Unique Baby Shower Gifts For Mom To Be

Unique Baby Shower Gifts No One Thinks Of

Looking for some unique baby shower gifts for the mom to be? She’ll definitely appreciate it because it’ll be one less duplicate item to exchange. Usually, at a baby shower, you end up getting multiples of the same baby items (even when you do register), and personally, I hate to return or exchange them since it’s a special gift picked out for baby but there’s only so many onesies a newborn can wear.

This list of baby shower gifts that no one thinks of is the perfect way to find a present that’s truly unique and special.

These items are the kind of things I didn’t realize I needed as a new mom until the moment came, so these baby shower gifts are ones you won’t find on a baby shower registry. That’s why she’ll love you even more for getting her something she didn’t even realize she wanted yet.

I’m sure you’ll find the perfect baby shower gift even for the mom who has everything

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WHAT IS A UNIQUE BABY GIFT?

I’ve broken this list of unique baby shower gifts into 2 parts. The first part will cover unique baby gift ideas, as in gifts that are just for the new baby. Then we’ll take a look at some gifts that are just for mom.

Here’s a lot of the non-baby registry gift ideas that are unusual or uncommon. These are the things I ended up buying myself because I didn’t even think to add them to the registry. Most of them are pretty unconventional baby shower gifts but I promise they’ll be much appreciated.

Oh my goodness, the grief I’ve been getting from people about this post.

Let me just preface this by saying this list is meant to give you ideas about unique and unusual gifts for moms-to-be, so that’s exactly what it is.

If you’re looking for newborn essentials to gift, that’s another post you can check out.

If mommy has a registry already, be sure to see if you can find something on there first.

This list comes in handy when you’ve left it to the last minute and the only thing left on the registry are baby socks and you want to give them something unique that you know they won’t be getting.

Maybe the Pinterest moms can stop attacking me now LOL!

1. CUTE MILESTONE BABY BLANKET

This super cute baby milestones blanket is a perfect unique baby shower gift. The mom to be will love taking monthly baby photos on this. It features a cute caption too, ‘love you to the moon and back’.

Check out this mama’s actual product photo using the blanket with her little cutie. She says she loves how this one is actually on the thicker side and feels like a blanket. Some are just like thin sheets.

This is such a sweet and sentimental keepsake gift she can even use with future babies.

More Cute Themes To Choose From

Baby Bear Woodland Themed Milestone Blanket

Angel Wings Baby Milestones Blankie

Floral Baby Milestone Blanket

2. BABY KEEPSAKE BOX

How about this sweet baby keepsake memory box with a teeny tiny little compartment for each of the baby’s firsts like first locks, first tooth, hospital keepsakes, and more! It’s definitely an uncommon baby shower gift you don’t see much.

If you want to see what it looks like in person, check out this happy momma’s photos and review! If mom-to-be isn’t the scrapbooking type (let’s face it, you need a lot of time, effort, and creativity) this is a perfect solution that’s super sweet and low maintenance.

3. ELECTRIC BABY NAIL FILE

One of the scariest tasks when it comes to taking care of a newborn is trying to cut itty bitty fingernails with a traditional nail cutter. You could easily nick one of those teeny tiny fingers! So I figured, I just won’t cut his nails, how bad can it be?

Turns out, pretty bad. He had scratches all over his face by day 3 so we tried socks (which he hated).

When I was finally at my wit’s end, I heard another mommy influencer talking about the Zoli but it was a little on the pricey side so I found this one called Cherish Electric Baby Nail file that’s actually cheaper and has better reviews! Score! This is a practical and useful baby shower gift she probably doesn’t even realize she needs yet.

This is definitely one of my favorite baby purchases and I still use it today (3 years later!).

4. NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

Something special, unique and lasting to gift for a shower is a photography session with a local newborn or family photographer. It’s such a unique gift that mom to be will really appreciate.

The new mama will love you forever for giving her precious photos that will last a lifetime and maybe even a few new family portraits to proudly hang up around the house.

If not, a great quality DSLR camera would also be a fantastic gift for capturing all of baby’s firsts.

Personally, I love the Sony A6000 Mirrorless camera because it’s super lightweight compared to other DSLRs so I actually take it out and about all the time.

I get it though, that can be expensive and out of budget so I’ve got another idea below that’s along the same lines.

5. FUJIFILM INSTANT CAMERA KIT

So another fantastic option that’s also inexpensive: a Fujifilm Polaroid Camera. The parents-to-be could use this along with the milestone baby blanket for some adorable keepsake photos of baby’s first year.

Let’s face it, we almost never actually get to printing any of those 542364 baby photos we took. With this cute option, the new parents can enjoy these keepsakes instantly and keep them for years to come.

