30 Best Baby Shower Gifts That'll Impress Any New Parent (2024)

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When it comes to finding the best baby shower gift possible for new and seasoned parents alike (and, of course, the little one who will be receiving them), it can be hard to parse through which baby tech gadgets or cute toys are actually essentials, and which will be tossed in the ‘cute’ pile and promptly grown out of.

A baby shower is meant to make your loved ones feel as supported as possible when they enter parenthood. But unless you’ve lived through the haze of burp cloths and diaper changes yourself, you might not know where to begin when it comes to choosing the optimal baby shower gift. Of course you want to stock them up on all the gear the mommy bloggers and parenting guides say are necessary — but do you go big with the latest and greatest in smart sleep gadgetry and surprise with a Snoo? Or keep it simple and practical with adorable, itty-bitty clothes?

It will certainly help if they already have a registry set up (which you should check as a jumping off point and as a way to avoid duplicative purchases), but if even if they don’t, you don’t have to be stuck dumbfounded in the baby aisle. Think about something the parents would normally never buy for themselves, or something they’ll need a lot of (diapers, anyone?). To ease all your baby shower anxieties, our editors have put together a guide of thoroughly researched items that are sure to impress any expecting parents.

What Are the Best Baby Shower Gifts?

For this list, we picked 4.0+ star-rated products and items well-reviewed by parents from top brands to find the absolute must-haves for baby showers. From toys for developmental milestones, to healthcare essentials, this the baby gear you’re going to want to add to cart.

1. Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor

While some parents still prefer an old school traditional video monitor, the world of smart baby monitors has been exploding recently with the Nanit Pro leading the pack by a mile. Nanit tracks the baby’s sleep patterns and breathing motion (without sensors! just a 1080p HD standing camera), analyzing them to send expert tips to improve sleep quality.

2. Burt’s Bees Baby Bath Bundle

Make the parents actually look forward to bath time with this eco-friendly gift set. They can snuggle up their little one in a warm, hooded towel (the set comes with two), along with a baby bath robe and a set of washcloths, all made from Burt’s Bees Baby’s ultra-soft 100% cotton.

3. Honest Diaper Cakes

Trust us when we say Honest’s Diaper Cakes are cuter than they sound — this diaper bundle is arranged like a decorative cake, but inside the layers they’re packed with other essentials like shampoo and body wash, face and body lotion, baby balm, wipes and baby laundry detergent. They make the perfect baby shower gift, and you can even choose a diaper pattern that matches their nursery theme!

4. BabyBjörn Balance Soft Bouncer

Parents rave about this ergonomic bouncer, thanks to it’s analog design and easy-to-fold-up storage capabilities. Their baby will be soothed by the gentle rocking that’s powered by their own motion, so they won’t have to worry about batteries dying or having to place it near an outlet, either.

5. Montessori Soft Baby Toys

Unlike other baby toys with flashing lights and loud sounds that might be too sensory overloading for fresh infants, thissoft baby toy bundlecomes with 22 BPA-free toys designed for Montessori-inspired educational play. They’re best for babies six to 12 months old, and feature a variety of textures, shapes, and colors to keep little ones entertained (and help them get through teething!).

6. BlissLights Sky Lite Projector

While this isn’t your typical nursery night light, this galaxy lights projector can help soothe baby in a number of ways. Not only will they love staring at lights moving across the room and ceiling, it also creates a calming space for parents trying to get their little ones down to sleep. As a night light it’s also not super bright, so it won’t risk waking the baby.

7. Baby Shusher Portable Sound Machine

This best-selling gadget is something so simple, yet will be a lifesaver for first-time parents who are still learning how to calm their baby. The sleep sound machine uses a real human voice to “shush” the baby and works on 15-30 minute timers. What we love: it’s portable, user-friendly, and comes with batteries included.

8. Nutribullet Baby Steam + Blend

Homemade baby food awaits from this all-in-one NutriBullet blender, ababy food prep systemthat’s just as cute as it is convenient to use. The set includes a blending bowl and motor, a mini cup with handles, storage containers, and a silicone tray to store up to 12 ounces of pre-made baby food.It also features a pulse button and an automated blending cycle, so they’ll have full control over food textureat any stage.

