Baby Shower Gift Guide

A baby shower is a great way for the soon-to-be parents to stock up on things they need before the baby gets here. Shopping of the registry is important, but always add a personal touch that the future mom and dad didn’t know they needed until they open it. These gifts can vary from a personalized picture frame to a temporary meal kit for after the baby arrives.

We found the top 20 gifts for a baby shower that mom, dad, and the baby will love!

Personalized Mommy to Be Frame

Soon she will be a mom and that belly disappears. Give her something to cherish her baby belly for the last month or two with this personalized Mommy-to-Be picture frame.

Stainless Wine Tumbler

It’s been nine months; Mama needs a drink. This “Good Moms Drink Wine” stainless wine tumbler is perfect for that first glass of wine after the baby is born.

Personalized Dear Baby Journal

She watches her baby day in and day out, making memories and learning new things. This personalized Letters to Baby journal is the perfect way for her to write down all the good times they have for the baby to read when they are older.

Baby Backpack

Car seats are bulky are hard to carry. The new parents will love a baby backpack that they can just strap on and head out. This SmartSupport Backpack from Target is lightweight, padded, and adjustable for your comfort and the baby’s comfort when on the go.

Children’s Books

New babies and parents love books; they can never have too many. Giles Andreae is a best-selling children’s book author who has many great books to choose from. We recommend, Commotion in the Ocean, Rumble in the Jungle, and Cock-a-Doodle-Do Barnyard Hullabaloo. These books feature all animals with fun illustrations for the child to enjoy as the grow.

Personalized Mommy Est Frame

All she wants to do is show off her new baby. This personalized “Mommy Est” picture frame is a thoughtful gift that she can display her favorite picture of the little one.

Temporary Meal Kits

Mom and dad will be experiencing many sleepless nights and busy days, so they may not have the time or energy to plan meals or grocery shop for themselves. Gifting them a temporary meal service will be a lifesaver. Blue Apron’s meal kits are healthy and you can customize it to their preferences.

Personalized LED Night Light

If mom and dad already have a name picked out, then you will want to gift them one of these adorable LED night lights. With over 10 designs to choose from, there is a night light that will match every nursery theme. Our favorite is the personalized stars LED light that shines like the night sky.

Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit

The new mom will greatly appreciate the Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit from Frida Mom. Included in the kit are disposable postpartum underwear, instant ice maxi pads, cooling pad liners, healing foam, and a toilet-top storage caddy. These essentials will be sure to aid the mother when she is healing the first days after giving birth.

Nursing Clothes

Nursing Queen has cute yet functional nursing clothes that every woman will love. They have shirts, dresses, sweatshirts, swim suits, and more. Every piece of clothing includes a hidden zipper or lift up flaps that makes breast feeding easier while on the go. We love this comfortable nursing pocket t-shirt and this stylish light sage green nursing dress.

Baby Bottle Box

Babies can be very particular about what bottle they prefer to use, which makes buying bottle for the parents difficult and expensive. Baby List’s bottle box includes five different baby bottles which lets the parents and the baby to test them out to find the perfect bottle.

Stroller Hook

A simple yet useful gift for mom is a mom hook for stroller and purse. The hook is perfect for heavy purses, coats, and backpacks to hang on the stroller.

Personalized Stainless Coffee Tumbler

Mom is going to need her coffee for those early mornings and late nights with the baby. She needs a coffee cup that will keep her hot drinks hot when she has to run to feed or change her baby. This personalized “Raising Wildflowers and Wildlife” stainless coffee tumbler is designed to keep the hot drinks hot for hours.

Silicone Bibs

Silicone bibs are the best thing that new parents use during meal time. They are easy to clean, they keep the child dry, and they catch any food they will fall. The parents won’t need this right away but they will be happy they have them stored away for when the baby starts eating foods. Silicone bibs can be found at Wal Mart or Amazon for less than $20.

New Born Photography Session

Looking for an out-of-the-box gift idea? Gift the new parents a voucher for a new born photography session. Give them the option to choose when and where, you just have to provide payment. This will give the couple adorable pictures that will be treasured forever.

Door Cushion

A gift that the parents may not have thought of is a door cushion. Door cushions cover the door latch so the door isn’t noisy when closing. These are great for when the baby is sleeping and closing the door may wake them up. We love CushyCloser’s birch blue door cushion on Etsy.

Muslin Blanket

Every baby and parent will love this cute clementine muslin quilt from Spearmint Love. This blanket is perfect for outdoor use, pictures, and nap time in the crib. With four layers of muslin, this quilt is breathable but warm for the baby.

Robe and Swaddle Set

There will be plenty of days lounging around the house with the new baby. She will appreciate a comfy robe for the beginning of motherhood. This navy floral robe and solid navy swaddle set is the perfect pair for mom and baby. It is stylish, comfy, and it comes with an adorable matching baby swaddle.

Hand and Foot Print Keepsake

This hand and foot print keepsake kit is a beautiful and unique way for mom and dad to cherish their new born baby. Their hands and feet won’t be that small ever again. The kit includes letter and number stencils, so mom and dad can customize the clay with the baby’s name and birthday.

Personalized Moon & Back Picture Frame

Add a personalized touch to the baby’s nursery with this “I Love You to the Moon & Back” wall sign that is personalized with the baby’s name. Made of quality vegan leather, this sign comes in four different colors and makes a sweet nursery addition.