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Turning 6-months-old marks the halfway point of your loved one’s celebratory first year. Whether they’re teething relentlessly or wrapping their tiny fingers around everything in sight, babies this age are quite the curious creatures. And with tons of hands-on activities to choose from, your little one can learn everything from colors to shapes with each hour of interactive playtime.
To help with all the developmental milestones this age experiences, we’ve put together a list of stimulating gifts — from portable activity kits to soothing teethers — to surprise your favorite 6-month-old.
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Don’t forget to check out Shop TODAY’s 2020 Gift Guide to find the perfect present for everyone on your list!
Gifts for 6-month-old boys
1. Lovevery The Sensor Play Kit
Lovevery The Sensor Kit
Lovevery The Sensor Kit $80.00 at Lovevery
This subscription service offers gifts for newborns to 36-month-olds. Just put in the birthday of the recipient and the site will direct you to the ideal play kit for them. For 6-month-olds, The Sensor Play Kit contains activities to help them with their motor skills, dexterity, coordination and more.
2. Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Soft Blocks
Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Soft Blocks
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Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Soft Blocks $9.55 at Amazon
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Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Soft Blocks $14.95 at Shop Disney
Featuring the well-known lovable characters, these plush toys are perfect for holding and building. Your loved one will adore the sounds of crinkling and bells as they learn to build.
3. Angelbliss Teething Toys
Angelbliss Teething Toys
Angelbliss Teething Toys $13.99 at Amazon
Treat your child to one of these animal- and fruit-shaped toys made to help soothe teething pains. The teethers were designed to fit in your baby’s hand easily and they are also organic!
4. Infantino Fox Car Seat Activity
Infantino Fox Car Seat Activity
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Infantino Fox Car Seat Activity $12.17 at Amazon
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Infantino Fox Car Seat Activity $12.99 at Walmart
While you’re on-the-go, keep your baby entertained with a portable activity. Made to wrap onto a carseat or stroller, this carseat activity comes with three hanging toys, including a mirror, teether and plush owl.
5. Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along
Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along
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Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along $17.48 at Amazon
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Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along $17.48 at Walmart
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Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
Keep your child distracted as you run errands with this take-along toy. It was designed with light-up features and can hang from a stroller or carseat to adapt to your child’s needs.
6. Children’s Place Baby Boys Pants
The Children’s Place Baby Boys Pants
The Children’s Place Baby Boys Pants $13.97 at The Children’s Place
For those lazy days, your baby will love these sweatpants. Made of 100% cotton, these pants were designed for comfort and will help keep your baby warm as the weather starts cooling down.
7. Stride Rite Soft Motion Freddie Sneaker
Stride Rite Soft Motion Freddie Sneaker
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Stride Rite Soft Motion Freddie Sneaker $48.00 at Nordstrom
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Stride Rite Soft Motion Freddie Sneaker $37.95 at Stride Rite
A classic white sneaker is essential in anyone’s wardrobe. To help prevent any stumbling or falls, this shoe was made with rounded edges. Not only that, but these shoes can be dressed up or down and they have a mesh lining to help keep your loved one’s feet cool.
8. Baby Einstein Sky Explorers Walker
Baby Einstein Sky Explorers Walker
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Baby Einstein Sky Explorers Walker $132.00 at Amazon
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Baby Einstein Sky Explorers Walker $83.30 at Walmart
As your little one gets moving, keep them entertained with an interactive walker. Designed with fun activities including lights and songs, your baby is sure to get a kick out of this. The walker was also made with three adjustable heights in an effort to help them find their footing. The high-backed seat was also created for added support and comfort.
9. Fisher Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother
Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother
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Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother $34.08 at Walmart
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Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother $14.99 at Target
Help your child drift off to sleep with the help of this soothing hedgehog. Using the four different settings, customize the hedgehog to fit your child’s needs. Made with different songs, sounds and vibrations, this adorable animal will help soothe your child back to sleep.
10. Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
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Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube $24.99 at Amazon
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Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube $39.94 at Walmart
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Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube $25.00 at Munchkin
Using the sounds of the harp, piano, flute, french horn and violin, your child can learn how to combine sounds and become a mini musician. The cube also lights up with each button you press to help them learn colors as well.
