one of The scariest thing I did when I was in my 20s was attending my first baby shower. I was still in college and no one was willing to share it even if I had an online registration, so I completely blindly tried to buy a random sorority sister’s baby. I made the safe choice. A cute set of baby body soap and lotion. Now I wish I could go back in time and help me through my crushing college days. After having kids of my own and spending time at work testing all kinds of baby products, I realized there were tons of fun gifts you could give your little ones.
Members of WIRED’s Gear team have tested and vetted all of these gifts, which range from the newborn stage to the end of the first year. So you can come back to this guide to buy your favorite baby gift. -be showers and first few birthdays. I mentioned ages and milestones that I used as markers for some of these gifts because babies change a lot and surprisingly quickly. But don’t be afraid to gift something early. It’s better to gift something that will grow in the coming months than something that will grow tomorrow.
If you’re looking for more baby products, don’t miss our guides to the best strollers, best baby monitors, best breast pumps, and best travel strollers. If you’re shopping for older kids, don’t miss out on the Best Subscription Boxes for Kids and Best STEM Toys for Kids.
Updated December 2024: Removed out-of-stock gifts, added swaddle blankets and toddler towers, and ensured link and price accuracy.
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