Babies Gear and Products The 23 Best Gifts for Baby Girls of 2021 Thoughtful presents for a new bundle of joy By Julie Evans Julie Ryan Evans is a writer and editor who has worked with Microsoft, USA Today, Realtor.com, Brit + Co, CafeMom, SheKnows, and more. Learn about our editorial process Julie Evans Fact checked by Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS on May 15, 2020 Shereen Lehman, MS, is a healthcare journalist and fact checker. She has co-authored two books for the popular Dummies Series (as Shereen Jegtvig). Learn about our editorial process Shereen Lehman, MS Updated on May 15, 2020 Print More in Babies Gear and Products Baby's First Year Growth & Development Health & Safety Everyday Care Formula Baby Food Breastfeeding Preemies Postpartum Care View All Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. First Look Best Personalized: Custom Catch Personalized Baby Blanket at Amazon"Sure to be a cherished lovey for years to come."Best for Teething: Vulli Sophie la Girafe at Amazon"This sweet giraffe is made of natural rubber and food paint."Best for Bathtime: Baby Aspen Unicorn Hooded Spa Robe at Amazon"Ties with a pretty pink, satin ribbon."Best Skincare: Burt's Bees Baby Getting Started Gift Set at Amazon"Great for taking on the go."Best Accessory: Trumpette Baby Girls Sock Set at Amazon"Perfect for any occasion."Best Book: Personalized Bedtime Story at Amazon"Can be personalized to feature her name."Best Keepsake: C.R. Gibson First Five Years Baby Book at Amazon"Has 64 pages to capture all the milestones of her first five years."Best Swaddle: Lily Pulitzer Swaddle Set at Pottery Barn Kids"These swaddles come in sweet tropical prints."Best Outfit: CozyChic™ Ultra-Lite Set at Nordstrom"Soft, sweet, and chic."Best Plush Toy: GUND Baby Animated Flappy The Elephant at Amazon"Plays peek-a-boo." Our Top Picks Best Personalized: Custom Catch Personalized Baby Blanket Buy on Amazon 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. The 22 Best Unique Baby Gifts of 2021 Best for Teething: Vulli Sophie la Girafe Vulli Buy on Amazon Buy on Barneys.com Those sore little gums will find relief in Sofie. This sweet giraffe is great for teething: it's made of natural rubber and food paint, so it’s safe for gnawing. Best for Bathtime: Baby Aspen Simply Enchanted Unicorn Hooded Spa Robe Buy on Amazon 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. Best Skincare: Burt's Bees Baby Getting Started Gift Set Buy on Amazon Buy on Target 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. Best Accessory: Trumpette Baby Girls Sock Set Buy on Amazon 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. Best Book: Personalized Bedtime Story Buy on Amazon 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. Best Keepsake: C.R. Gibson 'Sweet Baby Girl' First Five Years Book Buy on Amazon 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. Best Swaddle: Lily Pulitzer Zebra Palm Muslin Swaddle Set Lily Pulitzer Buy on Potterybarnkids.com This bright fun pattern from Lily Pulitzer makes for a sweet swaddle. The set comes with three cloths and the muslin fabric is breathable, keeping baby comfortable. Best Outfit: CozyChic™ Ultra Lite Pointelle Cardigan, Pants & Beanie Set CozyChic Buy on Nordstrom Soft, sweet and chic, this beautiful set from Barefoot Dreams makes a great gift. It comes with a cardigan, pants, and matching beanie in a gorgeous soft Shell color. Best Plush Toy: GUND Baby Animated Flappy The Elephant Buy on Amazon 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?” Baby Girl Headbands and Bows Buy on Amazon 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. Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy Buy on Amazon 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. The 7 Best Developmental Toys for Babies of 2021 Baby Handprint Kit Buy on Amazon 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. Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' 3-Pack Cotton Sleeper Gown Buy on Amazon 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. Bunny Shaped Milestone Letter Board Pottery Barn Kids Buy on Potterybarnkids.com There’s no limit to the uses for this fun bunny-shaped letter board. It comes with 290 letters, numbers, and symbols that can be used to mark milestones, display messages, and more. It can stand on a flat surface or be hung on a wall with the hardware that’s included. GZMM Baby Girl's Waterproof Dress Bibs Buy on Amazon 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. Baby Monthly Milestone Blanket Buy on Amazon 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. Toddler Name Puzzle Etsy Buy on Etsy 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 get to pick the color scheme and can even include a personal, engraved message on the back for an extra-special touch. VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube Buy on Amazon 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. California State Rattle™ Wood Rattle Baby Etsy Buy on Etsy 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. 9 Wooden Baby Toys Your Little One will Love Fisher-Price Taco Tuesday Gift Set Buy on Amazon 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. Letters to My Baby: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever Buy on Amazon 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! Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine Buy on Amazon Buy on Bed Bath & Beyond 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Track your baby’s most exciting moments with our milestone checklist. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit