Best baby shower gifts new parents will adore

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 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.

This adorable strawberry print sleepsuit and hat set, which comes with foldover scratch mittens up to size 9-12 months, would make the ultimate coming home outfit, with baby looking as cute as a button!

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.

If you’re pulling together a DIY gift bag, award-winning children’s bath brand Mini U has a gorgeous range of products made from naturally derived ingredients, with plenty suitable from birth. Newborn-friendly products include their Tropical Berries Hair and Body Wash and Honey Cream Shampoo and Conditioner.

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.

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.

The award-winning moses basket by The Little Green Sheep now comes in a range of new textures and tones, and makes both a practical and gorgeous baby shower gift for baby to sleep in for their first six months. As well as the assortment of existing colours, the lightweight and easily-portable basket is also available to buy in an intricate wheat knit texture and a soft ripple knit texture, while new colours include a linen, white and truffle. Each moses basket also comes with a premium-quality, easy to wash liner made from 100% organic cotton. To complete baby’s first basket, don’t forget to add a static or rocking stand.

Premium Scandinavian baby brand Stokke are known for their innovative products, and the Flexi Bath® is another fab baby essential. Suitable for newborns, the foldable bath means it’s easy to store, which is a huge bonus for homes now bursting with baby buys. Colours include lavender, ocean blue, sandy beige and soft mint. It also comes with a newborn support (£24) and a bath stand (£35) and is available in standard or extra-large sizes.

Back in 2015, the brains behind Lovevery came up with the clever concept of a tailored toy subscription. Working with a range of experts, including academics, psychologists and doctors, they’ve curated a series of bespoke Play Kits for babies and toddlers from birth up to three years old. On the site there’s a super handy gifting option that allows you to choose from sending just one or three/four Play Kits to the recipient. If you’re after a unique and thoughtful baby shower gift, we’d recommend the newborn kit, which features black and white cards (babies can't see in colour for the first few months), a mobile, sensory links, a wooden book, a silicone rattle and more.

These adorable terry cloth UGG slip-on slippers will keep baby's feet warm all-year round.