43 best baby shower gifts that new parents will love to receive, according to GLAMOUR mums
Baby shower gifts are difficult to come by, particularly if you have zero newborn baby knowledge. But nailing a chic-yet-practical baby shower gift idea to celebrate an incoming baby boy or baby girl is likely to be top of your list of priorities if your bestie is expecting. Everyone remembers the person who gifted them the teether toy when their baby just WOULDN’T STOP SCREAMING, after all.
The struggle with baby shower gifts is that you’ve got to carefully select something functional, that’ll make their lives as new parents a tad easier, while still keeping things chic. The pressure is on, made even more intense by the fact that the world of baby essentials is ever evolving.
As such, we've grilled retailers on their baby shower bestsellers and spoken to our new mum friends to compile a curated collection of the best baby shower gift ideas for every budget – from gift cards right through to prams. Including mum-to-be gifts that she can use to pamper and newborn baby gifts that’ll have the bundle of joy looking seriously cute.
If it’s the full-on practical route you’re going down, consider baby clothes like a bodysuit or a baby changing bag for mums on the move. Gifts like the Elvie breast pump (also available at Amazon) are a great gift for new mums who are trying breastfeeding, while this stroller phone holder will help her stay on top of your incessant WhatsApp’ing during her daily walk.
If they’re all sorted on the baby essentials front, a Peter Rabbit teddy bear, keepsake box, milestone cards or a baby blanket personalised with the baby’s name are baby shower gifts sure to be gratefully received. The Little White Company is a treasure trove. Elsewhere, find deluxe unisex baby gift sets containing sleepsuits, organic cotton blankets, baby toys and tiny booties. ‘Cos is there really anything in the world that’s cuter?
After more mum and baby content? Find breastfeeding tops, maternity clothes, maternity nightwear and maternity knickers.
Scroll for our edit of best baby shower gifts in 2023.
Baby shower baby hamper
Animal Luxury Baby Gift Set, £90, The Little White Company
Why we love it: One of the bestselling baby shower gifts for first years on The White Company right now – and the perfect addition to bath time – this gorgeous collection of goodies comes housed in a beautiful gift box in true The White Company style. Everything is adorned in gorgeous animal prints, from the pure cotton sleep suit (it's so soft) to the bib, Elephant comforter and hooded towel.
Practical baby shower gift ideas
Alpha Bouncer Deluxe, £75, Kidly
Why we love it: An essential for any new mum, this two-in-one bouncer and newborn seat can be used straight from birth. As a bouncer, adjust the backrest and switch your baby from a feeding to a lying position (there's also a mobile to keep them occupied). And as a newborn seat, it can be unclipped from the frame and placed on any surface so your baby can be close to you.
Baby shower gifts for girl
Pink Quilted Pramsuit, £49, The White Company
Why we love it: Have you ever seen anything so cute? Like, seriously?! The dreamiest, cosiest baby shower gift for babies born in the cold, this quilted pramsuit features a super-soft shearling lining in the hood and mittens, cute bear ears on the hood and embroidered paws. For the mums and dads, it fastens with a double zip which makes dressing a breeze – and it's made entirely from recycled materials to boot.
Baby shower hostess gifts
Zelda Photo Frame, £26, Anthropologie
Why we love it: For a unique baby shower gift that's totally personal to them, consider buying a photo frame – like Anthropologie's Zelda – and filling it with your favourite picture of you and the new parents.
Keepsake baby shower gift ideas
WRITE TO ME The First Five Years Linen Journal, £35, Selfridges
Why we love it: We're obsessed with this baby shower gift, which allows the little one's family to jot down its milestones – from first words to details of its first steps and poignant memories – right up to five years of age. It will become a keepsake for the baby itself, and has plenty of space for notes, messages and photographs.
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Gift ideas for newborn
Fleece Romper Baby Gift Set, £50, The White Company
Why we love it: Another bestselling gift hamper from The White Company, this adorable baby shower gift contains a super-soft fleece romper with cute ears on the hood, wrapped perfectly inside a beautiful Little White Company gift box. You can add a free gift message at checkout.
