25 Best Newborn Baby Gift Ideas, According to Mums

Take the guesswork out of gifting with The Wee Bean’s Big Welcome Home Baby Gift Set. This specially curated bundle includes a handcrafted doll, blanket, swaddle, two bib sets, and an organic cotton onesie – all in an adorable Dim Sum theme! Other themes include Boba, Sushi, and Cup Noodle. Gift Sets range from $769 – $1,829 on The Wee Bean

What better way to welcome baby than with a customised baby hamper? Handmade with love and designed with a French touch, this curated baby suitcase can include anything from eco-friendly accessories like embroided swaddles, sleeping bags, and bath towels, to personalised pacifier holders, teethers, and more. Hampers range from $319 – $2,014 on mimietlulu

Tummy time is such an important part of a baby’s physical development, but many babies need a little help. This Tummy Time Kit includes key toys, tips, and activities to help make tummy time interesting for even the fussiest baby – making it one of our top newborn baby gift ideas! Available for $750 on Learning Time

Most babies and toddlers like to have something soft and comforting, such as a blanket or toy, to help them feel secure when they go to sleep. Safe for your baby to hug, play with, and chew, this cuddly comforter is made with the softest materials and will help them to transition from needing to be rocked or cuddled to sleep. Available for $279 on Petit Bazaar

For over 60 years, one of the most popular baby gifts to give and receive is Sophie la Girafe. Both a rattle and teether all in one, Sophie la Girafe was designed to stimulate all of your babies’ developing senses from touch, taste, and hearing to sight and smell. Made of 100% Natural Rubber, it is soft, safe, and non-toxic, making it an ideal newborn baby gift. Available for $170 on Selfridges

Is a hooded baby bath towel really essential? Maybe not, but it’s damn cute! Made of the softest cotton and adorned with the most adorable mouse ears and face, the Pink Mouse Hooded Towel is as beautiful as it is practical. Suitable from birth and machine washable, the hood helps keep chills away, so little ones can dry off quicker.  Available for $201 on Next Direct

The Aden+Anais swaddles are our “go to” baby gift. They’re larger than many other swaddle blankets on the market (which, trust us, is important), and come in the most gorgeous array of colours and patterns! Aside from swaddling, we also use them as a nursing cover, changing table cover, burp cloth, stroller & carseat cover, and tummy time blanket! Available for $296 on BabyCentral

Keep your little one cosy and safe with the SwaddleMe® Original Swaddle, an easy-to-use wrap that creates a snug, womb-like feeling for baby. This gift is perfect for sleep-deprived parents who are sick and tired of trying to swaddle the traditional way and are desperately looking for a less complicated solution! Available for $125 on BabyCentral

The ergoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag is another great alternative to swaddling your baby the old fashion way. Easy to use and made with a mix of the most beautifully soft, natural organic cotton and bamboo, this 2-in-1 swaddle design allows for an easy transition into an arms-free sleeping bag once baby eventually begins to roll. Available for $269 on Petit Bazaar

Soft, cuddly and so lovable, the Philips Avent Soothie snuggle is the perfect first friend for baby. It makes Soothie, the pacifier used by doctors and nurses to calm newborns in hospitals nationwide, easy for parents and babies to find. It also keeps Soothie close to baby. The best news of all? The parts detach, making the Soothie Snuggle easy to clean! Available for $116 on Philips

If you’re looking to keep your kid safe and entertained then look no further. Though not aesthetic, mums the world over swear by this musical gym. Featuring a large play mat and repositional toy bar with five activity toys for babies to teethe, touch, rattle, and clack, the Fisher-Price gym can be used by babies from 3-11 months old, from tummy time to sit-and-play. Available on Amazon for $287

Incredibly lightweight and surprisingly spacious, the Skip Hop Envi Luxe Diaper Backpack is easily one of the best diaper backpacks on the market. Made with recycled materials, the streamlined design is loaded with 10 pockets, including an easy-access wipes compartment with a magnetic flap closure. The cherry on top? It’s actually affordable. Available on BabyCentral for $629

Make baby changes on the go a lot less stressful by purchasing Skip Hop’s portable changing station. A compact diaper bag and change pad in one, this uber-convenient product features a wipe-clean, zip-off changing pad, and multiple storage pockets for diapers, wipes, and other essentials. With this in your arsenal, you can turn any bag into a diaper bag. Available for $349 at Mothercare

