10 Gifts for Kids and Their Grownups
We’ve rounded up a collection of great gifts to please parents and add cheer to a child’s holiday.
(For more holiday gift suggestions, see Holiday Gift Guide, 8 Books for Home and Garden Enthusiasts and 11 Gifts for Pets and Their People.)
For Parents and Parents To Be:
A Parenting Primer: The Organized Home for New Parents by Ria Safford from Blue Star Press is a guide for organizing baby and toddler spaces for maximum efficiency and practicality. Safford, founder of home organization firm RíOrganize, offers tips for tackling and taming the many messes that come with small children. (Find it in New Jersey at The Bookworm in Bernardsville as well as Pottery Barn Kids and Barnes & Noble locations.)
An Easy Way To Keep an Eye on Baby: The Baby Monitor E110 from Eufy features a large monitor display with a sharp picture and a range up to 1,000 feet. (US.Eufy.com)
A Soft Swaddle: The White Pointelle Heart Baby Blanket from The White Company features a heart pattern on pure cotton and will coordinate with any nursery décor. (TheWhiteCompany.com)
A Meaningful Memory: celebrate baby’s first Christmas with the Baby Boot 2023 ornament from Waterford. (Find it in New Jersey at Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus locations.)
For Kids of All Ages
A Pretty Playhouse: The townhouse-style Foxtail Villa from Tender Leaf Toys includes a starter set of furniture. (Find it in New Jersey at Distinctive Toys in Fair Haven or My Sweet Muffin in Manalapan.)
Stylish Storage: The Rook Toy Chest from Nestig includes a removable lid and storage tray. (Nestig.com)
Chic Seating: The sail-inspired shape of the Newport Lounger from Serena & Lily puts a new twist on beanbag-style seating. It features a rope handle for ease of movement between rooms. (Find it in New Jersey at Serena & Lily in Summit.)
A Captivating Cushion: The Daisy Pillow from Oeuf makes a sweet statement as a decorative bed accessory and offers a soft spot for tiny heads to rest. It’s made from hypoallergenic, eco-friendly baby alpaca wool. (Find it in New Jersey at Juvenile Planet and Ladida in Lakewood or Green Design in Hopewell.)
A Home of Their Own: My Very Own Playhouse from Pottery Barn Kids comes in neutral tones to blend into any home. It’s crafted of durable, lightweight cotton canvas. (PotteryBarnKids.com)
A Big Brainteaser: The 28,000 Word Crossword Puzzle from Hammacher Schlemmer is a piece of artwork as well as a game. A 104-page clue book and tape for attaching to a wall are included. (Hammacher.com)