THE best advent calendars for babies are here to help your little one have the most magical Christmas ever.
Packed with treats, toys and all that good stuff, they're made to make the lead up to December 25 that bit more exciting.
It's best to shop advent calendars that are specifically made for babies to avoid any choking hazards.
Look out for advent calendars with wooden toys, or musical advent calendars, which will delight young children.
If your baby is still too small to play with an advent calendar, but you'd like a special keepsake to remember their first Christmas, you'll find baby advent calendars that let you record special occasions throughout the month of December.
And for hungry babies, edible advent calendars work a treat. Here's our selection of the best advent calendars for babies.
Plus, check out our full range of Sun Selects advent calendar reviews and recommendations here.
Make your kids’ Christmas extra special this year
Looking for a way to add a bit of extra Christmas excitement this year?
The International Elf Service offers individual letters and bundles from Santa, Father Christmas or one of his little helpers to build excitement for the big day.
You can get beautifully created cards, letters and notes personalised for your littles ones, including advent calendar packages with 26 letters or a special Christmas Eve note.
Other gifts include stylish metal signs, Christmas Eve sacks and even Father Christmas feedback forms.
The Works Disney: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar
- Disney: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar, £12 at The Works – buy here
Little ones are sure to love counting down to Christmas with all their favourite Disney characters.
Each window reveals a mini Disney storybook – from Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh to Toy Story and The Lion King – as well as newer Pixar movies such as Turning Red.
Disney movies plus storybooks feels like a winning combination for the festive season – and it's great value, currently on sale with 45% off.
The Works has a whole range of well-priced kids' advent calendars – from The Gruffalo to Disney Princess.
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Peter Rabbit Advent Calendar
- Peter Rabbit Advent Calendar, £34.99 from JoJo Maman Bébé – buy here
For eco-conscious parents, this Peter Rabbit calendar is an adorable green option. With figures made from sustainable wood and completely recyclable packaging, there are 24 iconic Beatrix Potter characters inside to light up your baby's Christmas.
Suitable for babies aged one and above, charming painted figures hiding behind the 24 doors include Jemima Puddle-duck, Mrs Tiggy-winkle and Benjamin Bunny, plus the star of the show, Peter Rabbit.
There's also a Christmas tree, bundle of presents and Santa sleigh, so you can play out your own festive tales when Christmas Day finally arrives.
Peppa Pig Advent Children's Book Collection
- Peppa Pig Advent Children's Book Collection, £15.57 from Amazon – buy here
If your baby's first words were "Peppa Pig" (we know a few), then this cute advent book collection will light up their world this Christmas.
Every day of December brings with it a brand new mini storybook filled with tales about the energetic pig and her family.
There's even a brand new special book for December 24 called Peppa's Christmas Eve.
Toucan Box The Very Merry Advent Calendar
- The Very Merry Advent Calendar, £35 from toucanBox – buy here
toucanBox's advent calendar is suitable for babies aged 36 months and up, and includes 24 boxes filled with lovely festive ideas for you to enjoy with your little one.
Simply construct a chimney chute and discover a Christmas craft, recipe, challenge or storybook in every box. You'll also find a Merry Mischief Elf who will no doubt get up to lots of hilariously naughty things this December.
VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Advent Calendar
- VTech Toot-Toot Drivers advent calendar, £39.99 from Amazon – buy here
VTech's popular baby toys combine fun with education, and this driving themed advent calendar aimed at children aged one and above won't disappoint.
It requires two AAA batteries to come to life with Christmas songs and festive sound effects and toys include a Christmas sleigh, truck and trailer.
The box even folds down to become a road giving it appeal long beyond December 25.
Playmobil 9009 Advent Calendar
- Playmobil 9009 Advent Calendar, £49.99 from Amazon – buy here
Playmobil are a never-ending hit with toddlers – the lifelike characters are endlessly playable and this festive set will make the run-up to Christmas all the more special for your little one.
Aimed at children aged 18 months and above, the calendar includes four figures, a whole host of farm animals, plus Santa, his sleigh and a reindeer.
There's even a bag of presents and a Christmas tree to create a beautiful festive scene throughout December.
Lokipa Christmas Advent Calendar Boxes
- Lokipa 24 Kraft Paper Advent Gift Boxes, £8.99 from Amazon – buy here
These fill-your-own advent calendar boxes with merry motifs work a treat for babies.
For starters, you don't even need to fill them – babies will love stacking them and knocking them over.
