2022 gift guide for babies, toddlers, and mamas
If you’re like us, you might feel overwhelmed by all the noise that comes with holiday gift guides. “Buy this!,” “Don’t miss out,” they say.
While we DO want to help if you’re looking for thoughtful suggestions you can feel really good about, we hope that you see these recommendations as just that, recommendations.
We’re giving you these gift ideas for babies and toddlers as speech therapists and as mamas (And we threw in a gift guide for moms as well, because it’s just fun).
Enjoy our 2022 gift guide! We made it just for you 💛
These are just the cutest! They are a staple in our home
Toddlers LOVE putting things and taking them back out. This little wooden house of locks takes the challenge+curiosity up a notch.
Super fun, ergonomic crayons for little hands.
At Katie’s house, this rocket ship has been through four kids (and survived)! It’s so good for developing pretend play + so many language opportunities!
We love toddler standers for helping little ones participate in the day-to-day tasks in the kitchen. This toddler learning tower by Funk’s Wooden Wonders is aesthetically pleasing and so well made! We also really love their sweet push wagon. Your toddler would totally fill it up over and over again with their random treasures. *Use coupon code WEETALKERS for 10% off your purchase
Your toddler will have so many amazing open ended play opportunities. There are lots of great play tents available, we like the simplicity of this one.
Taking something off your plate and finding high-quality, engaging screen time for when you need a few minutes to yourself is TRULY the gift that will keep on giving! With a Songs + Stories membership, your family can access weekly storytimes and monthly songs and rhymes classes every month, all led by speech therapists. It’s something they will love, and you can feel really good about.
Want to love painting with your toddler, but truth be told, it kind of makes your skin crawl? You NEED these paint dotters. Lots of paint, minimal mess.
Balance bikes are a great way to help your little one be a successful, early bike rider! You can start around 18 months. The linked blog post is super helpful in deciding which balance bike might be best for your toddler.
We have to restrain ourselves from spending a small fortune on these Maileg mice. Have you gone down this rabbit hole yet?!
One of our very favorite series for toddlers because a lot of the Maisy books talk about things your toddler is experiencing (or will experience soon). It can really help prepare them and help with their understanding.
Maybe it’s just us, but we wish the world looked a little more like the Happy Folk Hotel. Toddlers LOVE putting things in and taking them out. The play opportunities with these adorable wooden people are endless.
Maybe you have a budding photographer on your hands?!
There’s just something about the cuteness of a toddler backpack! This one is ready to be filled to the brim with only the most “necessary” items (random rock, pipe cleaner from the craft box, a piece of trash you wish they hadn’t picked up, and bouncy ball)
Is there a sweeter cup?! A great way to get in that open cup practice.
The sweetest dolls you ever did see.
Mix and match and mold-free too!
Your baby can explore textures while getting some teething relief.
A wonderful way to work on imitation skills. Music is such a gateway to language!
A sweet story celebrating your little one. It’s never too early to start reading!
Love this combo of materials, including sturdy suction cups that prevent the toy from toppling over.
All the info+tips about how to give your baby an excellent start to their communication development. Plus 15 songs+rhymes to sing together! Gift certificates available
Tubby Todd body wash and lotion
Once you’ve used Tubby Todd, it’s hard to use anything else! These products look and smell amazing, and they’re a huge help for babes with sensitive skin.
Katie didn’t start using this wearable blanket with her babies until her fourth baby, and she REALLY wishes she would have started sooner!
Do you remember wondering why so many people bought you washcloths for your baby shower? Because you literally do need them alllll, and these are our very favorites.
Throw it down for a picnic, put it under the high chair to catch the mess, use it as a safe place to lay your baby down. You will have so many reasons to use it!
Have you seen a more beautiful book for a baby?!
Stacking cups are one of our favorite toys for babies and they can grow with your baby as they grow and develop. As an added bonus, they look cute on a shelf!
Social-emotional development starts right from birth. The wisdom of Slumberkins’ books and products will benefit you and your baby greatly.
We love the look of long, full lashes but don’t want to spend a lot of time achieving it. This at-home serum seriously works!
Like a knock off moleskin journal. You can’t beat this price. We both love this journal so much!
This color is so good!
A dewy finish with SPF protection! Daily go-to, especially after Carly’s basal cell carcinoma diagnosis this year. So important to get those skin checks.
So cozy and super cute. Treat yourself!
The best brow gel there is, in our humble opinion.
We can’t even begin to tell you how much these help dry skin!
The most perfect size thermos for holding in your hand while pushing the stroller.
This lip mask works even for the chappest of lips! Our HMU friend introduced us and it really is that good.
Melanie Auld makes beautiful jewelry (She’s based in Vancouver). We are obsessed with her rings and necklaces.
Cute tennis shoes are basically essential. These are fun!
With little kids at home, a shower—which used to be a humble daily necessity—feels like a mini getaway some days! And these products definitely up the vibe. In particular, we love the cleansing oil, everything spray, deodorant, and the baby line. Get 10% off your first order with the code WEETALKERS
Where have belt bags been our whole lives?! We started using them in the past two years and haven’t looked back. They are a game changer when you have a busy toddler and need both hands.
This one-line-a-day journal is a simple, beautiful way to record some of those everyday moments that you’ll love to look back on later. And because it’s just one line a day, it won’t feel like work or another big to-do. Get 10% off with the code WEETALKERS10
This one from Madewell makes a great stocking stuffer.
It has a COVERED straw! Or you can choose not to drink from the straw and drink out of the spout. The world is your oyster.
Happy holidays, friends!
XO, Katie + Carly
We put this list together just for fun. There are a few affiliate links in this post, which means that we may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links.