Second baby shower gift ideas
DR. BARBARA STURM Baby & Kids Body Cream, £40, Selfridges
Why we love it: After giving birth to her daughter, Pepper, in 2014, celebrity facialist and skincare extraordinaire Dr. Barbara Sturm set out to create a collection of baby care products which GLAMOUR mums have been loving (and using) on their little ones for years. Combining her expertise with the love of a mother, this body cream is infused with marigold extract to protect delicate skin, and chamomile which soothes and calms.
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Baby shower gift ideas
Dream Felt Storage Bag, £25, The White Company
Why we love it: Mum-to-be will be so thrilled with this storage bag - it features multiple pockets for storing things like nappies, creams, pacifiers and dummies, burp cloths, clean onesies and more. Oh, and it also has handles so she can transport it around easily.
Affordable baby shower gift ideas
Mama Pink Ceramic Mug, £12, Oliver Bonas
Why we love it: An affordable baby shower gift idea, this ceramic mug has been adorned with “Mama” lettering and will be a chic addition to her kitchen cupboard.
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Baby shower gift ideas for the new mum
Elvie Single Electric Breast Pump, £269, Boots
Why we love it: For new mums who are trying the breastfeeding route, the Elvie breast pump will be their new best friend. It's a thoughtful baby shower gift for both the parent and the baby. The revolutionary technology eliminates noise so that you can pump in peace anytime, anywhere. It’s in stealth mode so that mum doesn’t have to be (there's no risk of it waking baby).
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Practical baby shower gift ideas
Skip Hop Stroll & Connect Universal Phone Holder, £14, Boots
Why we love it: A unique baby shower gift for mums who won't want to miss a WhatsApp, this phone holder attaches to strollers and shopping carts for hands-free connection to her besties on the go.
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Practical baby shower gifts
Organic Cotton Briefs 2-Pack, £35, Organic Basics
Why we love it: The best baby shower gifts aren't just the ones for little ones. In fact, the most thoughtful are often for the new mum. When she's nursing a newborn, comfort will be key, so elevate her loungewear drawer with some organic cotton (and supremely soft) basic underwear from Organic Basics.
Baby shower gift ideas UK
LIEWOOD Vivi Animal Shape Silicone Tableware Set of Four, £32, Selfridges
Why we love it: Make mealtimes fun with this Scandi Vivi bowl set from Liewood, made from BPA-free silicone and shaped into cute animal faces. They're shatter resistant and will be useful from birth right up to five years.
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Baby shower gifts for mum not baby
Ergobaby Aura Baby Wrap, £49.90, Mori
Why we love it: A super-practical baby shower gift to keep their little one close, this baby wrap is available in three colours and suitable for babies weighing between 3.6 and 11.3kg. It fits most parents, from petite to plus-size, and it ties up easily and securely. It also features an integrated storage pouch for keeping your essentials close to you on-the-go – and it feels super soft on your little one's skin.
Baby shower gift ideas
Star Fleece Baby Wrap, £26, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: Another unique baby shower gift, this little wrap blanket is perfect for babies who like the warmth of a swaddle but don't like the restriction.
Affordable baby shower gifts
Why we love it: An affordable baby shower gift under £10, this cute bib is made from 100% organic micro cotton terry. It has a cute animal face embroidered on the front, and fastens securely around their next with an adjustable tie.
Adorable baby shower gift ideas
UGG Bixbee Terry-Cloth Slippers 6 Months - 1 year, £35, Selfridges
Why we love it: Can you get any cuter than a pair of teeny tiny UGGS? We'd suggest not. Soft and snuggly, UGG's Bixbee slippers are the most adorable baby shower gift. They're crafted from super-soft terry-cloth and have a faux-suede sole with silicone. Consider their feet protected and warm.
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Baby shower gifts for games
Baby Shower Keepsake And Game, £21.95, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: After baby shower gifts for games that everyone can get involved in? This customisable baby shower board is available in two colour-ways and can be used to play tonnes of baby shower games, from Baby Prediction Game to How Big is Baby Bump?
