Children develop at breakneck speed in their early years and so do preferences – therefore it can be tricky to know what to give children as a present based on age. What is something good to wrap up for a small baby? And what suits a one-year-old? Here, we have collected together the best gift ideas!

Is there anything more wonderful than children’s parties, baby showers or generally getting together and giving a gift to a child? Maybe it’s so nice precisely because all the baby stuff is so cute and because the look on a child’s face when they get to open a present is unbeatable. But what should you actually give as a gift so that it is appreciated?

What children like to play with is individual, but there are recommendations based on the child’s age if you want to be on the safe side! Here, we have collected a complete list of suggestions for toys, gadgets for your child’s room and other little things that can be thought of as suitable for children between 0-2 years of age.

Gift ideas for babies aged 0-6 months

Toys: Rattle, feel book, music mobile, cot mobile, activity toys, soft blocks and bite toys
Miscellaneous: Baby gym, cuddly blanket, stuffed animals and hard books

Gift ideas for babies aged 6-12 months

Toys: Stacking blocks, musical toys, bath toys, pick boxes pull toys and toys on wheels
Other: Hard books, learn-to-walk stroller, learn-to-walk chair, stuffed animals and bath toys

Gift ideas for children aged 12-18 months

Toys: Building blocks, stacking toys, pull toys, toy vehicles, duplo, dolls, toys on wheels, doll carriage, toy kitchen accessories and toy instruments
Other: Books, rocking horse, bath toys, puzzles, finger paint and crayons

Gift ideas for children aged 18-24 months

Toys: Dolls, toy kitchen and accessories, train on rails, car garage, abacus, rocking horse, puzzles, toy vehicles, toy instruments, toy kitchen accessories and duplo
Other: Tricycle, books, games, puzzles, finger paint and crayons

Gift ideas for your child’s bedroom

For those of you who want to get something nice for your child’s bedroom instead of toys, we would like to recommend bedding, personal posters, night lamps, cute storage boxes, toy kitchens, play mats and tents.