52 Best Baby Shower Gifts to Buy in 2024
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Becoming a new parent can be so stinkin’ overwhelming (and literally stinking, thanks to all those dirty diapers, lol) so a baby shower is the best way to make sure your loved ones feel extra supported as they enter parenthood. Stock ‘em up on all the necessary gizmos and gadgets! Buy them silly little teeny socks! But unless you've lived through the hazy first few months of having a baby yourself, you probably will have some trouble knowing where to begin when it comes to baby shower gifts. It helps if they have a registry set up, but if they don’t, you may find yourself flat-out stuck in the baby aisle.
Despite all of the fancy, confusing gear these little ones need (Snotsuckers, anyone?), picking out the perfect prezzie doesn’t have to feel like a pop quiz—we're gift-giving wizards here at Cosmo (some of us are moms, too!) and we always know exactly what to give. From the world’s cutest giraffe-shaped wicker basket to postpartum care gifts, try one of the below A+ gift ideas to secure your spot as the cool aunt/best godparent/favorite friend.
Our top picks for the best baby shower gifts of 2024:
Scroll on for tons of baby shower gift ideas that are editor-selected and approved. You’ll find a mix of things that are at the top of any expecting parent’s wishlist and some fun splurges they wouldn’t think to buy for themselves but will totally love. You’ll have as much fun shopping for them (because baby tingz are so tinyyy and cuteeee!!) as they’ll have receiving them.
Pssst: You can also leisurely peruse our gift list for new moms (and for new dads, yep, there’s a gift guide for ’em, too). Every single one of these gifts will definitely make navigating the first few years of parenthood a whole lot easier.
If you're going for the cutest baby shower gift award, then this baby gym is the one. Complete with stage-based tips and activities developed by experts, this mat is ideal for everything from tummy time to play time.
Ideal for supporting Baby during breastfeeding (and bottle feeding!), a Boppy is a parenting essential, trust.
A pack-and-play is a MUST for any parent who plans on traveling with their babe, and this lightweight option is oh-so-portable, thanks to the fact that it packs right up into an airport-friendly backpack.
Looking for an inexpensive baby shower gift that's sure to be a hit? You've found it. This lil rubber giraffe is one of the best teething toys around—plus, it comes nicely packaged and ready for gifting.
Since babies don’t carry themselves (sad but true), a trusty, durable, easy-on-the-back carrier is non-negotiable.
Find us a baby who doesn't want to be soothed to sleep by this color-changing star projector. We dare you.
Parents will need a safe place to plop Baby when their arms need a break, and this ergonomic bouncy chair is *just* the place.
Found: a soft, cotton swaddle that allows babies to snooze in their natural "arms up" sleep position.
Prompts on this ready-to-mail stationery will help new parents document every sweet moment. They can then give the letters to their child to treasure forever when they’re all grown up.
Your fave mom-to-be may already have a stroller selected for her bébé, but if not, this Cosmo(m)-approved stroller is WELLLLL worth the splurge. Super lightweight and compact, this one's as functional as it is aesthetic, trust.
Traditional carriers are great...until Baby decides they want out now. Enter: this genius hip carry support system, which lets a parent carry their baby with ease.
A pacifier that comes attached to a cute lil animal plushie to make it easier for Baby to hold? You have our attention.
ICYDK, babies grow super fast in their first year of life. This clay frame will memorialize their teeny newborn handprints and footprints forever.
I will be selfishly gifting this fluffy coat with teddy ears to all of my friends’ kids just so that I can hold their tiny bear babies, just FYI.
Does the soon-to-be parent in your life need a gadget that automatically washes, sterilizes, and dries bottles (as well as pump parts and accessories)? No, they don't. Will they appreciate how much easier it makes their lives? Yes, yes, they will.
Trimming baby nails? Terrifying stuff. Make the process less daunting with an electric trimmer that helps buff those delicate lil nails.
Everyone loves gifting size 1 and 2 diapers to expecting parents, so help them even out their stockpile with a box of size 3 or 4 diapers.
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If you want to give a gift that everyone can benefit from, it’s this! Postpartum recovery and nutrition is soooo good for the new parent and their baby, as well as any partners and relatives who want to be as helpful as possible.
Can confirm: an odor-locking diaper pail isn't just a want. It's a MUST.
Gift this prop to new parents who will inevitably be doing cute monthly photoshoots of their little bb. Years from now, they’ll be able to look back and remember all of their baby’s quirks and favorite activities at each stage of growth.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Daisy Maldonado is an editor who covers everything from the latest fashion news to deeper looks at beauty culture and the internet’s most talked-about pop culture moments. She’s especially interested in the intersection of style and digital culture, and loves exploring what the trends we follow say about us. When she’s not writing, she’s probably four pages deep on The RealReal searching for vintage designer pieces or planning her next trip abroad (she lived in Paris for a year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since). Her work has appeared in Vogue, Bustle, Allure, and many more.
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
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