You could also include this cute baby milestones baby photo banner that they can attach their monthly photos to and hang up in baby’s room.

6. Fujifilm Instax Mini Link2 Smartphone Printer

Do you know what’s even better than a Polaroid camera? Turning your cellphone into a Polaroid camera!

This way you can take a bajillion photos and then print out the Polaroids you actually want so you don’t just get a bunch of pictures with one eye closed.

Mom-to-be (or pretty much anybody) will absolutely love this Fujifilm Instax Mini Link2 Smartphone Printer. This link is for the bundle so it includes the printer plus the 2 film packs so it’s ready to use.

This gift will make it easier for parents to have physical copies of their favorite baby photos instantly because who has time to actually order photos these days.

How often do we really print those photos on our phones?

This thoughtful gift will be a favorite for years to come.

7. BABY FIRST YEAR FRAME + HAND AND FOOTPRINTS KEEPSAKE

Here’s a unique and sentimental gift for baby that the parents can treasure for years to come.

Give the parents-to-be a reason to print out those monthly baby photos with this cute keepsake 1st year frame. I love that this frame also has a separate side for hand and footprints (it even includes the ink pad).

If you want to see how it looks in person, this mama was so happy with hers that she made a video, take a peek!

8. DIY SANITIZE BEFORE SNUGGLES STATION

You know what’s awkward? Having to play teacher and tell your guests to remember to wash their hands or use some sanitizer before holding the baby.

Awkward, but necessary.

So, why not give the parents-to-be an easy peasy way to remind their visitors to sanitize before snuggles.

Create a little DIY hand washing tray that the parents can keep on the table for when guests come to see the baby. They don’t even know they need one yet so they’ll be super happy!

Don’t forget to add a bottle or two of hand sanitizer and a cute sanitize before snuggles sign (click the link to purchase this one that I made).

Here’s a little peek of what the sign actually looks like before you buy it! You get an instantly downloadable PDF file that’s 8.5′ x 11′ (standard paper size).

Just print it at home and add it to a frame and you’re done!

9. PERSONALIZED BABY BLANKET

Another thoughtful and uncommon gift for a baby shower is a blanket that isn’t like all the others they’re about to receive.

It’s a traditional gift with a twist!

A personalized name” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow”> blanket makes such a special keepsake. My sisters got one for my little guy just after he was born and we wrapped him in it ever since. It’s become his go-to as a toddler – the quintessential security blanket.

So you may not know the baby’s name yet when you’re heading to the shower, so there are a few ways you can deal with this.

First, you could simply use baby’s last name and personalize it that way, like Baby Smith. Or if the couple has one of those blended couple names ( you know, like Bennifer) you could use that as well (though this isn’t really my favorite).

Or you could give them an IOU type of message saying there’s a special name blanket waiting for baby once they decide on just the right name. Otherwise, you could simply wait till the baby is born and gift it then.

It’s kind of slim pickings on amazon for this type of gift so I highly recommend checking out customized baby blankets on Etsy if you can. There’s a much wider selection of styles and quality so there’s sure to be at least one you looove!

10. WOODEN BABY BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT SIGN

This charming and sweet wooden birth announcement sign makes a practical and useful shower gift. It’s a wonderful keepsake for the new parents and also makes an awesome prop for those newborn photos. Personally, I would bring this to the hospital and use it for those first shots.

This gift is great since you don’t need to know the baby’s name ahead of time. They can simply write in all the details about baby when they’re ready.

If you do happen to know baby’s name already, one of these personalized wooden name signs would be a wonderful gift the parents-to-be can add to the baby’s nursery.

Again, Etsy is probably the better choice for this, I found so many beautiful nursery name signs on there.

11. CUSTOMIZABLE BIRTH POSTER

This beautiful and customizable birth poster (from Etsy) is a wonderful, unique and special keepsake gift for the parents to be.

This is actually a 1:1 scale drawing of the size of baby when they were first born. You’ll have to obviously wait for baby to arrive if you choose this gift but it’s well worth the wait.

I’ve got this beauty hanging in the nursery and it’s still one of my favorite keepsake pieces. We quickly forget just how small they were so I love having this constant reminder.

You get to customize all the details of the baby’s arrival including birth date (+ time of arrival), baby’s length and weight, place of birth (if you want), and baby’s name.

This one is actually an instant download so be sure to add a beautiful frame along with your gift.

12. BABY MILESTONES CHALKBOARD

This cute baby milestones chalkboard would also make a cool gift for new moms that’s actually useful. The new mommy will love using this to take baby’s monthly milestone photos.

It’s a little more fun than typical photos since you can include all of the baby’s favorite things and all the must-have baby updates in one shot.

