Gift Ideas for Baby under $50
22 top-rated gifts for baby under $50, from $13 to $48. Our picks include Fisher-Price Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter, MEGA BLOKS First Builders Big Building Bag and Melissa & Doug 100 Wooden Building Blocks with.
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Fisher-Price Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter
The standard Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter, the version with 59,000+ reviews, built for newborn sleep.
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Big Building Bag
A bag of big, easy-to-grip building blocks for toddlers, with built-in storage.
Melissa & Doug 100 Wooden Building Blocks with Storage Box
One hundred solid wood blocks in four colors and nine shapes, stored in a box with a carrying handle.
LEGO DUPLO Brick Box
Large, toddler-safe DUPLO bricks in a starter box — the first LEGO gift for the youngest builders.
Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Play Gym
A musical play gym with a kick piano that grows with baby from 0 to 36 months.
LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book
A touch-and-learn electronic book that says 100+ words, with an English and Spanish switch.
Boba Wrap Baby Carrier, Organic Cotton
A stretchy-style wrap carrier in organic cotton from Boba, for carrying a baby hands-free.
Mustela Newborn Arrival Gift Set (5-Piece Baby Skincare)
Five plant-based baby skincare products for bath time, moisturizing and diaper changes, in a keepsake box.
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Old MacDonald's Farm Board Book
A 20-page farm board book with pop-able buttons that click as toddlers count from 10 cows to 1 rooster.
VTech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight, Lime Green
A toy flashlight that glows in five colors and teaches colors, animals and the numbers 1 to 3 with 50+ songs and sounds.
Fisher-Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym
A baby activity mat with a high-contrast toy arch, 10 linkable toys and a removable light-up piano.
Pairez Toys Magnetic Building Blocks, 1.65 Inch Large Stacking Cubes for Toddlers
Large 1.65-inch magnetic cubes in six colors, with a booklet of things to build.
Bouncy Pals White Horse Hopper, Inflatable Ride-On Bounce Toy
An inflatable horse hopper with an embroidered heart and plush flower bow that toddlers bounce on, indoors or out.
SEREED Toddler Balance Bike for 2 Year Olds, Adjustable
A pedal-free balance bike for ages 2 to 3, with a seat that adjusts from 12.6 to 17.1 inches.
Melissa & Doug Mine to Love Jenna 12-Inch Baby Doll
A 12-inch soft-body baby doll with a removable romper and cap, for toddlers from 18 months.
Busy Puzzle Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle for Toddlers
A birch plywood name puzzle made with the child's name, with an optional stand to display it as nursery decor.
Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll, 16-Inch Interactive Toy
A 16-inch touch-activated doll that plays 16+ phrases and 4 songs from the Ms. Rachel videos.
LeapFrog Chat and Count Emoji Phone, Black
A pretend smartphone for toddlers with Scout chats, number games, videos and emoji sound effects.
Zuzu Puzzle Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle for Toddlers
A handmade wooden name puzzle with removable pieces, personalized for children aged 1 to 3.
Stay Fun 2-in-1 Ball Drop and Car Ramp Race Track for Toddlers
A three-level toy with light-up balls, mini cars and a hammer, for toddlers aged 1 to 5.
Yetonamr Wooden Toddler Puzzles, Animals and Vehicles
Chunky wooden puzzles with two animals and six vehicles, made for hands aged 1 to 3.
Yookidoo Pour N Grow Pop Up Garden Bath Toy Set: Snail and Flower
Yookidoo bath set with a snail, a flower and a watering can, rated 4.7 across 383 reviews.
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