The Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide
Searching for for the best baby gift ideas around? Look no further! We're excited to present our biggest, best Baby Shower Gift Guide yet, with more than 150 of the coolest gifts for new moms, gifts for new dads, personalized baby gifts, and the most unique gifts to celebrate all kinds of families. We're also exceptionally thrilled to be partnering with our amazing sponsor babyGap (yay!), one of our favorite stylish, gift-giving destinations, because they share our commitment to honoring diverse families and showering every baby with love--whatever the gift.
The only rules to welcoming a baby are that the parents-to-be are showered with lots of love--and hey, maybe a thoughtful gift. We've been long-time fans of babyGap, from their First Favorites line of newborn essentials, to their stylish seasonal collections, all of which make gorgeous, treasured baby shower gifts for all kinds of parents. Bonus: We'll be giving away awesome goodies and gift cards from them all year long on Cool Mom Picks if you keep an eye on our site. So happy shopping mamas! We hope you find something here you love, whatever your price range, and whomever that cute little baby-to-be.
$14 at woodenplay |
$20 at blue without you kids |
$179.99 at timi + leslie |
$16 at finn and emma (matching blanket $45) |
$1099 at magic beans |
$13.57 at amazon |
$10 from burt’s bees |
$56 at blabla kids |
$140/3 mos at new york mouth 15% off code COOLMOMPICKLES |
$4.50 at 1canoe2 |
$219 at bungalow kids |
SERVICES MAKE GREAT GIFTS TOO There's plenty that new parents appreciate that doesn't come in a gift-wrapped box. We'd love to receive any one of these: *local postpartum doula services *meal delivery *Dr. Harvey Karp’s The Happiest Baby Classes *babysitting service gift card *a professional photo sitting *massage gift cards (always!) |
$39 at bravado designs |
$16 at tree by kerri lee |
$69 at pottery barn kids |
$8 at purl soho |
$19 at romp |
$29.50 at trumpette |
$45 at little auggie |
$38 from olive yew |
$149.99 at magic beans |
$60+ at sweet letterpress |
$12 at 3princesses/$15 personalized |
$19.99 at babiators |
With so many fun collections at babyGap rolling out each month we're excited that we get to highlight our very favorites for you all year long! Keep checking back here for what's new, cool, and CMP approved, like this month's brand new, long-awaited Diane Von Furstenburg and BabyGap limited edition Explorers Collection. It won't be around long and these gorgeous goodies go fast, so grab them while you can!
$40 at babyGap |
$35 at babyGap |
$19.95 at babyGap |
$26.99 at babyGap |
$20 at babyGap |
$12.95 at babyGap |
$25 at babyGap |
$14.95 at babyGap |
$150 at babyGap |
$67/3 months at little alouette |
$449 at buy buy baby |
$16 at society 6 |
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DON’T FORGET DADDY! New papas like baby shower love too. A few of our favorite gifts for new dads: *a daddy diaper bag *new dad t-shirt *rules for my unborn son book *personalized braille keychain *baby carrier just for dad *box of cigars for the traditionalist *beer |
$195 at giggle |
$25 at le papier studio 15% off COOLMOMPICK15 |
$39 at land of nod |
$60 at amazon |
$30 at boy girl boy girl design |
$99 at benbini |
$ varies through instagrad app |
$65 at a size too small |
$45 at oots |
$22.49/mo for 6 mo subscription at craft coffee |
$150 at tiffany + co (optional engraving) |
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$24.95 at aden + anais |
$79.99 at ubbi |
$30 at symbol society |
$48 at layla grace |
$250 at tali gilette |
TWIN AND MULTIPLE GIFTS Got a mom friend with multiples on the way? Consider a few of these options. And don't forget the massage gift card! *matching twin sets of onesies *twin stroller *keepsake necklace with multiple charms *dual photo frame *double time by jane roper *homemade meals. Lots of them! |
$28 at uncommon goods |
$128 at alice roche |
$89.95 at aden + anais |
$39 at land of nod |
$18 at mayron’s goods |
$75 at lbc modern |
$39.99 at IKEA |
$29.99 (limited time) at target.com |
$5 printable at olive + birch |
$289.99 at babies 1st |
LIZ'S 5 CITY MOM MUST-HAVES 1. Strollaway stroller hanger because space is a premium! 2. ABC NYC alphabet book by Joanne Dugan. A longtime favorite. 3. Clip-on travel high chair for restaurants. 4. Lightweight, easy-fold stroller like UPPAbaby G-LUXE for cabs and those subway stairs. 5. One awesome postpartum black dress for everyday wear (this one from Gap). |
