~$12
Soft Cloth Crinkle Book
A first book a baby can handle on their own, and it survives drool and the washing machine.
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~$10 typical price
A sturdy board or fold-out book of bold black-and-white shapes and faces for newborns.
Why it makes a great gift
Newborns see strong contrast best, so this is one of the few books a brand-new baby actually looks at.
A first book a baby can handle on their own, and it survives drool and the washing machine.
A cheap way to add a story to the bath routine without ruining a real book.
For blanket forts, camping and reading after lights-out, and it keeps both hands free.
A seven-year-old with new material is the best entertainment at the holiday table.