Gift Guide: Sharing Adult Hobbies with Babies & Toddlers
Gift Guide: Sharing Adult Hobbies with Babies & Toddlers
Toys and gear for budding snowboarders, chefs, conservationists & more.
Babylist editors love baby gear and independently curate their favorite products to share with you. If you buy something through links on our site, Babylist may earn a commission.
Babies and toddlers are experts at observing adults so that they can learn new skills. And in addition to being willing little helpers—with household chores & around the kitchen—they’d make a great
Gifts for Babies & Toddlers
Toys and gear to teach little ones about adult hobbies.
woom
Biking: A toddler-sized ride that looks just like an adult's & is on our list of the best balance bikes.
Wonder & Wise
Golf: Putting practice with mini golf obstacles that are so fun, parents will want to play, too.
ArtCreativity
Lawn Maintenance: A pushable bubble machine that encourages little walkers with entertaining fun.
Insect Lore
Pollinator Protection: A pavilion & live caterpillars, to teach budding butterfly conservationists about metamorphosis.
Terra Kids
Bird Watching: Complete with a neck strap and carrying case, these itty bitty binoculars also have 4x magnification.
Lily & River
Rock Climbing: A petite gym with a reversible climbing wall & slide, crafted from sustainable bamboo.
Little Tikes
Softball: Get a leg up on your little league coaching skills with this tee-ball set for little batters.
Nancy Nikko
Reading: Sticky bookplates help early readers keep track of their books while sharing them with friends.
Burton
Snowboarding: For balance training at home: they stand, you pull—in your own backyard or living room.
Quicksilver
Surfing: Why a tiny springsuit? Even before they can catch a wave, they'll want to join you near the shore.
Crate & Kids
Art: 1 wooden easel that supports 3 types of masterpieces: on paper, with chalk and on a whiteboard.
PlanToys
Sewing: This classic wood-and-shoelace combo lets little artisans practice needlework skills.
Loog
Guitar: This 3-string version is made from real wood & comes with chord flashcards plus video lessons.
Wonder & Wise
Building: This mini workbench comes with a pretend hammer, wrench, pliers, hand saw & other tools, so you can work on your home projects "together."
Baghera
Racing: A 1950s-inspired model designed for speed (and collectors), featuring high-grade rubber tires.
Gaiam
Yoga: A mini mat so they can practice downward dog & butterfly poses with grippy support underfoot.
Puro Sound Labs
Music: Headphones with safety in mind: they maintain a comfortable volume & don't have any cords.
Gifts for Adults
Practical gear for the big kids sharing their favorite activities with little ones.
Road Runner Bags
Biking: A highly rated handlebar bag for cyclists—particularly handy with a kid (& their stuff) in tow.
Hedley & Bennett
Cooking: Matching aprons for home cooks & their tiny sous chefs = as adorable as they are practical.
Polaroid
Photography: A sporty camera that's durable, lightweight & compact enough to share with little hands, too.
Hill House Home
Fashion: Mommy-and-me outfits for stylish families at the beach, at brunch—or just out and about.
This information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not accept any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, from any information or advice contained here. Babylist may earn compensation from affiliate links in this content. Learn more about how we write Babylist content and review products, as well as the Babylist Health Advisory Board.
The freshest in parenting this week, delivered to your inbox