$299.99 at canon |
$36 at smiling planet "cool mom picks" gift message for extra bowl |
$229.99 at target |
$140 from pink cheeks studios |
$9.99 from dapple |
$699 at giggle |
$99.99 at rockin baby slings |
$31.95 at paper hat press |
$8.49 at piyopiyo |
$229.95 at nuna |
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KRISTEN’S GIFT IDEAS FOR NOT-SO-NEW MOMS 1. A really good sling. My favorite: Rockin' Baby Pouch 2. Diaper delivery. Honest Co. drops them off right at her doorstep. 3. A keepsake necklace she'll never want to take off, like this one from Heart and Stone Jewelry. 4. The Rain or Shine Kids blanket has tons of other uses too. 5. Bucketload of coffee. Tonx sends it every other week. |
$9.99 from ava the elephant |
$109.99 at diaper dude |
$339.99 at buy buy baby |
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$12.23 at amazon |
$12 at uncle goose |
$199.95 at guava family |
$29.50+ at chewbeads |
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$20 at zoli baby |
$30 from amand vissell |
$29.95 at gap |
$13.99+ at pura |
ADOPTION GIFTS We've been recommending adoption gifts for years, and it's so nice to see that there are more and more great options all the time. Here, just a few of our favorite recos. * Personalized "Chosen" Necklace * Where You Were Born Ornament * My Family, My Journey Memory Book * Longitude/Latitude Ring * Instant Mom by Nia Vardalos |
$28 at tiny sprouts |
$45 at strange birdy studios |
$59.99 at diapers.com |
$10.99 at yoyo |
$179 at petunia |
$13.59 at amazon |
£25 from ohNOrachio |
$25.99 at 3 sprouts |
$1090 + convertible kits at module-r |
$79.05/month at honest |
$45+ at babybot |
$475 at mod mom furniture |
$30 at sunday in color |
$34 at keepsake toys |
$95 at creative thursday |
CHARITY GIFTS For the parents who have everything, here are some of our favorite orgs that support families, but pick your own! *baby buggy *starlight foundation *st jude’s research center *kiva card for charity of your choice *feeding america |
$60 at zuzii |
$34.99 at puj |
$64 at romp |
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BIG SIBLING GIFTS Big or not quite so big, don’t forget the new older brother or sister with an idea beyond a “big bro” shirt *BIG by Colleen Paratore *Kids’ camera to document the new baby *Personalized journal for older kids *New baby doll + stroller *Coupon for playdate just with mommy or daddy |
$225+ from deer + hippo |
$21 at brass and chain |
$119.99 at mamas and papas |
$19.95 at land of nod |
$14.99 at IKEA |
$90 at bella bundles |
$25+ at the animal print shop |
$29.99 at amazon |
$62 at albee baby |
$48 at lisa leonard 20% off non-sale items coolmom20 |
$57 at farmaesthetics |
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$14.50 at kitsel |
$19.95 at serena and lily |
$15 from kata golda |
$15 at skip*hop |
GREAT GIFTS FOR SAME-SEX PARENTS While all parents appreciate diaper subscriptions and cute layettes, there are a few special gifts perfect for two mommy or two daddy households too. * Todd Parr's Family Book * Family Tree Art * Custom Family Embroidery * Two Moms Card * I Love My Daddies Bib |
$21 at rag + bone bindery |
$11.53 at amazon |
€38 at olivelse |
$50 at maclaren us |
$9.75 at cattiwampus 25% off non-sale items CMPSHOWER |
$24 at giggle |
$34 at psychobaby |
$98 at 7am enfant |
$17.50+ at korable |
$7.50 at swaddle designs |
$36.99 at boon inc |
$268 at rosie pope |
$55 at hush & honey |
$20 at modernPOP |
$362 at amazon |
$9.95/2 at grandma’s chalkboard |
$24 at my place in the world |
$22 at flight 001 |
$16.90 at zara home |
$64/set at lala shoes |
$74.95ca at natural pod |
$20 at eco jot |
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PARENTING BOOKS TO KEEP YOU LAUGHING Because one thing all parents need, no matter who they are? More laughter. *Parents’ Guide to Sleep Positions *Let’s Panic About Babies! *The Perfect Baby Handbook *Sh*tty Mom: A Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us *Go the F to Sleep |
$28 at gingiber |
$9.99 at amazon |
$48 at dwell studio |
$20 at always mod |
$40 at saks |
Want even MORE great ideas? See our 2012 Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide, 2011 Baby Shower Gift Guide, 2010 Baby Shower Gift Guide, and 2009 Baby Shower Gift Guide too!
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