If you haven’t survived the murky waters of having a baby yourself, you might be finding it tricky to brainstorm gifts for your pal’s baby shower. From pacifiers to diaper bags and milk warmers, there’s a million and one items that your best pal is dying for you to give them in the hopes of sailing through their first year of parenthood.
Here’s a list of unique baby shower gift ideas that will soothe the baby, save mum and make life all-round calmer for new parent friends.
Portable baby bed
Whether you’re a parent yourself, or you’ve simply glimpsed the life of parenthood on the big screen, it’s obvious that adults have stuff to do – but babies need to be watched round the clock. The solution comes in the form of a blissful portable baby bed.
Changing Mat
It’s the best of times… and it’s also the worst of times. Every new parent dreads the first nappy change, so make your friend’s life a little easier by gifting them an all-in-one change mat. Leander’s mat transforms any flat surface into a safe and hygienic changing station, and is made from durable polyurethane foam..
Clothing Sets
An essential item but nevertheless, a baby can never have too many clothes. Many retailers offer cute baby clothing sets which can be gift wrapped and packaged up nicely as a delectable present. Packed in can be little shorts, tshirts, dresses, shoes, and more. Some clothing sets will come with accessories as well, just to top off the overall look.
Milestone and memory book
For sentimental parents, this one is a charmer. Pearhead’s Baby Book is the perfect gift for keeping and recording memories and milestones – from the very first ultrasound to the first day of school. There’s space for artwork, birthday memories, school keepsakes and photos.
Baby cookbook
For some parents, cracking open a tin of apple puree is all they can muster. For parents who’ve found their groove in the kitchen, preparing baby food is a whole different ball game – so why not give them some inspiration with a baby cookbook? Beaba’s Babycook Book: Your Baby’s First Food is an incredible resource filled with more than 80 recipes that evolve with baby’s taste buds and eating habits.
Sleep mask
This one’s not for baby – it’s for mum, after she finally tucks herself into bed for a sweet few minutes of rest. This gorgeous silk sleep mask will come in handy and look fabulous.
Beaba Milkeo Automatic Formula Bottle Maker
While feeding bub is a very personal choice, if your friend is down for formula and lacking time, why not invest in the Beaba Milkeo Automatic Formula Bottle Maker? After pushing a couple of buttons, the machine automatically measures and mixes water and baby formula powder before pouring it into the baby bottle, ready for serving. Sitting at the perfect temperature, it’s the most convenient way of giving baby a bottle, and keeps both mum and bub content.
Oioi Faux Leather Nappy Backpack
If your mum friend is a stylish mum, she won’t want to negotiate when it comes to carrying essential items. The minute you become a mother, outings become a bigger effort – so why not indulge in a grooby nappy bag? Donned with a myriad of pockets and hidey holes, it also comes with a cushioned changing mat, an insulated bag for baby’s bottle and a zip top purse for any dirty items.
In terms of comfort, it boasts adjustable padded shoulder straps, and comes with a pram attachment.
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