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53 Special Baby Gifts: 2025 Ideas & List

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Celebrate a newborn’s arrival with meaningful baby gifts to make infants and their parents smile

There are few times to celebrate more in life than after the birth of a baby. Whether congratulating family, friends, or colleagues, giving a gift when a new baby arrives is a beautiful gesture. Do you get something useful or decide to go with a sentimental gift?

Our fun list has unique baby gift ideas that mark this extra-special occasion. From practical gifts families can use to ones that feel personal, we’ve got it all here for you. All they’ll have left to say is thank you.


53 Best Baby Gift Ideas

Say “hello, baby” with these top baby gifts for those welcoming a new life into the world.

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Baby Security Blanket

  • Newborn Bunny

  • $$$$$
  • Cute, Useful, Unique

This baby bunny security blanket can do a great job of welcoming a newborn into the world. The velour blanket is a special way for babies to stay warm while holding onto a security blanket. It keeps babies company while they sleep, eat, or any time they need a soft friend. The simplicity of baby gift ideas like this bunny blanket always wins in the end.


Grow With Baby Gift Set

  • Baby Bottle Ready

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Accessories

Make life easier for the newest parents you know with this Grow with Baby gift set of bottles. It contains 15 items, all made to prevent colic in babies. The bottles are designed to mimic a mother’s breast so babies can easily get the nutrients they need every day. The set comes with a lightweight pacifier to keep the mood peaceful (and quiet).


Diaper Bag Backpack

  • Baby On The Go

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Activity

This baby changing station is more than a practical accessory to help out new parents. It easily transforms from a backpack into a roomy baby changing pad they can use anywhere. As a bag, it’s got tons of pockets for diapers and all their baby’s needs. As a station, it provides a safe place for babies and an instant crib once they’ve got a fresh diaper.


Bluetooth Baby Swing

  • Back And Forth

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Useful, Activity

This baby swing is the best place to keep newborns safe, and it’s loads of fun too. It’s powered with Bluetooth, so babies can hear up to 10 preset lullabies or any chosen soothing music or audio. The swing has stuffed toys hanging out with the baby to keep them company until mom or dad returns.


Johnson’s Baby Bath Set

  • Bath Time

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Activity, Set

Friends with a new baby will appreciate this Johnson’s baby bath set. It’s a useful item to use with an infant once bath time rolls around. The set includes everything needed for a successful tub time, from shampoo and body wash to lotion, wipes, and swabs. They’ll thank you for making baths with their little boy or girl successful.


Baby Elephant Robe

  • Elephant Love

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Cute, Useful, Unique

The cutest baby elephant can’t compete with your favorite couple’s newborn when they’re wrapped in this adorable robe. It’s designed to look like a grey and pink baby elephant, complete with ears and a trunk. The hood and soft material will help keep them warm and toasty after each bath.


SoundSpa Machine

  • Lulled Into Sleep

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Useful, Unique

The almost magical powers this SoundSpa machine brings to a baby’s life are truly awesome. The machine is preset with various sounds and lullabies to soothe babies to sleep. They range from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star to the sounds of ocean waves and a heartbeat. It’s also a projector that casts calming images onto the wall until the machine is set to turn itself off.


Baby Print DIY Kit

  • Newest Prints

  • $$$$$
  • Cute, Personalized, Keepsake, Activity

New parents will be touched by this thoughtful baby print DIY kit when you give it to them. It makes the most personalized of gifts for new parents they can enjoy putting together with the baby. The DIY kit comes with everything needed for a hand or footprint. Once they display it, along with two photos, an instant memento is born.


Ergonomic Baby Carrier

  • Baby Kept Close

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Activity

Make life more enjoyable for new moms and dads with this useful ergonomic baby carrier.It converts into four different seating positions to make carrying a newborn feel good for both the mother and the baby. The options include baby-facing-out, baby-facing-in, and baby-as-backpack settings, so the baby can see mom, dad, or the world.


Keepsake Memory Book

  • A Baby’s Tale

  • $$$$$
  • Keepsake, Personalized, Books, Cute

This keepsake memory book is the perfect choice for new parents who want to remember everything. Its elegant pages cover birth to age five and have space for photos, anecdotes, memories, and mementos. The result is a beautiful book celebrating a baby’s first five years of life to be cherished always.

