Find the best newborn baby gifts that will be cherished as the baby grows older. Or the best gifts that will be appreciated by the parents to be for making their life with their newborn arrival easier.
These newborn baby gift ideas include personalised gift ideas, presents for newborn boys and girls, baby stocking stuffers and plenty more ideas to help you shop for the littlest person on your gift shopping list!
Newborn babies aren’t yet able to appreciate Christmas like older children. Depending on how old they are, they might enjoy the crinkly paper, the bright lights, and the activity, but they won’t get excited about opening presents or a turkey dinner.
Especially not if they are newborn babies, having arrived just before the holidays!
Parents, family and friends can still make the holidays memorable by choosing gifts their child will enjoy in the weeks and years to come.
Unique Newborn Baby Gift Ideas
If you want a newborn gift that will stand out amongst all the cute baby outfits, snuggle rugs and soft toys, look no further! Sure, those essential newborn gifts and baby gear are still appreciated and can be practical as well.
But if you want a unique newborn baby gift, there are plenty of great options to make sure your gift is a winner. But where do you start with finding a gift that is unique?
For more gift ideas, check out sibling gifts from a new baby for ideas on what your new arrival can give their older siblings and new mum gift ideas.
Handmade Newborn Baby Gifts
Try searching on Etsy to find gift ideas made by crafters and artisans. They have many ideas on how to make unique, personal gifts for all ages, and babies are no exception.
Etsy has handmade crochet and knitted items, personalized blankets and hats, baby name plaques, leg warmers, jewellery, and handmade toys.
And remember, your newborn baby gift does not have to be something they use right away either! So gifting a sentimental bracelet or a handmade toy suitable for older kids is perfectly fine!
Music For Babies
Music makes an excellent gift for babies and is one that is often overlooked. Gift a CD with Disney lullabies, classical music, or your favourite artist in lullaby form.
If you have a small budget, put together a special playlist on a streaming service or CD with a variety of music, including soothing lullabies, classical music, and traditional nursery rhymes.
This special playlist can be played in the background and as the baby grows, it may help them to self-soothe or enhance playtime. Music can provide a basis for language education and stimulate the mind.
Personalised New Baby Gifts
Personalised gifts for new babies are a wonderful unique gift idea. Choose gifts that are keepsake items that their parents will appreciate.
The child can enjoy these as they grow up, taking these sentimental keepsakes with them as they move into their own adulthood, perhaps sharing with their own children one day.
Some personalised newborn gift ideas include:
- A personalised Christmas ornament
- A novelty birth certificate
- An album or baby book with information about the pregnancy, birth and first few months of life for the parents to fill out
- Framed footprints or hand and foot sculptures – Get a DIY hand & footprint kit
Here are more personalised gifts for babies:
Wooden Name Puzzle
These personalised wooden name puzzles are a great idea for once babies are old enough to explore where the pieces go.
Personalised Poems & Nursery Rhymes Book
Features your child’s name and other details for a fun personalised book they will want to keep forever.
Personalised Wooden Baby Rattle
Wooden baby rattle and teether personalised with baby’s name, made from naturally antibacterial beech wood.
Woodland Animals Personalised Baby Book
A gift for parents to document milestones, photos and memories of the baby, as a beautiful keepsake for when they are older.
Gifts For Newborn Girl
Give a sentimental and feminine gift for a newborn girl with these beautiful and thoughtful baby girl gift ideas, including keepsakes and adorable clothing and accessories for little girls:
Letters to my Daughter Personalised Notebook
A special journal for parents to write letters to their baby as she grows older and gift to her when she is old enough to appreciate their words.
Little Miss Sassy Pants Outfit
This adorable baby girl outfit is feminine and floral with a splash of sass!
Pink Fleece Swaddle
This beautiful knitted swaddle will keep your baby girl toasty warm, suitable for the pram or at home. Also available in other colours.
Gifts For Newborn Boy
For newborn baby boy gift ideas, these keepsake gifts and fun gift ideas are a beautiful idea that celebrates the arrival of a baby boy.
Letters to my Son Personalised Notebook
A special journal for parents to write letters to their baby boy as he grows older and then gift to him when old enough to appreciate it.
Newborn Baby Boy Clothing Set
This cute baby boy outfit will announce his arrival in style! It comes with a romper, pants and beanie.
Wearable Baby Teething Tie
The tie fastens onto any baby clothing safely and securely giving a stylish look and providing a solution for teething and drooling.
Baby’s First Christmas Gifts
Baby’s first Christmas is a special time, even if they aren’t going to remember it. It means celebrating the holiday season as a family with your baby for the first time and that is a milestone the whole family will cherish.
