Top 10 Baby Shower Gifts 2021
Navigating the world of shopping for a baby shower gift can be overwhelming, particularly if you haven't yet become a parent.
I mean, swaddles?! What? Who even knew you had to wrap a baby like a burrito? Navigating the world of baby gifts takes you into a whole new world!
We all know that expectant and new parents have so much on their plate and you want to give them a gift that will actually be useful. We have good news for you though: With our gift guide, you don't need to be a parenting expert to pick out a good present because we have done the hard work for you!
1. Bink Mama Hydration Tracking Bottles
Ok, so this is not a present for the baby, the baby is going to get lots of presents. This one is a mama present but it's by far our FAVOURITE baby shower present because it looks after both mum and baby.
The Bink Mama bottle is the worlds first-ever water tracking bottle specifically designed to support you through pregnancy and breastfeeding to meet your daily recommended water needs.
Keeping properly hydrated matters more in pregnancy and postpartum. Hydration is always important, and during pregnancy those fluids are even more precious than usual. Your body needs water to form amniotic fluid, produce extra blood volume, build new tissue, carry nutrients, help indigestion and flush out your wastes and toxins.
The Mama Bottle water bottle shows you the recommended amount of water you should drink each day and provides you a simple, intuitive, timed-guide to help you reach it. It is the simplest, most powerful tool to help you create an optimal environment to nourish and grow your baby, and take care of yourself as well.
TIP - Add a Lounge Straw. This is invaluable for Mama to easily sip extra water during labour and night breastfeeds.
2. Nana Huchy Hoochy Coochie
Meet the revolutionary & oh-so-snuggly baby sleep aid, the Hoochy Coochie puppet comforter!
An all-in-one comforter, hand puppet & story time aid, the Hoochy Coochie also includes a secure dummy attachment so your child will always have a soother close to hand. With a nifty hand-sized pocket, the Hoochy Coochie can be used as a puppet before bedtime, a convenient way to captivate babies & toddlers & help them relax. They can then quietly cuddle up to their Hoochy Coochie as they drift off to sleep.
Our Hoochy Coochies are designed to be favourites, those extra special toys that young children form an attachment to, keeping them close wherever they go, & using them as self-soothing aids. Available in 5 different animals.
3. Mushie Finger Toothbrush
You might be thinking about a present that will come into its own in a few months...you know when the flow of presents has stopped. This is one of our favourite additions to a baby gift basket.
Trust us, your new mama will be thanking you for this is a few months when she has it at the ready for those bathtime battles.
Help brushing go smoothly and begin building good habits with these 100% BPA-free, chemical-free finger toothbrushes! Made from food grade silicone, the bumps on the back assist with sore, teething gums while the bristles on the front keep baby's teeth clean.
4. Natural French Linen Playmat
An absolute essential item for putting baby down on the floor as they start to explore the world around them. Babies spend so much time on the floor and a comfortable, soft area for them to lay on as their skills grow and tummy time becomes an essential activity is essential.
A quality linen play mat that is machine washable and can be popped in the dryer is a beautiful gift that will be used for years to come.
A classic play mat also play mats looks beautiful in any interior while ensuring your baby has all the room and comfort they need for playtime and tummy time.
Linen, while beautiful, is also naturally hypoallergenic and also is one of the most sustainable fabrics available. Our linen play mats are made to last and have many uses as baby grows from picnics to beach days.
Each linen play mat comes in a linen dust bag and is machine washable for easy care.
5. Teething and Touch Rings
If you're looking for a completely natural baby toy, this one should tick all your boxes. The large ring features four loops that tiny fingers will love to shake, rattle and twiddle with. Made with sustainable wood, the beautiful wood grain shines through. This wooden teething toy is perfect for tots and will be a hit with green parents too. It's a charming eco toy that babies will enjoy playing with for months to come.
Heimess have been making beautiful wooden toys in Germany for over 50 years. Environmentally friendly, their products are made from sustainable wood as well as being sure to entertain and delight babies and young children.
6. Swaddles
Yep, wrap like a burrito! An essential baby item, swaddles have so many uses.
There are many benefits to swaddling a baby, including keeping them warm and comfortable and promoting a longer and safer sleep. By swaddling your baby, you stop their arms and legs from flailing, which reduces their startle reflex. The restriction of movement creates feelings of comfort, much like being inside the womb, allowing for a more peaceful and soothing sleep. Babies also need a level of restriction as it helps with muscular and sensory development.
When they are not being used to wrap up baby, swaddles are fantastic burp cloths, pram blankets, sun shades and general baby spill mop up clothes.
Shop our range of beautifully boxes organic cotton muslin swaddles here.
7. Teething Bracelets
Now this is the product you never knew a Mama needed!! Help soothe baby's irritated gums with our line of bracelet teethers. Made from 100% non-toxic, food-grade silicone, they're safe for your baby to use—and their whimsical design, along with sophisticated colors make them a stylish accessory. They are the perfect thing to have on hand when out shopping or at a cafe!!
8. A Beautiful Best Friend
Every baby needs a best friend. A much loved soft toys that provides all the comfort and snuggles!
We love the Maileg range of soft toys for their exquisite softness.
9. Baby Rattles
A classic baby gift, our beautiful, non-toxic baby rattles are the perfect first toy for a little one developing their senses. Let them explore, touch and grab with a collection of crochet, wood and plush rattles. All our baby rattles have also been designed to be soft on gums and teeth.
10. Silicone Feeding Set
By far our most popular baby shower gift, this feeding set will set your new mama and baby up for the next few years. It takes baby through all stages of weaning and learning to use cultery.
Learning to eat is a messy business and bubbas can do with a little help to keep their food from ending up on the floor. Not to mention a little less cleaning for mama!
A feeding set is just invaluable from around 6 months of age.