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Welcome Baby Book

  • Early Education

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Books, Activity, Unique

It’s never too early to treat a newborn baby to unique books they’ll use as they grow. This board book for newborns has words that rhyme and sound wonderful to a new baby, accompanied by cute images of animals to keep the baby’s attention. It’s the kind of book that lands in a nursery library and stays there as they grow older.


Baby Food Maker

  • Food Processor

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Unique, Set

This baby food maker is a one-stop shop for preparing natural baby food. The luxury of homemade baby food is one that every newborn deserves. This set has all they’ll need to get started, including the food processor, containers, freezer trays, and spoons. What they’ll accomplish is helping their new baby stay in tip-top health.


Inflatable Tummy Pad Mat

  • Take A Swim

  • $$$$$
  • Activity, Toys, Cute

The hours of fun that come with this inflatable tummy pad mat make playtime better for babies. While babies lie on their stomachs, they can look down at the ocean floor beneath them. The mat is durable and filled with water, along with lovable sea creatures they can gaze at. It’s a helpful tool to develop head, neck, and motor skill strength too.


Mommy & Me Swaddle Set

  • Just Like Twinsies

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Cute, Useful

You’ll delight a new mom when you give her and her newborn this Mommy & Me swaddle set to share. The mom can enjoy the soft cotton feel of the robe, while the baby gets swaddled in the same comfortable material. The set includes non-slip booties for mom and a cute cap, so the baby stays toasty from head to toe.


Wireless Baby Monitor

  • All POVs

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Unique, Accessories

This wireless baby monitor system provides parents with peace of mind once they bring a new baby home. The powerful high-end camera has top-notch night vision and connects with a smartphone app. They can keep a close eye on their baby and even soothe them to sleep using the two-way audio feature.


Personalized Baby Keepsake Box

  • Now And Forever

  • $$$$$
  • Personalized, Keepsake, Cute, Unique

Baby gift ideas that last the longest are meant to be treasured, like this keepsake box. It’s hand-painted and crafted using wood for a welcoming feel. The box is personalized with the name, date and time of birth, and location of the new baby. It makes a heartfelt addition to any nursery and is ready to receive its first important mementos.


New Baby Diaper Cake

  • The Cake That Keeps Giving

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Useful, Set, Cute

A new baby is an ideal time to send parents a cake to celebrate. This cake is more practical since it’s made up of 40 quality diapers to get them started. It includes keepsake boxes for the baby’s first tooth and curl, along with soft bunny booties for comfort and style. They may appreciate this cake more than the traditional kind during their first months as parents.


Baby Shusher Sound Machine

  • Shhhh to Sleep

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Unique, Accessories

This baby shusher sound machine is unlike other soothers to keep in the nursery. It employs an actual human voice with a gentle “Shhh” every time the new baby cries out or makes a fuss. The machine has timer settings, which parents can customize to suit their baby’s sleep schedule.


Unisex Baby Clothing Set

  • Baby Style

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Set, Accessories

Soft cotton is the key to this unisex baby clothing set. It looks equally fitting for both newborn baby boys and girls and has multiple ways to wear it. The set includes onesies with both long and short sleeves, a cap, and pants. The vibrant, modern colors help make any newborn baby look as cool as possible, whatever they’re doing.


Personalized Brush & Comb Set

  • Officially Groomed Gal

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Keepsake, Personalized

This personalized brush and comb set is a meaningful way to welcome a baby girl into the world. The beautiful gift box is customized with the baby’s name in a floral pattern. Inside, the matching brush and comb set is also personalized. It’s the most practical keepsake that’s sure to stick around.


Bassinet Play Area

  • Sit And Play

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Activity, Set

New babies have the coolest place to kick back and relax with this bassinet play area nearby. It includes a sun canopy and is the ideal spot for a nap or playtime. The bassinet is easy for parents to carry and has two hanging toys the baby can interact with whenever needed.


Baby Socks Gift Set

  • Friends For The Feet

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Accessories, Cute

Babies can giggle their way through this entire socks gift set, because it’s the cutest around. The set contains seven pairs of cotton socks in fun, inviting colors. Each pair features a different animal to keep their feet warm. The soles have different, fun sayings on them. There’s a “Cat naps are the best” for the cat socks and a “Stinky? Who Me?!” for the skunk socks.


