9 Best Rakhi Gifts for Newborns and Toddlers

Raksha Bandhan is just round the corner and for many of your little ones it would be their first ever rakhi! Raksha Bandhan is a festival in which the sisters tie a band also known as rakhi to their brothers. It's a day we celebrate and honor the bond between the siblings and celebrate with delicious treats and gifts. 

Our little munchkins just look the cutest dressed all cute and doing aarti don’t they? And it’s no arguing, the cuties deserve the best and the cutest gifts for their special milestones/ occasions. 

Here are the 9 best brands for newborns and toddlers that can be used as Rakhi Gifts for Newborns and Toddlers in our experience as parents:

1. Brainsmith

Brainsmith is an Indian Brand Founded by a mom who wanted only the best for her little one. The vision of the company is  to unleash the utmost potential of our little ones by bringing to them innovative ways to play, learn and grow. The brand consists of a variety of ranges of flashcards, wooden toys, musical toys, and furniture. Some of our favorite products from the brand are:

1. Toddler Step Stool As the name suggests, this step stool is completely safe and best for your growing toddler to help them be more independent and learn important life skills. They can come up to your level and help you in the kitchen or learn to brush their teeth. It’s great for potty training too! The best part? It’s made of durable wood and is sturdy to step on with handles on each side to carry easily. 

2. The Mini Drum Set is great for our little musicians. A drum set perfectly sized for them! It is also made of premium wood and the drum heads are unprocessed and made of natural materials to secure the sound. They’re the real deal! 

3. Newborn Beginners Kit. Just the best for newborns. Couldn’t ask for anything better. These are high contrast black and white cards used for visual stimulation. They can be used from 4 weeks to 6 months onwards. Infact, the cards are so good, you can use them in the future as your newborns become toddlers in various activities like coloring, sorting, etc.

 

2. Babiators

A USA based brand on a mission to protect little ones eyes while they explore the world. A brand for kids who wish to conquer anything and be total rockstars in their adventures. The brand was started in 2011 with a simple idea in mind that turned out to be one of the best outcomes today! And there are so many different styles to choose from for ages 0-6. Here are our favorite sets

1. Blue Crush Navigators Classic aviator sunglasses with UV400 lenses that offer UVA and UVB protection. The sunglasses are flexible and shatter resistant too! Cool right?
2. The Flower Child. As the name suggests, With fashion-forward mirrored lenses,the polarized flower frames are some of the most stylish shades yet

 

3. Beaba

The inventor of the very first food maker, The Babycook — a steam cooker and blender for making baby food! Beaba is known worldwide for its unique ability to create innovative products for the babycare industry, with a focus on design and technology. Since 1989, the company's mission has been to listen to what parents want, ensuring that safety, functionality and ergonomics are at the forefront of every baby item created. Here are some of our favorite products

1. Babycook Solo one of the bestsellers and a versatile food appliance that steams, blends, defrosts and reheats food. Steam cooking ensures that vital vitamins and nutrients are locked in thus making this method of cooking much healthier.
2. The Up and Down Highchair has a height of 6 positions, which gives parents the possibility to use it at any table, counter, bar and island. It has a 5-point safety harness and can be used for infants and toddlers up to 33 pounds.
3. Milkeo is an automatic milk bottle maker, with the push of a button measures out, mixes water and formula powder, then directly distributes milk into the bottle without air bubbles.

 

4. Childhome

A story that started in 1985 with the passion of a Belgian family who wanted to create a "love environment" for their baby. Here’s our favorite products

5. My First Bag Probably the cutest backpack for little ones. The largest compartment is large enough for a lunch box and water bottle and in the small compartment your child can still take his/her favorite things. The removable and adjustable safety buckle ensures that the backpack always feels comfortable and stays in place! 

 

5. ezpz

Creators of developmentally-focused products that make mealtime less about mess and more about fun. Each product is tailored towards a specific age group and usage occasion, and the mat’s stable base helps baby/toddler to self-feed and meet key developmental milestones. ez pz aspires towards making mealtime a Happy & Positive experience where memories are made! Here are our favorite sets

6. Mini Feeding Set As your little one transitions to toddler, they are ready to start practicing new mealtime milestones. With the Mini Feeding Set (the Mini Mat, Mini Spoon and Mini Fork) ezpz provides all the developmental tools you need for independent mealtime with your toddler
7. Mini Cup + Straw Training System Learning to drink from a straw is an important developmental milestone that develops lip rounding and promotes speech development. The ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System teaches toddlers to drink from an open cup and safely learn to use a straw.

 

6. Malabar Baby

Aside from bath time, not a moment goes by when your newborn isn’t exposed to fabric. From their crib bedding to their swaddles, it is essential that your baby’s skin is embraced by only the most natural and gentle organic materials. Malabar Baby collection seamlessly combines high quality natural Indian cotton fabrics, traditional artisanal craftsmanship and a timelessly pleasing design sensibility. Best products? All but here are few ;)

7. Organic swaddle  blankets are the perfect multi-use blanket for every day real life scenarios. They’re a must-have accessory for moms and an essential diaper bag staple for parents on-the-go.
8. Organic Snug Blanket a reversible snug blanket is a customer favorite. It features four dreamy layers of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton muslin. The blankets are used for snuggling but also make a comfy surface to lay your little one.

 

7. Stokke

A Norwegian company that is recognized worldwide for best-in-class solutions for children. Founded on the west coast of Norway in 1932, Stokke has focused exclusively on developing products that enhance the natural bond that parents and children share. Here are the best products

8. Tripp Trapp Chair is designed for every stage of childhood, right up to adulthood. A classic Scandinavian product, the Tripp Trapp Chair, is a sophisticated highchair for babies. The brilliant design allows for freedom of movement with both depth and height adjustable seat and footplates
9. Flexi Bath a foldable bathtub for babies and kids up to 4 years. The space saving design is convenient to use and store at home or during travel, this bathtub invites more shared moments with your little one during bath times. 

 

8. Numnum

Founded by parents Doug and Jessica, NumNum is a boutique baby brand started in Atlanta in 2013. While we as a company are committed to providing smart, innovative products that help parents achieve mealtime happiness. Here’s the most loved product

9. Pre-Spoon GOOtensil Designed for use with purees and other food blends, a NumNum GOOtensil™ is a pre-spoon that makes self-feeding easier for little ones just starting utensils. Unlike a spoon, the head is flat, so there's no scooping, no balancing, and no wrong way to hold it!

 

9. Pearhead

A lifestyle brand celebrating the joy and milestones of the modern family, Pearhead continues to be a pioneer in the gift and keepsake industry. Let’s check out our favorites

1. Babyprints photo Frame Capture and cherish your little ones' prints forever with this photo frame. It includes a clean-touch ink pad ensuring the baby's hands and feet will never touch the ink and two impression cards. To create an impression, make sure the ink is facing down on the included white cards and press your baby's hand and foot separately onto the clean-touch ink pad. 
2. Natural Wood Letter Board is a perfect addition to your little one’s nursery and your Instagram pictures. This wooden letter board includes 188 white letters, numbers, and symbols to personalize and customize your board for all your baby’s pictures.

When it comes to choosing gifts for little ones, you can never have too many choices. Would you agree? Let’s celebrate this Rakhi with only the best for our little ones!