Attending a baby shower soon and need some ideas for practical baby shower gifts for newborns but don’t know what is suitable? Fret not, here is a list of the top 10 baby shower gifts we have put together that are super practical to get!
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Teething Ring for Babies
Teething rings are useful to help soothe and stimulate the baby’s gums and they can chew on to help counter teething pains. This Sophie La Girafe Cooling Teething Ring from Agape Babies is easy to grab without leaving a cold feeling and also features a little bell that the baby will have fun jingling.
Pros:
- Babies tend to grow fast and start teething within the first 4-6 months
- This helps to anaesthetize baby’s gums, reduce pain for them
Bibs
These 10-pack bibs from Amazon come in different colours and patterns (for both the baby boys and girls!). Reviews on this listing state that they are great value for money, with this having an average rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Pros:
- Keeps the mess off babies during meal times, very handy to have around
- Helps with the clean-up process, huge life-saver!
ezpz Happy Mats
On the topic of mealtimes, you can gift the ezpz Happy Mat. This would only come in handy at the later stage of the baby’s life, but it is a practical gift! The mat is an all-in-one placemat and plate which minimizes the mess. Furthermore, the placement suctions provide a flat surface to reduce tipped bowls and plates.
Pros:
- Smiley face design is a plus and puts kids in a happy mood
- Promotes self-feeding and helps the child develop fine motor skills
Bath set
After meal-time, the baby would need some cleaning up. This 4-pack Aveeno Daily Baby Bath Set is a handy gift for parents to have during bath time.
The contents are :
- 8 fl. oz. bottle Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo – tear-free, hypoallergenic baby wash that cleanses baby’s skin without drying, suitable for daily use
- 8 fl. oz. bottle Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Bath – tear-free, lavender, and vanilla scented to help relax baby before bedtime
- 8 oz. tube Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion – hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, moisturizes for up to 24 hours and soothes and relieves baby’s delicate skin
- 12 fl. oz. bottle Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash – combines natural colloidal oatmeal with lavender and chamomile scent, and ylang-ylang oil for soap-free cleanse
Pros :
- Includes all essentials needed in a reusable wicker basket
- This gift is suitable for the baby and includes something for the new mom!
Swaddles
For the early stages of the newborn’s life, it is important to always keep the baby warm. Hence, bringing swaddle blankets for a baby shower gift would be handy to have around the house.
Pros :
- Protects baby against their natural startle reflex
- Helps the babies sleep better
Customizable onesies
Dressing up little ones is always fun. Customizable onesies are super cute on them and it makes it more personalized when you can add their names on. There are many options available with various fonts so you can go to town with them! Click here to view the various designs available.
Pros:
- Many designs to choose from
- Newborns need much change of clothes
Soft toy
Every baby needs a companion, so what better gift than a cuddly pal? There is a multitude of designs available to choose from, all made for babies. This is features the Baby Gund My 1st Teddy in the colour cream, but there are many other cute designs available.
Pros:
- Provides a sense of familiarity and comfort for babies
- Self-soothes the baby
Amazon Gift Card
While getting actual products may seem useful for the baby, an Amazon Gift Card for the parents would also be convenient for them to get any other baby products that may have been unintentionally left out earlier on.
Pros:
- Definitely practical to have
- Doubles up as a gift for the parents too
Baby Gift sets/boxes
Don’t know what to specifically get? Try baby gift sets/boxes, which come with different items inside, contents varying from apparel such as onesies and hats to soft toys. This box is a must-have gift for baby showers! More designs and variations available here.
Pros :
- Kind of like a newborn starter pack since it contains everything
- Parents will definitely use the items included
Baby Diaper Cakes for Baby Shower Gift
Lastly, there is no doubt that Diaper Cakes are super practical! These are definitely grander than baby gift/box sets as it contains all the essentials, made into a cake-tiered shape. Here at Diaper Cakes Singapore, all Diaper Cakes are super feasible as gifts for newborns. We carry a wide range, with various tiers available and designs available so you find the perfect one! Several gifts that are included are diapers, bibs, onesies, shoes, and socks. This all-in-one gift is handy and helpful for parents to receive at baby showers.
Pros:
- Suitable gift almost every occasion!
- Professionally wrapped, you do not to think about including additional gifts
We hope this list was useful in helping you find the best practical gift for the baby shower!
Need more ideas? Check out several of our previous blog posts by clicking on the various posts below.
