Key Summary
- If you’re organising a baby shower for yourself, you can set up a Baby Bunting gift registry.
- If you’re buying for a baby shower, consider gifts that are practical, fun, educational or something for the nursery or a keepsake.
- Baby shower gifts do not have to be expensive, we’ve got ideas for great affordable options, from $9 to under $50.
Being invited to a baby shower is an honour: it shows you’re part of someone’s inner circle and they want you there as they celebrate one of life’s biggest milestones. Whether it’s the baby shower for your best friend, sister or a colleague, it’s a great opportunity to give a gift that’s really unique and useful.
If you’re organising the baby shower (or expecting a baby yourself) there’s always the option of setting up a Baby Bunting gift registry, to help nudge people in the direction of gifts that are actually needed.
For the best baby shower gifts you can go super practical and help stock a nursery with useful items parents (and babies) will reach for time and time again or you could pick a sweet keepsake to remember forever. Here’s our round up of gifts for all budgets.
Practical and cheap baby shower gift ideas
Practical gifts that the parents-to-be will use over and over when their baby arrives are always welcome and the good news is that they are affordable too.
4Baby 25 Piece Home Safety Kit
One day babies are stationary, and the next, they’ll be scooting all over the place. And they have a knack for being drawn to all the dangerous spots in the house. This kit has a selection of locks and guards including a door stopper, drawer latches and corner cushions, to help minimise hazards.
Little Rawr Silicone Bib
While babies won’t start solids until they are around 6 months old, that time will whizz by. Help the parents be prepared with these cute silicone bibs that trap dropped food in the spill pocket and can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher.
Gaia Bamboo Wipes 240 pack
Parents need an endless supply of baby wipes well into the toddler years, not just for nappy changes but cleaning sticky hands and dropped ice creams. These Gaia wipes are made from bamboo cloth, and are infused with aloe vera and chamomile extracts.
Baby shower gifts under $50
There’s a range of bank account-friendly gifts that are a click away, from teethers and toys to clothing and wraps.
This cult baby toy is popular for a reason: it’s made from 100% natural rubber (baby chew approved!), and it’s specifically designed to stimulate baby’s senses. The spots are painted with food-grade paints, making every Sophie unique.
4Baby Swim Hat Sandy Shells
Even if you’re buying for an organised mum that already has the basics sorted, she might not have considered a swim hat yet. This one offers beach babies UPF 50+ protection and a legionnaire’s design for maximum coverage.
Bubba Blue Cot Fitted Sheet Aussie Animals
Made from soft cotton jersey with elasticised edges, this fitted cot sheet has a cute unisex design featuring Australian bush animals.
Love To Dream Swaddle Up Designer Safari
Mastering a swaddle using a traditional muslin can be tricky for new parents, which is where a Love to Dream zip-up swaddle can be a sanity-saver. It keeps baby’s arms in a natural upward position, and has a twin zipper for easy nappy changes. It’s suitable for babies who haven’t learnt to roll yet.
Gifts for the nursery
Decorating and creating a cute nursery is one of the most fun parts of preparing for a new arrival, and these gift ideas will get parents off to a good start.
4Baby Playmat Car Track
This reversible playmat has longevity – not only can it be used as cushioned support for playtime when a baby is little, toddlers will get play value from using it with toy cars. Plus, it’s slip-resistant and waterproof, making it easy to clean.
Polka Prints Safari African Animals Wall Decal
Babies love animals, and these fun decals will add a pop of colour to their room. They’re made to last for years, and can be easily removed from walls without causing damage.
My Baby Deep Sleep Light & Sound Machine
This machine has 18 soothing tracks to choose from including white noise, natural sounds and fan sounds, which can be played in set time blocks or on a loop. It also features a light with adjustable brightness – handy if mum is fumbling around for her phone or water bottle in the dark.
Kids create a lot of mess. Keep their room tidy with this cute basket with a fox design, perfect for toys or laundry. It’s woven from natural water hyacinth.
Fun baby gifts
Help baby discover textures, shapes and colours, and foster early motor skill development with a fun educational gift.
Taf Toys Tummy Time Activity Gym
This plush, padded playmat features an innovative semi-circle hoop designed to hold double-sided picture cards, to give extra visual stimulation, along with a range of other sensory enrichment toys.
Hape Stay-Put Rattle Set
Designed to fit into small hands, each of these rattles makes a unique sound when shaken. Plus, the sturdy suction cups mean they can be stuck onto smooth surfaces like highchair tables (priceless for helping keep a baby entertained at a café).
Tooky Toy Wooden Baby Walker with Blocks (available via Baby Bunting Marketplace)
This two-in-one toy grows with a baby’s development. As a floor toy, baby can play with the bright wooden blocks. Then, as they grow, they can use it as a walker to help them gain confidence on their feet.
Generous baby gifts
If it’s your best friend, sister’s or a family member’s baby shower and you want to splash out and be more indulgent with your gift, we’ve got you covered. These are also great options if you want to band together with friends or colleagues to buy one big gift.
Gourmet Basket Classic Bedtime Baby Hamper (available via Baby Bunting Marketplace)
If you want to shower the new arrival with a range of lovely things, this hamper is your go-to: it includes a blanket, growsuit, a teething toy, a baby book, bath products and the cutest little shoes you’ve ever seen.
Maxi Cosi Leya Ultra Compact Stroller
Parents will likely want to choose her own day-to-day pram, however gifting them a compact stroller will come in handy for quick outings and travel when the baby is old enough to sit upright. This one is lightweight (6.6kg), can be folded with one hand and has a generous storage basket.
Boori Koto Cot and Mattress Package
First, your cot has to be safe. Second, it has to look good in your nursery. This cot and mattress set ticks both boxes. Discerning mums will love the Nordic design flair of this two-tone wooden cot. It has two base heights and converts into a toddler bed that will last the baby through from a newborn to around age five.
Ergobaby All Position Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Pearl Grey
This carrier gets five-star reviews online, and no wonder: it's suitable for young babies through to 20kg toddlers, without the need for an infant insert.
It's made with breathable mesh (great for summer, or long walks) and it has four carry positions. Plus, it’s easy to move the baby from facing in to out thanks to switch sliders. It's comfy for both babies and parents, thanks to a lumbar support waistbelt and cushioned shoulder straps.
Still stuck for present ideas?
A Baby Bunting Digital Gift Card allows you to select a gift amount of your choice, so the recipient can choose what they truly want. And if you’d rather pamper the mum-to-be, check out our gift ideas for new mums.
