Melissa Keswin’s Holiday Gift Picks For Babies & Kids

1. Egg by Susan Lazar Striped Layette: Comes in a number of colors. This piece is timeless! Its so soft and made of 100% cotton, the best part is your little one can wear it all day as a romper, and then convert it to a sleeping gown at night! Egg also makes a matching hat and bootie set (available on GILT as well). GILT, $60 (Original $119)

2. Hape Rock and Ride Rocking horse: This is such a classic toy! Its not only adorable and loved by all babies – but it helps them develop balance and coordination! I love toys that do double duty. It also provides hours of imaginative play. GILT, $58 (Original $79.99)

3. Fergie the Frog: One of our top sellers year after year, these plush rocking toys make amazing gifts and have a long play life – starting at 9 months and up. There are tons of animals and styles to choose from! Each one sings its own tune! Not to mention how cute they look in your nursery. GILT, $74 (Original $149)

4.Uncle Goose Wooden ABC Block set: Fun for so many reasons! 1 – they get to tug this along with them as they start to walk, 2 – they have hours of stacking and building to enjoy and 3- its educational! Take the ABC song and start teaching them their letters and colors! GILT, $46 (Original $ 54)

5. Portolano jacquard stitch hat & mitten set: This cozy cashmere set is a great gift – it will last all season long, maybe two, and is so soft and warm it will keep the little guy protected from the cold this winter. GILT, $44 (Original $100)

6. Aden & Anais Swaddle Blankets: A mom can never have enough of these swaddles – they are so soft and cozy, babies just love to snuggle them and they are so functional! Swaddle them for bedtime, keep them warm on your walks or use on the floor for tummy time! GILT, $49.95

Melissa Kewsin, Baby & Kids Director at GILT.com and mom of two is sharing her new baby must haves as she prepares to celebrate her son’s first holiday! You can find all these items and more at gilt.com/newyorkfamily

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