Baby shower gifts for a baby in the first year, under $25.

The teether every nursery ends up owning. Soft, squeaky, exactly the right size for a fist that can't hold much yet.

Buttery organic cotton at a real price. The everyday layer you're not precious about — which is the point with a newborn.

Drool bibs that read as an outfit, not a spill rag. You'll want the four-pack — trust me.

Crinkle wings, teether feet, a clip for the stroller bar. The busiest little bug in the business.

A collapsing lattice of beads and elastic that fascinates a baby who can barely grip. A modern classic for good reason.

Bath toy, beach toy, stacking toy. Nesting cups are the most-used toy per dollar I know of.

A cheerful tangle of tubes that a brand-new hand can grab from any angle. Does more developmental work than it looks like.

Crinkle pages, a mirror, a squeaker — the whole sensory buffet in one washable book.

Silicone bubbles you push through, back and forth, forever. The fidget that survives the diaper bag.

One button, one baby, endless replays. The car-seat and grocery-cart peacekeeper.

A silicone banana they gnaw on that happens to clean the first little teeth. Cheap, brilliant, dishwasher-safe.