You have come to the right place if you want some unique, fun baby shower gift ideas. As a mother of four and a soon-to-be grandma, I have had and attended many baby showers! I love finding gifts for the mother-to-be that she may not expect, but will LOVE getting.
UNIQUE FUN BABY SHOWER GIFT IDEAS
There are so many things needed when a baby is on the way. But any experienced mom knows that much of the stuff isn't necessary. I love giving a combo gift of something necessary and something unique and unexpected. You want to help mom finish her registry, but it is also fun for new mothers to receive something they didn't register for at all.
Here are some baby shower gift ideas that will WOW a new mom and that you will enjoy shopping for too!
RETRO TOYS
We all know that vintage and retro is very popular right now. I personally love seeing toys from my childhood. I recently came across the cutest Sesame Street toys that are already in my gift closet, ready for my new grandson!
Cookie Monster has always been my favorite character, and they have a whole new line of Cookie Monster baby toys!! If you prefer Elmo…they have him too! These toys make a great themed baby shower gift basket for the party. I especially love the Sesame Street Cookie Monster Blanky…it has a pacifier loop too.
STAR WARS GROGU BABY TOYS
If your mother-to-be is a Star Wars fan then they will love a gift basket with some Star Wars Grogu baby items. Choose from a Grogu Teether, baby book or even a plush Cuddle Pal! These are all fun gift ideas.
THE CRAWLIGATOR
The Crawligator is SO INVENTIVE! I wish it had been around when my kids were infants. It is a revolutionary way to make tummy time more fun for babies. This allows babies to rest and move on their stomach in a safe way…before they can crawl or walk.
Did I mention it is cute? It is so cute because it looks like an alligator. It is made for the baby's body and helps the baby learn crawling skills and build strength. The Crawligator was a 2023 Toy of the Year finalist, too. It is even FSA/HSA eligible.
This is one of those items that mom-to-be may not have heard of but will LOVE!
COOLEST CHANGING PAD EVER!
Your mom-to-be will be thrilled to receive the Parents 2025 Best for Baby Award product as a gift at their shower. When they open the box and see the Woddle inside they will smile so big!
The Woddle is an AI powered changing pad. Here are some of the highlights that make it special:
- Built in warmer
- White noise machine
- Weight Scale
- Night light
- App that integrates and can track weights and more!
This makes a great group gift from friends or coworkers.
OUTDOOR BABY SWING
Babies love being outdoors. When nice weather comes, it is great to have an outdoor baby swing ready to use. All of my kids spent outdoor time in their Little Tikes swing. As a mom, I loved that this swing lasted and lasted through all the kids!
It has adjustable straps so your child can use it for a long time.
ROCKING HORSE
I think every child needs a rocking horse. I have the fondest memories of my kids on their rocking horse. This is a baby shower gift that probably isn't on the registry but can become a precious heirloom.
You can purchase a wood rocking horse from lots of places, or you can ask around and find someone to build one for you! Another place to find one is on Etsy. They have some beautiful personalized rocking horses that are adorable!!
PERSONALIZED BASKETS
If you know that baby's name, it is fun to get personalized gifts. One baby gift idea that is also very USEFUL is to buy personalized Easter baskets and/or Trick or Treat bags.
A personalized basket or bag makes holiday pictures so much more fun. You can purchase personalized baskets and bags on Etsy or even Amazon.
PERSONALIZED STORY BOOKS
It is so easy to buy personalized books for babies. There are tons to pick from, and they make such good keepsakes.
Some of my favorites are:
- Hello World, It's Me: this is so cute and makes a great baby shower gift. It is all about welcoming baby to the world.
- Goodnight Little: this is a great bedtime story book. It will be Goodnight Little Elizabeth (or whatever baby's name is) and has beautiful artwork.
- Treasury of Nursery Rhymes: a bigger book that can be read for years and has baby's name on the front cover and throughout the book–over 100 times! This is hardcover and is 40 pages long.
NAME PUZZLE
Can you tell I like personalized gifts? How about a personalized wooden name puzzle? This will be so much fun for the little one.
Woodemon has a great selection of name puzzles at great prices. You can pick puzzles that have animals, letters, numbers, etc., plus names.
PEEKABOO PILLOW
Parents are going to love receiving a Peekaboo Pillow. It is specially made to promote comfortable bonding time for babies and parents. The Peekaboo Pillow has multiple functions that include face-to-face time, tummy time, elevated feeding and even reflux relief. I use this pillow when I spend time with my new grandbaby. It is such a great innovative product!
GROWTH CHART
A quality growth chart is a great item for a baby shower and a fun addition to any nursery. I love the wooden growth charts because they will really last. They come in all kinds of designs, like giraffes, rocket ships, llamas, feathers, etc.
HANDPRINT KIT
You get the baby's newborn handprint and footprint at the hospital. But it can be fun to do handprints again as the baby grows. There are kits now that are simple to use at home. Watching baby's hand grow is so bittersweet.
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What are some of your favorite gifts to give at a baby shower? Leave a comment and share!
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