Birthday-Gift Guide
Avoid hours of browsing and shop from our edited list of 40 surefire birthday gifts for everyone from babies to 8-year-olds.
By Justine Lorelle Blanchard
- Ages 0 to 2
- Squiddo Train set
Let her push this vivid train of magnetic fish around the track, then store the whole thing in the squid for easy cleanup and transport.
$30, Brio.
- House of Balls
Your little one will learn hand-eye coordination while watching the colorful balls race to hit the bell.
$44, Vilac, Genius Jones.
- Play Mags
These magnetic pieces join easily to create a colorful friend who can be put together (and taken apart) again and again.
$45, Gonge, American Educational Products.
- Arcobaleno blocks
This nesting puzzle is a great way to teach colors, and as your child gets older, her constructions will get more inventive.
- Farm-Life Wooden Picture Book
With a construction as rustic as the scenes it depicts, this simple, four-page book will quickly become a favorite.
$20, Atelier Fischer, The Wooden Wagon.
- Discovery Ball with Squeaker
The button on this squeaky toy is a simple way to help your toddler gain mastery over simple motor skills.
$5, Haba, Moolka.
- Pushalong Dog
Made of a single piece of rubberwood, this charming toy is as gentle on little hands as it is on the environment.
$15, ImagiPlay.
- Montessori Multishape Puzzle Set
Watch your toddler gain confidence in his shapes and motor skills as he plays with this simple puzzle.
$90, Kid O.
- Monsieur TséTsé
This international beast is made from organic cotton and has knotted ears that are perfect for teething gums.
$40, Raplapla, Mahar Dry Goods.
- Small Wrap Towel
Tuck your bathing baby in the pocket of this hooded towel and wrap her up in the soothing terry cloth.
$27, Koeka, Sons + Daughters.
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