Baby shower gifts for mom
Mama Mio Bloomin Lovely (Worth £72.00), £50, LookFantastic
Why we love it: With a selection of nourishing and hydrating products that are formulated to ease tension, soreness and discomfort, the Mama Mio Bloomin Lovely gift set make a thoughtful baby shower gift. It contains everything from the brand's bestselling Pregnancy Boob Tube (containing squalene to protect against dryness plus Aloe Vera and Cabbage Leaf Extract help to alleviate discomfort) to tummy rub butter and leg cooling gel.
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Edible baby shower gifts
Baby On The Way Chocolate Brownie, £18, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: A baby shower gift for the mums with a sweet tooth, this box of brownies is a lovely way to say congratulations. And settle her cravings for chocolate.
ben northoverBaby shower gifts for mom
The Stretch Mark Prevention Band Kit, £90, Secret Saviours
Welcome to Secret Saviours, the only clinically proven beauty system to protect women from pregnancy stretch marks, with 82% of them getting no stretch marks at all. Although a harmless mark of an incredible journey, stretch marks are essentially irreparably damaged skin and can affect new mothers’ confidence at a very vulnerable time in their life so this duo may come in handy.
Best baby shower cards
'On Your Baby Shower' Greetings Card, £3.80, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: The perfect accompaniment to any of the baby shower gifts in this edit is this cute greetings card, designed with your bestie in mind.
Baby shower gift ideas under £10
Cream Meadow Baby Hat, £2.50, Jojo Maman Bebe
Why we love it: Available in three sizes, from newborn up to 3-6 months, this cute baby hat will keep the little one's head warm. It can be gift wrapped before being delivered.
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Thoughtful gift: soft toy
Jellycat Bashful Dragon Soother Soft Toy, £19, Selfridges
Why we love it: A giraffe is the standard animal when it comes to baby shower gifts, but what about dragons? This soother soft toy features the mythical creature to one corner. Adorable.
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Personalised baby shower gifts
Personalised Born in 2022 Blue Fleece Robe, £28, My 1st Years
Why we love it: Celebrate the birth of a special little one with this adorable (and super soft) blue hooded fleece robe, which can be personalised with up to twelve characters and feels incredibly gentle against a new born's skin.
Baby shower gift ideas
Owlet Baby Monitor Duo Smart Sock 3 + Cam, £399, Owlet Baby Care
Why we love it: Want to gift the new parents a really practical baby shower gift? The Owlet Monitor Duo is ideal. This super high-tech baby monitor uses an award-winning Smart Sock paired with the Owlet Cam to effectively monitor and track your baby in incredible detail (because as any new mum or dad knows, you want to know every little thing that's going on).
It’s the first smart baby monitor to combine the ability to track your baby’s heart rate, oxygen level and sleep trends with HD video for the most complete picture of your baby. Sleep is obviously mega important for both parents and the baby, so the Owlet lets you use the sleep history feature to see how long and how well your baby slept and use the data to create new routines as your baby grows. Genius.
Baby shower gift ideas
Dream Upon a Cloud Playmat and Gym, £47.20, Mamas & Papas
Why we love it: A playmat and gym is an essential gift for newborns as it allows them to get all the sensory play they need, this one from Mamas & Papas isn't too expensive either.
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Baby shower gifts for mum not baby
Bunny Washbag, £20, The White Company
Why we love it: Help the new parents keep all of their little one's bathing products and bath toys in one place with this soft towelling wash bag. It has a wipe-clean lining and a generous inside pocket. A practical baby shower gift idea if we ever had one.
Unique baby shower gift ideas
THE LAUNDRESS Baby Laundry Detergent 1L, £18, Selfridges
Why we love it: A practical baby shower gift idea, The Laundress' Baby Detergent will powerfully remove stains from the little one's clothes, but will be gentle on their skin. Plus, the fragrance is formulated to keep them forever calm, which new parents will absolutely thank you for.
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Baby shower gifts for girl
Personalised Light Pink Cellular Blanket, £17.60, My 1st Years
Why we love it: This personalised light pink cellular blanket is incredibly soft against babies' skin, made from 100% cotton with a clever layer of temperature-regulating cells that keep babies warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Personalise it with their due date and name.
