Best baby shower gifts new parents will adore

The multi-award winning baby sleep soother is much-loved by new (and sleep deprived) parents with its smartCRY sensor which automatically activates when babies stir. This model features four soothing sounds, including the reassuring sound of the womb and it can be easily attached to a cot, pushchair or car seat.

Want to be remembered as the very favourite in-law? Then trust us when we say this giant unicorn is going to earn you that title. Available in pink or all-white, the fluffy toy is the kind of statement gift that will instantly become a standout feature in the nursery and will be treasured from birth and beyond.

If you’re looking for a playmat that doesn’t scream primary colours and hard to clean foam tiles, you’ll want to check out Totter and Tumble’s super stylish range. The mats are made from a single piece of memory foam, making them incredibly soft, supportive, and comfortable for little ones (and for you too). Suitable from birth to tummy time and first rolls, through to toddlerhood and beyond, they offer long-lasting use as your baby grows. With a range of beautiful patterns and colours to pick from, these double-sided mats are designed to look like rugs that you’d already happily have in your home, blending seamlessly with your existing décor. They’re also easy to wipe clean, making them as practical as they are stylish. Consider a Totter and Tumble mat a worthwhile investment!

A White Company best-seller for good reason, these super soft robes come in four colours and are made of pure natural cotton.

Designed to stimulate baby’s senses with bright colours and textured patches, these Ladybird Baby Touch books make a perfect first gift from birth.

A range adored by adults and with a perfect five star rating on the Boots website, the Weleda baby gift set is an obvious choice for gifting. Coming in at £16, this set is budget-friendly and contains a selection of soothing calendula-rich products, including all purpose balm, nappy cream, and shampoo and body wash, providing the ultimate comfort and protection for newborn baby skin.

We love this two-piece set from leading baby brand MORI featuring a zip-up sleepsuit and swaddlebag, which are both made from the brand's snuggly soft signature 30% organic and 70% bamboo fabric.

A practical gift for new parents, the BabyBjorn mini carrier is designed especially with newborns in mind. It’s easy-to-use, offers great support and is made from the softest materials.

A step up from Vital Baby’s first UV LED steriliser, their latest product completes a full sterilisation cycle in just five minutes (and sterile and dry in 22 minutes) making it one of the fastest on the market. Coming in two sleek new colourways - olive green and smoky blue - the steriliser, which can be used with bottles, soothers, breast pumps and more, is more energy and cost efficient than a standard steam steriliser and makes an ideal practical gift for parents.

The latest sound machine to hit the market, Love to Dream’s impressive Sleep Machine features nine soothing sounds to lull baby into a slumber, a cry detection sensor, a personalised record function, a bluetooth connection, *and* a night light. Its compact size also means it’s easily portable for trips outside the home.

With baby only being able to see certain colours in their first few weeks and months, these black and white images from Eyas are a perfect way to enhance sensory and cognitive development. Co-designed with a Montessori accredited physician, you can easily pop the black and white toy in the little one's pram for on-the-go stimulation. There’s also a cute colour version available for babies over two months old.

Already wrapped in a stylish gift box, this set includes a soft fleece romper made using recycled polyester and a cute elephant comforter.

Help parents who are juggling the newborn stage with this babywearing solution from Izmi. Once mum or dad gets the hang of how to tie it (vids are available online), the Essential Wrap is one of those practical gifts that will get *so* much use. Made from natural stretch cotton, it’s fully supportive and can be used in two different carrying positions - parent-facing front carry and side carry. It can also be worn while breastfeeding for extra support.

Known for their super stylish baby changing bags and accessories, we guarantee any parent will be thrilled to receive a gift from TIBA + MARL, including this £55 compact Inka Buggy Organiser. We love.

The NHS recommends tummy time from birth, so parents will get plenty of use out of this mat as baby grows. It’s extra thick for padded comfort and measures 167.6 cm X 127 cm, so will be a particularly great buy for any parents with wooden floors. As well as providing the perfect cushioning for baby, the mat also comes with six fun activities including a peak and play elephant, a mirror, and it also has multiple textures for tiny hands to explore.

This complete MAM set features a huge selection of bottles, including six 160ml bottles designed for newborns, six 260ml bottles, two medium flow teats designed for two months and over, one soft spout, one bottle handle for when baby can start holding their own bottle, and one 0-2 month soother. As well as being self-sterilising (you fill the bottle base with water and pop them in the microwave), MAM bottles are also really easy to take apart to clean.

Crafted from ethically sourced performance cashmere, Nuna have designed one of the most luxurious baby carriers on the market. The integrated infant booster means it’s suitable for babies under four months (minimum weight 8lbs) and can be used all the way up to 35lbs in four carry positions - newborn mode, facing in, facing out, and back carry. Ideal for gifting, the carrier comes in an exclusive keepsake box with a storage bag, two organic cotton bibs and a pair of adorable socks made from recycled cashmere.

For adorable baby clothes made to the highest quality, we recommend checking out Rosa & Blue. The family-run brand’s beautiful range of products feature unique designs painted in watercolour by the founder’s husband and are made from 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton, which means they’re breathable and super soft on the skin. Take your pick from a variety of sweet sleepsuits (like the brown bear sleepsuit pictured), bodysuits, sleeping bags, muslins and more. They also offer gift set bundles priced at £160 if you really want to splash out on your baby shower gift.