11. Pipette Baby Travel Kit
Pipette Baby Travel Kit
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Pipette Baby Travel Kit $22.00 at Amazon
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Pipette Baby Travel Kit $22.00 at Skinstore
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Pipette Baby Travel Kit $22.00 at Pipette
No matter where you are, make sure your baby is prepared! This kit includes everything you and your baby may need when you’re traveling. Featuring fragrance-free shampoo, body wash, lotion, balm, oil and a handy travel bag, this kit hopes to help you stress less when you’re on-the-go.
12. Infantino Go Gaga! Balls, Blocks & Buddies
Infantino Go Gaga! Balls, Blocks, & Buddies Activity Toy Set
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Infantino Go Gaga! Balls, Blocks, & Buddies Activity Toy Set $42.08 at Walmart
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Infantino Go Gaga! Balls, Blocks, & Buddies Activity Toy Set $19.99 at Target
Full of colors, textures and shapes, this variety set of blocks and animals will help your child learn numbers, colors and shapes in a hands-on and interactive way.
13. Skip Hop Explore & More Selfie Baby Cellphone
Skip Hop Explore & More Selfie Phone
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Skip Hop Explore & More Selfie Phone $9.99 at Amazon
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Skip Hop Explore & More Selfie Phone $9.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
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Skip Hop Explore & More Selfie Phone $9.99 at BuyBuyBaby
If your child always wants to play with your phone, then surprise them with their very own. They can enjoy the various face filters including dog ears, whiskers and glasses that lights up.
14. Boppy Changing Pad Liners
Boppy Changing Pad Liners
Whether you’re running errands or staying at home, help make diaper changes less messy with a reliable liner. Made of terry cloth, these liners were made to be absorbent to allow you more time in-between washes. They’re also machine washable!
15. Primary Home Run Gift Set
Primary Home Run Gift Set
Primary Home Run Gift Set $29.00 at Primary
Enjoy a variety of baseball-inspired shirts sent in a convenient gift box. Made of 100% cotton for added comfort, these shirts also boast snap closures for an easier fit. The shirts come in five different colors including heather gray and yellow, white and orange, red and gray, green and heather gray, and cobalt and navy.
16. Diapertainment
Diapertainment
Diapertainment $19.99 at Amazon
For the baby who hates getting their diaper changed, Diapertainment is a game changer. Installation is simple: The clear phone holder screws into the wall aside the changing table so your baby can watch videos while you change them, effectively distracting them throughout the whole process.
Gifts for 6-month-old girls
1. Jack and Janie Baby Girl 3-Piece Whale Gift Box
Jack and Janie Baby Girl 3-Piece Whale Gift Box
Jack and Janie Baby Girl 3-Piece Whale Gift Box $43.99 at Janie and Jack
Choose from a pre-made gift box or customize your own through Jack and Janie’s gift personalization. Our favorite, the Whale Gift Box, includes a sailboat jumper, bow headband and whale doll.
2. Disney Mickey Mouse Plush Stacking Toy
Disney Mickey Mouse Plush Stacking Toy
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Disney Mickey Mouse Plush Stacking Toy $25.80 at Amazon
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Disney Mickey Mouse Plush Stacking Toy $19.95 at Shop Disney
Help your little one figure out how to stack items with this plush toy. Featuring the character Mickey Mouse, your child will enjoy learning colors and motor skills with this stackable gift.
3. Munchkin Mist Dot Sleepster
Munchkin Mist Dot Sleepster
Munchkin Mist Dot Sleepster $18.00 at Munchkin
Make sleep time easier with convertible footie pajamas. Made to adjust to your child’s needs, this sleepster was designed with 100% cotton for added comfort and breathability. The snap front closures were also designed for an easier dressing.
4. Fisher Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
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Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym $39.88 at Amazon
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Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym $39.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
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Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym $39.88 at Walmart
Tummy time could be more interactive using this convertible play gym. As your child grows, adjust it to fit your child’s needs with its various settings. Featuring five re-positionable toys such as a mirror, teethable elephant, rattle lion and more, your child will remain entertained with the numerous activities that this play gym comes with.
5. Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby
Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby
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Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby $24.99 at Amazon
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Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby $24.99 at Homedics
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Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby $24.99 at Walmart
Lull your baby to sleep with the help of a sound machine that comes with a variety of sounds and lullabies intended to relax your infant. It even comes complete with a projector so parents can choose from one of three images to help their child start snoozing.
