Our curated list of 18 best new baby gifts for 2023

Looking to give a unique baby gift to a special new mom? Below are our favorite finds for best new baby gifts for 2023. There’s something here to fit every budget!

Luxury Newborn Gift Set for Girl or Boy 

Made with thoughtulness and love, this gift basket is chockfull of essential newborn items. The adorable high quality leather gift box includes:
-cozy and environment-friendly microfiber baby snuggle blanket with built-in bell for stimulation
-elephant wooden rattle toy made from natural beech with no paint and burrs and smooth edges
-100% cotton bibs with funny printings that add more fun to dressing your baby (“I may be small, but I’m the boss”)
-comfy and cute booties to keep little fee warm

Natural Incline Baby Pillow

New parents love this hypoallergenic pillow that’s perfect for both breastfeeding and bottle feeding! Its unique incline feature offers superior support, so you can relax and bond with your baby while reducing arm strain. It also helps reduce spit-up and provides optimal comfort so the new parent can bond with baby in the way that works best for them. With a versatile design for seamless transitions between cradle, football hold and a waist strap for added security, this pillow keeps your baby in place without the constant need for adjustment.

Unisex Baby Memory Book | Minimalist Baby First Year Keepsake for Milestones 

We love this simple baby memory book! With a whole lot of love and fine craftsmanship, Peachly books last a lifetime. Just make sure you’ve got the tissues handy when you flip through it for the first time with your little one. From the natural linen cover, to the vibrant, pigmented inks used to print the detailed artwork, to the 200gsm heavyweight acid-free card stock inner pages – all the materials used are of the highest standard. Forget the chore of racking your brain, trying to think of things to write. With simple, open-ended prompts, this baby book makes it easy-breezy to record all firsts and milestones. Everything is in chronological order to ensure all the important milestones are captured, leaving no memory forgotten.

Portable Bassinet And Play Space On-The-Go Baby Dome With Developmental Toys And Canopy

This wonderful 2-in-1 portable bassinet is perfect for at home or travel with your baby. It is both a napping space and playspace! The dome can be used indoors or out and the canopy protects baby rom the sun’s rays (UPF 20) and netting keeps the bugs out. Folds flat with handles for easy take-along and storage! Buy two – one for grandma to keep in her home and one for the new parent to store in the car to simplify! 

LifeVac – Portable Suction Device for A Choking Emergency (Home Kit)

This is an important device to have in the house and one you hope you never have to use! Safe, effective and easy to use, one kit covers both children and adults. The duration of suchtion in minimal. This non-invasive suction device can save a life in an airway obstruction emergency.

The Baby Shusher (The Sleep Miracle)

New parents looking for must-have baby gadgets should consider investing in a sleep machine with 15 to 30-minute timers. This innovative baby product can assure even the most resistant sleepers can fall asleep, making it a great gift for new parents. A sleep machine is especially important when traveling to help your baby fall asleep without disturbing everyone else around. This portable and user-friendly sleep aid is a favorite on Amazon for car items for baby. Its removable wrist strap allows you to carry your baby while putting them to sleep, and its compact design makes it easy to use. Plus, it comes with 2 AA batteries included, so you can put it to work as soon as you open the package!

BEBECAN Teething Sticks, Infant Teething Relief, in 6 Vibrant Colors

These teething sticks are a small but might gift! Super soft food-grade silicone baby teethers provide baby teething relief without cutting corners. The textured hollow teether design allows added pressure on the gums to calm irritation.   New moms love that these straws keep baby entertained for hours! They are easy to hold and play with, so they make a great gift even before baby starts teething! Super easy to clean, you get 3 brushes to deep clean each tube form the insides. Storing is easy to too due to the drawstring storage bag included. 

My First Baby Tissue Box, Soft Stuffed High Contrast Crinkle Montessori Square Sensory Toys 

No need for baby to have a variety of baby toys…babies LOVE playing with tissue boxes and paper, so teytoy created a safe and fun replacement. This sensory tissue box entertains little ones for hours with its vibrant colors, crinkly sounds, and pull-along fun. Baby Crinkle toys are the perfect sensory toy for babies! This early development toy is a wonderful way to stimulate key skills – great for sensory exploration and fine motor development at a very early age.

