Best baby shower gifts new parents will adore

The multi-award winning baby sleep soother is much-loved by new (and sleep deprived) parents with its smartCRY sensor which automatically activates when babies stir. This model features four soothing sounds, including the reassuring sound of the womb and it can be easily attached to a cot, pushchair or car seat.

Perfect for all mums-to-be, this midwife-developed gift set includes the brand’s award-winning full-size products, including their best-selling Spritz For Bitz, developed to relieve a range of challenges faced by the skin during pregnancy, birth and into motherhood. A practical gift every mum will be grateful for, it also comes packaged in a handy toiletry bag.

A White Company best-seller for good reason, these super soft robes come in four colours and are made of pure natural cotton.

Designed to stimulate baby’s senses with bright colours and textured patches, these Ladybird Baby Touch books make a perfect first gift from birth.

No baby shower gift package would be complete without a selection of super soft muslins, and this five-pack of delicately embroidered 100% cotton muslins from JoJo Maman Bébé are a must. They come in seven different designs, including this sweet ‘Hello World’ set.

A practical gift for new parents, the BabyBjorn mini carrier is designed especially with newborns in mind. It’s easy-to-use, offers great support and is made from the softest materials.

This adorable strawberry print sleepsuit and hat set, which comes with foldover scratch mittens up to size 9-12 months, would make the ultimate coming home outfit, with baby looking as cute as a button!

A step up from Vital Baby’s first UV LED steriliser, their latest product completes a full sterilisation cycle in just five minutes (and sterile and dry in 22 minutes) making it one of the fastest on the market. Coming in two sleek new colourways - olive green and smoky blue - the steriliser, which can be used with bottles, soothers, breast pumps and more, is more energy and cost efficient than a standard steam steriliser and makes an ideal practical gift for parents.

The latest sound machine to hit the market, Love to Dream’s impressive Sleep Machine features nine soothing sounds to lull baby into a slumber, a cry detection sensor, a personalised record function, a bluetooth connection, *and* a night light. Its compact size also means it’s easily portable for trips outside the home.

As any new parent will know, bathing a newborn can be quite daunting to begin with. But thanks to Cuddledry’s clever hands-free bath towel made from super soft eco-friendly luxury bamboo and cotton blend towelling, baby bath time has been made that little bit easier. Parents can wear the towel like an apron and with both hands wrap baby up and into their arms for a cuddle as they lift them out of the bath.

Mamas & Papas is the high street GOAT when it comes to early baby buys. Not only do they stock adorable baby outfits, they also sell a range of brilliant gifts, including this gift set from their charming Welcome to the World Duckling range. Packaged in a convenient box for gifting, it contains a knitted cotton blanket in mocha, duck soft toy and zip sleepsuit.

We’ll admit we’re slightly obsessed with these super sweet matching Mama & Mini sweatshirts by Seraphine, which any new mum will treasure. They’re practical as well, with the mum sweatshirt featuring side poppers for breastfeeding, while the baby version, designed for 0-3 months, features poppers by the neck to allow for easy changing.

With baby only being able to see certain colours in their first few weeks and months, these black and white images from Eyas are a perfect way to enhance sensory and cognitive development. Co-designed with a Montessori accredited physician, you can easily pop the black and white toy in the little one's pram for on-the-go stimulation. There’s also a cute colour version available for babies over two months old.

If you’re pulling together a DIY gift bag, award-winning children’s bath brand Mini U has a gorgeous range of products made from naturally derived ingredients, with plenty suitable from birth. Newborn-friendly products include their Tropical Berries Hair and Body Wash and Honey Cream Shampoo and Conditioner.

Already wrapped in a stylish gift box, this set includes a soft fleece romper made using recycled polyester and a cute elephant comforter.

Baby will love tummy time with this plush animal print activity gym from aden + anais. For use from birth up to one year, it features a soft pillow, attachable toys to support motor development and a hanging mirror to encourage cognitive skills.

Help parents who are juggling the newborn stage with this babywearing solution from Izmi. Once mum or dad gets the hang of how to tie it (vids are available online), the Essential Wrap is one of those practical gifts that will get *so* much use. Made from natural stretch cotton, it’s fully supportive and can be used in two different carrying positions - parent-facing front carry and side carry. It can also be worn while breastfeeding for extra support.

The NHS recommends tummy time from birth, so parents will get plenty of use out of this mat as baby grows. It’s extra thick for padded comfort and measures 167.6 cm X 127 cm, so will be a particularly great buy for any parents with wooden floors. As well as providing the perfect cushioning for baby, the mat also comes with six fun activities including a peak and play elephant, a mirror, and it also has multiple textures for tiny hands to explore.

This complete MAM set features a huge selection of bottles, including six 160ml bottles designed for newborns, six 260ml bottles, two medium flow teats designed for two months and over, one soft spout, one bottle handle for when baby can start holding their own bottle, and one 0-2 month soother. As well as being self-sterilising (you fill the bottle base with water and pop them in the microwave), MAM bottles are also really easy to take apart to clean.

Crafted from ethically sourced performance cashmere, Nuna have designed one of the most luxurious baby carriers on the market. The integrated infant booster means it’s suitable for babies under four months (minimum weight 8lbs) and can be used all the way up to 35lbs in four carry positions - newborn mode, facing in, facing out, and back carry. Ideal for gifting, the carrier comes in an exclusive keepsake box with a storage bag, two organic cotton bibs and a pair of adorable socks made from recycled cashmere.