37 Gifts for Kids & Babies

November 10, 2025

Whether you're playing Santa for new parents, a toddler, a "big kid", or just the young at heart, we've gathered 37+ of our favorite apparel and toys that are educational, creative, cuddly, and just plain fun. From stocking stuffers to gifts under the tree, we've got everything you need to wow the little ones in your life.

Keep an eye on our blog throughout the holiday season for even more gift guides to inspire you, curated specially by our City Bird team to make gift-giving extra magical this year! Click here to shop past years' gift guides, and click the links or the photos below to shop!

Apparel

City Bird Onesies

These adorable onesies will look too cute on your favorite Michigan or Detroit baby, and their parents will love it even more!

Toddler & Youth T-Shirts

These Michigan and Detroit City Bird-original t-shirts are the perfect gift for the parent of a toddler or little one. They make a great set with a matching adult size for the grown-ups too!

Toddler Crewneck Sweatshirts

With winter weather comes cozy apparel, and you'll want to bundle up your little one with these adorable sweatshirts featuring Detroit's favorite teams and treats.

Mini Crew Socks

Keep little toes warm and snug all winter long with these adorable socks, perfect for ages 12 - 24 months!

Kids Books & Toys

Kids' Books

Whether they're just starting out with board books and picture books or already starting to read on their own, we have a wide range of thoughtfully written, beautifully illustrated children's books for all age ranges and reading abilities that are as educational as they are entertaining.

Food Vans

These adorable wooden toy vans are cute enough to eat! Whether they have a sweet tooth or love a savory snack, these vans will be a big hit with young foodies.

DIY Bouncing Ball Workshop & Bouncing Planet Maker

Encourage the little scientist in your life to have their very own laboratory with these make-your-own bouncy ball kits!

Crystal Growing Maple Tree, Douglas Fir, Saguaro Cactus, & Coral Reef

Little ones will love watching plant life bloom and grow before their very eyes with these scientific kits that include everything they need to make their own crystal wonderland.

Head in the Clouds Craft Kit

Featuring stickers, glitter, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, beads, and more, this kit will allow young artists' imaginations to wander and is perfect for on-the-go fun.

Huckleberry Toys

Encourage exploration and a love of nature with this collection of toys from Huckleberry. Join your favorite little one in pressing flowers, collecting leaves and bugs, and exploring the great outdoors - the gift that keeps on giving.

Eco Kids Finger Paint

You won't be afraid to let your little one get messy with these all-natural finger paints. Made from organic, non-GMO fruit and vegetable extracts, these colorful paints will keep budding artists entertained for hours.

Bracelet Kits

Plan a craft night with your favorite kiddo with these adorable bracelet kits. Whether they're into forest critters, mermaids, or unicorns, there's a style that is sure to become a beloved keepsake for them.

Ice Cream & Popsicle Skipping Ropes

Featuring every little one's favorite desserts, these adorable skipping ropes make a great stocking stuffer to look forward to spring months.

Funny Faces Pocket Kites & Flexible Silicone Flying Discs

These adorable mini kites and discs will have little ones eager to spend time outdoors and make a perfect stocking stuffer.

Palimals

Who knew pigs and lions would make such great friends?! These sweet wooden toys feature embedded magnets in their hands so they can link arms, hold hands, or climb up the fridge. Palimals are happiest when they’re with buddies - collect them all for the ultimate hang.

Rainbow & Unicorn Crayons

These rainbow and unicorn crayons are ergonomically made for little hands, and with their vibrant colors will keep young imaginations active for hours of play.

Mini & Large Scratch and Scribble Kits

Young artists will love these fun kits that allow them to reveal a rainbow of vibrant color by simply scratching away the black on the sheet. They can even add their own illustrations for even more creative fun.

Crayons, Gel Pens, Colored Pencils, & Markers

The possibilities are endless with this collection of crayons, gel pens, colored pencils, and markers that will allow your favorite little artist's imagination to run wild.

Baby Toys, Rattles, & Blankets

Forest, Pets, & Sea Creatures Cubelings

Made in Michigan by Uncle Goose, these sweet wooden blocks are a timeless toy that can be cherished by generations of little ones to come.

Classic Alphabet Blocks

Another beautiful set of blocks from Uncle Goose, this set comes with of 28 heirloom-quality blocks with detailed embossing on two sides. Children can learn to spell, sequence, stack, build, and match with this set that features four full alphabets, colorful numbers, math symbols, and a menagerie of animals.

Bamboo Nesting Toys

Available in four cute critter styles, these adorable nesting toys are made from sustainable eco-friendly bamboo and are stackable and sturdy for lots of fun during creative play. Comes with their own printed cotton bag for easy storage and gifting perfection.

Wooden Tray Puzzles

Solving these sturdy wooden tray puzzles is just the beginning - you can also use these adorable creatures as play time characters, and for more educational fun, you can teach your child to recognize and find each creature in the artwork on the back of each puzzle tray.

Michigan Rattles

New Michigander parents and their babies will all love this sweet wooden rattle in the shape of Michigan, available in a variety of colorways.

Crochet Ring Rattles

From zebras and lions to bunnies and frogs, these easy-to-hold, soft crochet ring rattles will be baby's new favorite.

Riley Bunny Rattle

The perfect friend for nap time and playtime, these floppy bunnies are soft, cute, and feature a small rattle inside.

Lullaby Friends Rattle

These cute animal rattles are perfectly shaped for small hands and have a stimulating rattle sound. Each rattle is made out of soft fabric with unique print accents. Comes packed inside of a beautiful gift box, ready for gifting.

Muslin Swaddles, Michigan Swaddle, & Butterfly Swaddle

Keep your little one cozy and warm with these adorable, organic swaddles, as soft and snuggly as they are.

Bunny & Bear Snuggle Blankets

Made of the softest organic cotton, these sweet bunny and bear baby blankets are sure to soothe and comfort while little ones rest, or as a fun companion while on adventures!