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Baby Shower Gift Guide | New Baby Gifts

Adding a new baby to the family is such an exciting event!  Whenever I see an expecting mama or brand new little one out and about, it’s almost impossible to not admire.  The gift of life is just so precious!  So whether you’re expecting, have a new little one, or searching for the perfect gift for an upcoming baby shower; we’ve rounded up some great baby gift ideas for the infants and expectant parents.

Here are some great gift ideas for the 2025 babies and parents in your life.

BIBS

My niece Chloe (who is having a baby next month!) plans to breastfeed but also wanted bottles on hand to use if she pumps. She was particularly interested in trying glass bottles. Bibs glass bottles come in both 4oz and 8oz sizes, which is perfect since babies’ feeding needs change so quickly in those early months. What really caught my attention was the anti-colic valve design.  This helps prevent gas and reflux (something every new parent worries about!), plus the breast-like nipple shape that makes transitioning between nursing and bottle feeding easier. The bottles are made from durable borosilicate glass that can handle the dishwasher and microwave.  Plus, the colorful rim options – including pink, purple, ivory, and light blue – add a sweet touch to feeding time. I love that they’re designed to match BIBS’ pacifiers too, which helps avoid nipple confusion. These feel like the kind of thoughtful, high-quality gift that new parents will actually appreciate and use daily.

• Buy it: BibsWorld.com or Target. 

VAVA

As a mom to six kids, former daycare provider, and current foster mom; I’ve got to say that baby monitors have come A LONG WAY.  While there are a lot of baby products that I find nice, only a few fall under my ‘must have’ list.  A VAVA Evolve Video Monitor is definitely one of them!  The video quality is pretty great.  I appreciate that the 5″ monitor is large enough to see clearly but small enough to also carry around conveniently.  All the functions and features work as they should and the little things like rotating camera and talk buttons are so handy.  The auto daytime/nighttime mode is extra handy too.  Additional features include: rechargeable 5.5 ” 720P HD display, long range transmission up to 900 ft., real-time audio and video monitoring, zoom, and more.  It truly packs a punch in quality but the price isn’t too bad.

• Buy It:  VAVA.com or Amazon.com

BabyBuddha

The BabyBuddha 2.0 breast pump was one of those gifts I knew Chloe would really appreciate once she starts her breastfeeding journey. This pump has hospital-grade strength but comes in a compact, portable design.  You can actually wear it around your neck with the included lanyard!  This means she can pump while doing other things around the house (something every new mom will be grateful for!). It has 21 different comfort settings including six levels of new soft stimulation.  Plus, it’s impressively quiet so she won’t wake the baby during those late-night pumping sessions. The rechargeable battery and simple button navigation make it really user-friendly.   I love that it can switch between single and double pumping with just a flip of a switch. It’s designed to mimic a baby’s natural nursing pattern, which helps with milk letdown and supply.

• Buy It: BabyBuddha.

BabyBuddha

The hands-free collection cups are the perfect companion to the BabyBuddha pump (sold separately) and really complete the whole hands-free pumping experience. Each cup holds 8oz and weighs only 4oz, so they won’t weigh Mom down like some of those bulky wearable pumps that have heavy motors. The cups come with snap-on lids for easy milk storage in the fridge, and they’re marked with measurements so she can track exactly how much she’s pumping. They’re available in different flange sizes to ensure a proper fit, which is really important for comfort and effectiveness. The fact that these maintain the hospital-grade strength of the main pump while giving her the freedom to move around makes this such a practical gift for a busy new mom.

• Buy It: BabyBuddha

Graco

The Graco name is well-known in the baby world and I’m so excited to say that even though I’ve always loved them, they have REALLY upped their game lately!  Their new GoMax Infant Travel System is AMAZING!  With premium features like a leatherette handle and a parent tray, they are outperforming their more expensive competitors!  The Graco GoMax Travel System truly simplifies the life of busy parents on the go. The Graco GoMax Infant car seat, featuring Insta-Install Rigid LATCH, can be installed in any car without a car seat base.  And the ultra-compact folding GoMax stroller weighs under 9 pounds, making it perfect to go anywhere with your newborn.  The seat’s memory recline on LATCH connectors remembers the the last install recline position for an even faster install the next time you use it. With the front-adjust, No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System, the headrest and harness can be adjusted together while your child is in the seat. 

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

GoldBug

The GoldBug Glow Mirror was such a thoughtful addition to Chloe’s baby shower gifts because I know how much new parents worry about not being able to see their baby while driving.  This mirror has adjustable LED lighting with 13 different color options and three brightness levels, all controlled by a remote, so she can see the baby clearly even during nighttime drives without disturbing their sleep. What really impressed me is that it’s crash-tested and exceeds USA safety standards.  Made from shatterproof acrylic, it features a 2-point attachment system. The 360-degree pivot means she can adjust it to get the perfect viewing angle no matter what vehicle she’s in.  Plus, it installs in just seconds with safety straps that fit most headrests. The fact that it runs on AAA batteries instead of having a built-in rechargeable battery means she won’t have to worry about it dying at inconvenient times.

• Buy It: Amazon.

GoldBug

These baby socks might seem like a simple gift, but any parent will tell you that keeping socks on little feet is practically impossible! GoldBug’s fashion crew socks come in an 8-pack with gender-neutral designs and non-slip grips on the bottom, which will be so helpful once Chloe’s baby starts crawling and toddling around. They’re 100% cotton and machine washable, plus they have matching indicators so she won’t spend forever trying to find pairs in the laundry.

• Buy It: GoldBug

SourceBooks

SourceBooks has so many lovely children’s books that are perfect for helping baby start growing their personal library! “We Waited for You: Now We’re a Family” is such a beautiful book with breathtaking illustrations and sweet rhyming text that would be especially meaningful for parents who struggled with infertility or had a long journey to parenthood – it celebrates that magical moment when a child and parent finally become a family. “Little Egg: An Eggcellent Book of Kindness” is adorable and teaches toddlers about being kind to others through simple text and charming illustrations, plus it has an interactive spinning wheel at the end that helps kids recognize different acts of kindness. What I love is how inclusive this book is, featuring children of different colors and abilities. Then there’s “I Can Say Mama!” which was created by a speech-language pathologist and uses a really smart approach – pairing simple “Mama” phrases with real photos of mothers and children to help babies and toddlers make that connection between the word and the person. It even includes helpful tips for parents on how to use the book effectively. These are just a few, SourceBooks offers SO many that would be perfect baby shower gifts. 

• Buy It: SourceBooks Amazon Page

Comotomo

What makes Comotomo bottles special is that they’re designed to closely mimic breastfeeding, which helps reduce bottle rejection and nipple confusion – something that’s really important if she plans to switch between nursing and bottle feeding. This 7-piece set comes with two 5oz bottles, two 8oz bottles, and three different sets of nipples (slow, medium, and fast flow) so she won’t have to worry about buying additional nipples as the baby grows. They’re available in green or pink options. The built-in anti-colic vents provide consistent milk flow without letting in unwanted air, and the truly wide-neck design means she can actually clean them by hand without needing a special brush. They’re made from high-quality, food-grade silicone that’s free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates, plus they’re safe for dishwashers, microwaves, and sterilizers. It’s one of those thoughtful gifts that covers all the bases and will definitely get used.

• Buy It: Amazon.com.