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Looking for a really special (and affordable) gift for a newborn? Sure, you can always buy a beautiful outfit, and that’s a safe best because you can purchase in a larger size for the future, but will the parents remember the gift? Is it something they will treasure and possibly hold on to for years to come? We asked our readers for the gifts they purchased for their grandbabies (or friend’s grandchildren) that received the best responses. We also asked that the items they shared be a good value.
Below are the most recommended items:
Unisex Infant Swaddle Blanket/Stroller Wrap
Crafted from high quality knitting wool and lined with polar fleece, this adorable blanket/wrap is thick, warm, soft and comfortable for your baby! Keep the little one cozy in this gorgeous, unique and super soft gift!
Baby Monthly Milestone Blanket for Boys & Girls
We love this high quality milestone blanket made from incredibly thick and soft premium-quality 250 gsm flannel fleece! Large, stylish and comfortable against the baby’s skin, this special blanket lets you track progress through the first weeks, months and year. Fabulous for photos! New parents love this sweet and affordable gift!
Baby Soother Lovey Helps Calm Child at Nap Time Routine – Newborn Essential
What’s better than a stuffed animal with a built-in sound machine! It’s incredibly easy to use: Simply press the in-ear buttons to trigger the sound choices of white noise mixed with a heartbeat or a lullaby. On the back of the sound device, you can choose from two volume levels and two lengths: 20 minutes or 40 minutes.
With it’s three-in-one approach, baby will fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. The combination of auditory and tactile comfort helps drown out sounds nearby and brings a sense of familiarity and comfort. The wide-bodied design also serves as a children’s stuffed animal toy and security blanket that is a fleece material and wrinkle-resistant. You can also attach a pacifier to the blanket using the built-in hook and loop. Choose from different designs.
Personalized Night Light with Moon
With an acrylic plaque and smoothly polished, this night light provides three kinds of light (warm, white and seven-color changing). The perfectly warm and soft light helps little ones feel relaxed and fall asleep quickly. It’s a creative gift that decorates the nursery beautifully, and new parents love the personalization!
Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Station, Great for Travel
Want to encourage your children to bring your grandbaby to visit? This stylish mommy bag makes it easy!
This backpack provides a portable changing station that is safe and hygienic. The large inside has 16 pockets to carry newborn essentials. Three insulated aluminum foil pockets are included to keep baby bottles warm on the go. High quality, comfortable and convenient, this backpack is a favorite among new parents.
Baby Shopping Cart Cover/High Chair Cover
Don’t you wish this item was around when our kids were babies? Baby will not have direct contact with public shopping carts or high chairs, so they will not be exposed to germs from all the others that sat there! This supermarket cover protector can be easily folded and rolled into a stylish pouch for easy transport. The storage pocket is a nice extra and the toy loop is fabulous!
100% Cotton Mommy and Me Robe and Swaddle Set
Picture perfect and giftable! Capture those precious first moments in style with this elegant 4 piece set that comes in different design choices. This beautiful and practical gift set, which includes a robe, socks, baby swaddle blanket, baby hat and gift box, is made from 100% super soft and comfy material. Perfect for the first time mom!
Baby Sound Machine, Night Light, and Time-to-Rise Sleep Trainer
This fabulous all-in-one product combines a night light, sound machine, and time-to-rise alarm in one smart bedside device. You can customize color, brightness, sound, and volume level to create the perfect sleep environment for the baby. With 11 crystal clear high quality sounds, all soothing, this easy to use product grows with the child: Soft light and white noise for newborn feeding sessions, comforting night light for a preschooler, sleep training for older children! Includes toddler lock feature and stays cool throughout the night for safety. Techie parents will love that you can adjust remotely with a smartphone app! Sleep well!
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser Machine
Here’s another brilliant product we wish was around years ago! The Baby Brezza is the most advanced way to automatically make a warm, formula bottle instantly. The patented mixing technology automatically mixes formula and water to perfect consistency. Works with virtually all formula brands and all bottle brands/sizes. It’s also fully customizable – choose 1 ounce increments between 2-10 ounces, 3 temperature settings and formula/water or water only dispensing. This item is a bit costly, but everyone we know that has one says it is worth every penny! Makes life so much easier than having to get up in the middle of the night to warm up a bottle.
Personalized Minky Baby Blankets
Plus, cozy and stylish 100% minky velor personalized baby blankets make the best gifts! This baby blanket will be a keepsake blanket that will let your child know just how important they are to you. Not only is this blanket beautiful, it also provides extra sensory stimulation and softly stimulates the senses which are critical for development. The large size is great for many different uses!
Baby Socks Gift Set
What an adorable baby shower gift! Four pairs of comfy and cozy socks, all with different funny and cute quotes on the bottom, comes beautifully packaged and ready for gifting. Gender neutral colors mean that the socks are perfect for both baby gifts and boys. The quotes are fun…for example, “Hi, I’m new here”, “Have you seen my parents” and “Of course I’m cute” will make everyone smile! Fit 3 – 12 months.
Welcome Baby Amazon.com Gift Card
OK, so maybe you can’t decide what to buy and prefer to give a gift card. That way, the parents can pick out their own gift. Amazon gift cards are always a good choice, especially with no fees or expiration dates. And it comes in a cute “Welcome Baby” gift box!
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Have other good ideas for special baby gifts to share? Drop us a note in the comment section below. We’d love to hear from you!