The Best Unique Baby Gifts of 2020 for NYC Babies

Best Unique Baby Gifts

We found the best and most unique baby gifts for your littlest NYC loved ones during this holiday season. Whether finger painting without the mess, taking a trip around the world or under the sea, or getting some daily exercise, these special toys are sure to delight babies and their families.

Psst…Looking for more gifts for the whole family? Check out our Ultimate Family Gift Guide for 2020.

Loulou Lollipop New York City Muslin Swaddle Blanket

Loulou Lollipop New York City Muslin Swaddle Blanket and Muslin Quilt Blanket feature iconic landmarks from the city that never sleeps to help your baby sleep soundly. Made with ultra-soft fabric, the quilt offers four layers of coziness to help your little one sleep like a dream. Plus, it’s generously sized to grow with baby through the toddler years. The hand-drawn illustration will make you and your baby love NYC more than ever. Parents will love the art and darling detail and babies will love the feel of the soft and gentle blanket on their skin. $25
Crayola Easy-Clean Finger Paint Station

Crayola Easy-Clean Finger Paint Station allows young children to be creative with finger paint without all the mess. These tiny artists can finger paint on top of the flexible covering which allows kids to experience the thrills of finger painting but with the paint and paper contained under the locked lid. Babies will love the fun and feel of finger painting and parents will love that there is no mess and no messy baby to clean up! $19.99.
Blockaroo Blocks

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Blockaroo Blocks create a new and unique way for the littlest ones to build and play. Kids will love that these soft foam magnetic blocks click together like magic, rotate 360-degrees, and create a multi-sensory experience that they will love. Plus, they float in the water, making for versatile STEM play. Parents will love that these non-toxic and durable blocks make play time and bath time a creative and fun space where kids can get clean while their imaginations set sail. Starting at $19.99
100 Animal Books

Hold 100 animals in your hands with the 100 Animals Book. Its interactive, double-sided pages feature animals from various habitats and environments with illustrations and photographs of animals from the desert, savanna, rain forest, and more. Parents will love that the three modes teach about animal names, animal sounds, and fun facts on each page and that the language setting can be switched to hear about the animals and listen to songs in either English or Spanish. Little ones will love the fun facts about animals on touch-sensitive pages. $15
PiccoliNY Newborn Gift Set

Nothing says NYC more than this PiccoliNY Newborn Gift Set that includes a Hot Dog Pretzel NY Onesie, Hot Dog Rattle, and My Little Cities: New York Board Book. Hot Dog Pretzel NY, inspired by Milton Glaser, was their first design and has become a fan favorite. Babies will love playing with their hot dog and learning about their home city and parents will love showing their babies how to be NY Strong! $60
Deep Sea Adventure by Manhattan Toy Kids

The Deep Sea Adventure by Manhattan Toy Kids is a wonderful wood activity center playfully shaped like a jellyfish with lots of activities for baby. Babies will love exploring the gliders, bead runs, spinning gears, springy coral, and clacking clams. Parents will love that the toy is wood from a tried and trusted brand and the aesthetic is super fun under the sea. $116
Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set

Hitting the gym never looked so fun with the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set. It features four exercise-themed baby toys for tiny fitness lovers to pump up at play time. Babies will love the soft, wearable headband as they lift and chew the kettle bell rattle, curl up and clack the dumbbell, and take a drink of the jingling protein shake. Parents will love that the set helps develop fine motor skills and it is BPA free. $14.99
Globe Totters NYC Blocks

Globe Totters NYC Blocks and other delightful city block collections take tiny tots globe trotting. This NYC block features Central Park, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and more. Babies will love the vibrant art and stimulating design. Parents will love that their loved ones are playing with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, they are produced with non-toxic water-based inks (safest for chewing), and they are handmade with love in Brooklyn, New York. $25

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

Visit Schoharie County

The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.