Baby Grooming Kit

  • Healthcare Early On

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Accessories, Unique

Parents may appreciate cute baby gifts, but this baby grooming kit is one they’ll really value. It has 25 items packed inside for every unexpected aspect of a newborn’s health. From a brush and comb to a thermometer, nail clippers, and nasal aspirator, it’s got it all. When you give this kit to your favorite new parents, you also provide them with peace of mind.


Touch & Feel Books

  • Touch To Read

  • $$$$$
  • Books, Activity, Toys

This touch-and-feel book is perfect as the first item in a new baby’s library. It’s made for newborns to engage with visually and tactically. Inside, they’ll discover an array of lovable animals to explore. They’ll be encouraged to feel the differences between how each animal looks. Along the way, they begin to work on their sense of hearing, sight, and touch.


Personalized Baby Blanket

  • In Name Alone

  • $$$$$
  • Personalized, Keepsake, Useful, Accessories

You’ll be thanked for the practicality and loveliness of this personalized baby blanket for girls. It’s a darling first keepsake that is customized with the newborn’s name. The plush blanket will be there to provide comfort during difficult times, and the textured feel can also encourage tactile skills along the way.


Moby Bath Essential Set

  • Ahoy, Baby

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Activity, Accessories, Toys

Bath time for new babies can be so much more fun when you give them this Moby whale bath essential set. It has multiple bathtime items to alleviate any fear and make babies giggle. They include a padded elbow rest, rinser, spout cover, and kneeler for the parents. The babies can get used to bathtime with this whale companion close by.


Soothie Sleeve Bear

  • Soothe And Play

  • $$$$$
  • Toys, Accessories, Cute, Activity

Soothie Sleeve Bear can be the best friend to the newborn baby you’re celebrating. The teddy bear’s t-shirt is removable, allowing mom or dad to wear it as a sleeve. By keeping their parents’ scent nearby, babies feel a sense of calm and security wrapped up in this lovable stuffed animal toy. They can keep their parents nearby no matter where they are at that moment.


Feeding Basket Gift Set

  • Special And Soft

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Accessories

This feeding basket gift set offers accessories with the softest material babies will adore. It’s geared to feeding time and has washcloths and bibs that can make meals easier on both parents and babies. The basket in which the items are presented is equally as useful among baby gifts as what’s inside.


Vibrating Guitar Grasp Toy

  • Little Rocker

  • $$$$$
  • Toys, Unique, Cute

Few other baby toys make as raucous an impression as this vibrating guitar grasp toy does. The plush toy has all the colorful detail of a real guitar and vibrates by pulling the cord. It’s a helpful tool for developing hand-eye coordination and tactile skills. The little one will enjoy interacting with their first instrument and be a rock star before too long.


Crib Bedding Set

  • Welcome Home

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Accessories, Useful

This crib bedding set is a wonderful way to help those you know welcome their new arrival home. It helps transform a nursery into a warm and magical place. The set has a quilt, a dust ruffle, two sheets, a changing pad cover, and a diaper stacker. The design features an underwater scene with fishies, an octopus, and a whale to keep them company as they sleep.


High Chair Cover

  • A Comfy Seat

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Cute

New parents will appreciate all the options available with this high chair cover for their baby. The cover has it all, from pockets for toys, snacks, and a bottle to a seat belt and storage. It works as well for a high chair in a restaurant as it does for a shopping cart. The cover easily folds up so they can keep the baby safe and comfortable almost anywhere they go.


Teething Toys Set

  • The Right Bite

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Accessories, Activity

Babies move into the teething phase pretty quickly, which is why this set of teething toys is a thoughtful gift. The five-piece set has colorful teethers that look like a toolset. The texture is ideal for babies to teeth on, while the toys themselves are easy to bend. Whatever tool they have in mind, they can bite down anytime.


LED Nursery Night Light

  • Bambi Would Approve

  • $$$$$
  • Cute, Useful, Accessories

A new baby’s nursery may be a more illuminated place with this LED night light, but it’ll also be cuter. This baby deer light is almost as adorable as the baby it watches over. The silicone material allows for touch control and a soft light that helps babies fall asleep and stay that way. It’s a sweet baby animal companion to keep a baby’s space special.


Dragon Pop Pacifier

  • Keep The Peace

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Cute, Useful

Who would’ve thought that a dragon could be the perfect pal for a new baby needing a pacifier? This little guy is plush and holds on tight to a silicone pop pacifier. It can detach when needed, while the lovable toy can keep a baby company as he settles in for the night.


