10 Awesome Baby Gifts To Give To New Parents

Give new parents a head start with a thoughtful baby gift that both they and their newborn will adore.

Becoming parents for the first time and starting a family of your own is a magical time for any couple.

As your life changes overnight in the very best of ways as you are blessed with a son or a daughter.

However, this transition from carefree couple to parenthood is a massive shift, and one that can take a lot of time and effort to get used to.

So how about getting them a little something that can help them with their baby.

As the following list of gift ideas for new parents will all help in some way, and be things that both parents and baby will get the benefits from.

1. A Comfort Blanket That Their New Baby Will Love

When they first enter the world it can feel like a scary place for a baby, and new parents will spend a lot of time in the first year of the baby's life nursing and comforting them to settle them down and make them feel safe and secure.

So giving new parents a comfort blanket for their new baby is a top gift idea.

As this blanket will do the job of the parent when the baby is in their cot alone, giving them something warm and comfortable to cling to that will help them feel better.

So it's a gift that will help the baby feel more secure, and will also give the parents some respite from having to be at their baby's constant beck and call.

And my choice for this would be something from the Aden & Anais range, as these come in a range of cute designs that new Moms especially will love.

2. A Baby Carrier To Make Holding Their Baby A Breeze

As a new parent, you are going to have your hands full pretty much all of the time.

And this can make it so hard to get your 101 daily tasks done when you're constantly having to carry your little one around with you to keep an eye on them.

So a great gift to get them is a baby carrier, as this way they can strap their baby in and carry them while still keeping both hands free for other things.

And the added benefit of this is that keeping your baby close to you in this way helps with the bonding process, while also calming and soothing them at the same time.

So if this sounds like the kind of gift you'd like to give to a new parent, check out the Ergobaby 360.

As this baby carrier is safe, comfortable to wear, and is versatile enough that you can choose to carry your baby in multiple positions, such as facing towards you, facing away from you, on your hip, or on your back.

3. A Fashionable Diaper Bag To Keep them Looking Cool

Having a well-stocked diaper bag to carry around with you is a must for new parents, as baby will need changing regularly throughout the day, and this can happen wherever you might be.

So getting them a diaper bag that is fashionable as well as functional makes for an ideal gift.

And I'd recommend looking at the JuJuBe BFF range, as they have many different designs that are really popular with new Moms.

As this way they'll have a bag that will get them out of jail when out and about, yet will also look good at the same time.

4. A Baby Swing To Keep Baby Happy And Give Mom And Dad A Break

This next gift idea is something baby will probably enjoy just as much (or more) than their parents, and that is a baby swing.

As babies need to be rocked and nursed to calm and settle them, and make them feel safe and secure.

And while there's nothing more lovely than cradling your baby, it can be really draining on your arms and body, not to mention taking up a lot of your time when you have lots of other baby tasks to do.

So having a baby swing or cradle that will rock and soothe your baby for you is a godsend for new parents.

And one that babies and Moms heartily recommend is the Fisher Price Snugapuppy baby swing.

As this one is really comfortable for the baby, swings back and forward as well as side to side, and has an overhead mobile with soft animal toys and music to keep them entertained.

5. A Backseat Car Mirror To Keep An Eye On Them

Taking your new baby out in the car can be a stressful time for a new parent.

As you have to keep your attention on the road and can't check on them or attend to their needs, which can cause anxiety as you drive.

So having a backseat car mirror on the headrest can really help to ease these anxieties.

As you can glance and see how your baby is doing when it's safe to do so, and be safe in the knowledge that you will be able to tell quickly if they are in distress or if anything is wrong.

And these mirrors serve a double purpose in that they give your baby something to look at, as they become mesmerized by the moving shapes in the mirror and won't be as likely to become restless.

So one of these mirrors is a great practical gift for new parents, and one I'd recommend is the Britax back seat baby car mirror. 

6. A Portable Baby Changing Pad

Having to change your baby's diaper when out and about can catch you out if you're not careful.

Because not everywhere has baby changing facilities, and you may need to provide your own safe surface to clean them up.

So a portable baby changing pad can make for a really handy gift for new parents, and one that does everything you need it to is the one above by Lil Fox.

As this pad opens out easily, has a waterproof surface which is easy to clean, has a padded pillow to cradle the baby's head, and has separate pockets to hold wipes, diapers, and creams.

7. A Set Of Boppy Pillows For Nursing Their Baby

Baby pillows are a really great gift to give to new parents, as they look cute, are good for the baby, and they'll get plenty of use from them.

And you have a couple of different options for this.

As you can get nursing pillows that raise the baby to a better height for feeding and nursing, while also supporting the baby.

Or you could go for a lounging pillow, which baby's love to cradle in to feel comfortable, calm, and safe. 

And for cute pillows that make for ideal gifts, check out the Boppy newborn lounger and the CuddleNest Mini baby lounger.

8. A Reliable Baby Monitor For Peace Of Mind

Putting your baby down in their cot while you are in another room can be a major cause of anxiety for new parents.

As you can become paranoid that bad things may be happening while you're not watching them, especially when everything is quiet.

So a gift that can settle a new parents nerves and help them keep a watchful eye over their baby is to get them a baby monitor.

As these monitors give you the sights and sounds from the baby's bedroom via speakers and small video monitors, meaning you'll always know exactly what they're up to and if they need your attention.

And a baby monitor that is really highly rated is the Infant Optics DXR-8.

As this one has three different viewing angles (including a zoom function), and can be carried around in your pocket no matter where you are in the house.

9. A Snot Sucker To Clean Their Sinuses Out

Now this might be one of the least sexy gift ideas I've recommended on this entire site!

But it's also one that a new parent may find invaluable during the first year of their baby's life.

As one of the biggest irritations for baby's is that they can get a build up of mucus and snot in their nostrils that they are unable to get rid of, and this causes breathing problems and makes them feel really uncomfortable.

So the NoseFrida snotsucker is an ingenious invention.

As this tool is a safe way for a parent to clear their baby's nostrils and airways for them, so they can breathe freely and feel calm and settled once more.

And it's something they may not have heard of or considered buying for themselves, which makes it an even better (albeit a little unique) gift.

10. A Top Class Baby Stroller

This final gift idea for new parents is only for the most generous among you.

But if you want to get them the ultimate baby gift that they'll get years of use from, then how about getting them a top of the range baby stroller.

Because doing so will be a huge help to them, as it'll save them a lot of money that they can then spend elsewhere on other things for their new baby.

And one that ticks all the boxes is the UPPAbaby Vista V2 baby stroller.

As this one is a smooth ride, easy to use, really comfortable for the baby, has a reversible seat, an easy access basket to keep your baby essentials in, and canopies to protect your child from the sun, amongst other things.

Rounding Up

Becoming new parents is a wonderful thing, but it can also be daunting to take on the huge responsibility of raising a child.

So help them transition smoothly into parenthood with a gift that both they and their baby will love and get plenty of use from.

As each of the gift ideas for new parents I've given you here will go some way into making their first few months of parenting that little bit easier.