15 unique baby gift ideas that are cool, not weird | Best Baby Gifts

When we look through lists of unique baby gift ideas we find a lot of, uh…weird stuff. We’re going to go out on a limb here and guess that if you’re looking for a unique baby gift, you still want something cool, something fun, something useful for a baby. Not just something strange. Or worse, we find so-called unique baby gift ideas that aren’t unique at all. Hmm. (Not calling you out by name, baby gift list that includes a stuffed bear and a brand of baby booties you can find in any store in America.) So we went to work!

While we hope that our entire baby gift guide is filled with unique baby gifts you’ll love, these ideas are particularly perfect for parents who have everything…or hate everything. Ha. No offense, stuffed bears.

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15 Unique Baby Gift Ideas That Parents Will Actually Love

A Custom Board Book of Names and Faces

Custom Baby Board Book | $39.99, Pinhole Press
One of our longtime favorite mom-and-pop companies offers such unique baby gift ideas made using photos, but we’re particular fans of this DIY board book. Their customizable templates let you make a book about ABCs, colors, numbers, toys, or family members, all using favorite snapshots from your phone or camera.

A Gourmet Snack Box…or a Whole Subscription

Baby Themed Snack Subscription Box | $49 and up, Mouth Foods 
Send the lucky parents a box of wonderful treats from indie purveyors, whether they like salty, sweet, or something healthy to get them through the sleepless nights (and days). They even have subscription gifts if you want to keep the treats coming. The perfect unique gift when you are struggling for something cool…especially for moms on baby #2 (or beyond).

eCreamery New Baby Gourmet Ice Cream Collections | $59.99/4 pints and up, eCreamery
Order a completely personalized pint right down to the name and label, or stick with one of the delicious new baby ice cream collections. Everything they make is delicious…and it goes fast. Ask us how we know.

 

A Personalized Star Chart From Baby’s Birth Date

Personalized “On The Day You Were Born” Star Chart | $33.99, Our Love Was Born
Wow, we love this unique baby gift idea so much! Also, consider an original piece of art for the nursery, even if it’s not personalized. We love the charming, modern, baby-friendly selection from Marisa Ann Cummings at Creative Thursday or search for an artist in your own community.

A Bonding Experience

The To-Do Baby or Toddler Game Cards | $20, Uncommon Goods
These imaginative card decks include 30 activities that help new parents and babies bond through sensory play that develops motor and language skills. Just pick any card at random and follow the instructions for lots of experience to remember.

  

A Bilingual Baby Gift

Minilingo Spanish-English Matching Cards | $13.99, Amazon
Contando de Colores Board Book by Patty Rodriguez |  Amazon or Bookshop.org
ASL wooden blocks | $40, Uncommon Goods

 

A Gift Card For Something Besides Baby Gear

Gift card towards a baby nurse, lactation consultant, or postpartum doula | Care.com or search for a local service
New parents are so grateful for all kinds of gift cards. But for a unique baby gift idea, consider chipping in toward an expert caregiver or consultant who helps take some of the pressure off. Think about a sleep training consultant or a baby nurse, a lactation consultant…even a new mom coach.

A Chinese Zodiac Birth Year Gift

Chinese Year of the Dragon Necklace | $79, Peggy Li
Crinkle Wings Dragon Natural Teether | $25, Uncommon Goods
Honor the baby’s Chinese zodiac sign with a cute teether for the baby, and maybe a sweet commemorative necklace for Mom — this one from CMP favorite artist Peggy Li even donates 50% to an amazing cause supporting the AAPI community.

 

A Children’s Book Subscription That Goes Beyond the Usual

Baby/Toddler Book Club Subscription | $18.95 month and up, Little Feminist
Books always make the best baby gifts, and this subscription is designed to help diversify a child’s bookshelf. I mean, you can only own so many copies of Goodnight Moon right? They also have a cool We Are Little Feminists Box Set – in addition to our picks for cool The best feminist baby gifts.

See our list of amazing book subscription boxes for children of all ages for even more ideas.

 

A Unexpectedly Useful Stroller Accessory

7 A.M. Enfant Warmmuffs | $48, Amazon
Mickey Mouse Stroller Hook | $19, Nordstrom
DreamBaby StrollAway Over-the-Door Stroller Hanger | $24.99, Amazon

New parents may know to register for the stroller, the umbrella, and the rain cover, but there’s so much more! For a unique baby gift idea, consider three of our team’s favorites — all of which happened to be designed by moms themselves. In fact, we own that StrollAway hanger, and promise it will grow with a family until one day it’s hanging a big kid scooter. Sniff.

For more ideas like these, see our picks for the best practical baby gifts that are still pretty cool

A Classic Baby Gift…With Some Edge

Honest Baby Skull Patterned Muslin Swaddle Set | $24.99/2, Target
If you’re that cool aunt, godmother, or just a cool friend, change up all the pink flowers and blue gingham with a unique baby gift that’s still practical…but just a wee bit more modern. It’s pretty satisfying when a new parent opens your gift and says, “This is so you!” Or better yet, “This is so us!”