Best Airplane-Themed Gifts: Baby Edition
‘Tis the season… to stress over holiday shopping. But fear not! These airplane-themed items have been tried and tested by my own family and make the perfect gifts for any aviation lover. See below for ideas for your youngest copilot!
(Of note, these are not affiliate links or ads, just brands and products I personally love and have used.)
F-22 fighter jet teether | $14
This adorable (and anatomically accurate!) teether is made of natural beechwood——a solid, hard timber that won't splinter and is naturally antibacterial. There is an option to add a matching clip, and other aircraft shapes are available. Simple, cute, and useful!
Aviator Beanie Hat | $13
This beanie is super warm, can snap closed, and is——hands down——the cutest baby hat of all time. We purchased one several years ago and it’s survived countless washes, two intrepid kids, and cold, grungy Washington D.C. winters. It comes in multiple colors, but I’m partial to the classic look of the brown. For my daughter Charlie, we clipped a pink bow on it and called it a day.
Flight Suit Footed Pajamas | $29
These are the perfect jammies for a military aviator’s baby! I got this onesie as a gift from my unit’s leadership team and loved it SO much. Desperate to extend its lifespan, I even cut off the footies when my daughter’s legs got too long for it.
Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering! picture book | $9
It’s never too early to teach kids about aviation! This book is simple but accurate, and the illustrations are bright, colorful, and engaging for even the youngest “readers.” Bonus: it’s a sturdy board book so can survive a destructive, teething baby. (I speak from experience.)
Airplane Monthly Milestone Set | $50
A beautiful and quality set for baby milestone photos... This comes with one airplane, six double-sided and interchangeable banners, a personalized name banner, and three little clouds. All the pieces are laser cut to have crisp edges, and everything can be mounted to a nursery wall to double as décor (3M tape FTW).
F-16 Fighter Jet muslin swaddle blanket | $23
This blanket is made of a cozy and breathable bamboo muslin that can be machine washed and tumble dried ad nauseum. Great for swaddling, stroller walks, nursing, contact naps, etc., and there are several different types of aircraft available.
Aviator Sunglasses Onesie | $15
This onesie is a subtle, cool nod to aviation——the baby way to say “Talk to me, Goose.” It’s available in both short-sleeve and long-sleeve (upon request). The bodysuit itself is Gerber Organic, which runs a little small... I suggest sizing up!