The 40 Best Baby Shower Gifts on Amazon, According to Parents

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There's nothing like going to a baby shower and squealing as the soon-to-be mom opens each adorable gift. Tiny socks! Cushy blankies! The itty-bittiest nail clippers that ever existed! It's all about celebrating the newborn, but they're not the only important one in the room. That's why our guide to the best baby shower gifts includes presents for the new mom who might be surprised by how much she needs once baby arrives. (Alright, maybe she doesn't need cozy slippers in three different colors, but she'll certainly appreciate them on those late nights back and forth to the nursery.)

To come up with our list, we considered products at all price points — under $100, under $50, and even small gifts under $20. We thought about who might be giving the gift, whether it be siblings, friends, parents, coworkers, or grandparents. We looked at big gifts like cribs, baby monitor systems, and top-rated diaper bags. We thought about the best gifts for baby boys, the best gifts for baby girls, and the most useful baby gifts for new parents. Everything ahead has been vetted by hundreds of reviews or an editor who has tested the recommended products themselves, so you know it doesn't just look cool, it actually works. Finally, all of our selections are from Amazon, making it easy to purchase, return, exchange, or order your gift idea at the last minute.

Happy shopping and have fun at the shower! Maybe point the host in the direction of one of these great shower party favors, just in case.

Baby Shower Gift Basket

Not sure where to start? Go for a gift basket that has all the essentials needed for supreme coziness: a blanket, a lovey, socks, a bib, and a rattle. There's even a card included so you don't have to worry about buying one separately!

Baby Flora Animated Plush

GUND's singing bunny, Baby Flora, is Amazon's #1 most gifted stuffed animal. Why? Because not only is she oh-so-soft, she plays peek-a-boo! Newborns can squish on her until they're old enough to squeeze her paw for playtime.

Baby Socks Gift Set

$16 would be a good deal for seven pairs of socks period, but these socks are ridiculously cute. Parents will grumble at waking up at all hours of the night, but at least they'll get a smile in when they read "This hungry hippo needs MILK"!

Baby Basics Kit

If this is their first child, Frida Baby's Baby Basics Kit is about to be their MVP. For under $40, they get all the tools they have no idea they're about to need, including a Snotsucker and a Gaspasser. You're welcome!

The Play Gym

With thousands of five-star ratings, Lovevery's famous Play Gym has become a household staple. There are five floor stations that will put baby's sensory skills to the test, hanging toys, and a tent-like cover. It's baby's first fort!

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Baby Bath Support

Amazon buyers rave about the best-selling Angelcare's Baby Bath Support device, which allows parents to put baby directly in the tub for bathtime. It takes up less space than a standalone baby tub and can be hung up for storage when mom and dad need to use the shower.

Wrap Baby Carrier

I'm not sure how my husband and I would have survived the newborn stage without a Boba wrap. This stretchy wonder binds you to baby in a way that makes them feel safe and warm, whether you're out for a stroll or walking back and forth in the den attempting to make them sleepy.

Closer to Nature Baby Bottles

Bottles can be a tricky subject. Big or small? Clear or colored? And what does anti-colic mean?! Make it easy on yourself with this popular set from Tommee Tippee, beloved by Amazon reviewers.

Hillcrest 4-in-1 Convertible Crib

When it comes to convertible cribs, it doesn't get much better (or cost-efficient) than Storkcraft's Hillcrest model. It may look like a simple crib, but it converts into a toddler bed, a daybed, and a full-size bed. If white doesn't fit the color scheme, the brand also offers black, natural wood, or pebble gray.

Wooden Ultrasound Picture Frame

Pregnancy accounts for such a short period of the parenting journey, so give them something to remember that special time with this simple picture frame.

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Platinum Pail Set

Set them up for success with Diaper Genie's Platinum Pail Set, which comes with the brand's top-of-the-line waste basket, bags, and a carbon filter to help neutralize odors. Sage is a pretty shade, but there's also a light blue, gray, or white — all in stainless steel.

Postpartum Kit

While she might not be able to stick to her idea birth plan, there's no harm in getting a preemptive postpartum kit that will comfort her in the case of a vaginal birth. Lansinoh's kit comes with a peri bottle (for spraying warm water), a cooling spray, and two pad-like ice packs.

Baby Girl 2-Piece Swimsuit

Getting clothes for the new baby is cute and all, but getting a little swimsuit? Come on, that's insanely cute. Swimwear brand Caden Lane also makes swim trunks with this print, in case it's a boy!

Treasure the Ocean Stroller Arch

Tiny Love's Treasure the Ocean stroller arch is just one of the brand's four nature-themed arches, which fit on any standard-sized stroller or bassinet. You can also go with Into the Forest, Magical Tales, or Meadow Days.

Criss-Cross Sling Bag

Not every occasion calls for a large, unwieldy diaper bag. Opt for Petunia Pickle Bottom's sling bag, which comes in six neutral shades and two Disney prints. It's perfect when mom just needs to run a quick errand.

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Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Cream

All my baby shower gifts include a tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. With tens of thousands of five-star ratings, this stuff banishes angry, red bottoms in no time.

Plus Smart Baby Monitor

Baby monitors have come a long way since the walkie-talkie your parents put in your nursery. This option from CuboAi, co-created with a pediatrician, features an app that tracks baby's sleep patterns, sends alerts if their face is covered, and monitors room temperature. It's just a bonus that it happens to be shaped like a little birdie!

Ocean™ Squirts Bath Toys

If you're going with a bath theme, you absolutely need a set of squirting bath toys. Muchkin's set includes ocean animals that will delight baby when they realize they can spray water on their parents.

LullaGlide 3-in-1 Bassinet

Before baby starts sleeping in a crib, parents will likely want to keep them close in a bassinet. The LullaGlide from Chicco is great because it can stay stationary, gently rock back and forth, or detach from the base to sit on the floor. It includes a carry-bag so it can also travel with baby for an overnight at grandma and grandpa's — just saying.

Baby Girl Dresses

Already know it's a girl? Go for a two-pack of soft dresses from PatPat. There are ten options, each with one solid color and one patterned dress, plus a bow that goes with both.

Personalized Baby Blanket

A customized blanket for under $25? Yup! You can get this fleece blanket in blue (or pink) delivered right to their door. This is a great option if you're not able to make it to the shower in person.

Mini Diaper Bag

Itzy Ritzy's mini diaper bag has thousands of five-star reviews, comes in several patterns, and has several features that will come in handy once the little one arrives: a cushy changing pad, eight pockets for all sorts of necessary items, and a rubberized base so it doesn't tip over. The brand's Boss Plus backpack also scored the top spot on our list of the best diaper bags of 2024, in case you want to get extra fancy.

Float™ Foldable High Chair

People tend to overlook high chairs as a shower gift because parents won't need it until baby is eating solid foods (around six months), but boy will they be grateful when the time comes! Munchkin's sleek new model is only 11 pounds and features an adjustable footrest, so it'll grow with them from baby to toddler.

100% Cotton Muslin Burp Cloths

If there's one item they need in spades, it's burp cloths. New parents will go through half a dozen of these in a day — babies have a lot of spit-up. Reviewers love these muslin ones because they're super absorbent and only get softer with each wash.

Sleepy Time Baby Gift Set

Any gift that helps baby sleep is a good gift! This set from Johnson's includes shampoo, body wash, and lotion packed with soothing aroma to guide them into a sweet sleep. (And don't worry, it's dermatologist-approved, so it won't irritate their precious skin.)

Diaper Caddy

No matter how many drawers their changing station has, a diaper caddy is a must-have item for quickly grabbing dipes 'n' wipes. This lightweight option is highly rated and comes in three neutral shades.

Elephant Lovey Security Blanket

You can choose from 13 animal styles when you go with this sweet and soft lovey. Whether you go with a duck, dino, or a unicorn, it'll swiftly become baby's most treasured toy.

Modes Pramette Travel System

Car seats and strollers are expensive, which makes them the ideal group gift at a shower. This travel system from Graco comes highly rated and can accommodate infants as light as four pounds and babies up to 35 pounds.

la girafe

Is a baby really a baby if they don't have a Sophie la girafe in their collection? This teething toy is omnipresent amongst the child-rearing community and now comes in a fawn style, too.

Formula Pro Advanced

Speaking as someone who planned to breastfeed, we would not have survived the infant phase without a Baby Brezza. This machine is clutch in the early hours when baby needs a bottle and for whatever reason, breastmilk is not an option. Yes, it's expensive, but it's worth it.

Baby Handprint and Footprint Kit

Everything they need to create an adorable keepsake is included in this easy-to-use kit. Simple take out the clay, place baby's foot and hand onto it, mark their name and age, and you're done! The frame will provide an opportunity to showcase two of the millions of baby pictures mom and dad have taken already.

Pregnancy Essentials Kit

Provide some much-need postpartum relief with this soothing kit from Burt's Bees. It doesn't come with a "free foot massage" coupon from her partner, but it's implied.

Viscose Bamboo Baby Hooded Towel

Thousands of Amazon buyers rave about the softness of this animal-themed bath robe from KeaBabies. There are 20 different animals from which to choose, though the lamb (pictured) is one of the only towels that comes in a petite size, for newborns.

MyBaby Sound Machine

Some babies won't fall asleep without sounds or lullabies playing, and you really don't know if that'll be the case until it's 2 a.m. for the fourth night in a row and no one is asleep. Give them a head-start on a good night with this top-rated sound machine, which also comes equipped with a light projector on top.

Soft Baby Book with Touch and Feel Pages

Crinkly books with soft, rip-proof pages are an MVP in the early days when you need something to distract baby. Get this one on its own or snag a bundle with a high contrast book perfect for developing eyes.

Baby Teething Toys

Tens of thousands of Amazon reviewers swear by this teething set, which comes with a silicone penguin and a silicone reindeer. Each piece features multiple textures to gnaw on, and kids seem to like the penguin because its "arms" mimic a thumb for sucking during naptime.

8-Pack Short Sleeve Onesies

If the parents aren't finding out the sex until birth but you want to get clothes, have no fear — Gerber has a number of onesie sets made with neutral colors. The veggie-themed one is particularly cute, too.

Fuzzy House Slippers

At $10 a pop, there's no reason not to spoil mom with multiple pairs of Amazon's popular house slippers. There are 14 colors — one for every mood.

Maternity Robe

Maternity robes come in handy at the hospital and once she gets home with the little one. This bamboo number from Posh Peanut is as soft as can be and comes in a dozen patterns.

Little Snugglers Newborn Diapers

Unless they're going with a diaper service, newborn diapers are the gift they really need. Little ones easily go through half a dozen diapers a day, so a giant pack of diapers won't even last a month. Opt for the preemie size if baby came early, or size one if baby is tracking a little large.

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