Thoughtful gifts for new babies and parents
We had a lull of new babies for a while, but now friends and family members are expecting and it’s exiting to meet the new arrivals.
It can be overwhelming when you go gift shopping to purchase the perfect gift for the new baby and it’s parents. Before you get swamped with oversized cuddly toys and noisy toys.
Take a look through my list of thoughtful gifts for new babies and parents. They will thank you for it.
A newspaper
This may seem like an odd idea. But parents will enjoy having a keepsake that they can share with their child when they are older. Plus with all the drama on their birthday, it’s something their parents will probably not thought of.
Baby tableware
Another great idea to surprise parents and gift an item that will be extremely necessary for the long run is baby tableware. Today there are many options to choose from when it comes to kids’ plates and cups, so try to be specific in your choice. Opt for products that are organic and do not contain toxic ingredients that might harm the child. Bamboo plates and bowls can be an option when you have chosen to go with silicon-free gifts. Adding some cuteness to the bundle will bring joy to new parents or parents to be and will have a positive impact on the overall baby feeding process.
Muslin squares
My rainbow muslin squares £6.95 were a total lifesaver when my boys were little. Perfect for cover ups when feeding, burp cloths, cleaning up spills, entertaining with peek a boo and a make shift change mat.
A decent pram bag
Just because you become a parent doesn’t mean you suddenly loose all sense of style. No parent really wants to be adorned in the current child’s cartoon fave. So why not get them a Quilted Design Baby Changing Bag £34.99 they wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen carrying.
Baby milestone cards
These seem to be everywhere at the moment. If you fancy getting a more tongue in cheek gift, how about these Alternative Baby Journey Cards.
A hamper
Everyone loves a hamper and they make people feel really spoilt. The Baby Hamper Company have a great selection to choose from, and at a range of great price brackets. So there is something to suit everyone’s tastes and pocket. Like this ‘Not Your Standard’ baby hamper which has beautiful, cool and bold items that make a fantastic new baby gift. Just the kind of thing I would pick, as I don’t like to go with gender colours of blue and pink. The box contains a soft, bright, sensory toy. A Baby bunting red and white stripe romper suit and matching hat. I can imagine any parent would be happy to get this for their new born.
If you like the looks of this hamper, take a look at the beauty I’ve got for you to win in my giveaway below.
Food
If anyone came round to my house with food when I first had my boys. Whether it was a basket of goodies or some meals for the freezer I think I would have cried with joy.
A subscription
Feeds and a newborns company can be a bit boring if I’m honest. Why not get the new parents a subscription to a streaming service like Amazon Prime Video
Or a magazine subscription. So they can enjoy 15 minutes with a cuppa once a month.
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A baby monitor for piece of mind.
A baby cake with lots of new clothes
a baby changing matand bag
An imprint of the babies feet,in a necklace x
Nappies would be useful!
a coffee table baby book, so photos and other precious items can be stored and easily viewed by guests x
A happy baby 🙂
Baby monitor would be great for extra peace of mind xx
A few hours off with me babysitting
Lovely handknitted clothes xx
a night of babysitting
Nappies and wet wipes are always appreciated!
a pack of babygros
I was given a gift card for food delivery, it was amazing and very useful!
A nappy stack
A cardigan always needed as most buy baby grows
A year’s worth of nappies and baby wipes.
We are due our first in november so we are all new to this so id love anything haha
A bit of quiet time and some sleep! 😀
As parents receive Baby Box (Scotland and some other countries) they can often be provided with a good selection of baby essentials. Though these are gender neutral. May be that parents welcome something which has been personalised for baby. Maybe something for the nursery, possibly toy, or bookends with child’s name.
Something for the mother as well as the baby, so she doesn’t get ignored in everyone’s adoration of her newborn! Mothers need to feel they’re noticed as well, as more than just ‘mum’ – perhaps a necklace with the baby’s name on it, or a keepsake of some kind to commemorate the birth xx
Baby bath essentials like shampoo, lotion ect is a must have for newborns.
Nappies
A keepsakes box to put all them special items in
For me, I could never have enough soft cotton babygrows, they are just so useful, and baby loves them
A nights sleep and nappies because they are so expensive
A pamper box for themselves containing a luxurious bubble bath, some magazines, comfy slippers and box of chocolates.
Changing mat & bag
something helpful for those first few weeks like meals made for them or the offer to help them out in the house, watch the baby whilst the parent/s rest, help with other children etc
Sleep and a hot cup of coffee!
nappy cake or a lovely little outfit for baby 😀 maybe even a photo book
Some lovely bath time goodies and a hoodie towel
A rocking crib
The gift of time, maybe offer to sit with their baby so they can enjoy a bath or shower in peace, they’d love that x
Other than some sleep and a cuppa thats still warm! Muslins and nappies were the most useful gifts i got for mine, not very ‘gift’ like on their own mind, but make them into a cute little hamper with some creams, little teddy, a blanket ect and they are perfect!
A lovely baby /mum toiletery hamper
Looks lovely !🤞🏼
To lend an hour so that mum and dad can go and get a shower and tidy themselves up.
A good nights sleep!
Well apart from a good nights sleep and a nipple cream that numbs them a baby monitor for peace of mind and something quirky and fun like a humoureress book written by new parents.
Bibs, cute clothes, cute toy for the child to keep, photo album
A Warm Blanket to lay on.
Mary Poppins lol, but seriously lots of loving support
A self-cleaning house and a full nights sleep
A gift that helps the baby to sleep well at night x
Some sleep!!!
Other than a healthy and happy baby, they would probably like money or vouchers to choose their own gifts.
Maybe a subscription of some sort, baby treats or practical things like food! Just help with cooking, cleaning etc.. can be a great gift.
A good night sleep so a babysitter to take over for them with baby duties
A thoughtful gift for baby and mother
A live in nanny! 😂 or lots of sleep
A nice photo album to capture all the memories
several hours of free babysitting, so Mum/Dad can get some sleep
A night of feeds!
lovely blanket x
i think a great gift sis to get every friend and family member to write a message of love and pop it in a jar then when the child is 18 they get the jar and can read them all and if a family meber has passed it a nice reminder from them too 🙂