Going to a baby shower soon? There’s a plethora of amazing baby products out there that would be great gifts for the baby and mum-to-be. But how do you pick out the perfect one? Better yet, how do you find a great gift that’s unique and practical? Stop wasting your time figuring out what to get and check out these amazing gift ideas.

1) Baby Slings

It’s amazing how baby slings have literally become a staple in baby products over the past few years. 10 years ago, baby slings were close to being unheard of, and nowadays they are literally a necessity. The great thing about baby slings is that it allows mum and dad to go out and carry baby safely without having to use their arms, which can get tiring extremely quickly. Having your hands free is also very convenient. Make sure that you buy a baby sling made out of organic cotton. Organic cotton is eco-friendly and uses cotton that has never been treated with toxic chemicals or pesticides, ensuring the highest quality of fabric. Baby slings are such a simple invention that has revolutionised the experience of travelling with baby, and if the parents-to-be have yet to get one, be sure you buy one for them. They’ll be endlessly grateful.

2) Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear

Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear is a cuddly bear designed by a doctor as a sleeping aid for newborn babies. The bear has been used in maternity wards for over 30 years to help babies fall asleep. The cute, plush bear has a sound box inside it that plays womb sounds, lullabies and sounds of ocean waves and white noise when the baby starts crying or moving. Prince Lionheart also comes with a silkie blanket for the baby. This present is absolutely precious and can be very useful as it can help reduce the number of times mum and dad will have to get out of bed at night.

3) Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Getting Started Kit

Burt’s Bees makes incredible organic products that are healthy for your skin and for the environment. Honey and beeswax being a major part of most of their products, Burt’s Bees makes some amazingly healthy products at an affordable price. They offer a baby gift set that comes complete with healthy baby products that any mum would appreciate for their newborn. Included in the gift set is apricot baby oil, buttermilk lotion, buttermilk bath & soap, organic diaper ointment, dusting powder, a shampoo bar and a comb–all for less than £15. It’s an amazing value and is a great gift idea if you’re looking for something affordable, but useful.

4) Baby Weavers High Chair

Baby Weavers is a popular baby brand that’s renowned for making quality baby furniture from cribs to pushchairs to rocking chairs and everything in between. Their high quality baby high chairs are extremely durable and are designed with a classic look that stays timeless and would be a great addition to any room. Baby Weavers uses high quality wood that is immaculately finished–any mum to be would appreciate a great gift like this. Best of all, it’s practical and incredibly useful. Most mums and dads-to-be buy cribs and furniture for the nursery, but rarely have foresight or a budget left for a high chair. If that sounds like anyone you know, a Baby Weavers High Chair would be the perfect gift. Best of all, many of their products are made of bamboo which is eco-friendly and sustainable as well. You’d be doing the environment good and you’d be making a new family happy.

5) Baby Travel System

A baby travel system is a great gift to give, but they don’t come cheap. Of all the gifts listed, this is by far the most expensive one with prices of £130 upwards. This would be a perfect gift from a grandparent, aunt, uncle or Godparent. A travel system is basically a 2-in-1 pushchair and car seat combination. The benefit of having one is that you won’t have to buy a separate pushchair and car seat, minimizing expenses and simplifying the amount of baby furniture you’d have to lug around. Some are even 3-in-1 combos which include a pram, pushchair and carseat so that your travel system grows with your baby.

Did you know?

Baby showers are typically held 1-2 months before birth, but lately many mums are choosing to have it post-birth so that they can received personalised gifts. Others choose to have baby showers after birth because of medical conditions.

-Miljean

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