The past two holiday celebrations were quieter than usual and were spent only with members of the household due to lockdowns and distancing guidelines. As the world gets used to the pandemic and starts its road to recovery, this year’s Yuletide season will surely be a memorable one for many families.
While we should continue observing health and safety protocols, we can feel we’re slowly inching back to normal. That means we can finally have festive and fabulous Christmas parties again!
So prepare your holiday presents as early as now by making your list and checking it twice, mamas. Get the little ones right into the jolly holiday spirit with gifts that will make mealtimes more fun and enjoyable. Need suggestions on what to wrap for your child, inaanak, or fellow mamas? Here you go!
1.) Mombella Reusable Coloring Placemat
Mealtimes with kids can get messy, especially when they keep on moving. A placemat they can color will keep them busy and keep them seated. This set includes a reusable coloring placemat and four washable markers.
2.) EasyTots EasyMat Original
Silicon suction plates are popular for a reason. A plate that stays put when your kid doesn’t want to gives you one less thing to worry about during eating time. Food spills are no longer a problem, thanks to this plate’s strong suction. Its cute design is also a plus!
3.) b.box Whole Foods Bento Lunch Box
If you have preschoolers or grade schoolers on your list, add this to your must-buy present this holiday season! Bento lunch boxes are a hit because they allow kids to enjoy a variety of food for their baon since they feature different compartments. Even these kids’ mamas will thank you for this gift!
4.) Beaba Babycook Solo
Life as a new parent is busy enough, so if you are feeling generous and want to help a mama out, you can start by gifting them with a baby food maker. This one from Beaba makes it possible for already aligaga moms to prepare large quantities of baby food in no time—they can cook, steam, blend, and reheat using this mighty small appliance.
5.) Li'l Twinkies Food Masher & Grinder Bowl Set
If you’re a fan of making food by hand, you can still create delicious home-made baby food by using a food masher and grinder bowl. This set from Li’l Twinkies is BPA-free and features a firm grip for easy masking or grinding of food. It’s also easy to wash and store!
6.) The Baby Basket Silicone Chewtensils
Make your baby’s weaning experience more fun with tools that are not only adorbs but also serve dual purposes. This set of utensils doubles as teethers for your tiny eater—hence its name “chewtensils.” It has added grips that let your child easily grab and hold onto it.
7.) Matmat + Lulu Silicone Bib
Mamas are most likely to do a lot of cleanups after every meal, so we appreciate items that make the process easier and faster. A silicone bib keeps your baby’s outfit mess-free, thanks to its crumb catcher feature. This one from Matmat + Lulu has four adjustable built-in neck fasteners so you can use them for a couple of years. It’s also easy to clean so you can take it with you when you need to dine out with your little one.
8.) Melawares Kids Tumbler with Strap - Barbie Festivity
It’s never too early for kids to learn the importance of hydration. Encourage them to drink more water by making it easily accessible to them. How can you do this? By giving them their own water bottle. This tumbler with a strap is too cute to carry around!
9.) Oxo Tot Leak-proof Food Storage Containers (2oz)
Yes, you can make baby food in batches and store them in the freezer to serve to your child later on. However, you’ll need good leak-proof containers to make sure they don’t go to waste. These ones from Oxo Tot are airtight, watertight, and leak-proof to keep the freshness of the purees you prepared in advance.
10.) Babybee Philippines UV Plus Sterilizer
Safe food preparation is a must, especially when it’s for your little one. Ensure that the tools you are using to make their food are sanitized. So are their eating utensils. For this, you’ll need a sterilizer that works as hard as you, mama!
11.) Only Organic Infant Food for 12m+ Sampler Pack (4 flavors) with FREEBIE
On days when you don’t feel like making food for your little bean, you can always turn to premium and convenient meals and snacks. These healthy packs from Only Organic are your best bets, as the brand only uses real ingredients grown on certified organic farms in their own factory in New Zealand.
12.) Pocky Assorted Snacks (3 pcs)
When packing baon for your little learner, don’t forget to include their favorite Pocky snack! Whether it’s chocolate, strawberry, or cookies and cream, a pack of this baked pretzel in rich chocolate coating will surely make school mealtimes sweeter.
