The 7 best baby gifts for the little one

The gift guide to the nicest baby gifts to spoil new parents and the baby.

The 7 best baby gifts for the little one

The gift guide to the nicest baby gifts to spoil new parents and the baby.

Welcome to the world, little one!

When you’re on your way to meet a new baby for the first time, it's always a good idea to have a thoughtful baby gift with you.

A good baby gift can be many things. Most important is that you've thought about what the parents would like.

A personalised gift doesn't have to mean an expensive present for the newborn. A practical gift that new parents need for the new family member is hugely valuable – or a sweet thought like freshly baked cakes, a bag of your favourite liquorice or a massage.

We’ve collected 7 useful and lovely baby gifts that you can give to a little one or ask for as an expecting or new mother.

Soothing musical mobile

A musical mobile is a great gift that new parents may not have thought of before the little one arrived.

The delicate mobile plays a soothing tune as the three little animals spin calmly. The mobile doesn't need batteries and the sound can be switched off so you don't have to wait for it to finish playing.

The design is meticulous – the wooden part is made from leftovers from other Sebra mobiles. This reduces resource use, making our environmental footprint smaller than if we had used new wood.

View musical mobile with mirror

A musical mobile is a sweet gift that can be used over the baby's crib and the Sebra Changing Unit.

Activity toys for the little ones

Activity toys to stimulate young senses are a sweet new baby gift at an affordable price.

Billy the bee is full of exciting details that the baby will love, plus it can double as a ball and a sensory toy. As Billy rolls away, the bell inside the ball rings, making the baby want to crawl after it.

View Billy the bee

Wooden toys that last

If the newborn is the first baby in the family, then wooden toys are a great gift. They are a high-quality gift that will last for generations of play.

Patinated wooden toys also fit perfectly into the retro decor trend, so when they're not in your little one's hands, they'll look great on a shelf or windowsill.

View the activity panel in wood

How much should a good baby gift cost?

The short answer to how much you should spend on a baby gift is: It's up to you. If you know the new parents very well, the amount is probably slightly higher than if you are on the outer edge of the circle of friends.

It is normal to give a new baby gift costing between 25–35 €. This gives you many options for finding a cute and useful gift, for example a soft cuddly toy, a crocheted pram chain or a nice little rattle.

How much should a good baby gift cost?

The short answer to how much you should spend on a baby gift is: It's up to you. If you know the new parents very well, the amount is probably slightly higher than if you are on the outer edge of the circle of friends.

It is normal to give a new baby gift costing between 25–35 €. This gives you many options for finding a cute and useful gift, for example a soft cuddly toy, a crocheted pram chain or a nice little rattle.

MUMS – a dining set

Even if you're visiting a newborn, it won't be long before they’ll be starting on solid food. That's why a nice dining set of a cup, bowl and plate is a great idea for a practical gift that new parents will really appreciate.

MUMS [ˈmɔmˀs] is designed to withstand the rigour of everyday life and is made in Denmark from bioplastic with added wood fibres. The food-grade material has a smaller CO2E footprint compared to purely fossil-based plastic materials.

View MUMS [ˈmɔmˀs] dining set

MUMS [ˈmɔmˀs] is available in several different colours.

Organic bed linen

If you're looking for a practical and useful baby gift, soft organic bed linen is a good choice. It's the gift that every new parent will love and you won't risk your baby gift going unused.

The duvet cover is designed with two flaps for little fingers to find security in and a high-quality YKK zip. The bed linen comes in a nice little bag which is an extra gift in itself.

Find baby bed linen

Baby bedlinen is available in many colours and designs.

Pleasant Entertainment

A rattle made of organic cotton is a cute gift idea for your first visit to the baby.

Find rattles

Cuddle cloth and dummy holder

Delight the little person with a soft cuddle cloth that serves as a sensory toy, a teddy bear and a dummy holder.

Sparky the fox can hold the baby's dummy in one hand, providing the helping hand that new parents often need.

See the Sparky the fox cuddle cloth

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Why do we give baby gifts?

A gift for a new baby is a loving thought for the new parents and a lovely way to congratulate the new family member. A baby gift expresses the joy of the little miracle that is a baby, and is a way to show parents how happy you are for them.

Who should I give a baby gift to?
A baby gift is a gift you give when someone has given birth. There are no rules about who you should give it to. Often it's the newborn or its mother who needs a thoughtful gift and sometimes you might wish to buy a gift for both. If the newborn has siblings, you might bring a small gift for the older siblings as well. This way you are acknowledging their new role in the family and their need for attention too. The dad can also be the recipient of a nice gift – the important thing is the gesture that shows you're thinking of the recipient during a fantastic but (sometimes) tough time.

When do I give a baby gift?

There is no right time to give a baby gift, but typically they are given during the first weeks after birth. The most important thing is that you want to make the new parents happy and give them a thoughtful gift that shows your support for them in this exciting and sometimes challenging time. You should always agree your visit with the parents in advance. As a new mum and dad, you don't always have energy for visitors, so remember to use your situational awareness when visiting. Maybe they don't have the energy for a long visit – so you should come back another day.

What shall I give as a baby gift?
There are many great gifts to choose from when going to visit a new baby. A pram chain, a pacifier chain or nice organic nappies are affordable baby gifts. Children's tableware, cutlery and bibs are practical gifts that bring joy when the little one is learning to eat on their own. Soft toys and rattles are always good options if you want to give the baby a toy. For older siblings, puzzles and wooden toys are often a hit and are available in many price ranges.