Win the holidays in a pinch: Last-minute gift ideas for littles
Updated for the 2023 holiday season!
Uh oh—did you look at the calendar and realize it’s T minus too-small-of-a-number days left until your holiday gift exchange? Fear not! If you have a baby or kids (or know someone who does), this guide to last-minute gifts is for you.
While many direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are past (or quickly approaching) their shipping cutoffs, there are plenty of virtual or retail options you can grab. Here are a few gift ideas for littles to make your procrastination look like you’ve been planning all year.
Baby and toddler gifts to snag now
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🧦 Great stocking stuffer!
🛍️ Find at retailers
📬Shipping speed info
⏰ Super-last-minute friendly!
👸 Women-owned company
Check shipping deadlines on the brand sites to ensure you’ll get it in time for wrapping. Don’t forget to use discount codes and shop sales using the links below. And…go!
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Rent-a-Romper subscription
⏰ Super-last-minute friendly!
👸 Women-owned company
Rent-a-Romper’s wardrobe subscription provides stylish essentials and cute ‘fits that make keeping up with your growing baby or toddler easy. It’s super affordable, too, with boxes priced $9-$41. Winter gear rentals are now available, so you’ll have everyone ready for that ski trip.
Earth Mama Organics wellness goodies
🧦 Great stocking stuffer!
🛍️ Find at retailers
👸 Women-owned company
Has anyone else’s family been constantly sick this season? 🙋♀️ You may know Earth Mama Organics for their line of essentials for prenatal skincare and baby products (like diaper cream). The long-time parent favorite brand also offers kits for wellness like an Elderberry Season Comfort Kit, and stocking stuffers like chapstick, deodorants, and more. Order online or find essentials at your favorite retailers like Target.
Name Bubbles labels
🧦 Great stocking stuffer!
📬All orders ship within 1-2 business days
👸 Women-owned company
Name Bubbles makes the best name labels for daycare, clothing, toys—you name it. Once I found decided on my second son’s name, his labels were the first thing I ordered. Now I use them for both boys on everything!
Lalo gift card
🧦 Great stocking stuffer!
⏰ Super-last-minute friendly!
If you miss the 12/17 order deadline for Christmas Day gifting, no sweat—Lalo has physical gift cards that make a great stocking gift. This is a perfect option for new parents or families with little ones to pick something out, like the best-selling high chair or The Play Kit table and chairs set (I own both!).
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Curio subscription book club (Spanish, Chinese, or French)
⏰ Super-last-minute friendly!
👸 Women-owned company
Curio was designed by a mom who was frustrated by the lack of truly good, global children’s stories available in the U.S. She created Curio to nurture bilingual kiddos aged 0-10, curating each box selection with award-winning children's books in Spanish, Chinese, or French. Personally, we have a few of the Spanish books from Curio’s selection and they’re some of my 4-year-old’s favorites!
Newborn Spanish box
Diapers and wipes
⏰ Super-last-minute friendly!
🛍️ Find at retailers
Ha, ha. Well, I’m not really joking. If you have a baby or toddler in diapers, why not give them a big box to unwrap, since you have to unwrap their 💩? Just saying. Add a Bunzie touch-free diaper cream applicator for baby’s stocking stuffer.
Shop more DTC Mom gift guides
If you’re not in a pinch, check out these gift guides for more holiday, birthday, baby shower, and anytime-gift ideas!
👸 2023 DTC Women’s Gift Guide: 10 Unique Brands Running Sales
🤰🏾DTC Mom's Holiday Gift Guide for New & Expecting Parents
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