Jungly Tails Baby Book – Early Learning Stroller Toy

The Jungly Tails baby book is made from BPA-free cloth and is soft to touch and chew, easy to use by baby without getting hurt, and especially suitable for 0-12 months babies. There are no small or loose parts that could be potential choking hazards and the stitching is strong enough to withstand chewing. This brightly colored book is light and easy to clean so you can easily carry it anywhere! There are plenty of touch and feel fun on the different pages to help with baby’s sensory development – baby will play with the soft books in different ways as they grow. And let’s not forget about the fun sounds! The soft and plushy pages make rustling or squeaky sounds when pressed! All the different animal names teach animal vocabulary. So many great reasons to buy this book for the new baby in your life!

iHealth Touchless Forehead Thermometer 

Absolutely every new parent and grandparent needs a no-touch baby thermometer in the house!  With a built-in infrared temperature sensor, the iHealth PT3 thermometer can read a person’s body temperature within 1.18 inches from the center of the forehead without physically touching the person. An ultra-sensitive infrared sensor collects more than 100 data points per second while distance and environmental sensors work together to account for other variables, ensuring maximum accuracy every time the temperature is taken. With an intuitive single-button control design, the thermometer reads and shows the temperature in just one second on its easy-to-read, extra-large LED display, even in total darkness. When the temperature is read, the device gives a gentle vibration notification to the holding hand—no beeps or buzzes. This is a device that works at every age – when newborn to elderly!

New and Improved Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser Machine

How I wish the Baby Brezza was around when my babies were born! This formula dispenser automatically makes 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 and is fully customizable. Choos 1 ounce increments between 2-10 ounces, 3 temperature settings and formula/water or water only dispensing. Wow – what will they think of next!

UGG Unisex-Child Bixbee Ankle Boot

We buy these adorable little Ugg’s for everyone we know when they have a baby. Easy to put on a baby and so soft and comfy! Made from 100% terry cloth and a rubber sole, these little boots have an adjustable hook and loop closure for easy on and off. The best part, they are machine washable! Love these boots!

Baby Food Maker, 13-in-1 Baby Food Processor Gift Sets for Baby Food

Many new parents enjoy making their own baby food these days instead of buying jars. This HEYVALUE Baby Gift Set comes with six baby food containers, a freezer tray, two silicone spoons, one silicone spatula, and baby food recipes, eliminating the need to buy them separately. It’s a must-have for newborns!  Crafted from high borosilicate glass and stainless steel, this baby food maker ensures optimal portion control and freezer-friendly storage. All components are BPA-free for baby’s safety. Six sharp 304 stainless steel blades and a powerful motor, this baby food maker creates complementary foods of different consistencies with just one button press. The user friendly design makes cleaning a breeze for busy moms!

Baby Monthly Milestone Blanket, Unisex Growth Chart – includes Bandana Drool Bib and Baby Hat

What parent wouldn’t love a gift that lets them capture the most precious moments in their baby’s first year? Monthly milestone blankets are an essential gift for brand new parents!  This super soft, cozy and thick Baby Milestone Blanket is made from 100% premium flannel fleece.  Designed in the U.S. with a hand-painted watercolor design, this blanket is the perfect size at 51″ x 40″. Use it to mark milestones certainly, but it can also be used as a stroller cover, crib blanket or play mat.

Portable Diaper Changing Pad for Baby, Detachable Travel Changing Pad with Baby Wipes Pocket

The Alatino Portable Changing Pad, made of premium materials, is large enough for both babies and toddlers but slim to fit in any diaper bag! The high-quality padded surface features a built-in ½ inch memory foam pillow to cushion baby’s head. Also, the waterproof material surface makes it easy to clean with a quick wipe down when messes happen.  The compact super convenient design provides one-handed convenience and allows for quick diaper changes anytime and anywhere. New parents love to keep this one in the car to bring everywhere!  

Vicks Starry Night Filtered Cool Mist Humidifier with 1 Gallon Tank with Light Up Star Night Light Display, Works with Vicks VapoPads

Vicks Invisible Mist Humidifier is an essential part of a good night’s sleep when family members are sick, during allergy season or when the air is dry. It works with Vicks VapoPads (sample included) for extra soothing comfort. Kids and babies love this humidifier with its night light that transforms a room into a starry night sky with the projection feature. It even includes a filter that filters minerals from the water, so the moisture is cleaner, and a wide tank opening.

Puj Tub – Soft, Foldable Baby Bathtub – Newborn, Infant, 0-6 Months, in-Sink Baby Bathtub, BPA Free, PVC Free

Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit, 6 Piece Kit for Baby’s Nose and Tummy

This isn’t the most exciting gift, but it will sure come in handy for the new parents! Comes with everything you need to safely and effectively relieve baby’s most common symptoms like runny noses, fevers and upset tummies. Products include: Little remedies saline spray / drops for noses, 0.5 fluids ounce; Little remedies nasal aspirator; Little remedies gas relief drops for tummies, 0.5 fluids ounce; Little remedies infant fever & pain reliever, 2 fluids ounce; Little remedies gripe water for tummies, 2 fluids ounce; Boudreaux’s Butt paste original diaper rash ointment, 2 ounce.

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