Hey girl, today let's chat about the top newborn gift ideas that are perfect for boys and girls.
Are you looking for newborn gift ideas for your sister, friend, daughter, or granddaughter? Your hunt is over with these top newborn gift ideas that mama will swoon over.
As a mom of 4 (1 girl and 3 boys), an aunt to 11 kiddos, and a home daycare provider, I am giving you the best newborn gift ideas that will be loved and used.
You are going to learn about so many great and incredibly useful newborn baby gift ideas that are amazing for baby boy newborn gift ideas, newborn baby girl gift ideas, and let's not forget the new mom gifts.
After hearing about all of these amazing newborn gift ideas, you will be more than ready to shop for your new favorite baby.
Let's jump intoThis post is all about the best newborn gift ideas your mama to be will love you for.
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Best Newborn Gift Ideas
1. Stuffed Animal
Let’s start with my top favorite newborn gift idea – this snuggle plush animal.
These little cuties (there are so many to choose from) have been a fan favorite with every newborn I have given one to.
And trust me on this, I see these kiddos enough to know that when they are big enough, they carry their little snuggle buddy around.
2. Swaddle Blanket
This is my second favorite newborn gift idea.
Mama is going to thank you many times for this swaddle blanket.
Her newborn will sleep so well all snuggled up in it.
I didn’t know I needed a swaddle blanket until I was gifted one for my first baby.
3. Diapers
Diapers are a super boring gift but oh so practical and incredibly useful. And all babies go through a staggering amount of them.
Huggies are the diapers that I have had the best luck with. And I have tried so many different brands being a mom and daycare provider.
Help a mama out and go for size 1 or 2, they will get used.
Diapers can easily be paired with something more fun on this list of great newborn gift ideas.
4. Wipes
Wipes are another boring but useful gift. But they will also be used.
Huggies wipes are an amazing choice to help mom with a quick and gentle clean-up.
Even though my kids are done with diapers, I still keep these wipes on hand. Love them so much!
5. Clothes
There are so many cute baby clothes to choose from and if you are going to go with this as your gift, get clothes that are bigger than size 3 – 6 months.
Just think what season the newborn will be in at that time. No shorts in the winter!
Everyone goes for the clothes the newborn can wear right now but they grow so fast that they may only get to wear your outfit once.
Carter brand has great quality and is true to size.
I was so happy when I realized I had been gifted bigger clothes for my kids and didn't have to make a trip to the store.
6. Booties
These snap booties make a wonderful gift that most will not even think of and they come in many different colors.
It is important to keep those little baby toes warm and these snap booties are amazing at it.
Skip the Velcro kind, they wear out over time.
Socks always get pulled or kicked off but these booties stay on.
Mama will also love them since they are machine washable.
7. Sound Machine
A sound machine should be near the top of every mama-to-be’s list of must-haves when it comes to her newborn.
They are so helpful when it comes to the baby getting a good rest.
If you know she doesn’t have a sound machine, consider getting her one.
You may want input on which kind she would like first. A basic one or one that she can control through her phone.
I have the most experience with this basic sound machine and have had no problems with it.
This is the one I would recommend since I like it when I don't have to connect everything to my phone/app.
I love that you just push the button and it is on or off.
When I was looking up sound machines, this Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine popped up and it has incredibly high ratings.
My sister has it and loves it for her 2 kiddos.
8. Board Books
Help start a library for the newborn with a board book or 2.
These books have been read so many times at my house that I have had to recycle them and get new ones.
Thankfully they were cheap to replace.
9. Crinkle Books
Help the newborn get into reading right away with these captivating crinkle books.
They love the noise of them and all the wonderful colors on them.
Best of all, mama will be able to wash them.
10. Rattles
Babies love rattles! And they make a great gift.
I bought this 10-piece rattle set and split it between 5 newborn gifts. Because really, does 1 baby need 10 rattles?
I paired them with something else, like a swaddle blanket or diapers.
11. Sooth and Glow Seahorse
This little seahorse is so cute and your newborn will love it in no time flat.
It plays music and has a gentle glow to its tummy. This seahorse will help the baby fall back to sleep on his own if he wakes in the middle of the night.
I have seen it happen when I take care of my nephew.
It comes in pink and blue.
12. Blanket
This blanket is so soft and warm that you won’t want to give it away to the new baby.
But it makes a great gift and it comes in so many different patterns.
The baby can grow with it too.
I loved using this blanket when we would be out for walks, even when our babies weren't babies anymore but still needed a stroller.
13. Bibs
As babies grow, they drool all over the place. All of my babies were a mess!
These bandana bibs are so adorable, absorbent, and make for a great newborn gift.
They are a snap closure and a teether toy on it too.
14. Bath Time Gift Set
I love using this Aveeno bath time gift set and your new mama will too.
It comes with a tear-free wash and lotion for the new baby and a basket to hold it all.
And it comes with a stress relief body wash for Mama. Trust me, she is going to love it!
15. Health and Grooming Kit
A health and grooming kit is something that gets forgotten often but it makes a great gift.
This Safety 1st health and grooming kit comes with 25 items including combs and brushes, nail clippers, a nasal aspirator, and more.
A must-have gift for a newborn.
16. Diaper Caddy
If mama says she is interested in a diaper caddy, get her this one.
It will help her stay organized and be ready when it is time to change her newborn’s diaper.
I loved having mine stocked, so helpful.
17. First Year Picture Frame
Help mama capture her newborn’s first year with this fantastic picture frame.
I have one for each of my kiddos. I love to look at them and see how much my kids have changed.
They are also fun for guests to check out.
18. Snuggle Blanket Friend
These little blankets are the perfect size to add a little warmth to a newborn while being absolutely adorable.
As the baby grows, this little animal blanket will be a favorite lovey-dovey for him.
They are easy for mom to clean as well.19. Gift for Mama
This is the most important gift of all!
Don’t forget something for that new hot mama! She just went through a lot and doesn’t want to be forgotten.
I get it, the baby is in the sole spotlight but really the mama is the star of the show.
Show her some love.
Chocolates will do if you are looking for something small. It will mean the world to her that you are showering her too.
This post was all about the best newborn gift ideas.
If you have any questions or suggestions of something I missed, leave them in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.