40 Great Baby Gift Ideas for New Parents

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Finding out that you're expecting a child is a momentous occasion, especially if it's your first one. It can be an emotional roller coaster, filled with equal parts sheer excitement and concern about how drastically life will change. While there's no official guide to being the perfect parent—and each road to parenthood is as profound as the next—the journey looks different for everyone. But one thing new parents have in common is the fact that they have a ton on their plates, from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.

That's where you come in: You have the unique opportunity to cheer on the baby's arrival while also lending a hand. Trust us, the new parents in your life will appreciate the help in areas they may have missed as they juggle all their new responsibilities.

Whether you've been invited to a baby shower or just want to support a close friend who recently told you the huge news, this gift guide is chock-full of unique ideas that will make their life a little easier. So consider items that could be a big help during the baby's newborn phase, like slip-resistant crib shoes, a diaper caddy organizer, or a silicone placemat. Or you could go the more sentimental route by gifting mementos, like a Keepsake Pregnancy Journal and Baby Memory Book, or a custom puzzle. No matter what you pick, there are tons of items the family will cherish for years to come.

Our Top Picks

• Best Practical Gift: Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat
  

• Best Personalized Baby Gift: Everyday Baby Bowl and Cup Set

• Best Pottery Barn Kids Gift: Emerson Baby Blanket

• Best Unique Baby Gift: Personalized Big Announcement Swaddle Gift Set

• Best Baby Memory Book: Letters To My Child Baby Memory Book

• Best Gender-Neutral Gift: Maisonette Welcome Baby Gift Box

• Best Practical Gift: Xmwealthy Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Station

• Best Baby Dedication Gift: Child to Cherish Baby to Bride Bracelet

The Play Gym

Diaper Bag

Lion Baby Booties

Bouncer

Baby Feeding Set

This set is made from 100 percent food grade silicone. Add it's completely microwave and dishwasher safe for easy use and cleanup.

Sleepy Moon Musical Light-Up Snow Globe

Best Day Bouquet

These elegant flowers are a special way to welcome a new baby. It is complete with lilies, roses, snapdragons, and sunflowers in a clear glass vase.

Pearhead Baby Milestone Chalkboard, Monthly Milestone Baby Photo Prop Board, Gender-Neutral

Neutral Boho Rainbow Baby Mobile

Sensory Clutch Ball

Modern Rainbow & Rays Teether

Ashmi & Co. Chase Sweatshirt & Joggers in Gray at Nordstrom, Size 12-18M

Changing Kit

Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat

The baby will be able to comfortably play with the included toys in this delightful floor seat. It also folds flat for easy storage.

Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler | Colorful Wobbling Melody Penguin, Roly Poly Toy for Kids 6 Months+, Multicolor, 5'' x 2'' (E0331) , Blue

Slip-Resistant Crib Shoes

These sweet shoes help the baby stay in place. Cleaning them is also a breeze: Just use damp cloth and mild detergent.

Baby Shower Bundle

Swaddle your new baby in this hypoallergenic Baby Shower Bundle made from 100 percent organic long-staple cotton. The set comes with two washcloths, two bibs, and a hooded towel.

Emerson Baby Blanket

This machine-washable blanket is sure to keep the baby cozy, no matter where they are. Personalize it with their name for added sweetness.

LED Night Light

Light up the baby’s nursery by engraving their name in this handmade LED night light. The calming illumination is sure to bring them sweet dreams.

Personalized Big Announcement Swaddle Gift Set

Put all the birth details on this swaddle resembling an old-fashioned newspaper. The baby can be wrapped up in it or use it for photos, all while wearing the accompanying hat.

Newborn Baby Handprint or Footprint “Clean-Touch” Ink Pad Set

Babies grow up in the blink of an eye! Luckily, this baby-safe set of ink pads and imprint cards is here to remind the parents of just how small their bundle of joy was, long after they’ve started walking and talking.

Keepsake Pregnancy Journal and Baby Memory Book

From pregnancy through Year One, Mom can write letters to the baby. There are spaces for photos, important moments, and more. It comes in an embossed gift box.

Diaper Caddy Organizer

This product has ample space for many of the items the baby needs to thrive at home. Constructed of premium cotton rope, it also has removable dividers for easy folding.

Dream Big, Little One (Vashti Harrison)

Teaching a child to reach for the stars is a powerful way to instill confidence in them from an early age. This book featuring Black female leaders in U.S. history will jump-start that process. It's by author Vashti Harrison, and is the board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.

My Family, My Journey: A Baby Book for Adoptive Families

Celebrate the baby's adoption process with this memory book. It has stickers, a pocket for documents and mementos, spaces to commemorate important moments, and more.

Welcome Baby Gift Box

This gender-neutral gift box will put the new mom at ease. It features a muslin swaddle blanket, a hooded towel, a 2-in-1 burp cloth bib, and more.

Baby Sesame Street Socks Gift Box

This set of socks is the epitome of colorful comfort. Sesame Street characters—including Cookie Monster and Elmo—are pictured on these 8 pairs.

Noodle & Boo Newborn Gift Set for Baby

Make bath time easier with this set of hair and body wash, plus lotion. Both products are made from natural ingredients and work for sensitive skin.

Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Station

This product screams convenience. With several compartments, a USB charging port, stroller straps, and more, it's also perfect for a busy parent who finds themselves unable to access a standard changing station. What could be better?

Blooming Bath Lotus

Bath time just got so much easier. The baby will feel supported while during the cleaning process.

Stuffed Animal

Doesn't this delightful stuffed animal look super soft? Imagine how comforting this could be for the baby.

Custom Puzzle

The new parents will be dazzled at the sight of their new addition. Plus, they can assemble this puzzle as a family when their child grows a little older.

Silicone Placemat

This diswasher-safe silicone placemat has four suction cups for a strong hold. Parents can also attach objects (hello, toys!) to this mat to keep them from falling.

Personalized Book for Baby

The baby will have their very own book of songs, lullabies, and poems. Add their first name and a special message to make them feel special.

Personalized Keepsake Box

The new parents will enjoy putting items from their child's early years in this box. It's a beautiful way to save important memorabilia.

Big Smile Bodysuit Set

This set of gender-neutral bodysuits will come in handy. With colors in black, white, and gray, they're great for casual, everyday use.

Foam Padded Play Mat

The baby will be able to stretch out, crawl, and play on this waterproof, BPA-free mat. Who knows? Maybe they'll even take their first steps on it!

Baby to Bride Bracelet

This gift is ideal for a religious ceremony. The frame features a poem, plus a bracelet that the baby girl can wear as an infant, and a penny she can wear in her shoe as a bride one day.

Remi Organic Jersey Baby Blanket + Beanie Set

This is peak comfort. Made from 100 percent organic cotton, this set is a stylish way to keep the baby warm.

5-Pack Short-Sleeved Bodysuit for Baby

These cotton bodysuits are as colorful as the rainbow! They'll make the parents smile.

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