9. Royal Angels Baby Nail Trimmer

Nail trimmings can be a pain given how tiny those little baby fingers are, but Royal Angels trimmer gently files down long nails with an anti-slip edge for the safest grip you can get. Five different filing discs are included, along with a storage case you can easily throw in a diaper or travel bag. The nail file has a powerful but whisper-quiet motor, so they can even trim those finger nails while baby is sleeping.

10. Boppy Nursing Pillow

This best-selling pillow is super popular for feeding time, and we love that it can also be used for support during tummy time, too. The C-shaped design provides extra arm and back relief while breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and bonding, and it’s machine washable and dryable (because hey, messes happen).

11. Dr. Brown’s Baby Lovey PacifierHolder

While we’ve seen plenty of pacifier holders, this version by Dr. Brown is a must-have sleeper hit. We like that it can hold either a pacifier or a teether, and keeps everything off the dirty floor. But since the pacifier or teether isn’t sewn on, they can easily both be washed when needed, which is clutch.

12. ZOZOtoys Baby Mobile

With delicate, hand-made touches, these uniquely crafted mobiles look like something straight out of a fairy tale. They come suspended from a glistening hoop, and with center pieces like soft whales and shimmering stars, baby is sure to be delighted (and parents will be excited to add another piece of decor to the nursery!).

13. Frida Baby Ultimate Baby Kit

For whatever comes baby’s way, from snot-filled noses, to trapped gas and irritated gums, this kit from Friday Baby is the ultimate present to keep new parents prepared for anything. It packs in 10 registry essentials all in one box, including NoseFrida the SnotSucker to clear away mucus,and DermaFrida the SkinSoother, a 100% silicone brush that helps remove dry skin, cradle cap, plus eczema.

14. Dagne Dover Indi Large Diaper Backpack

If you want to treat the parents to something special, consider gifting this chic, multi-purpose diaper bag from Dagne Dover. The soft-sided backpack has tons of pockets, with plenty of room to carry all of baby’s essentials hands-free. We love the little extras like a mini changing mat and extra pouches for wiping on the go — speaking of which, did we mention the whole bag is neoprene? That’ll make cleaning up spills (which there will be plenty of) a breeze.

15. Lille Baby Complete 6-in-1 All Seasons Baby Carrier

This award-winning carrier is uniquely-designed with a convertible seat that grows with the child, ensuring they always have the right support from the newborn stage through the toddler years. Just fold the seat inward for a narrower, newborn ready configuration, and expand the seat as they grow to ensure their hips and legs are comfortably and ergonomically supported.

16. Esembly Organic Cloth Reusable Diapers

If you know the parents are going to be dedicated to cloth diapering, Esembly should be your top pick for gifting. Their cloth diapers are made of certified organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles, all while staying leak-resistant and super-absorbent. The brand says the eco-friendly reusable diapers in this kit can keep 1,000+ diapers out of the trash each year, with enough sizes to take baby from birth to potty training.

17. Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine (2nd Gen)

Hatch’s Baby Sound Machine has had parents praising its ability to help baby catch some more Zzs’s than normal. This is a bonafide nursery must-have, loaded with expert-curated sleep sounds like white noise, rain, and even lullabies to keep them dreaming through the night. It’s also great for helping toddlers build a sleep routine, with programmable colors and sounds to let your early riser know when it’s time to get out of bed.

18. Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit

Don’t forget about the parents, too! Postpartum recovery can be tough, and first-time parents might not know (or be prepared) for what’s coming up ahead. This kit from Frida Baby comes with everything they’ll need to make the immediate post-birth aftermath as easy as possible, from postpartum disposable underwear, to cooling witch hazel pad liners and perineal healing foam. They’ll be prepared for anything with this organized caddy.

19. Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro

This gift is more than just a high-techbottle washer — it’s peace of mind about not having to put in another load of dishes when they have other things to think about (like finding decent local daycare). Not only does it clean baby bottles, it also kills 99.9% of germs so they won’t have to worry about spending time scrubbing (or if they can get it clean enough). The Baby Brezza Washer Pro comes with six cleaning modes, 20 high-pressure spray jets and can cleans, sterilize and dry four bottles at a time.

