10 newborn gifts that will make new parents swoon
From the Still shopping? Our gift guide has something for everyone on your list series
Sure, we've rounded up gift ideas for the new baby in your life. But remember, new parents might need a few things to make the transition a little easier too. Here are a few gifts that parents swear helped both them and baby adjust.
Give knits and warm accessories
Give knits and warm accessories for baby’s head and feet. We like options that keep an infant stylish and cozy. The Ralph Lauren Bear Baby Hat with Rib-Knit Booties, sizes newborn to 9 months. $95, niemanmarcus.com. For a cutesy look, try the Bonniemob Knit Baby Hat with Ears. $45, niemanmarcus.com
LittleBeeMocs
Keep a kid fashionable with adorable baby moccasins from LittleBeeMocs. In fun colors from amber to a red that pops, the wee shoes also include options with smart bows. Order them at the maker’s Etsy shop. $18.95, Etsy.
Banz Infant Hearing Protection Earmuffs
Protecting a new one’s ears is important. Being armed with baby earmuffs also expands the number of places new parents can go. Banz Infant Hearing Protection Earmuffs have foam-filled cushions and weigh only 5 ounces. This gift lets parents feel more at ease bringing a baby to a festival, wedding or any other place that might be a little too loud. $29.99, Amazon
Baby yoga class gift certificate
Gift a new mom or dad the present of time together, and mindfulness. A gift certificate to baby yoga classes can help new parents get out of the house and bond with baby. For example, Chicago’s Bloom Yoga Studio offers mom and baby yoga as well as gift cards. www.bloomyogastudio.com
'Baby Feminists'
Start a developing mind with thoughtful reading early. “Baby Feminists” is a lift-the-flap book written by Libby Babbott-Klein and illustrated by Jessica Walker. It reveals, in baby form, bold-faced names from Frida Kahlo to Gloria Steinem to Malala Yousafzai. $9.99, amazon.com or bookstores.
Baby K'tan Baby Carrier
This coral option is a bright way to keep parents with their baby while they’re on the go. It’s ready to roll, and these wraps support children from birth up to 35 pounds. The design slips on like a T-shirt. $59.99, buybuybaby.com
Zutano Cozie Fleece Baby Bootie
It can be hard to find newborn shoes that stay on tiny feet; the Zutano Cozie Fleece Baby Bootie comes in a variety of colors and patterns, and is promised to “stay on even the most bouncy little feet” with two adjustable snaps. Plus, they’re cozy and cute. $21, Amazon
MULA stack & nest cups
Stacking blocks offer a way for a child to learn. Ikea promises their seven stackable plastic cups are safe to be thrown around or even to be chewed on. Recommended for children 6 months and older, so a thoughtful thinking-ahead gift. $2.99, ikea.com
Lillebaby Complete Original Baby Carrier
The option to carry a baby instead of packing up a stroller will make errands and events easier on new parents. The Lillebaby Complete Original Baby Carrier’s ergonomic design allows not just weight distribution but also carrying options — front, hip, back. Plus it promises lumbar support for mom or dad and neck support for baby. Also great? Throw it in the washer. $119.99, Amazon
Yookidoo Baby Bath Shower Head
Make bath time easier for new parents. This portable baby shower makes it a bit simpler to reach up and shampoo a wiggling baby’s head. The fun elephant design creates a spray just for him or her. $24.95, Amazon
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