Best Baby Girl First Birthday Gift

The 23 Best Gifts for Baby Girls of 2021

Thoughtful presents for a new bundle of joy

Updated on October 25, 2021

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It's no secret that buying gifts for baby girls is nothing short of exciting, so picking the right gift to celebrate any special occasion can be tricky. Whether you're welcoming a baby girl into the world or simply buying for one, there are plenty of great options on the market.

You will definitely want to consider the age appropriateness of the gift you're buying since one gift may be safe for a nine-month-old but not a three-month-old. Additionally, gifts that are useful and can be used for a long time for either baby or parents and caregivers are always a great route to go.

Here are some of the best gifts for baby girls to help make your shopping experience easier.

Holiday Shopping Tip

Many retailers are currently experiencing shipping delays due to disruptions in the global supply chain. As a result, we recommend shopping for the holiday season early to avoid delays.

Our Top Picks

Customizable with baby's name or birthday, the blanket is made with non-irritating cotton and is sure to be cherished for years.

Complement morning or nighttime routines with this adorable unicorn robe for your little one to wear pre or post-bath.

Pediatrician tested and safe for delicate, sensitive skin, the full set is complete with bath products in portable sizes.

The set of six pairs of socks work for any occasion and feature assorted colors to match any outfit for when she starts walking.

Customizable to feature baby's name and promote name recognition, it makes for the perfect bedtime story.

Ideal for any new parent who appreciates sentimentality, this book captures the first five years with space for photos and notes.

Gift a little one her first plush toy with this interactive elephant that plays both peek-a-boo and music.

Accessorize baby's outfits with this 10-piece headband set, complete in various patterns, styles, and colors for versatility.

Ideal for small hands to hold, baby can easily grasp the toy with the caterpillar bead handle and listen to the various songs.

It features everything needed to make and display the prints.

This blanket offers a personal touch: you can have it customized with her name. Made of cotton jersey and sherpa, it measures 36 x 36 inches. It's soft and cuddly and is sure to be a cherished lovey for years to come.

Add a little magic to bathtime with this adorable unicorn robe. Made of cotton terry cloth, it's incredibly soft and ties with a pretty pink, satin ribbon. The hood features a unicorn face, complete with a golden horn.

To keep her skin soft and clean, there's this set of products from Burt's Bees. The set contains shampoo and wash, diaper cream, body oil, and soap—all in sizes perfect for taking on the go. All the ingredients are natural.

These precious socks are perfect for any occasion. There are six pairs in each set and they come in a variety of colors to match any outfit. The soles feature rubber grips to keep baby from slipping when she gives walking a try.

This book has her written all over it—literally. It can be personalized to feature her name throughout the sweet bedtime story that's sure to be a favorite. It's 20 pages long, with gorgeous illustrations by Mary GrandPre, who illustrated the Harry Potter series.

This beautiful pink-and-white baby book makes a cherished keepsake. It has 64 pages to capture all the milestones of her first five years.

This interactive toy is sure to become her new best friend. With huge floppy ears and a soft body, it also plays peek-a-boo and plays the song, "Do Your Ears Hang Low?"

This set of headband bows will add a pop of style to whatever she wears. It comes with 10 different bands in lace, stripes, suede, and more, so there's always the perfect one for any occasion.

This crazy cute caterpillar toy lets her take her tunes on the go. There are seven melodies to switch between, and lights add an extra-fun effect.

This handprint kit makes a great sentimental gift that will be cherished for years to come. It features everything needed to make and display the prints, and there's space  in the wooden frame for pictures as well.

Her dreams will be as sweet as can be in these cotton sleeper gowns from Carter's. Three come in a package, each featuring a cute print. The elasticized bottom makes those middle-of-the-night changes a snap too.

Any outfit becomes a stylish ensemble with this dress bib. Featuring a pretty floral print and a faux collar, it's made of cotton on the front and coated with polyester on the back for waterproof protection.

This blanket makes a great backdrop for photos for baby's first year. It also comes with a flower wreath to mark the month as well as a headband.

