We've all been there – you have a friend's or family member's baby shower coming up, and you have no idea what to gift the parents-to-be and new bundle of joy. Well, to help you out, we have a could thoughtful baby shower gift ideas that you can use in finding the perfect gift. Remember, the most thoughtful gifts often come from the heart. Consider the parents' interests and needs when making your selection.
Practical Gift Ideas
No one ever seems to realise the cost of essentials for mom and baby. Help the parents-to-be out with a hamper of all the basics. You don't have to splurge to put together a wonderful and thoughtful gift. Add a bunch of these goodies into a hamper:
- Nappies and wipes: A classic and always needed. Head to Makro for savings on bulk options.
- Baby clothes: Choose soft, comfortable outfits in various sizes. Baby City always has adorable items!
- Feeding essentials: Bottles, dummies, burp cloths, and breast feeding covers. My Mom and Me has some of the best brands.
- Swaddle blankets: Versatile and useful for swaddling, burping, or as a light cover. You can find these practically anywhere.
- Nappy bag: A stylish and functional bag to carry baby essentials.
A Personalised Gift
For something a little extra special and thoughtful, why not get a personalised gift? If you know baby's name, you can get a few options with the name on it. Or you can get something cute printed.
- Get a personalised blanket made with baby's name on it. Honey Bunch offers this service and they come out beautifully!
- Another great option to give the parents a personalised gift is to get them a gift shopping voucher from a baby store. This gives them the choice to choose items they want.
- Another gift that will be special to mom and dad is a Baby Record Book. Little Forever has the perfect record book which includes a space for letters from mom & dad; baby's hand and foot print space, place for their first lock of hair; pages to record baby's exciting milestones; as well as room for photos.
Experiential Gift Ideas
Why not gift mom and baby with an experience? This would be perfect for family bonding time with the new baby.
- Professional newborn photography session: This is the perfect gift to allow parents to capture precious memories. Tiny Cuddles Photography offers amazing photoshoots!
- Baby massage class: A relaxing and bonding experience for parents and baby. The Bub Hub offers a course.
- Subscription box: A lovely little surprise for mom and baby. Yay Baby SA has a lovely selection of Support Boxes to help parents on their new journey as mom and dad.
- A massage for Mom: Visit a local spa and get a spa spoil gift voucher for the new mom to use when she needs some me-time.
Gifts for the Parents
The parents also need a little bit of a spoil when baby arrives! There are so many different thoughtful and helpful options that's sure to make mom and dad feel special and loved. Here are a few options to choose from:
- Spa gift basket: Help the new mom relax and rejuvenate. By them some relaxing spoils from Sorbet or The Body Shop.
- Meal delivery service: Provide some extra support during those early weeks with a meal delivery service. Chef's Box is a great option. Or simply just cook meals yourself.
- A night out: Give the parents a chance to recharge, offer to take care of baby for a little while. You can also offer to do some errands for them, do some house cleaning and laundry, or simply lend them some support.
Do you have any other great baby shower ideas? Let us know about them!
