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15 gifts for babies

Rattle and blanket

For the cutest newborn in the world, twinkling lights and wrapping paper are enough to make Christmas magical. The only thing that could make your baby happier is a little something to chew on and a soft blanket.

Rattle and blanket, Chapters, $12.00$, $34.50 and $30.00

Baby gym by Lamaze

Baby gyms usually enhance your child’s awareness using colors and textures. This one does much more than that! With its ark, its Velcro toys and the possibility to turn the gym into a little house while a twinkling star sings sweet lullabies, it will amuse your baby a lot longer than you think!

Discovery pyramid 3-steps, Bô bébé, $69.93

Playskool Musical Table

This multilingual table for babies who can stand up introduces over fifty musical activities. Children can learn songs, create melodies using integrated instruments and learn simple concepts through various activities. If your child gets tired quickly, you can even remove the legs and let him play seated.

Playskool rocktivity, Toys “R” Us, $59.99, 6 to 24 months

Jumpa

This colourful inflatable animal allows your child to hop while holding the animal’s ears. This toy is very popular for children and they adopt it very quickly.

Jumpa ball, La Mére Hélène, $48.00, from 1 year

Little Grubs

From a certain age, your child should get used to wearing shoes. To help him, these little friendly shoes with their non-slip soles are ideal. Your child will enjoy their comfort and you will love the quality.

Little Grubs, EMU Australia, $39.00

Mega Bloks – Whacky wheels

Letting your child use his newly acquired dexterity to build planes, trains and automobiles could be the nicest thing a mother can do. These vehicles will amuse them for hours!

Whacky wheels, Toys « R » Us, $19.99

Inflatable playhouse

A playhouse is colourful, bouncy, and is only used to jump around and throw balls. Your child will love it and improve his gross motor skills along the way.

Inflatable playhouse, Canadian Tire, $39.99

Pelican sled

Children love being carried in the fresh white snow. This sled will amuse them and become a mean of transportation while protecting them from the wind. Let’s be honest… it is also a gift for parents…

Deluxe Pelican sled, Intersport, $34.99

Magnetic Alphabet Set

This magnetic alphabet set teaches letters, sounds and words to your child through music. It is cute, sweet and good to keep children busy while you are cooking.

Leap Frog Fridge Phonics– Magnetic Alphabet Set, Walmart, 18,00$

Good Night Scout

Here is the perfect book for a baby with Scout getting ready to sleep with your child, he will understand the routine and develop a taste for books. You can also use this book to play a lullaby or 5 or 10 minutes.

Good night scout!, Leapfrog, $9,99

Patrol or princess

This car, similar to the ones found in malls allows children to drive and walk at the same time. Keeping them active, this car will be the perfect toy to play mom and dad…

Car, Sears, $59.99, from 1 ½ years

P’kolino chair

P’kolino is a company founded by two fathers with wonderful ideas to support our children’s development. P’kolino toys are solid, clever and wonderful and this chair that can also become a desk and a puzzle is no exception. Available in four colors.

Pipa, P’kolino, $49.99

Poppity-pop

This dinosaur plays back with 6 balls to the sound of music. Created by Fisher-Price, Poppity-pop will encourage your child to crawl and catch while emitting sounds and happy melodies!

Musical dino, Toys « R » Us, $42.99

Discover and grow

This mobile is designed to reassure babies from 0 to 5 months old and gently help them fall asleep. It rotates, emits soft lights, plays lullabies and can be controlled remotely.

Mobile by Fisher-Price, Walmart, $51.48

Trottino Zebra

Made for children aged 1 to 3, this little zebra has three functions to follow your child’s development. It has a compass, a phone and a flashlight. Trottino also emits acceleration and deceleration sounds to help your little explorer understand the concept of speed.

V-tech Trottino, Archambault, $59.99


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