Looking for that perfect present for your precious little bean, your friend’s newborn, or for your toddler niece or nephew?
With so many options available in the market, picking a gift could be overwhelming. Worry no more as we’ve rounded up gift ideas per age and purpose. Here’s your ultimate guide on what to send the tiny tot for the merry holiday season or any gift-giving occasion!
NURTURING NEWBORNS
They’re tiny but definitely bring us massive joy. And we love getting them anything cute and cuddly!
Daily wear: Let them grow in comfort with clothes that are perfect for the tropical weather like pretty-in-pink bodysuits or cute onesies with proudly Pinoy elements.
Sleep time tools: Got a momma friend who’s sleep-deprived? Give her and the baby a noise machine that offers 5 soothing sounds: shush, vacuum cleaner, rainfall, harp melody, and a recording of the womb—all of them feature a resting heartbeat in the background. Add a baby massage oil for a more restful baby snooze.
More ideas: If you want to go for practical items, you may choose among the following. For newborns’ delicate skin, try a mild and efficient baby shampoo and body wash to keep baby's skin smooth and healthy. Babies grow fast and when they roll over by months 4 and above, ensure that they don’t bump into the sides of their wooden crib with a crib bumper. The little one will also have the best time in a mini gym.
PRECIOUS TIMES WITH TODDLERS
Toddlers yearn for activities that engage, and they learn best with play. Here are some gifts that pave the way to best bonding memories.
Teach and learn: Teach shapes, colors, and counting with learning flash cards to help expand the growing tot’s vocabulary. You may also ignite their love for science with educational board books, which features dinosaurs, human body, animals, weather, and the solar system.
Playtime fun: Encourage solo playtime with a toy bread toaster (for pretend play, turning knobs), a multi-activity rocket (for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition), or a blocks cart (for studying colors and shapes, coordination, and dexterity).
Encourage movement: Kids lacking exercise? Go get a pikler triangle or a climber/balance arch for all that climbing needs. Let children sweat it out!
Comfortable wear: Make all that jumping and running comfortable in durable and adorable pajamas. Or you can begin teaching them about how to care for our planet with a "Save the World" shirt.
SELF-CARE AND MORE FOR THE LITTLE KIDS
They're moving a lot now, so it's important to ensure that they are healthy, safe, and happy.
Hygiene and self-care: Start them young on oral health with an ultra-fine bristle toothbrush (a mommy favorite here on edamama!) or a color-happy toothbrush that’s perfect for children’s milk teeth.
You may also include a hand washing routine in the little one’s play with a toy wash table with a working faucet! Teach children to always sanitize their hands too with a kid-friendly hand sanitizer.
For bath needs, the growing baby would enjoy a collapsible bath tub. Ensure their sensitive skin is well taken care of by using gentle moisturizing body wash. Make bath time tons of fun; we promise, these are worth the investment!
Raising techie tots: Feeling guilty about too much screen time but need to keep a toddler occupied? Go old school with a kiddie laptop. It’s age-appropriate, engaging with sounds and music, and improves a child’s problem-solving skills. Want a fun arcade play sans tokens? A toy claw machine would be an instant favorite.
BUILDING UP THE BIG KIDS
School-age kids like to experiment and are often curious. Help them navigate their growing up years with these items.
Seek science: Spur curiosity with an experiment lab set, which would expose them to laboratory tools like funnels, flasks, petri dishes, and more. If they’re into anatomy, an orthopedics set could be your best bet.
Teaching responsibility: Let them clean up their mess, but in a fun way! Incorporate household chores with play through a cleaning set (odorless and non-toxic, and the smooth edge design makes kids safe for daily use.) Track their progress using a responsibility chart and reward them accordingly.
Raising builders: Encourage children to build with building blocks. It’s a classic for many reasons: durable, perfect for open-ended play, gender neutral, and helps develop critical thinking. You can also try big blocks for more building fun!
Jumpstart a skill: Kids this age can start learning how to play musical instruments. They have more focus and would enjoy gaining a new skill. Go big with a kiddie piano or with a ukelele.
We're with you as you unwrap the holidays one gift at a time. Find the best gift ideas for everyone on your list at the edamama Ultimate Gift Guide.
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