Gift guides
Baby Shower Gifts and Gifts for New Parents
From the editors
The registry covers the basics. These are the gifts that make new parents feel seen. We've gathered our favorite baby shower gifts and presents for new moms and dads, from practical lifesavers and beautiful keepsakes to little luxuries for parents running on very little sleep.
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Treats & recipes
From the archive · May 22, 2014Time for an ice cream shower! Wait, no. Just customized ice cream cups for a baby shower.
From the archive · January 25, 2015Mistobox: A coffee subscription box for the indecisive, or the very very decisive.
From the archive · August 23, 20165 creative ways to make personalized candy favors and gifts the coolest ever. Look what we made!
From the archive · January 6, 2015CupCake washable nursing pads: an organic treat for breastfeeding moms
From the archive · March 1, 2011Write on, baby!
From the archive · October 17, 2009Born with a pewter spoon
Cards
From the archive · July 18, 2013One baby shower game we love. And it's printable. And free.
From the archive · July 29, 2013Custom baby shower invites that make us giggle.
From the archive · October 13, 2014Lucy Darling: If you have a baby, we dare you not to be obsessed
From the archive · August 3, 2011Announcing your excellent taste. Oh, and a baby, too.
Crafts & DIY
From the archive · March 19, 2012Making the baby shower even sweeter
From the archive · December 1, 20197 homemade mason jar spa gifts all made with safe, edible ingredients.
From the archive · November 19, 20164 fun DIY mobile kits that you won't be able to stop looking at either.
From the archive · April 5, 2013Some of the very best baby book gift sets (just add cute wrapping paper)
From the archive · October 21, 2015The ultimate source for hip, hand-knit hats and accessories. Whether you are the one hand-knitting them or no freaking way.
Printables & activities
From the archive · July 6, 2017This board book about breastfeeding wins baby shower gift of the year!
From the archive · July 22, 2021Making a Baby is the diverse, inclusive, very frank children's picture book about sex and reproduction that we've been looking for
From the archive · June 16, 2020These inclusive baby books are made for LGBTQ parents, single parents, adoptive parents -- hey, parents who fit into all three groups!
From the archive · June 11, 2015Ergobaby launches a nursing pillow which could be a game-changer for achy backs everywhere.
From the archive · July 21, 2013Xavier Deneux board books to make babies touch, think, and learn. And probably laugh.
From the archive · May 16, 2018Strong as a Mother: The radical idea that moms need to take care of themselves first.
Decor
From the archive · May 22, 201811 cool modern growth charts for kids who can't stop, won't stop growing
From the archive · May 9, 2018Say my name, say my name.
From the archive · March 14, 20188 cool, modern coin banks for kids who have outgrown piggies
From the archive · January 23, 2017From the OMG files: The portable changing table that hangs from the bathroom stall door.
From the archive · August 25, 2019This piggy bank helps put kids on a great track to smarter money management
From the archive · September 20, 2015Adorable handmade baby crib mobiles let your baby fall asleep dreaming of Cinderella. Or ninjas.
More ideas
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From the archive · June 6, 2018These brand new shark and mermaid baby sleep sacks make the coolest baby shower gift of the year.
From the archive · April 13, 2011Baby shower invitations get even cooler.
From the archive · March 10, 2014Cool baby shower invitations for parents not so into the traditional ones.
From the archive · January 3, 2011Baby shower gifts with a sense of humor. (Unlike most baby showers.)
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4 picksEditors' top picks
Kendra Scott Interlocking Heart Necklace (Target)
$34Shop at Target (opens in a new tab)From: Thoughtful first Mother's Day gifts for new moms | Mother's Day Gift Guide
linen shirt from Quince
$40Shop at Quince (opens in a new tab)From: 2026 Mother's Day Gift Guide | 13 Gifts New Moms Will Actually Use and Love
Baby organic zip footie
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Baby sweatshirt romper
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Good questions
Frequently asked
How much should you spend on a baby shower gift?
It depends on your budget and your relationship to the parents-to-be. Many guests spend a moderate amount on a registry item, while close family and friends often give more or go in on a group gift. A thoughtful, useful gift beats a pricey one.
What is a good baby shower gift?
Start with the registry. Beyond that, practical lifesavers for the first months, a beautiful keepsake, or something just for the new parents (yes, them!) are always appreciated. See our baby shower and new parent picks.
What should I gift new parents?
Help and comfort go a long way: meal deliveries, a cozy treat for the parent, practical baby gear they'll actually use, or an offer of your time. New parents remember who showed up.
What should I write in a book for a baby shower gift?
A short personal note to the baby, maybe a wish for their future or why you love this book, plus the date. It turns a book into a keepsake.