20. Skip Hop Baby Bathtub

A longtime best-seller, this cheerful whale-shaped Moby tub will grow with their baby through three stages and offers an ergonomic sling for full body support. We love how cushioned yet supportive it is for slippery little ones, and how it cradles from head to toe.

21. Happiest Baby SleepeaSwaddle

This Happiest Baby swaddle can be put on (and taken off) in seconds, making it a must-have for new parents. Designed by top pediatrician and the world’s leading swaddling expert, Dr. Harvey Karp, it’s transitional arm openings are meant to promote self-soothing and keep babies sleeping longer than traditional swaddle wraps.

22. Earth Mama Organic Herbal Sitz Bath

Give new parents the gift of a relaxing herbal sitz bath, which can help soothe and heal sore skin and muscles following a vagin*l delivery. Perfect to add as part of a postpartum care package, they can add these herbs to asitz basinin the days after the delivery — or to their bathtub whenever they’re are cleared again for baths (depending on their healthcare provider’s recommendations and recovery timeline).

23. The Play Gym by Lovevery

Designed by child development experts, this gym set from Lovevery is popular for baby showers thanks to it’s clever set-up. The play gym has five Montessori-inspired development zones that are meant promote brain and motor skill development without being too distracting, and comes with accessories you can add on for further learning at different stages. Parents also love that it’s crafted using ethically- and sustainably-sourced materials, and it can beeasily set up and taken down.

24. Guava Lotus Travel Crib

Pack-and-plays are essential to any parents who plan on jet-setting with their babe, and this lightweight option from Guava Family is extra-portable thanks to its airport-friendly backpack design. Made with high-quality aluminum and non-slip rubberized feet,it’s durable yet lightweight design weighs only 15 pounds and can be set up in just 15 seconds, so they can spend more time with baby and less time unpacking.

25. Tubby Todd Bath Co. The Regulars Bundle

Tubby Todd Co.’s bath and body productswill give their baby the best clean with the cleanest ingredients possible.This Regulars bundlelets new parents try out some of their staples, including a Hair + Body Wash that gently cleanses during bath time with chamomile and echinacea extracts, an Everyday Lotion with ultra-moisturizing avocado oil and cocoa seed butter, and an All Over Ointment that’s perfect for spot-treating extra dry or eczema-prone areas.

26. UGG Bixbee Bootie

What’s cuter than mini UGG booties? Absolutely nothing, that’s what. Their little one will be the center of attention in these snuggly soft booties featuring the iconic logo patch on the hook-and-loop closure that ensures and easy on and off.

27. Artifact Uprising The Story of You Baby Book

Giving the new parents a memory book like this Baby Book from Artifact Uprising is a great way for them to keep track of all the exciting milestones that will happen for their baby. Filled with thoughtful prompts to help document baby’s first year, there’s also spaces to put all those (future) embarrassing infant photos.

28. Fisher-Price SpaceSaver High Chair

For city-dwelling parents, or just those who are short on square footage, this space-savinghigh chairis a real winner. It’ll fit on most dining and restaurant chairs, and grows with baby from newborn to toddler years with three recline positions and four belt adjustments. Bonus: the food tray is machine washable.

29. Inaya Complete Baby Proofing Kit

If they haven’t started to think about baby-proofing their house yet, this gift will give them everything they need to keep their little one bump and bruise-free. This sampler pack from Inaya comes with all the basics to lock down and secure areas: safety latches, outlet covers, cabinet and drawer locks, and clear corner bumpers. The best part? Thanks of the strong adhesive backs, there’s no drilling required.

30. Hatch The 4th Trimester Nesting Bundle

Whether they’re nursing at home, or welcoming their first visitors postpartum, give them this luxurious and comfy gift set that comes highly-rated by new parents. They’ll be able to settle into their new skin with asofter-than-soft robe that’s so nice they can greet guests in it, and lightweight joggers with just the right amount of hold-you-in reassurance. The skin-to-skin bra and nipple rescue balm will also come in the clutch for the breastfeeding stage.

HowWe Make Our Best Baby Shower Gifts Selections

We take care in choosing the products we present to our readers in our gift guides. While we review descriptions to showcase modern selections with utility, we also rely on promising customer feedback (prioritizing parent testimonies) or first-hand experience with the products and brands. The result is a carefully considered shopping list with you in mind.