These Adorable Baby Shower Gifts Will Give You Baby Fever!

By Samantha Winget-Castillo & Tess Aurore

The pandemic baby boom is real, and I think I can say I’m not the only one who knows a few new parents or pregnant loved ones. Baby shower season is upon us, and that means coming up with perfect baby shower gift ideas for your parent-friends.

Your gift doesn’t have to be something big or over the top — think useful. I feel like we all know parents who have received gifts that their baby doesn’t like, that go unused, or that have already been gifted multiples of already. We put together a foolproof list of items that are practical, cute, and that every parent will enjoy.

Baby Clothes

One obvious baby gift that will always be welcome: baby clothes! Babies grow quickly, so parents shell out a lot on different sizes as their kiddos get bigger. Make their lives easier by choosing some cute outfits for them.

baby shower gifts — Velour Organic Baby Flutter Sleeve Hoodie – $19.95

Nursing & Feeding

Babies are hungry little things. From breastfeeding to bottle feeding to sterilizing, these baby shower gift ideas will help your friend’s little one get their nutrients, so they stay healthy and strong.

bibs — Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle Newborn Starter Gift Set – $47.95

Books

I love the idea of gifting books at baby showers, because we all have a memory of one of our parents reading our favorite childhood book to us. One of my friends told me about a baby shower she went to, where all of the guests brought their favorite childhood book and signed their names in it, plus a personal note to the mom and baby. I think it’s a super cute and sentimental gift that would stand the test of time.

kindness is my superpower — Kindness is my Superpower – $11.50

Diaper Bags

No parent wants to walk around with a bag that contains zero organization. Fumbling around when there’s no time to waste? A big no. These diaper bags have every feature a new parent could want, so they know exactly where the pacifier is. Some even come with changing pads — talk about an upgrade from the standard. The baby shower gift bags below are fashionable and functional for both mom and dad.

Nursery

One of the most fun parts of becoming a parent: decorating the nursery. Deciding on paint colors, mobiles, and cribs is a personal adventure, but these baby shower gifts can spark ideas for parents who aren’t quite sure of how they want to decorate.

Bathing

Kiddos have to get clean, but they can’t be washed with the bar soap you get from Walgreens. Babies’ sensitive skin requires extra care, so gift the soon-to-be-parents with some gentle washcloths, towels, and cleaning products that won’t cause irritation as a “clean” gift.

baby skincare set — Pipette Baby Bundle – $35

wash clothes — Pipette Baby Bundle – $35

Gifts for Mom

At most baby showers, the gifts are specifically for the newborns. However, I like the idea of gifting the mom-to-be things, too — after all, they’re going through nine months living for two! If it’s their second or third child, they will most likely have stuff from their other pregnancies, but these gifts will be appreciated no matter what.