Here are some keepsake gift ideas for a babies first Christmas:
Stocking Stuffers For Infants
If looking for gift ideas for your own newborn baby, stocking stuffers for newborns are a great way to ensure they have a little something on Christmas day, even if you don’t worry about getting them a larger gift.
After all, at this stage, Christmas is more about your joy of having a new member of your family to share it with, since your newborn won’t have any memory of the day.
Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for newborns & infants:
Swim Diaper
These fun patterned baby swim diapers are the perfect reusable alternative to disposable swim nappies. Just what they need for swimming lessons or a day at the beach!
Baby Cookie Monster Teething Toy
Baby Cookie Monster Teether With Pacifier Clip is made from the top quality soft food-grade silicone.
4-Pack Organic Cotton Burp Cloths
Super absorbent 3 layer burp cloths made from organic cotton and polyester fleece to catch baby mess.
Manhatten Toy Teether
Bright colours, bendy teether arms and movable rings will keep your little one entertained at home and on the go.
Welcome Little One: A Sweet Keepsake Board Book for Newborns
Filled with lively illustrations and heartfelt rhyming text to read to your baby.
Beach Towel & Wet Bag
Enjoy the summer months with a compact & absorbent beach towel that also repels sand and a wet bag to put everything in afterwards!
Practical Baby Gifts
If the expectant parents or new parents are still setting themselves up with all the baby necessities, there are some wonderful gifts that they may really appreciate to make their life with their new baby easier.
Here are some practical and useful baby gifts to give:
Ergo Evolve 3-in-1 Bouncer
From a cozy newborn lounger to an infant bouncer to a toddler seat, the Evolve grows with the baby.
Portable Diaper Changing Pad
Make life easier for the baby and the parents with a portable changing pad that includes storage for nappy-changing essentials.
Ergo OMNI Baby Carrier
Bestselling all-round baby carrier from baby to toddler stage.
Baby Toy Gifts
If a baby is only a few weeks old, he may not appreciate baby toys right away but consider giving them as a Christmas gift anyway.
Baby toys are brightly coloured, textured, and stimulate many senses for the child. Baby toys are often enjoyed well into the toddler and preschool toys, so they will have some longevity in your child’s life.
Choose toys that are easy for a baby to grasp, make noise when moved, and don’t have any pieces that will come off in a child’s mouth. Handmade items are also a good option.
Here are some newborn & early learning baby toy ideas:
Wrist Rattles and Foot Finders Set
These sensory toys for babies encourage early development as babies seek to find the toys and improve coordination.
Wooden Baby Pram Toys – Set of 3
Beautiful sensory toy for babies made from raw untreated beech wood and BPA free food-grade silicone.
Montessori 4-8 Month Baby Set of 5 Toys
Montessori toys to promote fine motor and gross motor development. They are used from approximately 4 months when babies begin to reach for and grab things.
Infant Tummy-Time Soft Crinkle Activity Book
Soft baby crinkle activity book for practising Tummy-time from day one, including baby-safe mirror page.
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Baby Gift Baskets
Baby gift baskets are fun to put together, with small items for the newborn baby. If this is a gift just after the baby’s birth, you may even want to include a few small gifts for the new mum too. They are the perfect baby shower gift or newborn gifts once the baby arrives.
There are loads of cute things you can add to a baby gift hamper:
- Socks
- Booties
- Bibs
- Rattles
- Burp clothes
- Soft organic cotton wraps
- Baby clothing & accessories
- Body wash, bubble bath or baby shampoo
- Newborn toys
- Night light
- A sweet board book
- Diapers and wipes
- Teethers
- Stuffed animal
Or if you want to take the thinking out of the gift basket, you can get a baby girl gift hamper or baby boy gift hamper already made up and ready to gift. They can be made in specific colours or get a gender-neutral basket instead.
Check out these pre-made baby gift baskets:
Vintage Baby Gift Basket
This beautiful vintage style baby gift basket has gifts for both mum and baby.
Baby Boy Gift Basket
Trendy masculine colours for a baby boy with toys and practical gifts included.
Baby Girl Gift Basket
Adorable handmade bunny, shoes, hair bow and teether make up this baby girl gift basket.
These newborn baby gifts will help make your baby’s first Christmas special for her and your family. Take lots of pictures so you can share her Christmas story with her when she is older. You can even turn these photos into a future sentimental gift for your baby!
If it is your own newborn you are shopping for, make sure you read these tips on ways to make your life easier with a newborn, especially over the busy Christmas season! And check out these baby essentials for the first 3 months too!
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