The Perfect Gifts For A 3-Month-Old (And, TBH, Their Parents)

One of the best types of toys that you’ll rely on a ton during your baby’s first few months of life are those that are small enough for you to take with you on the go, whether you’re heading to the park for a walk, or the grocery store for a quick food pick-up. This one plays 10 different melodies and is the perfect size for tiny hands to hold. 

This fun clip-on toy comes in several different characters, but moms attest to the fact that the chameleon is a favorite among young babies. It features tons of bright colors and patterns that catch the little one’s eyes, as well as six different materials that encourage sensory exploration.

Although this doesn’t look like a classic baby rattle, it sure is one—and comes in a set of three fun animal shapes, including an owl, hedgehog and fox. They are the perfect size for teeny, tiny hands and make that desirable rattle sound when shaken.  

This soft, cloth book features all of the colors and shapes that are sure to catch your baby’s eye and maybe even hold their attention for a little while. Each of the 8 panels unfold to present black and white or colorful designs—one even includes a round mirror so your cutie can coo at herself. The best part is that it’s easily foldable and can be stored in a small drawer. 

This lovable octopus plush toy might not look like anything special, but just wait until your baby gets ahold of him. He plays fun classical music and says colors when you pull each of his corresponding tentacles. He also has settings that allow him to speak in English, Spanish and French.

A play gym is an essential item for young babies, as it motivates them to move around and reach up high and down low for things. This one, by Lovevery, gets rave reviews from moms and caregivers alike. It features five Montessori-inspired zones that foster different types of development and a play mat that’s soft and fun for your baby to squirm around on. It’s made from 100 percent baby-safe materials that are natural.

This set of four different toys really comes in handy for an easily distracted 3-month-old. Included, is a flutterby teether, which is great for teething babies, a mini bumpy ball, which fosters fine motor skills, fishy fascination station, which teaches cause and effect, and ring o’links, which showcases fun colors. 

This might be more of a gift for Mom and Dad, but it will be greatly appreciated because diapers are, well, extremely expensive when you factor in just how many of them you need during those first few months. Dyper’s got your back with a diaper subscription service that delivers eco-friendly, toxin-free diapers made out of bamboo. 

This inflatable water play mat provides countless opportunities for your baby to practice tummy time and to learn about fun sea creatures while she’s at it. It’s 100 percent leak-proof and made from BPA-free, nontoxic material, which checks off the “safety” boxes. It’s also easy to use and pack, and actually makes for a. great travel toy, since all you need to “activate” it is water.

If you’re looking for a gift for your 3-month-old that will last through the years, consider this personalized name puzzle. It makes a great gift at a reasonable price that encourages fine motor skills and is something that can always be showcased in your child’s room. 

As you can see by this toy’s 42,000+ 4-star reviews, it’s a hit with babies as young as 3 months. Your purchase comes with two maracas that are the perfect size for little hands. They feature colorful beads inside that rattle when shaken.

If you’re searching for a sweet gift for a 3-month-old girl, you can’t go wrong with this precious outfit that says “Mommy’s Little Girl.” It comes in a wide range of colors and each set comes with a onesie, bow and pair of matching shorts. 

This gift is great for a little girl or a little boy, as any 3-month-old can find joy hanging out in this baby lounger that new parents absolutely love. The washable cover comes in a variety of fun colors and prints and is easy to bring along when you travel.

This fun light-up toy features a range of colors that your baby can learn over the next year of their life. It also has three modes of function: animals, colors and xylophone. You can switch the language from English to Spanish and to French and it collapses easily for convenient storage.

If you’re looking for a sentimental gift for a baby girl, you can’t go wrong with a soft, snuggable blanket that’s personalized with her name. This one is a great price and allows you to easily customize it before you buy.

It really doesn’t get any cuter than a mini Spider Man, Iron Man or Captain America, so this 5-pack of Marvel onesies is sure to please the parents. They also make super easy Halloween outfits for babies. 

What child doesn’t love a choo-choo train, even at 3 months old? This one comes with three balls that your child can spin around on the floor and in the train. It encourages both gross and fine motor skills, as well as hand-eye coordination and cognitive ability. 

These plush learning blocks teach your children everything from animals to patterns to numbers.  Each side of each block features something different, so there’s always something new for your baby to explore. They also feature sewn-in loops so you can use them on the go. 

Parents will need a lot of teethers during that first year of Baby’s life because they’re about to sprout more teeth than you realized could fit in the human mouth. This one is a great buy and comes with several surfaces for your baby’s gummy grin to grasp.

This outfit is a serious crowd pleasure. It comes with three pieces—a long-sleeve onesie that says “New to the Crew,” pants and a hat that says “Little Man.” He can wear the outfit altogether or with other items in his wardrobe and always look adorable.