2022 Holiday Gift guide: Boy

Looking for some inspiration to spread holiday cheer to your favorite little boy? Look no further than our gift guide. We’ve taken the guesswork out of gifting and have included our favorite finds that we think your little one will love. From functional to fun, our list covers gifts to simulate the senses, keep them cuddly and engaged.

0 to 6 months

Learning Lovey. Babies love to feel different textures, so blankets or plush with tags sewn around them are perfect. We love all the options for the Mary Meyer Taggies Brand. Choose from a blanket or a stuffed animal. 

Play Kit. Newborns are very sensitive to light and sound and as they become aware of their new world their brain starts to build connections. The Lovevery Looker Play Kit is a great gift that is perfect for the early days to help little ones explore process their surroundings.

Teether. It might come as a surprise how much babies like to chew on things. That’s why gifting a baby a high quality teether will delight them and give the parents peace of mind. We like the Calmies BPA free teether that comes in a round shape with different textures to provide teething relief.

A musical take-along toy. This Baby Einstein toy is a best seller and a favorite among our Colic Calm moms. Your little one can switch between 10 total melodies and it’s small enough to take with you on the go!

Blanket. Every baby needs a soft, comfortable blanket. Choose something that is durable and will hold up to the test of time. There are great options from Pottery Barn and they offer a wide variety of colors, prints and materials to choose from.
 
Adorable Stuffed Animal. Babies and toddlers alike adore stuffed animals and plush toys. The best stuffed animals are huggable, soft, and made to withstand endless play. Our favorite picks are a fun dragon, a cuddly puppy, or a traditional brown teddy bear.

6 to 12 months

Cuddly Pajamas. Your little one spends a lot of time sleeping, between naps and nighttime, a lot of their clothes probably include pajamas. Gift your little one a pair or two from Burt’s Bees Baby. Not only are they organic cotton but they come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Water Mat. Watch your little one’s eyes light up as they interact with a water mat. A wonderland of shapes and colors, a baby splash pad provides little one’s quality stimulation and fun. Don’t just take our word for it, with over 40,000 reviews this inflatable water mat from Splashin’Kids will be a center of growth for your child.

Stackable Rings. A new take on a childhood favorite, we recommended this Melissa & Doug multi-sensory pineapple stacker. It has different textures and sounds to encourage problem solving skills.

Snacking Cup. Baby’s 6 months and up will start introducing solid foods into their diet. A spill proof snack container is a thoughtful gift that will allow tiny fingers to reach their snacks will avoiding inconvenient spills. 

1 year and up

Balance Bike. A balance bike is a fun and education toy to gift a child with. Proven to help teach children to ride a bike faster than training wheels. Your child will learn balance and steering at a young age. The original Strider Bike revolutionized the way kids learn to ride bikes and it’s makes for an exciting gift.

Electronic learning toys. Vtech and Leapfrog make a variety of toys that are interactive and educational. For little boys we love this Vtech 2-in-1 basketball hoop sports center. 

Ball Chaser. A colorful toy that’s active and engaging, the Playskool Chase ‘n Go Ball Popper is an active toy that will send balls around the room to chase or change the settings and watch the balls pop up and down in the toy. 

Mega Blocks. Hours of playtime fun will be had with Mega Blocks. These building blocks are perfect for small hands. Easy to grip and stack.

Reading Chair. Little one’s love books! Gift your favorite little(s) with the classic My First Anywhere Chair® from Pottery Barn. There are a variety of covers to choose from and you can complete it with a custom monogram.

A Snuggly Jacket. Keep warm during the winter with this cuddly and super-cute fleece jacket from L.L.Bean. Complete with adorable bear ears!