Shopping for a gift for a new baby can be overwhelming, whether shopping for your own little miracle or setting out to bless someone you know and love. This baby shower gift guide includes baby gifts suitable for all budgets!
Baby Shower Gift Guide
As y’all know, my youngest is nine years old. Some of the baby shower gifts on this list are things that we used, and loved. The rest are gifts that almost any parent-to-be would love to receive. As with most of my gift guides, a simple list is provided first, then a more detailed list below. That way you can shop quickly if need be, or you can browse if you have the time.
- All-in-One Car Seat
- pixsee Smart Baby Monitor with 5-in-1 Camera Stand Bundle
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book and The Very Hungry Caterpiller Apple Play Set and Shape Sorter
- “Hold Me” Cotton Muslin Swaddle Baby Blanket
- LectroFan Evo Sound Machine
- Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym & Play Mat
- Adjustable Playard
- Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit
- Baby Milestone Blanket
- Portable Diaper Changing Pad
- Crib Mattress
- Rocking Chair
- Sealy Stain Protection Waterproof Fitted Toddler and Baby Crib Mattress Pad Cover Protector
- Dr. Brown’s Anti-Colic Options+ Baby Bottle Gift Set
- Graco® Pack ‘n Play
- Sonogram Ultrasound Picture Frame
- Keepsake Baby Memory Book or A Baby Book for Adoptive Families
- Baby Handprint and Footprint Makers Kit Keepsake
- Boba Wrap Baby Carrier
- Simple Joys by Carter’s Unisex Babies’ Short-Sleeve Bodysuit, Pack of 6
- Cloth Diapers Set with Inserts
- Pampers Pure Protection Disposable Baby Diapers Starter Kit
The Best Baby Shower Gifts
If you’re shopping for the best baby shower gifts, here are the top rated one’s (in my book).
Diono Radian 3RXT, 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
Diono is a leader in car seat safety. The Diono Radian 3RXT is a All-in-One-Car Seat that goes from new infant to booster car seat and grows with your child from 5 – 120 lbs. It allows extended rear facing up to 50 lbs. It has a steel reinforced core, and it’s slim fit design allows for 3-across combinations without compromising child or passenger comfort. We used a Diono Radian 3XT with our youngest and that thing held up like a CHAMP! Since she’s always been larger than life, the extended rear facing up to 50lbs capability was a real plus for us.
pixsee Smart Baby Monitor with 5-in-1 Camera Stand Bundle
The pixsee Smart Baby Monitor with 5-in-1 Camera Stand Bundle is pretty neat, if you ask me. This device plays music to soothe and console baby when needed, helps them deal with the dark, and is the perfect companion on-the-go with the additional camera stand. The Covered Face Detection alerts you when something is covering your baby’s face and the Area Detection lets you set a safe zone to know when your child’s moving in or out of it. The 5MP and six-layer optical lens provide clear videos, with the camera’s 160° ultrawide view letting you see all corners of a room with zero distortion. Playback the video in a heartbeat or watch the 24-hr livestream in sharp, high-definition resolution. The Smart Music Box automatically detects cries and plays calming sounds. The Smart Capture automatically takes 6 to 12 quality images a day straight from your nanny cam. See your baby’s growth and have a visual diary to look back on for years to come! I just wish they’d been on market when mine were little!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Apple Play Set and Shape Sorter
Childhood classics, like Eric Carle books, make a great gift for baby showers! This The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book and The Very Hungry Caterpiller Apple Play Set and Shape Sorter is sure to garner lots of smiles!
“Hold Me” Cotton Muslin Swaddle Baby Blanket
This “Hold Me” Cotton Muslin Swaddle Baby Blanket is such a precious gift for new parents and babies. It is an extra-large (47″x47″) muslin swaddle blanket, which means it is breathable and lightweight – perfect for a newborn baby! It can be used as a play mat, stroller and car seat cover or even hung as a tapestry! The sentimental quote makes for a thoughtful and practical gift.
The LectroFan Evo Sound Machine uses state of the art technology to generate dynamic, realistic fan sounds, white noises, and ocean sounds to help block intrusive noises so you can relax, concentrate, and fall asleep easier. It is available in white or charcoal color, and features ten fan sounds, ten white, pink and brown noise, and two variations of ocean noise. It’s the perfect gift to provide baby with the white noise they need, so baby and parents can sleep well. And if you’re little one is anything like mine, white noise will continue to help them sleep long past the baby stage!
Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym & Play Mat
This Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym & Play Mat is an ideal baby shower gift. It has an ultra-plush mat that creates a comfy and safe play space for baby. It includes 6 removable activity toys: plush bear, bead rattle, mirror, natural rubber apple toy, wooden ring toy and tummy time pillow. And the best part? It folds in two with handles, and becomes it’s own storage bag, so it can easily be stowed away when you need your floor back.
This Adjustable Playard is easy to set up and take down. It can be configured several different ways, allowing you to maximize your space. The sides are breathable mesh. One panel even has an external zipper door feature, to allow easy entry for little one’s without giving them the access to get back out. LOL
Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit
The Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit has everything you need to safely and effectively relieve your baby’s most common symptoms like runny noses, fevers and upset tummies. It’s safe for newborns and has no dyes, artificial flavors, or parabens.
This adorable Baby Milestone Blanket says “Love you to the moon and back” It’s perfect for documenting day, week, month, and year milestones! It is 60″x40″ and comes with two milestone markers and an organic bandana bib. Perfect for staging adorable little photoshoots with baby.
A Portable Diaper Changing Pad can be a sanity saver for the parent on the go! Having a CLEAN spot to change baby is priceless! This portable changing pad features multiple storage compartments for all the things, and even has a zippered outer pocket to hold your phone and keys. MULTIPLE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS to hold diapers, wipes and creams toys for your little one.
Sealy Baby Firm Rest Antibacterial Waterproof Baby Crib Mattress
A quality crib mattress is a great gift for the parents to be. Knowing that baby is safe to sleep goes a long way toward peace of mind! Each of our kiddos used a Sealy Crib Mattress, and each of them lasted until it was time to move them into a twin bed.
Sealy Stain Protection Waterproof Fitted Toddler and Baby Crib Mattress Pad Cover Protector
We also used the Sealy Stain Protection Waterproof Fitted Toddler and Baby Crib Mattress Pad Cover Protector. We tried to keep at least two on hand, so there was always a clean one to put on the bed if leaks happened.
Rocking Chair (available in multiple colors)
A modern rocking chair to match the nursery decor is an ideal baby shower gift. This one is available in various colors and feels right at home in a nursery, living room or any shared space.
Dr. Brown’s Anti-Colic Options+ Baby Bottle Gift Set
Our oldest kiddo, now nearly 15, had severe colic. The only bottle that helped was Dr. Brown’s. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve recommended or gifted the Dr. Brown’s Anti-Colic Options+ Baby Bottle Gift Set!
Our Graco® Pack ‘n Play was a real sanity saver when we had two under two! We had a bassinet in our bedroom, a crib in the baby room, and the Pack ‘n Play in the living room. That meant that we could lay baby down quickly to rescue our toddler from mayhem!
Sonogram Ultrasound Picture Frame
If the parents-to-be have access to ultrasound photos, a Sonogram Ultrasound Picture Frame is a heartfelt gift they are sure to appreciate.
Keepsake Baby Memory BookMy Family, My Journey: A Baby Book for Adoptive Families
A Keepsake Baby Memory Book or A Baby Book for Adoptive Families is another gift that is sure to warm the heart. If the parents-to-be are building their family through adoption, having a baby book that suits that is so meaningful!
Baby Handprint and Footprint Makers Kit Keepsake
A Baby Handprint and Footprint Makers Kit Keepsake is such a sweet gift for a new family!
I got some serious mileage out of our Boba Wrap Baby Carrier. I baby wore my youngest until my back just couldn’t take it anymore. She loved being close to my heart, and the Boba made it comfortable and convenient!
Simple Joys by Carter’s Unisex Babies’ Short-Sleeve Bodysuit, Pack of 6
One thing you can never have enough of as a new parent is Short-Sleeve Bodysuits. From being the only thing baby wears in the summer to being the perfect layer in winter, these things are gold.
ALVA Pocket Cloth Diapers Set with Inserts
We cloth diapered with our youngest, and nothing beats fresh fluff. A Cloth Diapers Set with Inserts is a great gift for any new parent who plans to use cloth.
For parents not planning to use cloth diapers, a Pampers Pure Protection Disposable Baby Diapers Starter Kit is a great gift for baby! This handy gift has a box of size 1 diapers, a box of size 2 diapers, and 10 packs of baby wipes!
As always, I am quite certain I’ve missed some things that deserve to be on this list of gifts any new parent would love. As I think of them, I’ll add them.
***This article originally published in March 2013 and updated periodically with the best baby shower gifts to bless the parents to be!***
