Baby Shower Gifts: From Nappies to Nipple Cream, the Best Presents for New Mums

First things first - it’s perfectly cool to turn up to a baby shower empty-handed. Maybe you’re broke, or maybe you want to wait until the baby’s born before you get them a gift. As they say, your presence is present enough. 

If, though, you’re looking for gift inspo, you’ve come to the right place. At LittleList, we have tons of presents perfect for the expectant parent in your life and, if they create a gift registry for free, they can get them all delivered to their home, at a convenient time before the baby’s born - which saves you time rummaging around for a gift bag three minutes before you’re supposed to be at the venue.

But what sort of present is appropriate for a baby shower? Should it be for the baby or the parent? And how much should you spend? Read on for a few pointers… 

How much should you spend on a baby shower gift?

This is totally down to you! If the recipient is a nice but not particularly close workmate or second-tier family member, you’re probably not going to want to break the bank, so a small token gift that shows you care is more than enough. Books, cute babygros, toys and accessories are all perfect for this purpose - and we’ve got thousands of them to choose from! Here are a few ideas…

Cute baby shower gifts under £30

Can you team up with friends to buy a bigger gift?

Of course, and in this pricey, pricey world, this is a fantastic way to make sure your panicked pal gets their hands on the big ticket items they might desperately need ahead of their baby’s arrival.

If your friend uses LittleList, they can enable group gifting options, meaning that their coveted car seat, buggy or changing table isn’t quite so out of reach. £200 for one thing? Woah! £20 chipped in from a few friends? WAY more attainable. We’d strongly recommend this approach!

Bigger baby shower gifts perfect for group gifting

Is it OK to buy something practical as a baby shower gift?

Yes - in fact it’s a great idea! People are often overwhelmed with incredibly cute but not incredibly useful gifts, which means when they reach for a thermometer in the middle of the night, they’re met with 10 teeny-weeny bunny rattles instead! Practical gifts are a great way to help expectant parents feel more prepared - and many of them tend to be at the cheaper end of the price range too…

Practical baby shower gifts

Is it OK to buy a present for the grown-ups instead?

Absolutely! Babies are cute and all but we’re sure your friend or family member would appreciate a reminder that they’re a person who deserves to enjoy nice things too! Here are a few ideas for gifts to make your mate feel special… 

We hope we’ve managed to inspire you on your hunt for the perfect baby shower gift. We might be biased, but we think encouraging the first-time parents in your life to put together their own registry on LittleList is the best present of all! It takes the guesswork out of gifting and avoids those last minute panics that could result in them needing to move house to accommodate all those cuddly toys…