With the coronation of King Charles, what better way to celebrate than with a royal-themed baby gift. Marking such a milestone moment with a themed royal gift or memorabilia means they can treasure a piece of history for years to come. Plus, with a once in a lifetime event taking place, a coronation keepsake is the perfect way to mark the arrival of a baby during the coronation year.
You may choose to give the gift at a coronation street party or celebration, perhaps along with a coronation outfit so that your little one is dressed fit for royalty as well. Alternatively, you could give a royal themed coronation present as a baby shower gift or new baby gift once the little one arrives, marking the year of their arrival with the year of the King's Coronation.
Editor's pick
Best coronation teddy bear: Coronation Spencer Bear Soft Toy
Best coronation book: King Charles III book
Best royal baby toy: Royal Selangor Baby Rattle in Silver
Whether it's a baby shower, a birthday or even a royal baby themed party, if you'd like to treat your little prince or princess to a regal gift to mark the occasion we've chosen our favourite royal themed gifts for babies and toddlers.
Get children into the coronation spirit with our pick of the top royal-themed baby presents on the market:
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Made from super sparkly gold glitter with a soft felt backing, this crown is fit for a King! It fastens at the back with a satin covered elastic band with a velcro fastener. Perfect for imaginative play, dress up or as a unique photo prop.
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This regal little robe set from My 1st Years includes a hooded towel and towelling dressing gown, and crown baby bathers with their very own tiara on each hood. Personalise this set with a child's name to guarantee them the royal treatment every bath time. Back in 2016, Prince George was photographed meeting Barack Obama in a My 1st Years dressing gown, so they have the royal seal of approval as well.
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Capture a piece of history with this lovely hanging ornament, featuring a beautiful white satin hanging ribbon, and adorned with all things London. Featuring iconic London landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye, a red double-decker bus, and a black taxi cab, Buckingham palace, all adorned with the Union Jack flag. The optional gift box makes it the perfect present, sure to be treasured for years to come.
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This super soft baby bib is perfect for your little one to wear during the Coronation celebrations! The bib features a colourful design of a range of famous London icons to create a souvenir from the special occasion.
In honour of King Charles III's coronation, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young prince who has been heir to the throne since he was just three years old. Going beyond just the basic facts, young readers will love learning compelling and lesser-known information, like before becoming King, Charles was a magician, plus information like what being king actaully involves.
If you're looking for something really special to welcome your new baby this coronation year, there's little else on the market more fitting than a royal silver baby rattle. Made by Royal Selangor, a company renowned for highly skilled craftsmanship, this beautiful rattle is elegantly sculpted based on a victorian design. It depicts teddy bears going into the woods and makes a lovely, muted rattle sound when shaken. To top it all off, the rattle comes in a dark wood hinged box, making it the perfect present for your little royal.
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Is there anything more traditional than a mini rocking chair (aka throne) for your little royal? Decorated with an ornate gold crown for that extra special touch, this rocking chair from My 1st Year's is perfect for little princes and princesses.
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Bring Spencer Bear into the royal celebrations with this decorative soft toy. Ready for the coronation, he wears a crown on his head and features a Union Jack design on his paws.
The special edition Happyland King and Queen Coronation Carriage Set from Early Learning Centre is a great way to celebrate the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla as King and Queen!
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These lovely keepsake framed medals are made from Mirrored Acrylic with options of either Silver or Gold, measuring 80mm in diameter. Tied with a red or blue ribbons option, you can personalise the name, age and message for a thoughtful keepsake.
Other coronation baby gift ideas
Finding the perfect coronation keepsake for babies is not always easy, though hopefully you've been inspired by our list above. The great thing about a keepsake is that it is the sentiment that matters. You may choose to give a keepsake that has the coronation date on it, a gift with a royal theme, or simply a gift that plays homage to the UK or specifically London. If baby is still young you may also choose a toy which has a coronation theme, such as the carriage set and dress up crown - something that they'll enjoy using rather than having hanging in their nursery. Ultimately, it's up to you!
Stephanie Anthony is the Deputy Digital Editor at Mother&Baby and auntie to four aged 7 to 2 months old. With a particular interest in health, she loves discovering products that make parent’s lives easier.