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Baby Shower Gift List
20
items Top Baby Shower Gifts Every New Parent Will Actually Use
Sections
4
Health & Wellness
Gear & Travel
Play & Development
Keepsakes & Special Gifts
Health & Wellness
Health must-haves that make consistently great baby shower gifts.
Parents rave about this kit because it includes all the must-have essentials in one place. No last-minute runs to the store. It’s safe for newborns, super practical, and a great price point for such a helpful gift.
Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit - Safe for Newborns
Quickly and safely clears baby’s stuffy nose. It was my favorite item to have on hand for my babies, and it’s always fun to see parents’ reactions when receiving it as a baby shower gift.
Frida Baby NoseFrida SnotSucker Nasal Aspirator & 4 Filters
A gentle duo that helps prevent and treat cradle cap while keeping baby’s scalp soft and clean — it was the only thing that worked for one of my babies, making it a super practical baby shower gift.
Mustela Baby Cradle Cap Bundle - Shampoo & Cream
Keeps the nursery cozy and baby breathing easy. A must-have for better sleep and happy parents.
Vicks 3-in-1 SleepyTime Cool Mist Humidifier
Everything parents secretly hope for in one kit! From teething toys to gas relief and grooming tools, this 10-piece baby essentials set keeps babies happy and parents sane. Perfect for a baby shower gift that gets used every single day.
Frida Baby Ultimate 10-Piece Newborn Kit
Gear & Travel
On-the-go made easy! From strollers and car seats to carriers and portable bassinets, these baby gear essentials keep little ones comfy, safe, and happy—while making life way easier (and more fun) for parents.
The Itzy Ritzy Boss Plus Diaper Bag Backpack is a parent favorite! With 19 pockets, a changing pad, stroller clips, and comfy straps, it keeps everything organized on the go. Perfect for busy parents who want style and function.
Itzy Ritzy Boss Plus Diaper Bag Backpack
The Itzy Ritzy Insulated Bottle Bag keeps baby bottles warm or cool anywhere it goes. Holds up to 3 bottles and has a handy interior pocket for an ice pack. Stylish, practical, and makes every outing with baby a little easier.
Itzy Ritzy Insulated Bottle Bag - Holds 3 Bottles
The Itzy Ritzy Pacifier Case and Clip keeps pacifiers clean and within reach. Comes in tons of colors to coordinate perfectly with other diaper bag and bottle bag items, making it both practical and stylish for parents.
Itzy Ritzy Pacifier Holder Case with Clip
The Skip Hop Stroll & Go Owl Sound Machine helps baby sleep anywhere with soothing sounds and a compact, portable design. Adorable and affordable, it makes a perfect baby shower gift that parents will love.
Skip Hop Portable Baby Sound Machine Owl
Portable booster seat with a tray for easy meals anywhere. Perfect for mess-free fun and a super cute baby shower gift.
Bright Starts Pop 'N Sit Portable Booster Seat
Play & Development
Interactive baby playmat with musical piano, tummy‑time toys, and sensory features that encourage kicking, reaching, and early motor skill development. Perfect for newborns and toddlers, a must-have baby shower gift!
Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym Navy Fawn
A playful teether baby will actually chew on! The soft, banana shape makes it easy for little hands to hold while gently soothing sore gums. An adorable and affordable baby shower gift that’s practical and cute.
Nuby Nananubs Banana Silicone Teether Baby
This little tummy time toy kept my baby entertained while strengthening neck and visual skills. The high-contrast black and white patterns, mirror, and crinkle textures make exploring safe and fun for newborns.
URMYWO Black & White Tummy Time Toy
This interactive activity center kept my little one entertained for hours! With 3 stages that grow with baby, it’s perfect for exploring, playing, and developing motor skills from around 4 months and up.
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center, 3-Stage, 4mo+
This kept my baby giggling while learning! With lights, music, and interactive features, it encourages crawling, motor skills, and imaginative play for babies 6 months and up.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Car Red
Keepsakes & Special Gifts
This inkless handprint and footprint frame was one of my favorite keepsakes for my babies. It’s an easy, mess-free way to capture tiny hands and feet and create a memory parents will treasure forever.
Inkless Baby Hand & Footprint Kit - Alpine White
A special way to display baby’s first photo and heartfelt messages from friends and family. This sonogram signature frame would be adorable to open during the shower and use right away, creating a meaningful keepsake parents will treasure in the nurs...
Tiny Ideas Sonogram Signature Frame - Ultrasound Keepsake
A beautiful memory book to capture all of baby’s first moments and milestones. Perfect for jotting down little details, photos, and keepsakes, and makes a thoughtful gift parents can start using right away.
Keepsake Baby Memory Book - First 5 Years
A sweet frame to celebrate dad’s first moments with baby. Perfect for displaying that proud “first-time dad” photo, it’s a thoughtful and fun gift he’ll love to put on his desk or shelf.
Pearhead Daddy & Me Frame, 4x6, Distressed Wood
I loved getting items that celebrated being a new parent, and this Campfire Mom & Dad set is perfect for coffee or cozy mornings. A cute and practical gift that makes parents feel seen and celebrated!
Mom Dad Campfire Mug Set - New Parents Gift