Though they may not have clearly expressed their life's passion just yet, there's no harm in planting seeds a little early. Here are the best gifts for every type of grandbaby.

The Musician (Infant)

Cirque du Soleil Carousel Elephant Pull
When your grandbaby pulls the elephant’s cord, they get a crash course in classical music with Brahms’s “Lullaby.”

$15
Available at: GeniusBabies.com

 

Baby Drum Set
Baby-friendly percussion instruments from Remo.

$28
Available at: Remo.com

 

Musical Babipouce Doll
Plays sweet, lulling melodies and scented with vanilla to soothe a baby to sleep.

$30
Available at: Amazon.com

The Eco-Maniac (Infant)

Organic Baby Baggie
Supple organic fabric in an equally sweet and soft array of colors.

$23
Available at: PureBeginnings.com

 

Kee-Ka Organic Terry Hooded Towel and Washcloth
After bath time, luxuriate grandbaby in a fluffy organic hooded towel.

$53
Available at: TheCuddlyHippo.com

 

Organic Silk Baby Carrier
Mom and baby will be the epitome of responsible style in this naturally posh pouch.

$118
Available at: NewNativeInc.com

The Artist (Infant)

Wearable Art Onesie
Created for kids, by kids this onesie is a singular statement of creativity.

$28
Available at: Poloppo.com

 

Florina Wooden Arranging Game
This mini flower puzzle is an infant’s perfect foray into smart design.

$40
Available at: Oompa.com

 

Set of Three Wrapped Canvases
Your grandbaby needs a well-curated nursery. These wrapped canvases are a smart decorative touch.

$60
Available at: WeeGallery.com

The All Star (Infant)

Big Mouth Basket Toss
Hand and eye coordination starts early with these cute and soft baskets for tossing.

$17
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Spin and Explore Garden Gym
Giving new meaning to an early workout, this play mat helps build upper body strength and leg development.

$40
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Race Car Wall Decals
Giving new meaning to an early workout, this play mat helps build upper body strength and leg development.

$60
Available at: Babesta.com

The Chef (Infant)

Picnic Playset
Funny faced foodstuff comes together for a well-balanced luncheon.

$18
Available at: WillowTreeToys.com

 

Knit Donut Set
Trans-fat free, completely inedible, yet still delicious.

$35
Available at: YellowLabelKids.com

 

Laugh & Learn 2-in-1 Kitchen
Loaded with more activities than a real kitchen, the two in one has them singing, learning fun phrases and counting.

$70
Available at: BabyUniverse.com

The Techie (Infant)

My Pod
Not too young to experience the joy of a portable music device, this bright, handheld piece is like a baby iPod.

$10
Available at: Target.com

 

Yellow Robots Onesie
Grands can still display their cutting-edginess on this adorable tee.

$36
Available at: Babesta.com

 

Made for Me MP3 Player
This music player can play up to two hours of music (or your podcasts) and attaches to the crib.

$80
Available at: Hasbro.com

The Entrepreneur (Infant)

Piggy Bank Play Set
Business-minded babies can start saving with this plush and cuddly, traditionally swine-themed bank.

$10
Available at: WillowTreeToys.com

 

pediped Loafers
Dress them for Wall Street a little early.

$30
Available at: pediped.com

My First Stock
With a choice of safe investments, it's not too early to give them a stake.

$132
Available at: OneShare.com

The Adventurer (Infant)

"Raised By Wolves" Onesie
It’s not an affront to their parents. This hip little onesie merely reflects their affinity for the great outdoors.

$16
Available at: ReformSchoolRules.com

 

Pogy Travel Crib
On a camping trip, their 100-pound solid pine crib becomes quite cumbersome. The super-light Pogy keeps them stylishly comfortable.

$50
Available at: MountainBaby.com

Kelty Baby Carrier and Backpack
Outward bound grandparents have plenty of ergonomic room for gear, lunch, and baby in this carrier/backpack combo.

$80
Available at: Kelty.com

The Animal Lover (Infant)

Lion Bottle Hugger
Unless they have plans to take over for Siegfried, this is the closest your little animal lover will come to cuddling the King of the Forest.

$10
Available at: Babesta.com

 

Hippo Washcloth and Bathing Set
A less dangerous approach to wading alongside a giant hippopotamus, this baby washcloth set turns bath time into a mini-safari.

$17
Available at: Amazon.com

Pooki & Co. "Mama Lola"
Plush and huggable, these curious creatures may look like a hybrid of all your grandbaby’s favorite animals.

$29
Available at: Babesta.com

The Pulitzer Winner (Infant)

Alphabet Flash Cards
These bright and adorably illustrated flash cards teach grandbaby the basics.

$8
Available at: SillyGooseToys.com

 

Spin & Sing Alphabet Zoo
This enchanting music maker teaches the alphabet, letter names, and throws animal sounds into the mix for even more fun.

$38
Available at: BabyCenter.com

Hooked on Phonics - Discover Reading Baby Edition
From the famous series of reading tools, this program maximizes grandbaby’s language development and instills a love of reading.

$38
Available at: WalMart.com