Of course you can fill them, too, with baby's favourite things: healthy snacks, bubbles, small toys…
This set of 24 kraft paper boxes comes flat-packed – simply assemble and you're good to go.
Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar
- Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar, £17.95 from Amazon – buy here
A wholesome option for kids aged three to seven, this Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar includes 24 charming wooden ornaments that little ones can use to decorate their tree every day in December, with a shining gold star for the last day.
This calendar is a simple idea, but a big hit with kids and parents– it's reusable, it comes with a cute storage box for the ornaments and even builds numeracy skills as children countdown to that all-important day.
"It gets redecorated at least once a day and has helped massively cut down on how much my son tries to play with the big Christmas tree," writes one reviewer.
The Gruffalo's Child Official Music Advent Calendar
- The Gruffalo's Child Official Musical Advent Calendar, £25 from Calendar Club – buy here
We'll wager that one of your baby's favourite author-illustrator combos is none other than Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
So The Gruffalo's Child scene of this advent calendar will be something they enjoy building each day throughout December as new characters are unveiled.
Just add three AAA batteries to power the calendar's magnetic movement and music, sure to delight even the youngest of babies.
Play-Doh Advent Calendar
- Play-Doh Advent Calendar, £29.74 from Amazon – buy here
We haven't yet met a preschooler who doesn't enjoy the squishy joy of Play-Doh, which is why this advent calendar is guaranteed to be a hit with little ones.
Each of the 24 doors hides a surprise that will delight young makers – five pots of Play-Doh are included (two of them sparkly) as well as a whole host of festive cutters, stampers and moulds, so children can get creative to their heart's content.
Max Made Me Do It Keepsake Baby's First Advent Calendar
- Max Made Me Do It Keepsake Personalised Baby's First Advent Calendar, £20 from Not On The High Street – buy here
Okay, so, this is more an advent calendar for parents than babies, but it is a lovely illustrated memento of your baby's first Christmas.
The personalised advent calendar lets parents record their baby's December movements and milestones, and it makes a gorgeous gift for anyone expecting around the festive season.
"My friend adored this calendar for her first child. Very special and thoughtful," wrote a reviewer.
Mr Men Little Miss Advent Calendar
- Mr Men Little Miss Advent Calendar, £19.99 from Harper Collins – buy here
For fun tales the whole family will enjoy, you can't go wrong with this selection of 24 mini books featuring your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss characters.
Mini editions of iconic tales like Mr Tickle Saves the Day, Mr Bump Goes on Holiday and Little Miss Sunshine Cheers Everyone Up are all featured and hidden behind individual pockets.
Thomas & Friends Minis Engine Advent Calendar
- Thomas & Friends Minis Engine Advent Calendar, £24.99 from All Advent Calendars – buy here
Christmas starts early for Thomas fans with this fantastic advent calendar, which is packed with 24 mini push-along engines.
Aimed at children aged three and above, a number of classic characters feature as well as some festive specials and the box even converts to a train track at the end.
"My sons enjoyed opening each day and seeing which Thomas & Friends train they would find. The trains alllink together to make a giant parade of trains," explained one reviewer.
Orange Tree Toys Noah's Ark Advent Calendar
- Noah's Ark Wooden Toys Advent Calendar, £28.49 from Crafts4Kids – buy here
This Noah's Ark scene with wooden animals comes to life for each day of advent, with 24 chunky pieces suitable for babies aged one and over.
This advent calendar for babies is one they'll play with — and treasure — for years to come.
How much are advent calendars for babies?
They vary in price, but the most popular advent calendars for babies and children tend to sit between £10 and £30.
For more high-end calendars, or those that can be used again and again each year, prices can reach up to £100, but this price point is rare for children's calendars.
Where to buy advent calendars for babies?
We found a fantastic selection of advent calendars on Amazon for children of all ages.
Shops like The Works, WHSmith, The Entertainer also have a great selection of advent calendars.
What to look for in an advent calendar for a baby
The best advent calendars for babies are most importantly safe, so always check the age range the calendar is aimed at. Many start at age 3, so it's always best to double check if they come with any small parts.
Book advent calendars are a fantastic option for babies as they can be enjoyed for many years, are baby friendly and will introduce your child to the wonder of books.
How many days are there in an advent calendar?
The majority of advent calendars have 24 doors to open or pockets to explore and the fun starts on December 1st.
Occasionally, there are 25 doors to open for a bonus present.
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