20 Baby Shower Gift Ideas They Don’t Know They Needed

Anyone having a baby needs this balm sent their way immediately! Made from natural ingredients like Calendula flower petals, Jojoba, beeswax, and lavender essential oils, it soothes baby’s dry skin — and clears up diaper rash like nobody’s business. Plus, the entire family can use it!

This simple yet elegant frame is perfect for new parents to capture their little one’s arrival. Designed to showcase a newborn’s first precious photo alongside their hospital ID bracelet, this thoughtful keepsake ensures baby’s tiny mementos are always on display, not tucked away in a cardboard box.

We’ve used so many strollers, and the City Mini GT2 is definitely a favorite. It’s durable, easy to navigate, super easy to fold, and comfortable for infants to preschoolers. This stroller will last for years, even with multiple kids. It’s compatible with some infant car seats, and adapters are sold separately.

Some parents find infant wraps intimidating or confusing to use. How do you wrap it?! Is my baby going to slip out?! But this wrap’s super cozy fabric makes baby-wearing feel easy and natural – it’s the perfect baby shower gift for even the tiniest of babies and can also hold toddlers up to 35 pounds.

Baby products come and go, but Aquafor has been a standard for decades. This set is perfect for all babies, as the products are hypoallergenic and free of fragrances, parabens, and dyes. The 3-piece box set includes Baby Healing Ointment, Diaper Rash Cream, and Wash & Shampoo.

Gentle ambient noise can comfort babies. This white noise machine, perfect for at home or on the go, has six settings: White Noise, Thunder, Ocean, Rain, Summer Night, and Brook. As a bonus, it might help the parents sleep better, too.

When you have a baby, sh*t happens…literally. Any time, anywhere, whether it’s convenient or not, so parents really have to be prepared. This changing pad is easily portable, extra long, and has space for essentials like diapers, wipes, extra clothes, and even parents’ personal items. It can be used on its own or fit in a diaper bag.

For a more structured, higher-weight-capacity carrier, try the Ergobaby 360. With this design, you can tote baby in multiple positions, including forward-facing, on the hip, or on the back, up to 45 pounds—that’s an average 6-year-old!

No matter how thoughtful and generous baby shower gifts are, there are always items new parents need to pick up for themselves. Amazon gift cards are handy since they’ll spend a ton of money on their kiddo in the first year alone.

One thing babies don’t master for a while is swallowing, hence why they’re always so darn drooly. To avoid having to change them out of a million wet onesies a day, drool bibs are essential. This set of four is an adorable baby shower gift for the parents-to-be.

Gifting clothes at a baby shower can be a little tricky, as parents often wind up with way more than they can use before their baby grows out of them! But you can’t go wrong with a classic layette.

We love this unisex set from Wonder Nation, which includes mix-and-match onesies, pants, bibs, sleepers, and hats.

Whether the parents-to-be are planning to use bottles or not, having a convenient dedicated spot to air-dry them will be clutch. You might have seen this drying rack before—there’s a good reason for that! It’s adorable and the perfect tool for the task.

For those who breastfeed, every little bit of comfort and convenience helps. This quiet, lightweight hospital-grade pump is a lifesaver for new parents. It lets you pump without waking the baby, and the handy app tracks your pumping sessions and more.

Protect their most precious cargo with this budget-friendly all-terrain wagon stroller, perfect for family outings. Parents of any height can easily adjust the handle and switch from pushing to pulling, making it a breeze to maneuver. We love its ample storage space and handy snack tray to keep little ones happy on the go.

Brighten up any nursery with this vibrant, eye-catching print by artist Tabitha Brown. The colorful design is available in three different sizes and will make everyone’s eyes light up. While shopping, check out other designs from the artist to add to your own collection!

Baby’s delicate skin deserves the most gentle care, and SheaMoisture’s 2-in-1 gentle baby wash and shampoo does just that. The specially blended formula, perfect for babies and toddlers with textured hair, makes bath time an extremely soothing experience.

Receive endless thank yous for this super useful gift! Invented by a mom, this silicone diaper cream spatula makes diaper changes a breeze. The flexible design keeps fingers clean, while the genius suction cup base prevents a smeared mess on tables or floors—perfect for all those wild baby wiggles!

Give new parents the ultimate gift of peace of mind with this sturdy, see-through sleeper. Its built-in sound and vibration features gently lull baby to sleep, and the convenient adjustable height and swivel options make nighttime routines so much easier. With the push of a button, it transforms into a portable nest, allowing parents to keep their little ones close by wherever they go.

Pacifiers can be actual lifesavers for parents, so consider adding this two-pack to your baby shower shopping list. The thin, flexible nipple design means less work for baby, and who doesn’t love that? Plus, it glows in the dark, making middle-of-the-night soothing so much easier.

When kids need to be contained outside, a regular pack ‘n play just won’t cut it. With its UPF 50+ rated canopy, this spacious playpen keeps little ones out of the sun while they enjoy the fresh outdoor air.

Perfect for busy parents, it sets up as easily as a beach tent and is just as simple to clean — they can hose it off and let it air dry!