What would parents of newborn baby boys want? We can’t say that we know for sure (since I myself do not have a baby boy), but we have done the research to put together this list of 10 of the best baby shower gifts you could give them!

1. Diaper Cakes

Diaper cakes are the way to go when you’re getting a baby shower gift! They are useful for new parents, as they are packed with the very things every baby needs: diapers, rompers, swaddling blankets, socks and more. At the same time, these essentials are shaped into a beautiful tiered cake design, topped with an adorable plush toy. Diaper cakes are helpful and they also look grand on the table, making your gift stand out amongst the other baby shower gifts!

We have a range of diaper cakes tailored for baby boys: be it dinosaur-themed, or with Eeyore or a Mickey Mouse plushie as the topping! To make your gift even more special, you could also customise your design by picking the witty rompers for the baby, or having their name stuck onto the blankets. Take your pick from our numerous designs – from cute mini cakes to majestic 3-tier ones!

2. Rattle Toys

Rattle~ Rattle~ A great gift would be one which keeps the baby entertained, but which helps him grow too! Research has shown that rattle toys provide benefits such as improving a baby’s sensory responses and fine motor skills. Rather than just getting conventional rattles, why not make your gift a huggable plush and rattle toy all in one? Or pick adorable animal designed rattles with handles that are easy for those tiny hands to hold! You could view more interesting designs of rattles over at Natures Collection.

3. Activity Sets

For the active young boy, get him a playset filled with different activities to keep him entertained. Not just restricted to one type of toy, he will be able to switch from a rattle toy to one that crinkles, or squeaks when pressed! Start the kid’s sporting hobby from young by exposing him to various ball sports with babyGund’s My First Sports Bag Playset (left), or let him have fun fishing with My First Tackle Box Playset (right). The best part about these activity sets are that they can all be kept into the bags, so they can be brought along with baby and keep him happy anywhere!

4. Baby Gift Sets

Rather than just giving one gift, why not get a gift set which includes several clothing items that you don’t have to source for yourself? These gift sets from Modern Inno are adorable, as they have themes, such as Brown Bear and Into The Wild. You can get them in 4-8 piece sets, which includes not just onesies, but also matching mittens and booties. Some of the sets also include washcloths and blankets which are useful and can go along with the outfit, too. His parents would be thankful for the cute, all-in-one set which provides an outfit for a day!

5. Teddy Bears

Fun fact: 25% of adults still own the teddy bears from their childhood! Why not be the one to give this baby boy his very first teddy bear that he can treasure for the rest of his life? It would not just be a gift, but a meaningful companion throughout the years! For a teddy bear that is safe for newborns to play with, soft enough to cuddle, and durable over the years; we recommend GUND’s My First Teddy. You could pick various sizes, colours, and even a pullstring musical option! Click on the image on the left for the pullstring musical toy, and the right for the normal plush.

6. Vehicle Toys

According to scientists, baby boys enjoy watching mechanical movement. Thus, a good gift would be a vehicle toy. He can learn how wheels work, and have fun pointing out the vehicles on the road during car rides! Trucks and cars are especially popular at this young age. You could even think about trains or airplanes as alternatives. Besides those that have to be manually moved, you could get pull-and-go ones as well. However, do make sure that there are no small parts that could potentially become choking hazards! Featured above are The Learning Journey’s Dump Truck and Skip Hop’s Pull & Go Hedgehog Car.

7. Building Blocks

Traditional toys still have their merits in this day and age. Building blocks stimulate babies’ creativity as well as develop their motor skills. Learning how to count can also begin with blocks, when babies learn to stack the blocks above each other. Blocks that have letters on them can also familiarise them with the alphabet, and to start building their vocabulary as they grow older. Such blocks can accompany the boy up until 4 years, when he would start exploring more complex building blocks such as Lego!

8. Bath Toys

Babies are generally known to dislike bathing. Bath toys could help entice them and allow their parents to clean them up without as much trouble! A few options include animal toys that can float in the bathtub, water squirters for water fights, and bubble blowers too. Some toys also function as scrubs which can teach the babies how to wash up. There are just so many options, we may need another list for bath toys alone… Make bathtime a fun time by getting this as your baby shower gift!

9. Baby Bibs

Mealtime can get messy, so bibs are very handy in preventing the mess from getting bigger by getting on baby’s clothes – one less thing to clean for his poor mummy and daddy! But don’t just get a normal bib, get a witty one that provides some fun! We recommend the blank canvas bib, making any meal a masterpiece. You never know, it might be the first step to discovering the next Picasso! Another interesting bib design we came across was this one that makes baby look like he dressed up (shirt with a bowtie bib). This even has a crumb catcher at the bottom to make it easier to clean up~

10. Mobiles

After a long day, help lull baby to sleep with a mobile! This would not just calm the baby down and make him sleep easily, it also helps his parents who have had a tiring day. Music from the mobiles can play soothing lullabies, while adorable animals keep baby company until he drifts off to sleep. Some even have projector features that project images on the ceiling of the room! You could even get mobiles that can be fit on strollers or car seats for convenience, as it helps the baby to sleep anywhere.