The 24 Best Newborn Gifts in 2024
No more aimlessly Googling "What do you even get a baby?" We've taken the guesswork out for you and meticulously curated a comprehensive list of the 24 absolute best baby gifts that are guaranteed to bring joy to any baby shower or holiday.
Say goodbye to the overwhelming clutter of a Toys R Us ad taking over your house. We've thoughtfully categorized each gift to ensure a delightful and stress-free shopping experience. So sit back, relax, and enjoy exploring our handpicked selection!
Play
Poppyseed Play Wooden Baby Gym
A baby play gym the best baby gift that will used constantly through his/her first year of life. Observe your child as they discover the delightful hanging toys, developing their hand-eye coordination and strength while enjoying tummy time. It's also great for when new parents want to give their arms a rest.
Poppyseed Play Infant Play Mat
Introduce infants to floor time early (and comfortably) with a machine washable, triple-padded play mat. The baby play mat is must have for any new baby as it's soft and gentle on your child's skin (you can never start a good skin care routine too early, right?), making it perfect for playtime or nap time.
Poppyseed Play Wood + Silicone Teether
A teething toy is one of the best gifts you can get for a new parent or baby! The soft, flexible silicone helps to massage and soothe while the natural wood provides a firm surface for chewing. Plus, the various textures help to stimulate your baby's senses. BPA-free, Lead-free, PVC-free, Phthalates-free. Not teething yet? Still great for practice as the new baby reaches and grasps new objects!
Busy Puzzle Wooden Name Puzzle
Customize with baby’s name! The best newborn gifts are those that grow with your baby through each age range. You can use as cute nursery decor now! When they’re older, watch as your baby’s tiny hands manipulate the pieces and work on fine motor skills. And as baby grows into toddlerhood, you can use it to make sure they recognize their name, colors and shapes.
Kiwi Co.Panda Crate Subscription
A gift box with age appropriate, high-quality products that nurture your little one's growing brain through fun & engaging play. 0-36 months old.
Cuddle + Kind Stuffed Animal
Create a sense of calm and safety at a very young age with a special stuffed animal! Cuddle + Kind produces ethically-made dolls that provide nutritious meals to children in need.
Little Mae & Co Boppy/Pillow Cover
Uniquely designed feeding support pillows made to perfectly fit for nursing or for baby tummy time. Modern patterns and prints to match your nursery decor. Machine washable and can be tumbled dry.
Skip Hop Crawl-Bee Toy
If you’re looking for other toys to help extend tummy time, you won’t “bee” disappointed with this one.
Books
Pinhole Press Custom Board Book
Create a custom baby board book that makes learning and language development fun. A great gift that doubles as a baby keepsake! Bonus - messes wipe away from the rigid and glossy pages!
Indestructibles Book
One thing we know? Everything goes in your baby’s mouth. Which is why you can’t go wrong with books that are chew-proof, rip-proof and non-toxic. Parents don’t just want this - parents need this!
Lovevery Colorful Animals Wooden Book
This animal book for babies provides a sensory experience for your child to deepen learning and foster language with Montessori-inspired images! Never too early to start a love for books!
Black + White Board Books
A newborn baby can’t see bright colors to start! High-contrast black and white books are the best baby gifts for their developing vision!
Bath
Cloud Island Hooded Towels
A baby bath isn’t complete without a hooded absorbent towel so that your little one can stay warm and dry between the end of bath-time and getting cozied up in their jammies! The soft fabric, hooded towel is every baby’s after-bath dream!
Mushie Mold-Free Bath Toys
These stackable bath boats make for a great gender neutral baby gift. They help develop and improve fine motor skills, make bath time fun.
Tubby Todd
A pure, hypoallergenic body wash that is gentle enough for the tiniest newborn baby faces! Use their body lotion to add moisture back into your baby’s skin after bath time.
Nursery
Pottery Barn Lovey
For fussy bedtimes and on-the-go adventures, this plush lovey from Pottery Barn Kids keeps them company while providing that snug-and-secure feeling. An all-in-one security blanket and sleep buddy that’s easier to keep track of.
Pottery Barn Chair
Add this comfy, kid-sized chair from Pottery Barn Kids to any room and create a special spot for reading, relaxing or snuggling. It's also a great photo-op as you celebrate new babies and each special milestone! Add your own new baby’s name for a personal touch!
Pottery Barn Personalized Baby Blanket
Pottery Barn Kids offers beautifully crafted baby blankets and newborn gift set. Make it extra special with their name or initials on the baby blanket! Great newborn gifts turned keepsakes!
Hatch Sound Machine
What could be better than the gift of sleep? For parents AND baby! We see a little white noise and a lot of sleep (fingers crossed) in your future!
Clothing + Accessories
Shop Quinn St. Bamboo Baby Clothes
Cozy enough for sleep, cute enough for all day play. Celebrate little one’s arrival with a newborn bundle, or ribbed knotted sleepers (which make middle-of-the-night diaper changes a breeze).
Copper Pearl Bibs + Burp Cloths
From neutral to bright colors, Copper Pearl offers a variety of drool-worthy accessories to help with drool (duh), spit up and a multitude of other bodily functions.
Avent Soothie
Comes with the 0-3 month Soothie pacifier! These make for great newborn gifts as you can easily detach the stuffed animal for cleaning purposes. The stuffed animal also makes the pacifier easy for new parents and babies to find! Plus lots of other stuffed animals to choose from!
Solly Baby Wrap
Do you have older kids to tend to, but your baby doesn’t want to be put down? Enter the Solly baby wrap. Experience reduced infant crying, enhanced bonding, and hands-free convenience with the luxuriously soft and breathable Solly Wrap.
Frida Baby Basics Kit
Practical newborn baby kit and gift set which tackles baby snot, gas relief, nail clipping and rough skin with one convenient set! Probably one of the best gifts.
