Cheap New Year gifts for babies: Idea #1 - Buzz the Bug Play and Grow.
Produced by Lamaze, Buzz is a soft plush toy that features six legs of excitement. It has a blue head with smiling face, blue wings, purple antennae, green feet, orange back, and a black and white polka dot tummy. Each foot features a different 'activity', including grabbable rings, a bell and a squeaker. It can be attached to a mobile using the loop on its back, or used as a toy. My second son received Buzz as a gift a few years ago; he loved it then, and my second son loves it just as much now. He will spend as long as a full half an hour just staring at Buzz's face or feeling the texture of each attached toy. Buzz is available for $9.99 on Amazon, and it's worth every penny. It's a fabulous cheap New Year gift that's sure to attract - and hold! - your baby's attention, from newborn to a year and beyond.
Cheap New Year gift for babies: Idea #2 - A Winkel.
The Winkel, made by Manhattan Toys, is comprised of colorful, bendable plastic loops that are connected by a central red and orange square. All three of my children have loved chewing on the loops, making it an invaluable toy when teething becomes an issue. It's small, at just 4.5 inches in diameter, so it's the perfect size for tiny hands to grab and manipulate. The Winkel is available for $11.99 on Amazon.
Cheap New Year gift for babies: Idea #3 - Lamaze Freddie the Firefly.
Lamaze Freddie the Firefly features a soft velour body and busy wings with a peek-a-boo mirror, multiple textures, squeaker, and crinkles to keep your baby entertained. The rings clink, and the tethered ladybug teether and knotted antennae are perfect for chewing. The link is great for hanging from an activity gym and connects easily to any Lamaze toy or play mat.
Cheap New Year gift for babies: Idea #4 - Fisher Price Rock-a-Stack.
Stacking rings are a classic New Year gift for babies. Colorful and educational, these study plastic rings by Fisher Price come stacked on
a base that rocks to and fro for added interest and challenge; no need for bells and whistles! It's an excellent choice for babies six months or age or older. This toy retails for $9.99, but is available for $6.99 on Amazon.
Cheap New Year gift for babies: Idea #5 - Lamaze First Mirror.
I've yet to meet a baby who isn't utterly fascinated by his own reflection, so something as simple as a mirror can make an excellent cheap New Year gift for a baby. The brightly colored Lamaze First Mirror, priced at $19.99 on Amazon, features straps that allow it to be used in numerous places, from the crib to the car. This unbreakable mirror can also be left attached to its wedge, making it a great - and safe - choice for tummy time play. It's a simple and cheap New Year gift for babies of all ages.
The above are some of my favorite cheap New Year gift ideas for babies. You can't go wrong if you go with any of them. Happy holidays.