Unisex baby shower gift ideas
Safari Print Sleeping Bag - 1.0 Tog, £32, The White Company
Why we love it: Sleeping bags are a great way to keep a new baby cosy without the need for loose bedding or blankets. Super soft with thanks to its pure cotton exterior and lining, this wadded sleeping bag is decorated with an all-over animal print which has been designed in-house at The White Company.
Baby shower gift ideas for new mums
Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Mother's Bath Oil, £35, John Lewis
Why we love it: This Organic Mother's Bath Oil from Neal's Yard Remedies is the perfect baby shower gift for new mums. She will love pampering herself with this luxurious formula.
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Useful baby shower gift ideas
Blue Star-Print Muslins – Set Of 2, £16, The White Company
Why we love it: Every new parent will need all the muslins they can get when their little one arrives, so this set of two organic cotton muslins makes for a handy baby shower gift. Super soft against delicate skin, they're both printed, machine-washable and made from cotton that has been grown using no chemical fertilisers (and far less water than conventional cotton).
Thoughtful baby shower gifts
Baby Memory Book Little One Grey With Gold Foil, £29.95, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: A beautiful keepsake baby shower gift, this memory book has space for the little one's parents to collect details of their milestones – and one day gift to the baby.
Peter Rabbit baby toy
Rainbow Designs Peter Rabbit Signature Soft Toy, £17.99, Fenwick
Why we love it: A Peter Rabbit toy is a traditional, unisex baby shower gift idea, perfect for popping inside the little one's cot ready for their arrival.
Baby shower gifts for mum
Soothing Almond Milk & Honey Premium Collection, £24, The Body Shop
Why we love it: Remind the new mum to take some time for herself with this baby shower gift set from The Body Shop. It gives dry, sensitive skin the boot with a plethora of products in the brand's bestselling Soothing Almond Milk & Honey collection.
Unique baby shower gifts for mom to be
OH MUMMA LUXE BOX, £79, Jojo Maman Bebe
Why we love it: Give the gift of a little welcome self care with this baby shower gift box – that's like a trip to the spa without her ever needing to leave the comfort of her home.
Good baby shower gifts
Relax Lavender, Eucalyptus & Ylang Ylang Reflexology Set, £19.50, Oliver Bonas
Why we love it: Loosen her ligaments and leave her feet silky smooth with the Relax Reflexology Set from Oliver Bonas, which comes with a wooden roller to massage problem areas, a cosy pair of socks and a foot balm infused with lavender, eucalyptus and ylang ylang.
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Unisex baby shower gifts
Woodland Jacket Letter Box Baby Gift Set 0-3 Months, £32, Jojo Maman Bebe
Why we love it: If you won't be attending their baby shower in person, and you're after a baby shower gift that'll fit through the letterbox, this set is perfect. It includes Jojo's beautiful two-piece woodland baby sleep suit and jacket set with matching hat.
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List of baby shower gifts
Duck Embroidered Baby Sleepsuit, £21, Jojo Maman Bebe
Why we love it: With tiny ducks delicately sewn all over this sleep suit, it makes a cute addition to the new baby's wardrobe. It comes with a matching hat and is available in a plethora of sizes, so you can treat the little one to something they'll grow into.
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Baby shower gift ideas: baby bath robe
Personalised Hooded Fleece Robe, £21.25, My 1st Years
Why we love it: Snuggle them up all cosy after their baby bath in this adorable, personalised robe. It'll have them looking like their parent's mini-me in no time.
Baby bath gift sets
Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bundle, £21.50, LookFantastic
Why we love it: A pampering baby bath needs to include baby oil and shampoo, as well as their favourite bath toys of course. This gift set from Burt's Bees is the perfect baby shower gift.
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Baby shower gifts boy
Personalised Grey Penguin Fleece Robe, £15.20, My 1st Years
Why we love it: Warm the special new arrival up on cold winter days with this cute penguin robe, made from huggably soft fleece and with space for their name in delicate embroidery.
Baby shower gift ideas: baby milestone book
'The Book Of You' Childhood Record Book, £25, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: Keep record of all the baby milestones with this Book of You. A keepsake to look back on when they're older, new mums will absolutely love this gift.