6. Stride Rite Stetch Tulip Sandal
Stride Rite Srtech Tulip Sandal
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Stride Rite Srtech Tulip Sandal $49.95 at Zappos
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Stride Rite Srtech Tulip Sandal $39.95 at Stride Rite
Help your 6-month-old travel in style with these sandals. Easily dressed up or down, these versatile shoes were designed with a memory foam to help keep your child’s feet comfortable all day. Made with a seamless design, the shoe molds and shapes to your baby’s feet and moves with them as they begin to walk.
7. iPlay, iLearn Early Educational Toys
iPlay, iLearn Early Educational Toys
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iPlay, iLearn Early Educational Toys $23.99 at Amazon
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iPlay, iLearn Early Educational Toys $38.35 at Walmart
Keep learning interactive and fun with this variety set of toys. Each one was made using primary colors to help teach your child about shades, shapes and more. The different textured toys are also aimed to assist your baby with touch, taste and smell.
8. Pipette Baby Essentials Kit
Pipette Baby Essentials Kit
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Pipette Baby Essentials Kit $44.00 at Skinstore
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Pipette Baby Essentials Kit $44.00 at Dermstore
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Pipette Baby Essentials Kit $44.00 at Pipette
You can never have too many baby essentials! From shampoo to wipes, this kit includes everything you may need for bath time, diaper changes and bedtime.
9. Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys
Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys
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Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys $9.99 at Amazon
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Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys $8.99 at Walmart
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Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys $4.99 at BuyBuyBaby
Help soothe your baby’s teething pains with these key-inspired teethers. Designed with shapes to help your child easily hold the keys, these teethers are filled with an ice and come in a variety of textures in an effort to massage your baby’s gums and help with the teething process.
10. Kids Preferred The World of Eric Carle Gift Set
Kids Preferred The World of Eric Carle Gift Set
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Kids Preferred The World of Eric Carle Gift Set $13.76 at Amazon
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Kids Preferred The World of Eric Carle Gift Set $13.76 at Walmart
Make story time interactive during bath time! As you read the story, this book aims to help your baby learn colors and numbers as they play with the squeezable bath toy to help make bath time more interactive.
11. Primary Mixed Long Sleeve Babysuits
Mixed Long Sleeve Babysuit 3 Pack
Mixed Long Sleeve Babysuit 3 Pack $16.00 at Primary
An everyday basic in a set of three, these basic babysuits are made with 100% cotton for added comfort and softness. Available in four different colors, stock up or surprise your child with their favorite shade.
12. Infantino Go Gaga! Wrist Rattles
Infantino Go Gaga! Wrist Rattles
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Infantino Go Gaga! Wrist Rattles $7.54 at Amazon
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Infantino Go Gaga! Wrist Rattles $5.52 at Walmart
Let your child make music using a wrist rattle! Made with adjustable straps to fit your baby’s individual size, the rattles are created with BPA-free materials to ensure they’re safe for teething.
13. The Children’s Place Mom and Dad Bodysuit
The Children’s Place Mom And Dad Bodysuit
The Children’s Place Mom And Dad Bodysuit $4.97 at The Children’s Place
Show your love for mom and dad with this adorable bodysuit. Made of 100% cotton for added comfort, this bodysuit was also made with snap closures to make diaper changes easier.
14. Baby Einstein Glow and Discover Activity Station
Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station
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Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station $14.99 at Amazon
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Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station $14.99 at Walmart
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Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station $21.99 at BuyBuyBaby
Bright colors and new sounds await your little one with this activity station that lets them discover lights and sounds at the touch of a button. With three different modes to choose from, your child can learn about animals and colors as they play. It was also designed to be collapsable for easier storage.
15. Burts Bees Organic Baby Fitted Crib Sheets
Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Crib Sheet
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Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Crib Sheet $15.99 at Amazon
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Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Crib Sheet $19.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
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Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Crib Sheet $19.99 at BuyBuyBaby
Help keep your child comfortable at night with the help of these organic cotton sheets. Made of 100% cotton, these crib sheets are also fitted with elastic to help prevent them from creeping up as your baby sleeps.
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