Baby Time Capsule

  • Time Machine

  • $$$$$
  • Keepsake, Unique, Personalized

You give something very special to those with a new baby with this baby time capsule. It’s the ultimate personal keepsake that they create themselves. The capsule has room for many early mementos, from hospital ID bracelets to their first baby tooth. The best part comes when the date they set for the capsule opening arrives, and they can reminisce on all the special times.


Burt’s Bees Washcloth Gift Box

  • Organically Honest

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Useful, Accessories

Burt’s Bees gets real organic with this washcloth set that arrives in a gift box. The three cloths are extra thick and soft, which makes them ideal for keeping new babies clean and dry. The set comes with Burt Bees’s soap they can use every time bath time rolls around. The quality of the cloths is gentle on a newborn’s skin every time they’re used.


Diaper Genie System

  • Poof! It’s Gone

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Set

There is a reason the Diaper Genie system is such a sought-after gift for babies. It solves a big problem with babies at any stage: dirty diapers. The garbage pail is sealed tight with odor-locking abilities to keep any smells from getting out. Parents may thank you for this one the most, since it keeps their diaper duties from getting out of hand.


Portable Rocking Chair

  • Rock Anyplace, Anytime

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Unique, Activity

You can surprise parents and their new baby with this inventive portable rocking chair. It’s actually a sturdy piece of microfiber fabric that folds over to provide support to rock. The tension can be adjusted to fit the body. The trendy rocker soothes babies at a family gathering, shopping center, or anywhere there’s a chair with a back.


Montessori Toy Set

  • Learning Early

  • $$$$$
  • Toys, Unique, Activity, Set

Babies can always use the early education found in this Montessori toy set. It’s ideal for early baby stages and has five different sorting and stacking toys to play with. They include a rainbow, a puzzle, and a teether ball should they need it. It’s never too soon to help babies learn hand-eye coordination and skills that can be developed as they have fun.


Baby Blossom Clothing Bouquet

  • Baby Blooms

  • $$$$$
  • Unique, Useful, Accessories, Cute

This gorgeous flower arrangement has a few secrets inside that a new baby’s family will appreciate. It’s filled with practical clothing items and other accessories to make each new day easier, including receiving blankets, onesies, socks, bibs, mittens, and a cap. The flowers are a nice touch for mom and dad to enjoy, along with this treasure trove of baby goods.


Personalized Pebble Baby Feet Art

  • Tiny Steps

  • $$$$$
  • Keepsake, Unique, Personalized, Cute

A new baby’s nursery can be a more special space once you add this personalized pebble art piece to it. Gifts for newborns tend to be practical, but this print offers a beautiful way to remember the birth. The pebble artwork mimics a baby’s footprints and displays the customized name, weight, and date of birth for posterity.


Baby’s First Family Album

  • Instant Mementos

  • $$$$$
  • Keepsake, Cute, Unique, Personalized

A photo album is something a family cherishes, especially when a new baby arrives. This photo album is one the baby can have all to themselves. It’s called “My first family album” and is made with soft fabric they’ll enjoy touching. Inside are photo sleeves to be customized with photos of the birth, coming home, and firsts of every kind.


Simple Baby Book

  • Need To Know

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Books, Unique

This simple baby book has new parents in mind once they bring their baby home. It’s loaded with super-useful information as they need it. From sleeping habits to feeding and nannies, everything is covered with easy-to-read illustrations. The guide can be there for them as they become the best parents around.


Mobile Soother Toy

  • In A Magical Forest

  • $$$$$
  • Toys, Accessories, Cute

The whimsical feel this mobile soothing toy has to bring to a new baby’s nursery is special. The hanging mobile has four lovable animal friends, all made from the softest fabric. It plays three nursery rhymes for 20 minutes at a time. The animals dance above the baby’s head as they fall comfortably to sleep.


Personalized Nursery Rhymes Book

  • Tell Their Story

  • $$$$$
  • Books, Keepsake, Personalized

Loved ones read nursery rhymes to their new baby, but your gift allows babies to treasure their own stories. The book is customized throughout with the baby’s name, even making sure the rhymes work alongside it. From spelling the name to telling a story around it, this book will be a keepsake for years to come.


