10 Baby Shower Gift Ideas
If you’ve been invited to a baby shower and are not sure how to find the perfect gift, we’re here to help! At Bambini, we have a stunning collection of all the clothes, toys, and other bits and bobs a baby could need, and we thought we’d compile a list of some of our favourite gift ideas for you. If you’re throwing or attending a baby shower, we hope this list leaves you inspired. Every item is available at Bambini online and in-store. We’re sure your baby shower gift will be treasured.
1. Over the Dandelions Organic Muslin Blanket
Baby blankets and muslin wraps make fabulous gifts for baby showers. Suitable for wrapping baby, using in the cot or pram, they’re also brilliant for tummy-time play, and as changing mats. Coming in various fabrics, from organic cotton and cotton muslin to fine merino and cotton/bamboo knit, baby blankets and wraps are highly versatile, long lasting gifts, well used by parents.
We stock a gorgeous range of baby blankets. One we especially love is our
Over the Dandelions Organic Muslin Blanket. Scrumptiously soft, lightweight, breathable, and warm, this blanket is made from four layers of GOTS-certified organic muslin. It features a tassel fringe and an ultra-cute sun-and-rainbow pattern in gender-neutral colours.
2. Fox & Fallow Baby Milestone Cards
The
Fox & Fallow Baby Milestone Card set includes 34 cards designed to mark all the most important milestones in a baby’s first year, along with a special card for the birth announcement. Each card has rounded corners to keep soft little hands protected and features gold foil and gender-neutral colours. The box is nice and sturdy and designed to last - the perfect keepsake for parents-to-be.
3. Play and Go Mat
The ultimate two-in-one, the
Play and Go Mat is at once a fun play mat and a storage bag for fun adventures on the go. Made from sturdy cotton and featuring a gorgeous all-over print, the bag comes with drawstrings that allow you to bundle everything together when playtime is over. Anyone who has stepped on a sharp piece of lego left on the living room floor will relate to how useful these Play and Go Mat’s are - encouraging little ones to tidy up their own blocks as soon as they’re old enough to play with them. Also an excellent gift for parents wanting to take toys to the beach or the grandparents’ place, hassle-free.
4. Lamington Baby Socks
Like muslin blankets, baby socks are items that new parents can’t get too many of.
Lamington Baby Socks are known to be simply the best at staying on baby’s feet. Lamington socks are made in New Zealand using 70% fine merino wool for extra comfort and breathability. They are super soft and cosy, comfy, and incredibly durable, making them essential items for every new baby.
5. Travel Baby Change Mat
Helping make on-the-go life easy for new parents, a Travel Change Mat is one of the best gifts you can give. At Bambini, we offer a range of gorgeous Travel Change Mats.
The Somewhere Co Travel Baby Change Mat is a thoughtful, affordable, durable baby shower gift that will delight - it’s compact enough to throw into the average sized handbag, making nappy changes a breeze anytime and anywhere. There’s a clever internal pocket for storing baby wipes and nappies - no need to carry around a full nappy bag when only one or two nappy changes are needed. Plus, you can choose from a range of stunning prints designed by local and international artists.
6. Toshi Baby Flap Cap
Our number one baby sunhat comes from our friends at Toshi. The
Toshi Baby Flap Cap is a sunhat that lasts! Gift the XS for newborn to 8 months old, XXS for a tiny baby, including most premmies. This is a super-comfy flap cap that will never slip down over a little one’s eyes, can be thrown in the wash and dried in no time, keeps the sun off baby’s delicate skin. Above all, it is super-light on the head, yet keeps the breeze off sensitive little ears. Toshi’s iconic Baby Flap Cap is a perfect baby shower gift for every season.
7. Keeleco Eco-Friendly Soft Toy
We love
Keeleco’s Eco-Friendly Soft Toys available here at Bambini. They are made from 100% recycled materials and filling, thereby reducing and repurposing plastic waste. Machine washable, with embroidered eyes, so as safe as can be, Keeleco Toys are perfectly designed for hugs by a loving new friend, and will surely be treasured by the new bub for years to come.
8. Merino Kids Cocooi Babywrap Swaddle
Merino Kids has delivered the safest, most practical baby swaddle in their award winning
Cocooi design. Made from 100% superfine merino wool, it is soft and gentle on a baby’s skin while providing thermo-regulating goodness. The patented ‘diagonal-wing’ design is perfect for swaddling bubs safely and securely with ease. With an indoor temperature range from 18 to 28 degrees celsius, a Merino Kids Cocooi is a perfect gift for any time of year.
9. Bamboo Breast Pads
Not every baby shower gift has to be for the little ones - the mamas also deserve some extra TLC. These machine-washable bamboo breast pads help absorb any excess milk that may leak during late pregnancy and after baby arrives. They are designed to sit inside each bra cup and are made from gentle, breathable, natural bamboo to encourage breast health, absorb excess milk, and protect clothes from milk stains
10. Nature Baby Belly Stretch Oil
Pamper the mother-to-be with this award-winning
Belly Stretch Massage Oil, made right here in New Zealand, by Nature Baby. When the skin starts stretching, particularly after the second trimester, this luxurious blend of pure botanical oils and extracts helps optimise the skin's elasticity and health, while its uplifting aroma works magic on the emotions. Geranium, rose and carrot work to invigorate the senses and soothe, while rosehip nourishes the skin. It is perfect for applying after a bath or shower, or anytime, morning or night.
Make Your Next Baby Shower Gift a Goodie
At Bambini, we understand that you want to find the ideal baby shower gift for the parents-to-be. Come and see us in our
Thorndon store to discover our whole selection of products for mums and bubs, or explore our online store. Head to our section on
Baby Gift Ideas for more inspo - and if time isn’t on your side or you’d simply like to let them choose, then a
Bambini Gift Voucher could be the thing. In a couple of clicks, an e-Gift Card could be heading straight to their inbox - or we can mail it - you choose the value, we do the rest.