34 Thoughtful And Practical Baby Gifts

34 Thoughtful And Practical Baby Gifts

When buying a Christmas gift for a new parent there are several directions you can take — you can go practical with nipple creams and snot suckers, focus on indulgent treats for rest and recovery (such as delicious, easy-to-prepare meal kits) or go for the cute factor, with clothing items and soft toys for the little one.

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Best for £30 and under:
Wonderbly When You Were Born
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Best first outfit:
Isla & Fraser Organic Cotton Luxury Baby Bunny Bundle
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Best for before the arrival:
FridaMom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit
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We have compiled a thorough list of baby gifts spanning all budgets, from luxury prams and carriers to under-£20 treats. So whether you are looking for a big-ticket item to share as a group or something smaller, but just as personal and meaningful, see below for our comprehensive guide to the best gifts for babies and parents.

’s Guide to the best baby gifts

We have divided our baby gift guide into sections to help you narrow down your search, with gifts that will be appreciated before the arrival, practical buys that will aid with sleep, feeding and organisation and adorable clothes for the baby. We also have a section dedicated to big-ticket items, whether you are looking for something for a close family member or to group together as friends to buy one big thing. We have also put together an edit of under-£30 gifts, which includes personalised story books and cards to mark important milestones, with a beautiful nighttime oil for under £10.

Read more: Discover Vogue’s Edit Of The Best Gifts Under £20

For the parents:

Meminio specialises in beautifully crafted memory cases, that can help to store keepsakes and treasure memories. Each case can be personalised with an embossed luggage tag, noting initials or a special date. They have a nostalgic charm, as the design is inspired by a vintage suitcase the founder found in her grandmother’s home.

With prices starting from £495, this is an extravagant gift, but a beautiful way to mark your pregnancy and turn it into a work of art. You will have an hour-long appointment in Kensington where they take a 3D scan of your body, and then there are a number of finishes and styles you can choose from. It is advised you visit between 30 and 35 weeks.

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Milk It was founded by a postpartum nutrition consultant, breastfeeding support counsellor, doula and mum who creates cookies from her small commercial kitchen in Cornwall. Their goods contain ingredients that support breastfeeding, such as flaxseed, brewer’s yeast and fenugreek. Each box also comes with lots of resources about feeding. The perfect gift for a nap-trapped new mum.

FridaMom is a powerhouse brand when it comes to postpartum care for both the mother and the newborn. The postpartum recovery essentials kit is filled with hospital-bag must-haves, while it also has a C-section kit.

New Mother Essentials Gift Set

This set includes three of Naydaya’s applauded motherhood products, with a Breast Saviour balm for dry and cracked nipples, Scar Saviour to minimise scars and stretch marks and Body Saviour, a rich skin butter for dry skin and to prevent stretch marks.

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The Percy Pig™ Letterbox Gift

This classic M&S treat is the perfect pick-me-up to have on hand after a particularly tiring moment or night shift. Visitors will love tucking into them, too.

Food kits are always a real postpartum treat, and Lina Stores’s fresh pasta meal kit includes 8-10 portions and can be frozen for up to three months. That’s one thing off the to-do list.

Cushy Puff was founded in London in 2024, showing that pregnancy pillows can be a stylish addition to your home, too. You’ll soon be unable to sleep without it.

Clothes for baby:

This pram suit is ideal for bundling up a little one in a cold winter. Conveniently, it features bottom zippers to help you regulate the temperate and the sleeves can be closed off for extra protection.

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Mori sleepsuits might seem expensive, but trust us, they are worth it. They’re crafted from beautifully soft bamboo and organic cotton that’s soft on the baby’s skin and keeps them comfortable overnight. The stretchy fabric also means you can maximise wears before they move up a size.

M&S is one of the best shops on the high street for practical and cute baby outfits. This borg jacket is a prime example, with cute piping and ears that are not only adorable details, but practical for outings in the cold weather.

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Organic Zoo creates beautifully crafted baby clothes from organic raw cotton, in a range of timeless and stylish unisex designs that are all intended to be future heirlooms.

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The White Company is a great option for baby gifting. These sheepskin pram booties will make every baby outfit look even cuter.

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Teddy Time Merino-Wool Gift Set

When it comes to baby gifting, you can’t go wrong with anything from Binibamba. This teddy gift set includes the brand’s best-selling mittens, hat and gilet.

Baby knitwear and blankets:

Organic Cotton Luxury Baby Bunny Bundle

Isla & Fraser is a British company that specialises in organic cotton baby knitwear, designed to be soft and natural for baby’s sensitive skin. The baby gift bundles are a beautiful package for any new parent, ranging from £50 to £250.

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A baby blanket is a popular gift for a reason. Tbco crafts lambswool throws that will look beautiful draped over a cot – or even on the walls of a nursery. They lean into popular interiors themes, with circus prints and a playful horse pattern.