This personalized puzzle is a great way for little ones to eventually learn to spell their name, and it makes a beautiful display while they're still too young to play with it. You can even include a personal, engraved message on the back for an extra-special touch.

This fun cube from VTech is full of all sorts of activities no matter which way you turn it. The sides light up and help teach animal names, sounds, and shapes.

These wooden rattles shaped like their home state make a great, unique gift. You can personalize them too with their name, date of birth, or another message if you like.

Tuesday and every other day will be fiesta-worthy with this set of taco-themed toys from Fisher-Price. There are three in all, including an avocado rattle, a taco toy complete with tomato teethers, and a lemon and lime clacker.

This sentimental gift will keep giving for years to come. It contains 12 letters with prompts for parents to write to their memories and milestones. Stickers are provided to seal them, then parents can save them to surprise and delight their child when they give them to them in the future. Priceless!

For soothing, restful nights, there's this sound machine. It can also serve as a night light and a time-to-rise alert, all of which can be controlled using an app on mom or dad's phone.

What Our Testers Say

"Because the Hatch Rest is accessible from your phone, the setup process is longer than a regular sound machine. While you won't be rocking out to the sounds it provides, we found that the quality is crisp. And after a few nights of figuring out the right settings for us, my kids were in sleep mode pretty quickly." — Kaity Velez, Verywell writer and product tester

This headband/bow organizer is the perfect gift to keep a baby girl's accessories neatly put away. The organizer can even be personalized with her name, and is offered with different letter and wood stain colors.

Whether the baby girl you're shopping for is just starting solids or is a messy eater, this silicone bib is sure to catch whatever falls during mealtimes. The bib has an adjustable neck and is even dishwasher safe, making the lives of parents and caregivers easier during cleanup.

From birth to toddler years, this cotton sleeping bag is safe for sleep and acts as a wearable blanket. There are several different patterns and colors to choose from, and it features a two-way zipper to make diaper changes less stressful.

This pants, cardigan, and beanie set from Barefoot Dreams is stylish, chic, and super soft. It's perfect for baby's first trip home from the hospital or adorable newborn pictures.

Final Verdict

Gift a family's new addition their first blanket with the Custom Catch Personalized Baby Blanket (view at Amazon). Customizable with baby's name and birthday, it promotes touch stimulation, commemmorates their birth, and is sure to last for the years to come.

For a practical option to simplify bathtime, the Burt's Bees Baby Getting Started Gift Set (view at Buybuy Baby) features everything a little one needs and is gentle on sensitive skin.

What to Look for When Buying Gifts for Baby Girls

Age Appropriate

In their first year of life, babies develop at a rapid speed and what may be an appropriate gift for an 11-month-old may not be safe for a three or four-month-old (you can learn more about specific developmental milestones from the American Academy of Pediatrics).

This is why it's very important to take age recommendations on baby products seriously. Regardless of their age, however, 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 the parents will find useful like a carrier, a toy that will grow with the child (like a play mat), diapers and wipes, clothes in multiple sizes, bottles, soothers, or sleepsacks.

Think of the basic things you do every day, like shower, sleep, and eat, and look for baby products that fall into those categories because chances are high they will be very useful for the parents (and maybe fun for the baby, too).

Longevity

Babies develop so quickly that many toys, clothes, and soothers that seem perfect for right now will be basically obsolete in another few months. These kinds of products certainly make for wonderful gifts, but if you're looking for something that has longevity, consider gifts that will last for years.

Gift the parents and the baby with a video monitor or sound machine, both of which they'll use well into the toddler years and possibly beyond, an annual diaper subscription that they can renew until their little one is potty trained, or a stroller that will convert based on the baby's age. Other gifts with longevity include keepsakes like a baby book, handprint stone, journal, or even a mini session with a photographer.

Why Trust Verywell Family?

Katrina Cossey has been a digital content producer and news and feature writer for more than six years. She has covered topics ranging from local and national news as well as writing and researching parenting content. Katrina is a parent herself and loves gifts that can be personalized with a thoughtful touch. She recommends checking out the Little Hippo Baby Handprint Kit (view at Amazon) which creates a sentimental gift for baby to have years later.

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Best Baby Girl First Birthday Gift

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