Toys & Gifts

Take the fun to the next level with surprise and mystery gifts. We found ideas for all ages that will have gift recipients loving the extra fun that your gift brings to them. Check out these great items below!

For Babies: Nanobébé

Give a fun surprise bundle of baby goodies from Nanobébé. The Mystery Box has $100 worth of amazing Nanobébé products, for half the cost. While you might not know what is inside, we are sure that anything from Nanobébé will be awesome!

For Toddlers: Surprise Chalk

Have a little artist on your hands? Chalk is a super fun way for your little one to create art inside, outside, anywhere! This surprise chalk has several fun colors and even a prize inside the middle of the chalk block! And it even comes in dinosaurs too.

For Bigger Kids: Surprise Balls

This fun set of surprise balls is so much fun. Each ball contains four small surprises ranging from temporary tattoos to candy to confetti poppers and more. Give these out as stocking stuffers or party favors at your Holiday party!

For Couples: 52 Surprise Date Ideas

Do you get in a rut with planning date nights? This set of 52 surprise date ideas solves that problem, for your next 52 dates at least! Date ideas include at-home dates, day dates, date nights, and more!

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Trying to make your home “merry and bright”, and safe for tiny hands? We’ve got you covered. Check out these great holiday decor items from Audenticity that are safe for kids too!

Wood Ornaments

Wood tends to be a sturdy, durable material for decorating with kids in the home. We love these ornaments with elements of the advent season and a festive vibe for your tree. You won’t have to worry about little hands grabbing these ones off the tree!

Holiday Felt Garland

Fabric-based items can also be a great material for decorating around kids. This adorable 8 ft Pom Pom Garland is perfect for adorning your tree, dressing up your mantle, or maybe even for your play kitchen!

Wooden Trees

If you are going for neutral vibes amidst your holiday decorating, these wooden trees are the perfect addition. Add them to your shelves or mantle, or even use these for toys on display. Not a fan of beige? Grab your craft paint and enjoy painting these with your little ones and admiring their creations year after year. Make sure you write the year on the bottom before packing them away.

Felt Ornaments

We love the creation of shatterproof ornaments, but also love this felt option as well. These adorable ornaments will keep little hands safe, and “eyes all aglow”, while still allowing your tree to shine! These are also perfect for little hands to “help” with decorating too!

Battery Operated Candles

Whether on your mantle, tree, menorah or somewhere else, real candles might not be a great option this year. Thankfully there are tons of battery-operated candles that come in all shapes and sizes. You can buy in sets or even in clusters. Some can even be set on a timer or operated with a remote, allowing you to place them anywhere in your home.

How have you changed around your holiday decor to suite having kids around? Let us know in the comments!

Last week in our Facebook community, we chatted with our Mom Creators about what gifts they have their eyes on this season. With Black Friday sales starting up this week, this list might have some sell-out items (fair warning). The Mom Creators have spoken and here are their predictions for the top gifts of the holidays this year!

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine

The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine is arguably the viral toy of the season, and pretty much already sold out everywhere! This toy set comes with a projector and little cards that can be inserted to bring storybooks to life. It also has white noise to double as a sound machine as well! If you can get your hands on it, it’s sure to be a hit!

Tonie Box

The Tonie Box seems to be on everyone’s list this year. This fun, interactive audio device gives kids hours of entertainment, screen-free. Get a bundled set with your favorite Pixar characters or Disney Princesses.

Balance Bike

If you have a toddler or preschooler, consider adding this Balance Bike from Get Up & Go to their list. Do you remember how hard it was to learn to ride a bike? Balance Bikes solve many of the balance challenges that come with learning to ride a bike by teaching kids balance before pedaling. This one has the form of a regular bike, just without the pedals.

Slumberkins

Have you ever held a Slumberkins? We can attest that these are some of the softest, snuggliest stuffed animals you have ever felt. In addition to their cuddly nature, Slumberkins are designed by pediatric experts to help children learn emotional intelligence, express their feelings, and build a positive self-image. There are storybooks, activities, and more that accompany the Slumberkins to create a gift that keeps on giving.

