5 gender-neutral baby gifts that any parent will be happy to receive

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Shopping for a person you haven’t met can be challenging. However, finding gender-neutral baby gifts means searching for cool toys that you wish you had growing up. Trust and believe, finding gender-neutral baby gifts is easier than you think.

These days, kids are growing up with even more tech than you did, so that’s one go-to option. There are a plethora of educational tech games, toys and gadgets that qualify as gender-neutral baby gifts and will have the little one learning right out of the gate.

Of course, babies also have some of the coolest toys available to them that are practically carnival rides in their playrooms. Whether it’s a game for babies to learn motor skills, a kitchenware set for meal time, or a device for babies to enjoy tunes like a music box, there are plenty of options.

If you’re looking for a gift for a baby shower, a birthday or just because, there are tons that aren’t gendered. Take a look at these gender-neutral baby gifts that are too cool not to buy.

1. Shop: Manhattan Toy Deep Sea Adventure, $115

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Though babies can’t do much exploring these days, this Deep Sea Adventure toy lets babies explore four different water worlds. Don’t worry, parents — there’s no splashing here. The game lets babies develop their motor skills with bead runs, flaps and more fun interactive features.

2. Shop: Skip Hop Silver Lining Activity Seat, $65

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Two-in-one gifts are great for parents who are short on space. This nifty chair looks like a play chair. However, you can spin it around and use it as a tray for mealtime.

3. Shop: Hatch Rest Sound Machine, Night Light & Time-to-Rise, $59.99

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White noise devices are cool, but this one from Hatch lets you play all sorts of sounds straight from you smartphone. As an added bonus, it also acts as a nightlight, and you can even schedule it to wake you up.

4. Shop: Baghera Speedster, $150

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Again, kids have some really dope toys, and this self push Speedster car fits the bill. For ages 1-6, your little one can use this gem for years to help develop their motor skills.

5. Shop: Dandy Bear Music Box, $89

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A different take on a classic gift, this music box is a must-have for baby. Turn the wooden knob on the device and it starts playing “You Are My Sunshine” to send the little one off to dreamland.

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