Holiday Gift Guide for Moms, Babies and Kids
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Excited to share this 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Moms, Babies, and Kids - a list of some of my all-time favorite feeding-related and parenting-related gifts for babies and baby, kid and family feeding essentials.
As a pediatric dietitian, this 2023 Holiday Gift Guide is a collection of some of my top picks for best products that help make feeding babies and kids simpler and less stressful - and there are a few gifts for parents in here as well that have made my journey as a single mom of three easier and more joyful as well.
I hope this 2023 Holiday Gift Guide gives you some ideas for what to get for the new moms and parents-to-be in your life, as well as the babies who are gearing up to start solids, and any kids for whom you’d like to provide a little fun and whimsy during mealtimes. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Top Feeding Gifts for Babies 6+ Months
1. Tripp Trapp High Chair with Stokke Tray*
For the new parents in your life, this is my favorite high chair! It is a fully adjustable, all-in-one high chair that is made to grow with your baby so they can continue to use it into toddlerhood and beyond.
2. Inglesina Fast Table Chair*
For the new parents in your life who are also frequent travelers, foodies and/or restaurant-lovers, this is my favorite travel high chair! I love it because it brings your baby right up to the table or counter by you and draws them right into the meal. All three of my girls sat in one of these so many times! It’s so quick and easy to install anywhere on-the-go.
3. Ezpz Silicone Suction Plate*
Such a great infant feeding mat that helps keep your baby from tipping over their plates and bowls. It suctions right onto the table and is perfect for baby-led-feeding.
4. NumNum Pre-spoon GOOtensils*
Love these infant feeding utensils! They are great for “grabbing” the puree on preloaded spoons during baby-led feeding. If you or someone you know has a baby starting solids, these are such a helpful gift.
5. Ezpz Tiny Open Cup*, Juice Bear Bottle Training Straw cup*, and the Munchkin Click Lock Straw Cup*
All three of these cups are excellent options or teaching babies to drink from an open and/or straw cup during infancy.
Top Feeding Gifts for Kids
One of the easiest ways to help make hydration fun and easy for your kids is a new water bottle. This insulated one is a great option and so much fun to decorate!
These learning chopsticks are so easy for kids to use and great for their fine motor skills. Sometimes a fun new utensil is all it takes to get kids interested in trying a new food!
8. Bentgo Kids Brights Lunchbox*
Love this lunchbox for kids! It is designed with kids in mind, easy to open, and 100% leak proof - perfect for on-the-go or school lunch!
9. Hydroflask Water Bottle Decorative Stickers*
Waterproof stickers for water bottles is a fun way to get kids excited about hydration. These ones also work on toys, luggage, notebooks, and much more.
10 - 13. Dabbldoo Jungle Collection Food Picks, Brushes and Feeding Tools*
Food picks, brushes and feeding tools designed by a pediatric dietitian to help picky eaters interact and experiment with new foods, dips, condiments, sauces and more. Meet Flicky (the frog), Sticky (the chameleon), & Licky (the snake)!
14 - 17. Zoku Ice Pop Molds, Pocket Utensils, and Neat Bento Boxes*
I cannot get enough of the cuteness of these thoughtful, kid-themed popsicle molds and lunch-packing tools. Whimsical, easy to clean, and well-designed, this brand draws kids into the process of food prep and meal planning.
Use code HEALTHYMOM for 10% off!
Top Feeding + Parenting Gifts for Parents
I use this amazing high-speed blender almost every day! It has 5 pre-programmed settings (including one for hot soup), and a convenient timer for automatic shut-off so you can walk away.
19 - 20. Zoku Glass Core Bottle Tea Infuser + Iced Coffee maker*
Because caffeine is half of how I’ve gotten through my single parenting journey thus far! These cups make it easier to make and take your caffeinated beverage of choice on the go.
Use code HEALTHYMOM for 10% off!
21. Simple Chef Cast Iron Skillet 3-Piece Set*
These cast iron skillets are my favorite solution for the folks in your life who need to get more iron into their diets (babies included!). They also last a long time so they’re a great investment.
22. Souper Cubes Silicone Freezer Trays*
These are amazing kitchen tools for the batch cooker in your life. They’re a great addition for meal prep or freezing soups and leftovers or ingredients and sauces in variable portion sizes.
23. Stasher Reuseable Food Storage Containers*
These airtight, pinch-press silicone food storage bags make batch-cooking and meal-prepping so much easier and so much better for the environment!
24. Force of Nature
My favorite toxic-free, earth-friendly, baby-friendly, and pet-friendly cleaning product! It is an EPA-registered disinfectant that’s as effective as bleach, killing 99.9% of viruses & bacteria. It works on virtually ANY surface or mess - saving you up to 80% per oz vs traditional cleaners. In fact, the "All-in-One Bundle” provides an entire YEAR's worth of cleaner and laundry sheets (a $175 value) for only $105 when you use my code below.
Use the coupon code HEALTHYMOM for 40% off + free shipping on all Bundles! (Disclosure - I am a Force of Nature brand partner, but these links are not sponsored, and I do not earn any commissions from Force of Nature. Just passing along these savings as a brand partner and fan!)
25. Safe & Simple Baby-Led Feeding 12-Week Meal Plan
If your baby is almost ready to start solids and you’re looking for someone you trust to map out the entire first 12 weeks of your baby’s solid food-feeding journey, check out my new Safe & Simple 12-Week Meal Plan! Over 30 recipes, weekly shopping lists, tons of balanced baby meals, a complete plan for top allergen introduction, & lots of guidance (with photos) on how to safely serve each food.
Use the coupon code THANKFUL for 20% off (expires Dec 31, 2023)
26. My FAVORITE gift for new parents:
Safe & Simple Baby-Led Feeding - an online course based on my best-selling book Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning. I designed this online course to help parents go from feeling overwhelmed and nervous about choking and meeting nutrient needs to feeling confident, calm, and knowledgeable about their babies eating independently.
Use the coupon code THANKFUL for 20% off (expires Dec 31, 2023)
27. Struggling to navigate picky eating behaviors?
Gift yourself my online course for caregivers of selective toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age eaters. Solve Picky Eating is a self-paced set of 12 modules delivered quickly in 5-15 minute videos.
Use the coupon code THANKFUL for 20% off (expires Dec 31, 2023)
28. Infant/Child CPR, Choking, & Injury Prevention eCourse from Safe Beginnings* - an essential feeding-related gift for ALL caregivers of babies and kids!
There’s no better time than NOW to learn essential lifesaving skills for your family. This is my go-to Infant/Child CPR, Choking and Injury Prevention eCourse from Safe Beginnings* and it is currently running an incredible SALE. Safe Beginnings is the leader in baby and toddler safety for parents across North America. For Black Friday and in honor of November being CPR Month, their eCourses are 50% off with code BF2023. Valid through November 30, 2023! After Nov. 30, 2023, use code MALINA for 20% off any of their amazing courses.
Happy holidays to you and your loved ones!
xo Malina