While certainly not the most fun gift to buy, this is one gift that babies will definitely use and mums will actually thank you for. The kit includes DermaFrida, the SkinSoother silicone baby bath brush; NoseFrida, the SnotSucker nasal aspirator with 20 hygiene filters; Windi, the GasPasser gas and colic reliever with ten single-use relief tubes; and NailFrida the SnipperClipper Kit with newborn nail file. Available for $312 on Frida

Named “The Best Wrap Carrier for Newborns” by Glamour in 2024, the cult-followed Solly Wrap is the secret to navigating postpartum with calm and confidence. Lightweight, breathable, and buttery soft to touch, the Solly Wrap comes in a variety of colours and patterns and was an absolute lifesaver during those newborn months. Available for HKD 577 on Solly Baby 

One thing that’s truly essential for any new parent is a baby carrier. Designed to carry children from infancy to toddlerhood, the Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier is durable, easy to put on and take off, and comfortable for long wears. Plus, it’s made with lightweight, breathable mesh fabric to keep baby cool, making it perfect for Hong Kong! Available for $1,521 on Baby Central

You’ve no doubt heard of BabyBjorn’s coveted baby bouncer – and for good reason! The Bouncer Bliss provides a cosy place for babies to safely play and rest, while mum goes hands-free for a little while. The natural rock of the bouncer has a comforting effect on young babies, and the ergonomic design gives optimal support to baby’s back, neck, and head. Available for $1,999 on Baby Central

If your intended recipient already has a BabyBjorn bouncer, then a good newborn baby gift could be the accompanying BabyBjorn bouncer toy. There are several different designs on the market, but we are particularly partial to the brightly coloured Googly Eyes product which never fails to make our babies smile and laugh. Available for $399 on Mothercare

Coming in a variety of muted colours and print pattern designs, Milk It Baby’s Silicone Bib & Bowl Set is designed to add both style and aesthetic to those inevitably messy meal times. Alongside the adjustable, water-resistant bib, comes a non-slip silicone suction bowl and accompanying head spoon that new parents will love. Available for $190 on Baby Central

These silicone teething popsicles are a revelation. They can be filled with frozen fruits, veggies, or milk, and are fantastic for teething babies with inflamed gums, or simply when it’s hot out. The best part is that it keeps babies occupied, and you don’t ever have to worry about choking thanks to the childproof Squeeze and Twist locking system! Available for $44 on Baby Central

Parents will love this comprehensive Montessori toy set for babies aged 6-18 months. Featuring building blocks, a stacking ring, pull-string toys, and a storage cube, these toys aid in everything from sorting skills and colour & shape learning recognition to hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. Available for $234 on Amazon

New parents tend to get inundated with gifts solely suited to the newborn stage, so consider getting something for when their baby gets a bit older. Packed with 40+ play features, songs, sounds, lights and more, this convertible activity walker helps little ones learn and grow in four engaging ways – seated play, cruising, shopping cart and stroller. Available for $719 on BabyCentral

To many mums, activity centres are essential as they enable little ones to play and grow in a safe and secure environment, and there’s no activity centre more universally praised than the Skip Hop Explore & More. Easy to assemble, with toys that can be positioned anywhere for baby, it features a 360-degree rotating seat that turns and stretches for bouncing. Available for $1,341 on BabyCentral

We are obsessed with these beautiful raffia toy baskets by Rice DK. Coming in a variety of colours and designs, they all tell different stories to inspire your child’s imagination. A great addition to any playroom or nursery, these ethically sourced baskets are hand-made in Madagascar, and come in three different sizes. Baskets range from $580 – $1,190 on Petit Bazaar

Looking for a newborn baby gift with a Hong Kong feel? Made using 100% sustainable and non-toxic TPU Foam that are free from PVC, BPA and latex, Milk It Baby’s Hong Kong-themed play mat features gorgeous print designs of all of Hong Kong’s iconic symbols, making it the perfect gift for any family that’s lived in or loved Hong Kong. Available for $1,650 on Milk It Baby

We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of newborn baby gift ideas! Happy shopping.

Feature image courtesy of Mediamodifier via Unsplash 

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