Baby advent calendars are a brilliant way to introduce your little one to the magic and wonder of Christmas.
The world of advent calendars is growing now, alongside chocolate advent calendars, there are now dog advent calendars, advent toy calendars and non-chocolate advent calendars - the ballerina charms in this roundup are adorable for older kids. Advent calendars are a tradition for most families, and if you're looking for one for your baby aged 0-24 months the best ones usually have books, bath toys, keepsakes, sensory toys, or a fill-your-own is great as you know what your baby likes. Plus you can fill with little toys they already own and may have forgotten about.
Before 12 months old it's likely your baby won't know what's going on or what you've bought them, but they do pick up on your energy so if you're excited about it each day they will know. And, if you want to do something nice because you want to, then go for it. Just know that you don't have to spend money, mum-of-twins, Dionne told us; "I remember wrapping up 24 different coloured blocks when my two were 10 months old as their 'advent calendar' they loved it."
Parenting expert Kirsty Ketley agrees; "Picture advent calendars can also be a nice way to countdown the days for babies, or 24 Christmas themed things to do with your baby each day - so making Christmas cards, singing Christmas songs, visiting a Christmas event together, that sort of thing. Babies won't remember an advent calendar, but they will get a lot out of doing activities and experiences with you."
Baby advent calendars 2022
0-6 months
- View Baby's First advent calendar - Black & White Book Project
- View My first advent calendar high contrast baby book- Amazon
- View BIBS baby advent calendar - Nibbling
6-12 months
- View Christmas memories advent calendar - Etsy
- View personalised wooden advent calendar - Etsy
- View The Gruffalo and Friends advent book collection - View at Amazon, The Works, JoJoMamanBebe
12 months+
- View Noah's Ark wooden-character advent calendar - Selfridges
- View Christmas countdown toys for kids - Amazon
- View Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas wooden advent calendar - Amazon
- View City Vehicles advent calendar - John Lewis
- View Paw Patrol Advent Calendar - Amazon
- View Thomas & Friends minis advent calendar - John Lewis, Amazon
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