Seven months is one of the most fun ages to shop for. A 7-month-old is sitting up, reaching for everything, passing toys from hand to hand and laughing at peekaboo. Many are getting ready to crawl. The best Christmas gifts for a 7-month-old keep up with all that curiosity: toys they can grab, shake and carry, books with bold pictures, and clothes that fit through the winter. And because it’s their first Christmas, the best gifts are also the ones the family will keep.
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Every gift in this guide is from Estella, a family-owned New York brand making baby gifts since 2003. Our toys are hand-knit one at a time by artisans in Peru with a soft organic cotton exterior, and our clothing is organic cotton. We’ve earned 1,800+ five-star reviews from 55,000+ families, been featured in Vogue, and you’ll never find us on Amazon.
In this guide:
- Our quick picks
- What 7-month-olds love
- Toys to grab, shake and pass hand to hand
- Soft friends to carry everywhere
- First books
- Clothes that fit through winter
- The big gifts
- Frequently asked questions
Our Quick Picks
- Best overall: the Big Apple Baby Rattle Set ($106): a taxi, an apple, a pigeon and a coffee cup to grab, shake and swap.
- Best under $30: the NYC Taxi Baby Rattle ($28), our most-loved rattle.
- Best keepsake: Frank the Dog ($72), the hand-knit friend they’ll still have at ten.
- The showstopper: the Baby New Yorker Gift Set ($298), nine pieces in one gift.
What 7-Month-Olds Love
Passing things hand to hand. Light, easy-to-grip toys are perfect for practicing, and a set of several gives them something new to reach for.
Making things happen. Shaking a rattle and hearing it respond is endlessly satisfying at this age.
Faces and favorites. Many babies start choosing a favorite soft toy around now, the one that comes along everywhere.
Being read to. Bold pictures and the rhythm of a parent’s voice make board books a daily ritual.
Toys to Grab, Shake and Pass Hand to Hand
Big Apple Baby Rattle Set
Four hand-knit New York icons (a yellow taxi, a Big Apple, Pedro the Pigeon and a coffee cup) in one gift. Four shapes to explore means there’s always another one to reach for.
NYC Baby Rattle Gift Set
A taxi, a hot dog, a pretzel and the Big Apple: the classic NYC set, and one of our most-gifted rattle sets.
Safari Baby Rattle Set
A lion, an elephant, a giraffe and a monkey, hand-knit in Peru, for little ones who’ll grow up loving animals.
She loved it!: I sent this to my friend -- a new mama who I haven't been able to see in person yet -- and she said this little lion brought happy tears to her eyes!
NYC Taxi Baby Rattle
Our bestselling rattle: a bright yellow cab with a checkered stripe. At $28 it’s an easy stocking stuffer or add-on to any gift.
Giraffe Baby Rattle
Long neck and long legs give little hands plenty to hold. One of our most-reviewed toys.
Adorable: Great! Perfectly made and cute as can be ❤️
Soft Friends to Carry Everywhere
Frank the Dog
Our most iconic piece: a 12-inch hand-knit dog with floppy ears and a little taxi on his chest. The right size to hug, and a friend for years.
My son’s favorite toy: My son received this pup as a gift and loves him so much!! A perfect size to hug.
Pedro the Pigeon
New York’s most famous bird, made huggable. A little bit cheeky, completely lovable, and a gift that always gets a laugh.
Large NYC Taxi Plush
A big, squeezable yellow cab, perfect for a baby who’s sitting up and wants something substantial to hug, push and lean on.
Organic Stuffed Taxi Cab Pillow: We received our soft Taxi Cab Pillow from Estella - and it is everything we wanted in this item - soft, cute and cuddly.
NYC Taxi Lovey Security Blanket
A hand-knit taxi lovey with pom-pom wheels, about 14" x 14": just enough for little hands to grab and snuggle.
Great gift for a friend who loves NYC: Beautifully made! Made a great gift for a friend whose favorite city is NYC.
First Books
NYC ABCs Baby Board Book
The alphabet, the New York way, with a bright illustration on every page. At $14, a sweet addition to any gift.
My First Book of New York
A tour of the city’s greatest hits for its littlest readers, and a lovely way to share New York with a baby who lives far away.
Clothes That Fit Through Winter
NYC Print Baby Romper
Taxis, pretzels, apples and pizza, head to toe, in soft organic cotton. Festive without being fussy, and perfect for holiday photos.
NYC Romper & Rattle Baby Gift Set
The NYC print romper with your choice of hand-knit rattle (taxi, apple, pretzel or hot dog), so the outfit comes with a toy.
NYC Little Explorers Baby Gift Set
Two organic cotton bodysuits, a matching NYC bib, hand-knit taxi and Big Apple rattles and a New York board book: six pieces for dressing up, playing and reading.
The Big Gifts
NYC Embroidered Baby Gift Set
Three embroidered organic cotton bodysuits, four hand-knit rattles and an NYC ABCs board book, all in a gift box. Our bestseller.
Baby New Yorker Gift Set
Nine pieces: a taxi-print organic cotton bodysuit, a matching NYC bib, a muslin swaddle and a pacifier holder, plus Frank the dog doll, a taxi bear, an NYC board book and two rattles.
My Go-To Baby Gift Now: This officially became my go-to baby gift for NYC families. Thoughtful, adorable, and consistently well received.
Frank NYC Baby Gift Basket
Twelve pieces built around Frank the Dog in a handwoven rattan caddy that stays in the nursery for years. See all of our baby gift baskets.
What Size to Give a 7-Month-Old
A baby who is seven months old at Christmas usually wears 6–12 months now. Choose 12–18 months if you’d like the outfit to last into spring. Rattles, plush toys and books need no size at all.
Ready to Give for Christmas
Add a free gift message in your cart, and every order includes a gift receipt with no prices. Gift boxing is $8, complimentary on orders over $175. Orders ship within 1–2 business days, with free shipping on U.S. orders over $75; order early, since carriers slow down in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a 7-month-old?
Toys they can grab, shake and pass from hand to hand, like a hand-knit rattle set, plus a soft friend to carry, a board book and an outfit in 6–12 months.
Are these toys good for a baby who puts everything in their mouth?
Our rattles and plush toys are soft and light, with an organic cotton exterior, hand-knit in Peru, and a polyester fill. Each product page lists its materials. As with any toy, supervise playtime.
Can I send a gift directly to the family?
Yes. Ship to any U.S. address and add a free gift message; the gift receipt never shows prices.
Can I buy Estella on Amazon?
No. Estella is sold only at estella-nyc.com and at select museum and boutique partners.
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