Pikler Triangles

Is your little one entering their climbing phase? The Pikler Triangles are a great place for little ones to safely climb, become more aware of their body, and learn motor planning. This one from Magical4restDE is adjustable, giving your little one even more ways to play and climb! A great idea for active little ones, especially when the cold weather makes it more difficult to get out and play!

Play Kitchen (Lalo)

Are you tired of spending Christmas morning assembling toys? The play kitchen from Lalo does not reuqire any tools for assembly and can be fully put together in a matter of minutes. The neutral-colored design fits well into almost any home. Or perhaps this one from Tender Leaf Toys is more your style! Or maybe this adorable white and wood one from Milton and Goose. Play Kitchens are definitely popular this year!

Magna Tiles

Magna-Tiles make a great gift and are a fun take on building blocks where each piece has magents around the edges to connect them together. Magna-Tiles are hours of fun and can let a little one’s imagination soar to new heights! Best of all, with the magnetic design, it makes for easy clean-

Personalized Sweatshirt

Looking for a personal gift for a little one this year? We have been seeing personalized embroidered sweatshirts everywhere this year! This one is really adorable and you could add a nickname or initials instead of the first name if so desired!

Nanobébé Aura Baby Monitor

The Nanobébé Aura Baby Monitor is brand new to the market this season and is blowing away the competition. With so many smart features including breathing motion detection, HD streaming, a built-in sound machine, and more, this should be top of the list for expecting parents and parents with little ones looking for an exceptional baby monitor!

We are so excited to hear what you are shopping for this season. Check out our other gift guides for this season’s top gifts for expecting moms, new babies, and toddlers too!

At Gugu Guru we love toddlerhood! Toddlers are little sponges with big emotions and tons of fun! Celebrate your toddler’s toddlerness with these fun gift ideas!

Traveling Toddler: Pico Portable Car Seat

If you have a world traveling toddler, there is no better car seat for portability than WAYB’s Pico Car Seat. With an easy install and super lightweight design, this gift under the tree is really a treat for the parents! Toddler’s will love the comfort and style, parents will love leaving the heavy, bulky seat behind!

Foodie Toddler: Nanobébé Slim Drying Rack

Just because Toddlers don’t drink bottles, doesn’t mean there aren’t still plenty of items needing to be stored on a drying rack. Snack cups, sippy cups, utensils, plates, etc. will all find a great home on the Nanobébé Slim Drying Rack. The space-saving design also stores well too!

Artsy Toddler: Washable Dry Erase and Window Markers

Got a toddler-size Picasso? These fun Window Markers will excite your little artist to create some masterpieces on your windows. Or try these no dust chalk ButterStix that will make chalk drawing less messy. They even come with a holder for easier handling too!

Active Toddler: Stepping Stones

Give your active toddler a challenge with these Stepping Stones. This open-ended toy can be stones across a lava floor, a building game, color recognition activity, or whatever your toddler can imagine! Made from wood with child-safe finishes, you and your toddler will certainly enjoy this set!

Check out our other gift guides below! If you have great toddler gift ideas, leave them in the comments below!

Holiday Gift Guide: Expecting Mamas

Holiday Gift Guide: New Baby

A new baby just in time for the holiday, what could be better? Here are some gifts to add to your baby’s gift idea list or to gift to that new bundle of joy!

Nanobebe E-Brush Electric Baby Bottle Brush

If there’s one thing we know about new babies, it’s that there is a lot of hand-wash-only things to clean. The Nanobebe E-Brush is amazing to cut down on the scrubbing and help reduce how much time you spend cleaning. Grab the whole Feeding and Cleaning Set here or just the E-Brush here!

The Baby Bjorn Bouncer

If this item didn’t make it to your registry or wasn’t gifted, this makes a great gift idea. This amazing bouncer is perfect for newborns up to age 2 meaning it will last for years to come. It also folds flat for taking with you on all of those holiday travels to grandma’s house!

Personalized Christmas Ornament

A sweet way to remember your baby’s first holiday season is a personalized ornament. We love the cute onesie design on this one that includes birth details. A precious gift that will be used each year to remember baby’s first holidays!

A new baby for the holidays is a great joy and a reason for celebration. We hope this gift guide gives you some ideas on what to gift a new baby.