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Organic Zoo sells beautiful knitwear bundles, however for a gift for under £50, you can’t go wrong with the tassel hat which is available in several colourways. Pom poms on babies = adorable!

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Shrimps has made a clever pivot into baby knitwear, with adorable sets that lean into heritage patterns. These apple bloomers also come with a matching cardigan.

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Zara’s baby section is one of the best on the high street, with lots of timeless classics including knitted bonnets and printed bloomers.

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Parisian brand Sézane’s baby collections feature tiny versions of its best-sellers from the women’s range, including this pint-sized Gaspard cardigan. You can also personalise a select edit of the pieces with its embroidery service.

Plant-Print Extra-Large Sensory Cotton Muslin

You can never have enough muslins as a new parent, and the all-over fern print iteration from Etta Loves is designed to stimulate the senses and support visual and cognitive development.

Wonderbly allows you to personalise books, with a range of tales suitable for a newborn. This specific book makes a personalised story based on the baby’s name, which is a special addition to any bookcase your friends will treasure forever.

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Inspired Letters to My Baby

This book is a special way for you to record your memories in the first year of your baby’s life, with 12 letters prompting you to record key moments and milestones.

Organic Baby Muslin Squares Set Of 3

Muslins are one of the most versatile additions you acquire as a new parent. They can be used as a blanket, a bib or to wipe up any mess – but thanks to these vintage-inspired prints they can look pretty, too.

Part toy, part blanket, this comforter is crafted from a natural cotton muslin and is available in 14 beautiful colours.

This nighttime oil is perfect for delicate newborn skin and will be a special part of your bedtime routine. It has a calming scent made from apricot, coconut, castor and lavender oils.

Baby towels are made 10 times cuter when they have ears – that’s just a fact. H&M has a number of soft cotton terry towels, with rabbits, leopards and foxes.

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Encourage your loved one to take pictures of their baby’s milestones each month with these adorable month cards. Any excuse to take another picture.

Big ticket items:

The Yoyo pram is loved by city-dwellers and keen travellers, thanks to its lightweight, foldable construction. While the black is a classic choice, its wild collection lets you update the pram with either a bold leopard or zebra print.

Snoo Smart Sleeper Baby Cot

This cot can be used from birth to six months, and is designed to aid sleep with sounds and womb-like motion that helps soothe and comfort babies, responding to when they stir. It also naturally sleep trains to help with the transition to using a cot.

You’ve no doubt heard of Bugaboo’s highly regarded prams, but the Giraffe baby rocker is also an ideal gift for first time parents. It has a soothing natural rocking motion which newborns love, that has been perfected with ergonomic experts.

Binibamba’s cosy pram liners and puffmuffs make for an indulgent gift, and will keep little ones snuggled-up in the elements. This is wind and water resistant, and so will keep the pram walks going on blustering winter days.

This high chair has a newborn seat so your little one can join you at the dinner table. The chair is also made from 100 per cent recycled consumer waste, and is available in five colours.

Zeitgeist Argus Oat In Linen

When it comes to baby carriers, Artipoppe is the gold standard and can be used for newborns and toddlers up to two years old. Designed to be a stylish addition to your wardrobe, the carriers are available in a number of prints and colours.

Practical buys:

This portable baby nest can slot into prams and the sides can be opened up to turn it into a play mat. It has a firm mattress and is approved for overnight sleep, making it a great option for travelling.

Eco Stroller Organiser With Stroller Clips Taupe

This organiser bag has universal stroller clips, so it can be clipped to the front of your pram, keeping essentials close to you at all times. It is also available in black or leopard print, with several handy internal and external pockets.

Avery Row is known for its beautiful, painterly prints, which are inspired by the countryside, with wild flower and riverbank motifs. This nursing pillow is comfortable and supportive, but is also one of the most stylish pillows you can find.

This white noise machine has lots of clever functions that will help establish a sleep routine, with nine sleep sounds (including rain, womb sound and lullabies) that will cover disruptive noises. The ability to record personal sounds and it is triggered to start when a baby starts crying. Plus, it also doubles as a baby night light.

Skims’s signature Demi T-shirt bra has been adjusted for feeding or pumping, with clips that unhook easily at the straps and has foam pads that give a supportive, comfortable fit.

This soft wrap carrier is ideal for baby-wearing at home, as it gives you all the support you need, but is super soft and flexible.

First toys:

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Jo & Nic’s Crinkly Cloth Books Space Count

This colourful, graphic first newspaper makes a loud crinkling noise, making it a perfect early sensory toy.

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You can’t go wrong with a classic teddy bear, and Mori has a lovely selection that will quickly become a beloved bedtime companion.

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Toniesboxes are a gift with longevity. Suitable for babies, they are also popular with parents of toddlers as an alternative to screen time. They’re an excellent choice for a first birthday present – the Sleepy Friends toys will be a lovely addition to bedtime as they play soothing lullabies.

House of Elodie Set

A baby gym is one of the best toys you can buy for little ones before they can crawl and is a lovely addition to tummy time.

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