Baby shower gift ideas

Top baby shower gift ideas for the new arrival

The baby shower gifts parents actually use, split into registry items, clothes, toys and baby gear.

Registry essentials

Nappy and wipes bundle

$50–70

Never goes to waste.

Bottle steriliser

$80–110

Big-ticket item worth going in together on.

Baby monitor

$100–150

Top of most registries.

Baby clothes

Newborn onesie set (0–3m)

$30–40

Parents always need more.

Swaddle wraps, pack of 3

$35–45

Used from day one.

Knitted booties and hat

$20–30

Sweet, small and easy to wrap.

Toys and books

Soft play mat

$50–65

Used for the whole first year.

Wooden rattle set

$20–30

Safe first toy.

First board books

$15–25

Lovely with a written message inside.

Baby gear

Pram footmuff

$60–80

Handy and often forgotten.

Baby carrier

$90–140

Best as a group gift.

Nappy bag

$50–90

Practical and long-lasting.

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