If you don’t have children… or even if you do and may have quickly forgotten what those first sleepless nights with a newborn, especially a first child, are like, it can be hard to know what to buy as an appropriate birth gift.
Many new moms and dads may have already bought all the clothes, decorated the baby’s room, and prepared as best they can… so what’s left to buy as a special gift? Instead of buying another baby pajama set, get inspired by our list of the best birth gifts!
Many new moms and dads may have already bought all the clothes, decorated the baby’s room, and prepared as best they can… so what’s left to buy as a special gift? Instead of buying another baby pajama set, get inspired by our list of the best birth gifts!
Nightlights
Super soft to look at, handy for midnight feedings… and also later when toddlers start to fear the dark, a small nightlight is a thoughtful gift for parents and baby. Choose a neutral color so it easily fits into the decor mom has already chosen!
We love the classic Miffy nightlight, always a favorite and this model is perfect with a dimmable switch, so it doesn’t wake baby too much during the night. The nightlight is also fully rechargeable so no need to worry about batteries! Other alternatives are the favorite Liewood nightlights - cute characters and muted color tones that work in any room.
We love the classic Miffy nightlight, always a favorite and this model is perfect with a dimmable switch, so it doesn’t wake baby too much during the night. The nightlight is also fully rechargeable so no need to worry about batteries! Other alternatives are the favorite Liewood nightlights - cute characters and muted color tones that work in any room.
Plush Toys
Who still has their favorite plush from when they were a baby?! We do too. There’s something really special about keeping a favorite for years to come. Will your choice be baby’s favorite plush?!
Our advice is to look for super soft organic cotton, which will please both baby and the discerning mom.
Our favorites include the panda Maileg and the Little Dutch goose plush - super cute and perfect for a girl or boy. But there are many options, check out our top picks here.
Our advice is to look for super soft organic cotton, which will please both baby and the discerning mom.
Our favorites include the panda Maileg and the Little Dutch goose plush - super cute and perfect for a girl or boy. But there are many options, check out our top picks here.
Activity Toys
Mom and dad may be prepared for the first few weeks, but babies grow quickly and their need for stimulation and activities happens sooner than expected. Get ready with an aesthetic activity arch, like the Charlie Crane Naho activity arch, beautifully made from sustainable wood, or when baby starts sitting up and holding things, a stacking tower is always fun.
The Dag Stacking Tower from Liewood is made from super soft silicone, so it will always be gentle for exploring gums… and it’s also dishwasher safe! To keep baby busy at the supermarket, a stroller activity chain is ideal - we love the cute duck activity chain from Little Dutch. Guaranteed to give mom or dad a few extra minutes of peace!
The Dag Stacking Tower from Liewood is made from super soft silicone, so it will always be gentle for exploring gums… and it’s also dishwasher safe! To keep baby busy at the supermarket, a stroller activity chain is ideal - we love the cute duck activity chain from Little Dutch. Guaranteed to give mom or dad a few extra minutes of peace!
Baby Mobiles
Both a baby room decoration and something to keep baby occupied while changing diapers… a baby mobile is a classic birth gift.
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Choose from a beautiful rainbow mobile like the selection from Cam Cam Copenhagen, which can be hung above a changing table or also above the crib, or something more portable like the Liewood musical giraffe mobile - hang it on a stroller, on the side of the crib… As an extra special gift, the Kano mobile from Charlie Crane is truly beautiful, made from sustainable wood and offers a soothing and peaceful environment for baby.
Comforters
Like stuffed animals, new babies and toddlers never have enough comforters… with moms and dads everywhere often buying multiples of the favorite comforter, fearing it might get lost!
So which comforter to buy? We love the organic cotton muslin versions from Liewood and Fabelab - perfect for baby's soft skin and also available in subtle, understated colors.
So which comforter to buy? We love the organic cotton muslin versions from Liewood and Fabelab - perfect for baby's soft skin and also available in subtle, understated colors.
Baby Room Decoration
Mom and dad have probably already bought the important items for the baby's room such as the crib, changing table, and maybe a wardrobe… but what about some nice decoration? This usually comes last, so it makes a thoughtful birth gift… especially when it’s something fairly neutral in color, to suit all tastes and for both boys' and girls' rooms.
A pretty giraffe wicker basket from Bloomingville Mini serves both as quick storage and a beautiful decorative piece. The wooden giraffe measuring board is also a great way to track growth. A practical birth gift is always welcome, as new parents often discover they never have enough of certain essentials like muslins, sleeping bags, bath capes, and for baby’s weaning, tableware.
Liewood’s silicone sets are an eternal favorite, and for good reason. They are super cute, made of 100% silicone so no unpleasant plastic for baby, dishwasher safe, and most importantly – they don’t break if baby decides to throw them on the floor, while also looking cute on the nursery wall.
A pretty giraffe wicker basket from Bloomingville Mini serves both as quick storage and a beautiful decorative piece. The wooden giraffe measuring board is also a great way to track growth. A practical birth gift is always welcome, as new parents often discover they never have enough of certain essentials like muslins, sleeping bags, bath capes, and for baby’s weaning, tableware.
Liewood’s silicone sets are an eternal favorite, and for good reason. They are super cute, made of 100% silicone so no unpleasant plastic for baby, dishwasher safe, and most importantly – they don’t break if baby decides to throw them on the floor, while also looking cute on the nursery wall.
Play Mats
Once baby starts tummy time or even crawling, you want a safe place to put them. Many baby play mats offered are often in bright, mixed colors that simply don’t work with your home decor, so why not look at something more elegant like the Toddlekind mats – designed to fit perfectly into your home, as well as being a safe and non-toxic place for baby to play.
The Cam Cam shell play mat is very pretty, and just like the reversible bamboo leaf play mat from Lorena Canals, it is 100% organic.
The Cam Cam shell play mat is very pretty, and just like the reversible bamboo leaf play mat from Lorena Canals, it is 100% organic.
Practical Gifts
Sometimes, a very special birth gift is needed – maybe you’re becoming a grandmother for the first time, an aunt, or perhaps it’s your boss you want to impress! What to buy?
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The Levo bouncer from Charlie Crane has been loved by parents worldwide since its creation. Both aesthetic and made from 100% organic materials, baby will also love being gently rocked.
Special Gifts
As an alternative, the Saba chair, also from Charlie Crane, is ideal for a baby's room – both as a beautiful decoration and for later, when storytime begins.
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A wooden rocking horse, like this beautifully designed rocking horse by Carl Larsson for the Swedish brand Kid's Concept, is a heritage piece, designed to be passed down from generation to generation.
