Consider the age recommendations for the gift you’re buying, as one gift may be safe for a 9-month-old baby but not a 3-month-old. Additionally, opt for thoughtful gifts that can be personalized or ones that will double as a keepsake. We carefully looked at age recommendations, design, toy safety, usefulness, value, and longevity when reviewing products.
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What to Look for When Buying Gifts for Baby Girls
Age Appropriate
It’s no secret babies develop at a rapid speed during their first year of life. Keep in mind, however, that an appropriate gift for an 11-month-old may not help a 3-month-old achieve vital milestones. (Citation: CDC. What is a developmental milestone? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) This is why it’s very important to take age recommendations on baby products seriously. Regardless of age, products should be safe for the baby to put in her mouth and should not have any small parts that could be choking hazards. Also, keep safe sleep recommendations in mind if you plan on purchasing a sleeper, bouncer, or carrier to ensure there are no suffocation risks.
Usefulness
Throughout their first year of life, babies need a lot of things that parents and caregivers have to purchase. So consider gifting the baby something that the adults will find useful, like the Fisher-Price On-the-Go Baby Dome that doubles as a bassinet and play area. Additionally, opt for presents that grow with a child, such as toys, clothes in multiple sizes, teethers, and sleepsacks. Overall, think of the basic things you do every day, like shower, sleep, and eat, and look for baby products that will help a parent or caregiver do these things with their child—this way, chances are high they will be very useful for the parents (and maybe fun for the baby, too).
Longevity
If you’re looking for something that has longevity, consider gifts that will last for years. Give parents, caregivers, and baby an item that will be used well into the toddler years and beyond, like the Hatch Rest Smart Sound Machine. Other gifts with longevity include keepsakes like a baby book, handprint stone, or journal.
Why Trust Verywell Family?
Julie Evan’s work—which covers topics including health and wellness, parenting, technology, finance, real estate, and pop culture—has appeared on USA Today, Realtor.com, Brit + Co, CafeMom, and SheKnow, among others. Katrina Cossey is a parent herself and loves gifts that can be personalized with a thoughtful touch. She researched dozens of gifts for baby girls to determine what would be useful, thoughtful, and last without sacrificing quality and functionality. She recommends checking out the Little Hippo Baby Handprint Kit, which creates a sentimental gift for parents and caregivers now and a keepsake for baby as they grow older.
More Toys and Gifts for Kids
When it comes to toys and gifts for kids, our team has you covered. The Verywell Family team of editors (who are parents or have nieces and nephews of their own) have tested, gifted, and personally recommend every item we feature. Find more of our top gift and toy picks for every age and stage here:
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