Christmasbirthday babies get the fuzzy end of the candy cane. They often receivedouble-duty giftsthat are as underwhelming as a lump of coal.
Thankfully, this list of 16 great gifts will help you find the perfect present for your December peeps, for both their birthdayandChristmas. And don’t worry, there’s something for all ofSanta’s little helpers!
Pricing guide
Here’s a price guide to help you get the best gift for your Christmas bébéandyour budget:
For the bevvy buff
Birthday:Carbonator III by Aarke
Turn tap water into a sparkly experience with this at-homecarbonated watermaker. Your Christmas pal will save beaucoup bucks onwater bottles. Plus, it’s better for theenvironmentthan buying bottled seltzer. To add some flavor flav to this gift, you’re able to include some tastysoda syrupsin the box.
PSA:The CO2cylinder is sold separately.
Christmas:Vertuo Chrome & Aeroccino Milk Frother by Nespresso
Starbucksstacks up after a while, so an at-home espresso machine is a terrific investment. All you have to do is pop in the coffee cup of your choice, and the machine does the rest. You can brew a regular cup o’ joe or a gourmet espresso. This model also has an Aeroccino milk frother for making lattes, macchiatos, and cappuccinos. Yum.
(Psst: If you’re looking for something [much] cheaper, check out theOXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker.)
For the baker
Birthday:Smeg 1950s Retro Style Aesthetic Stand Mixer
This magicalmixerwill add style, flair, and fun to any counter. And in addition to being cute AF, it’s hella useful for all styles of baking.
It comes with a stainless steel wire whisk, an aluminum dough hook, an aluminum flat beater, a 4.8-liter stainless steel bowl, and a pouring shield. The direct drive motor has 10 speed settings to accommodate all types of recipes. Plus, you might get some freecupcakesout of it.
Christmas:Emile Henry Baguette Pan
This baguette pan is a baker’s dream. It’s also fab for Francophiles! Made in France, it’s designed for the long haul.
Each pan has a protective glaze that’s heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe. The lid creates the perfect level of humidity for crispy, crunchy, perfect bread every time. Oh, and the pan has a ribbed surface to prevent the dough from sticking.Ooh la la🥖!
For the chef
Birthday:Star Wars Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
This 6-quart pressure cooker is perf for Jedi Master chefs and Padawan cooks alike. The slow cooker setting has three temperature levels, so it’s great forall-day stewsor quick-and-easy meals. It also comes with a stainless steel steam rack and tons of fun settings. You can even make your ownyogurt!
The best part? It comes in Darth Vader, Little Bounty, R2D2, and Stormtrooper designs.
P.S. You can get BB-8 in a 3-quart size.
Christmas:Smart Pasta Maker Plus
This pasta maker takesnoodsto a whole new level. The machine makeshomemade pastain less than 10 minutes. It’s totally automated and weighs the flour for you. It also lets you know the exact amount of liquids needed to make the pasta perfectly al dente.
It makes 2 to 3 portions of pasta at once and includes discs for penne, fettuccine, lasagna, spaghetti, angel hair, tagliatelle, pappardelle, and thick spaghetti.
For the foodie
Birthday:Ninja Air Fryer Max XL
Help your fave Christmas kid join theair fryercraze with this top-notch fryer from Ninja. This model holds 5.5 quarts and weights about 11 pounds. It’s super stylish and won’t take up a ton of counter space. It also has super snazzy settings like max crisp, air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. The options arelimitlessanddelicious.
Christmas:Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
Spice up their life with this DIYhot saucekit from Uncommon Goods. It comes with assorted whole and ground spices, distilled white vinegar, glass bottles, labels, gloves, a funnel, and an instruction booklet with recipes. They’ll have a ton of fun coming up with their own hot sauce names.
For the fitness fans and athletes
Birthday:YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike Stationary
This is the perfect gift for anyone who’s intofitnessor#BikeLife. The belt-driven flywheel system offers a smooth ride for all levels. It also keeps track of distance, speed, time, and calories burned. Plus, it’s a super good deal compared to other at-home stationary bikes — we’re looking at you,Peloton.
For more stationary bike picks, check out our full rounduphere.
Christmas:Theragun Mini
This is the mac daddy ofmassage guns. It has three speed levels to help you relax sore, tight, orpainful muscles. The rechargeable battery provides up to 150 mins of charge.
Reviewers obsess over all ofTheragun‘s products, but they especially love how small and portable the Mini is. Folks also dig how quiet it is, so you can use it while watching TV or winding down.
For the vintage lover
Birthday:Crosley Discovery Vintage Bluetooth 3-Speed Belt-Driven Suitcase Turntable
This portable belt-driven turntable is a 10/10 for the music lover in your life. It’s super customizable and comes in black, dune, glacier, seafoam, turquoise, black and white, and tie-dye.
It also has an aux-in and Bluetooth receiver so they can stream their fave playlists right through the built-in speaker. Oh, and there’s aheadphonejack for private listening.
Christmas:NES Classic Edition
Take them back to the wonder years with this classicNintendogaming system. It comes with a NES classic controller, an HDMI cable, and an AC adapter for easy installation. They’ll also get 30 preinstalled classic games like Pac-Man, Final Fantasy, Donkey Kong Jr, and Mario Bros.
For the gardener
Birthday:Harvest Elite 360 Indoor Garden
Thisindoor gardengrows up to six plants at one time. It’s perfect for peeps who love freshherbsand veggies all year round (who doesn’t??).
It’s super easy to use — the plants grow in water, which means no messy soil — and has a dope digital display control panel that ensures your plants will survive even if you go out of town for a while.
Christmas:Nourished Essentials Easy Fermenter Wide Mouth Lid Kit
This kit makesfermentationfun. Your veggie lover can turn their garden goodies intopickled perfection.
It comes with three lids, a vacuum pump, and a date setter that helps you keep track of how long foods have been fermenting. It also comes with access to the company’s Fermenting Club, which has quick-start guides, recipes, and an online community that can help you master the craft.
For the one who has everything
Birthday:MasterClass All Access Pass
MasterClassis the gift that keeps on giving. There are hundreds of online lectures and classes from experts in tons of different fields — food, arts, music, writing, sports, design, business, and more. You can choose a standard, plus, or premium membership. All of them are great, but the premium offers the most perks.
Bonus:MasterClass offers a flexible 30-day refund policy.
Christmas:GoPro HERO6 Black
For the on-the-go folks in your life, this camera is awesome forhiking,biking, and even diving. It’s waterproof up to 33 feet (10 meters) and can withstand rain and humidity like a champ. It also has 5 GHZ Wi-Fi so they can copy photos and videos over to their phone in a flash. It can be used as a handheld camera or mounted to a bike or bag.
Birthdays are tough forChristmasbabies. Theholidaycasts a Santa-shaped shadow over their special day. But these 16 gifts will knock it out of the park forChristmas-adjacent birthdays.
There’s something for a variety of tastes, styles, and budgets. Just be sure to grab them while they’re hot! A lot of these items are so cool they might go out of stock before the big day.