Personalized Baby Bracelet

  • Home To Stay

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Keepsake, Personalized

Parents love to hold onto the hospital ID bracelet when their new baby comes home. This gold ID bracelet can replace that and become a baby’s first piece of jewelry. It can be customized for the ideal fit and features the baby’s name for all to see. The bracelet is a living keepsake that can be worn every day.


Essential Oil Baby Diffuser

  • Early On Essential Oils

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Cute, Unique

Why wait to introduce babies to the beauty of aromatherapy when you can give a family this essential oil diffuser? The cool mist humidifier helps babies sleep, especially when the winter months cause dry air. They can add in their favorite oil to soothe the baby to sleep. It looks like a gentle whale and works as a night light to keep their nights quiet and peaceful.


Tummy Time Mirror Set

  • Their First Reflection

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Toys, Unique

This tummy time mirror set has everything a new baby needs to explore new things. The mirror allows a baby to see themselves while they’re comfortably on their tummies. It connects to a soft crinkle book that has tons of fun images to stimulate development on all fronts. There’s even a teether should the need arise for one.


Baby Keepsake Box

  • Keep It Close

  • $$$$$
  • Keepsake, Cute, Useful, Accessories

As a newborn grows, the mementos and “firsts” begin to pile up. Parents who don’t want to miss a thing can keep it all together with this fun baby keepsake box. It’s the ideal place to organize and store baby mementos. The dividers, drawers, and specialized spaces are made for hospital records, booties, and small toys for all time.


Dad & Baby Matching Sock Set

  • For The Dads

  • $$$$$
  • Set, Accessories, Cute

New moms get all the attention sometimes, but this adorable dad-and-baby matching sock set can’t be beaten. The set includes two pairs of socks, one for the dad and one for the baby. The cotton material offers comfort made for two. Dad’s socks say “Big Slice,” while baby’s read “Lil’ Slice,” along with some pizza designs to bring it home.


Diaper Caddy Organizer

  • Compartmentalization At Its Best

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Activity

Bring some neatness and order to a new baby’s nursery with this diaper caddy organizer. It looks like an oversized basket, but inside, moms and dads will find all the space they need. There’s room for grooming products, diapers, books, and toys. The caddy easily picks up when they’re on the move, so the baby’s favorite things come with them safely.


Newborn Receiving Blanket

  • Warmth And Love

  • $$$$$
  • Accessories, Useful, Cute

The cuteness of this newborn receiving blanket only increases when a newborn baby is inside. The secure but comfortable swaddle style keeps babies toasty and comforted. It easily transforms from a blanket into a wearable sleep sack. The adorable animal ears make this useful sherpa blanket one that garners many photo ops.


Bottle Warmer

  • All-In-One

  • $$$$$
  • Useful, Accessories, Unique

The freedom this bottle warmer device offers when a new baby arrives is unlike any other kitchen gadget. Moms and dads will value the ease with which they can warm milk. The warmer also heats and defrosts food and sterilizes at the same time. Whatever the baby needs, this device can deliver with precision and care.



Baby Gifts FAQs

Do You Give a Gift When a Baby Is Born?

Giving a gift when a baby is born is considered a thoughtful gesture. Parents appreciate a practical gift that helps out with a newborn. They’ll also be touched by a keepsake to commemorate the birth of their new baby. Even a small gift or homemade present like baked goods means a lot to new parents.

How Much Should You Spend on a Baby Gift?

Generally speaking, for acquaintances, colleagues, and those you’re not close with, spending between $30 to $50 is typical. For closer friends and family, between $50 and $100 is considered appropriate. For immediate family, between $100 and $200 or more is a wonderful gesture.

What Can I Send Instead of Flowers for a New Baby?

There are many wonderful gifts other than flowers you can send when a new baby is born. A gift basket full of delicious snacks, sweets, or practical baby items will be greeted with joy. A subscription box is a unique way to keep the gifts coming. Wine, homemade goods, or anything that pampers the new mom is also a thoughtful idea.

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Maryana Vestic

Maryana Vestic is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and food photographer with a background in entertainment Business Affairs. She studied film at NYU, Irish Theatre Studies at Trinity College Dublin, and has an MFA in Creative Writing Nonfiction from The New School. She loves cooking, baking, hiking, and horror films, as well as running a local baking business in Brooklyn with her boyfriend.