Ten-month-olds are busy. They’re crawling fast, pulling up to stand, cruising along the sofa and picking up tiny things with a careful pincer grip. They love dropping a toy to see who picks it up, and they’re starting to choose favorites. The best toys for 10-month-old babies are soft, easy to grab and carry, and full of personality, so they become a friend rather than just a toy. For gift-givers, that means something sweet to open now and lovely to 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 10-month-olds love
- Our top 10 toys for 10-month-olds
- First books
- Toy gift sets
- Frequently asked questions
Our Quick Picks
- Best overall: Pierre the Paris Dog ($72), a hand-knit friend in a red beret.
- Best under $50: the NYC Taxi & Pretzel Baby Rattle Set ($48), two New York icons to bang together.
- Best big hug: the Large NYC Taxi Plush ($78), something to crawl after and lean on.
- The showstopper: the NYC Embroidered Baby Gift Set ($228), our bestselling gift set.
What 10-Month-Olds Love
- Toys with arms, legs and ears. A new pincer grip loves little things to hold on to, and dolls are easy to grab and carry.
- Pairs and sets. Babies this age love holding one toy in each hand, swapping and knocking them together.
- Something big to crawl to. A large plush is a goal across the room and something to pull up on and hug.
- Books they can help with. Board books with bold pictures and rhyme invite pointing, patting and page-turning.
Our Top 10 Toys for 10-Month-Olds
Pierre the Paris Dog
A stylish hand-knit dog in a red beret and a “Je T’aime” sweater, perfect for little ones and for any Paris-loving family.
Organic knit doll, Pierre Dog: My 16mth old grandson LOVES Pierre! The toy is very well made, beautiful colors and great size.
Pedro the Pigeon Plush
New York’s favorite bird as a soft hand-knit friend in his signature red scarf, full of personality and ready for adventures.
Charlotte the Pig
All charm, with a bright pink snout and a playful spirit, and just the right size for little arms to hug.
Perfect lovey for baby: I got this for my baby (six months) and he loves it. It’s the perfect size for him to hug and play with.
Large NYC Taxi Plush
A big, squeezable yellow cab: something substantial to hug, lean on and crawl after, and a sweet piece of nursery decor too.
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 & Pretzel Baby Rattle Set
Two hand-knit New York icons, one for each hand: the perfect little gift for the tiniest New York fan.
Beautiful pieces! I received this order within 5 days of purchase and the items are so adorable! Well made, sweet and so unique for my new urban nephew!
NYC Baby Rattle Gift Set
A taxi, a hot dog, a pretzel and the Big Apple, all hand-knit: four shapes to grab, swap and drop again.
The best! This rattle set is my favorite baby gift to give all of my friends who once lived in NYC. I highly recommend to everyone!
All American Baby Rattles
A soft baseball, basketball and football, light enough to toss and roll, for sports-loving families.
An athlete in the making: Order process and delivery were exceptional. These sporting goods are cute and perfect for a baby's hands, nice and soft too.
Giraffe Baby Rattle
A long-necked hand-knit giraffe that’s easy to grab and wave around. A sweet gift on its own at $28.
Adorable: Great! Perfectly made and cute as can be ❤️
NYC Taxi Baby Teddy Bear
A little hand-knit bear in a taxi outfit, small enough for tiny hands to grip and destined to become a new best friend. $32.
Taxi Bear: I gave this sweet taxi bear to my friend as a gift for her six month old and received many sweet photos and videos of the little girl playing with and holding the bear.
Whale Lovey
A striped organic cotton lovey with a playful whale and a padded tail, about 14 inches square and easy to drag along.
Excellent: Beautiful, well-made little blanket for my grandson. Absolutely love it!!
First Books
New York Is, Baby Board Book
A stylish rhyming board book celebrating New York’s culture, landmarks and energy. $18.
My First Book of New York
A first tour of the city, page by page, and a keepsake for any family with New York in its story. $25.
My First Book of New York: Beautiful product. Great service.
Toy Gift Sets
My First Book of NY Gift Set
My First Book of New York with Frank the Dog: a book about New York and a dog who loves New York, two keepsakes in one gift.
Great book and toy and gift set: Cute book and plush toy - great new baby gift for a NYer’s baby.
Whale Baby Gift Set
A whale lovey, a hand-knit whale rattle and a striped knit hat: three cozy pieces for the littlest ocean lover.
Love this!: Purchased this as a gift, and the new parents were so pleased. So glad I came across this!!
I Love Paris Baby Gift Set
Pierre the Paris Dog with a heart lovey: a gift full of love for the family who will always have Paris.
Je t’aime chien: My niece loved it! So cute!
NYC Embroidered Baby Gift Set
Our bestseller: three organic cotton bodysuits (two embroidered, one in our NYC print), four hand-knit rattles and the NYC ABCs board book.
Premium Feel: The fabric feels luxurious and the rattle quickly became a favorite toy.
What Size to Give a 10-Month-Old
Most 10-month-olds wear 12–18 months, or will very soon. If a gift set includes clothing, choose 12–18 months so it fits through the months ahead. Rattles, plush toys, loveys and books need no size at all.
Ready to Give
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best toys for a 10-month-old baby?
Soft dolls with arms and ears to grab, pairs of rattles to bang together, a large plush to crawl after and board books with bold pictures.
What is a good gift for a 10-month-old?
A hand-knit friend like Pierre the Paris Dog or Charlotte the Pig, a rattle set, or a gift set that pairs a toy with a book.
What are your toys made of?
Our knit toys have an organic cotton exterior, hand-knit by artisans in Peru, with a soft 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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