiful photographs are hidden away on phones and laptops, photo frames make an ideal gift. At babyaccessories.ie, we have a wonderful selection. If you want to really make the doting parents happy, print off a cute image and present it in the frame for a gift that will keep them smiling in the year ahead. Toddlers also love looking at their own baby pictures, so the wee one will appreciate your thoughtfulness too!

Gift Vouchers

It is understandable that you might not be able to choose that one special gift from all the wonderful presents on offer. Too much choice can make you indecisive and unsure as choosing a gift that pleases both parents and infant can be a challenge. This can be even more difficult, if you don’t know how much toys, clothes, or blankets that they already have. Gift vouchers are the ideal solution to this quandary and allows parents to choose something that both they and baby want and will really enjoy.