15 Fun and Frugal Gift Ideas for Babies

15 Fun and Frugal Gift Ideas for Babies

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There is no shortage of gift options for babies—which can make selecting the perfect gift incredibly challenging. Here is a curated list of frugal gift ideas for babies—all at $25 or less.

From classics to new favorites, these gifts—perfect for ages 0-18 months—will please the baby on your list and just as importantly, their parents.

Jacque The Peacock

Incorporating various sounds, textures, and colors, this toy will both entertain and stimulate baby at home as well as on-the-go. Ages 0+

Jacque The Peacock, $7.99

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Manhattan Toy Winkle

This award-winning toy/teether/rattle is a baby must-have! The colorful tubing is designed to sooth, engage, and provide baby hours of play. Ages 0+

Manhattan Toy Winkle, $10.14

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Yoee Baby Monkey

Made specifically for the littlest little ones, the Yoee Baby Monkey (or Lion) was designed to promote parent-child bonding and baby’s development from day one. Ages 0+

Yoee Baby Monkey, $24.99

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Manhattan Toy Skwish

This classic award-winning toy has engaged babies for decades. The colorful wooden design helps develop motor skills and provides visual stimulation. Ages 0+

Manhattan Toy Skwish, $9.99

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Wee Gallery Art Cards

Baby will love these! Each card features a high-contrast image providing hours of visual stimulation. Ages 0+

Wee Gallery Art Cards, $14.99

Vulli Sophie la Girafe

This classic teether will quickly become a favorite. Ages 0+

Vulli Sophie la Girafe, $24.99

Skip Hop Explore and More Musical Egg Shaker Trio

Encourage playtime with these shakers. Baby will love this trio of colorful characters, each making a unique sound. Ages 3 mo+

Skip Hop Explore and More Musical Egg Shaker Trio, $9.99

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Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy

Expose baby to the classics with this musical toy that’s perfect for on-the-go fun. Ages 3mo+

Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy, $7.99

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B. Drumroll Toy Drum Set

Encourage a love of music with this drum set. The seven-piece set includes everything baby needs to become a one-man band. Ages 18mo+

B. Drumroll Toy Drum Set, $25.35

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Fisher Price Classic Record Player

Baby may never see a real record player, so why not introduce them to this classic toy? This version replicates the original design. Ages 12mo+

Fisher Price Classic Record Player, $20.52

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Pantone Colors Board Book

Baby will love this unique introduction to color. Ages 0+

Pantone Colors Board Book, $5.59

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My Very First Library by Eric Carle

A great addition to any library, this set includes My Very First Book of Colors, My Very First Book of Shapes, My Very First Book of Numbers, and My Very First Books of Words. Ages 0+

My Very First Library by Eric Carle, $17.57

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Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Toy

This wooden stacker will occupy and intrigue baby for hours of play. Ages 18mo+

Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Toy, $7.99

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Fat Brain Toys Tobbles Neo

A new take on a classic, the baby on your list will love this colorful stacker that wobbles and topples over. Ages 12mo+

Fat Brain Toys Tobbles Neo, $26.95

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Little Tikes Rocking Horse

The baby on your list will enjoy hours and hours of play on this classic. Ages 12mo+

Little Tikes Rocking Horse, $24.23

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Everyone loves to give the perfect gift. Now you can too with these frugal gift ideas for babies. Happy Shopping!

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