The Best Baby Shower Gift Ideas Guaranteed to Make You the Cool Aunt
From luxurious linen baby carriers to nourishing organic skincare, here are the best baby shower gift ideas in Australia that will blow your bestie away.
What do teeny tiny humans actually need? Well, truth be told, they require a fair bit and it can be overwhelming for new parents to find the time and money to get it all.
But that’s where the very handy baby shower comes into the equation. As an adoring aunt/bestie/godmother, you get to spoil the baby with cool gifts. But you’re probably wondering what is a thoughtful baby shower gift idea for your expectant friend. From luxurious linen baby carriers to nourishing organic skincare, we’ve rounded up a definitive edit of the best baby shower gift ideas that are guaranteed to give you immediate cool aunt status.
Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Best Practical Baby Gifts
Every parent will adore these extra helpful gift ideas. With all the chaos of newborn life, they’ll appreciate the thought that has gone into stocking them up with nappies and wipes, a stage-based play kit or a box full of nourishing snacks for a postpartum mama.
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Lovevery Weeks 0-12 Play Kit
Tooshie Nappy & Wipe Subscription
Franjos Kitchen The Complete Mamas Essentials Gift Box
Best Personalised Baby Gifts
There is something very special about presenting a gift that has been personalised. If you’re looking for a keepsake and you have some details on hand, consider a personalised blanket or comforter for the new arrival. Want to gift something for the nursery? A voucher for The Birth Poster is a perfect pick.
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Personalised Baby Gifts
The Birth Poster
Thread The Word Personalised Baby Blankets
One Little Day Personalised Baby Comforter
Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Best Baby Shower Gifts for Parents
If you know bub has already been quite well provided for and you’re looking for something to make mum or dad’s life easier, consider one of these simple luxuries. Give the gift of time with nourishing delivered meals or snack kits or opt for a plush robe for all those long days and nights spent on the couch.
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Baby Shower Gifts for Parents
Hommey Robe in Fig
The Dinner Ladies Gift Card
Nibbles & Nurture The Whole Nibble
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Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Gift Ideas Under $50
You can pick up plenty of sweet gifts for bub for under $50. The key? Think practical as chances are this is a popular price point and mum and dad will be getting lots of double ups. Willow By The Sea’s Bottom Balm is an ultra-clean and luxurious take on the baby staple, one parents are likely to purchase for themselves. As for sheet and mattress protectors and baby towels? You can never have enough!
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Gifts Under $50
Willow By The Sea Bottom Balm
Kip & Co Tartan Woodlands Terry Baby Towel
Love to Dream 2-in-1 Waterproof Sheet & Mattress Protector Sheet Cot/Crib
Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Best Big Ticket Gifts
Big ticket gifts are always going to be some of the most helpful items to gift to new parents. It’s a great chance to gather up a few friends and split. Give the gift of sleep with a SNOOO Designed by Dr. Harvey Karp. The Snoo uses sensors in the mattress and knows when you’re baby is crying and can attempt to resettle them back to sleep. It’s like your very own night nurse! Or opt for a luxe linen carrier from mum-run Australian small business Sia Baby.
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Big Ticket Gifts
Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Best Gifts for Newborn Babies
There are so many things a newborn bub needs so helping your favourite soon-to-be parent/s with any essentials will be greatly appreciated. A swaddle, baby nest and noise machine are essentials bound to get plenty of use.
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Newborn Baby Gifts
ErgoPouch Drift Away White Noise Machine
Parcelle The Sage Nursery Hamper
Cam Cam Copenhagen Baby Nest
Best Baby Shower Gifts for Down the Track
With so many gifts geared around newborns, a gift that can be enjoyed a little way down the track is always appreciated. The most useful gift of all? A gift voucher for pureed foods during the weaning phase. Trust us, parents will love this.
Sitchu Picks: Our 3 Favourite Gifts for Down the Track
Nuage Wooden Activity Walker
Emma Kate Co. Little Dreamer Baby Journal
Le Puree Gift Card
Now you’ve shopped your way through the best baby shower gift ideas, why not sort mum out next and take a look at our edit of the best gifts for new mums? Then take a look at our list of the best online sales that are on right now.
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