Or a cute letter board would work too!

Plus, it’s a gift that grows with baby. It’s not something they’ll just outgrow in a few months like the endless piles of clothes.

13. BABY FIRST AID + COLD/FLU KIT

If you’re shopping for a first time mom, they probably haven’t thought about a first aid kit for baby’s first cold or flu, so they’ll be grateful you did!

This Sick Day Prep Kit is a great start and has a lot of the basics you’ll need. If you’re going to DIY a sick day prep kit yourself, the one item you must have is the baby snotsucker (it’s already included in the sick day prep kit)! That thing is magic!

If you decide to go with the Sick Day Prep Kit, I would also add a baby thermometer and baby tylenol as well because they’ll definitely need one and it’s not part of the kit.

14. BABY OXYGEN FOOT MONITOR

Here’s another unconventional baby shower gift that nobody else will think of.

If you weren’t aware, one of the leading causes of newborn deaths is SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) which is related to a baby’s breathing and oxygen levels.

Because of this, I was super paranoid and checked on my sleeping babe almost every 15 minutes to make sure he was breathing well. It’s the last thing you need when you’re already sleep-deprived.

Enter the Baby Oxygen Foot Monitor! It monitors the baby’s breathing and oxygen levels throughout the night and sends you alerts on your phone when it detects oxygen levels dropping.

The original Owlet Smart Sock Monitor is pretty amazing too but on the pricey side so this one is a great priced alternative.

15. Baby Feeding Utensils

We don’t always think about the feeding utensils since it isn’t part of the newborn stage but it comes up pretty quickly and makes for a practical gift that will get a lot of use.

One of my absolute favorite must-haves was the silicone baby bibs because it caught a lot of the messes before they happened and made clean-up super easy.

I also loved the suction grip baby bowls and plates that stick to the high chairs because my kiddo definitely loved to throw his food in the early stages. And don’t forget your spill-proof muchkin trainer cups! Those were a lifesaver too!

And you can’t forget your feeding basics like silicone chewable feeding spoons.

When we were first starting off with solids, I also loved using the fruit feeder pacifiers. These came in handy with teething too.

16. Play Couch

If you want to give a unique baby shower gift that will grow with baby for years to come think about gifting them a Whatsit Play Couch!

Once they start crawling, they want to climb everything! This comfy couch can be reconfigured a hundred different ways to keep them busy.

When they’re little it provides them something soft and plush to climb on safely and as they get older it transforms into tents and caves and whatever else they imagine.

Plus it comes with machine washable covers so cleaning up isn’t too difficult.

We use to have it in our reading corner when my little guy was younger but now it gets used pretty much daily for all his crazy adventures.

17. Baby Pikler Triangle Montessori Climber

When they start climbing it becomes impossible to keep them off of things they shouldn’t be climbing.

So why not give them something they’re actually allowed to climb on like this cool Pikler triangle Montessori climber that encourages baby’s independence and need for exploration?

This one is a 2-in-1 pikler with a triangle and ramp that can also be turned upside down.

You can use piklers as early as 6 months old depending on your child’s development. It can be used to help them learn to pull themselves up to a standing position and even do a little climbing (with supervision of course).

18. Large Soft Foam Play Mat

A big soft foam play mat was one of the things I didn’t realize I would need until it came to tummy time and I didn’t have anywhere to do it except on the bed.

So we ended up grabbing this one that’s 6.5 x 4.5 feet and waterproof. If you want an idea of how it looks in person, check out the pictures in this review.

It provided the perfect place for our daily tummy time sessions and then evolved into a play mat that was just right for crawling, rolling and just plain hanging out.

We were happy this one is lab tested and certified non-toxic. It doesn’t hurt that they look cute too.

They’re fairly simple and neutral in design so they fit in any home and are super easy to clean.

19. Nanit Baby Monitor

If you want to a new mom the Cadillac of baby monitors go with the Nanit Pro.

It’s the only smart monitor with a split screen feature that allows users to see + control more than one camera simultaneously in the app and comes with this cool wall-mount style camera that looks into the crib overhead.

You can hear and speak to the baby from anywhere with two-way audio. You even get real-time sound and motion alerts and sleep tracking.

It’s the only baby monitoring app that provides a time-lapse highlight reel of their night. You get an Insights plan that unlocks next-level knowledge and access to science-backed support on sleep and parenting.

You can also safely monitor a baby’s breathing and motion without sensors, electronics, or radar.

Once they start moving around in the crib, this thing is awesome because you can actually see the whole crib.

20. Baby Sleepers

If you decide you just have to buy baby clothes, try to get stuff that’s larger in size so not just the newborn stuff and the 0-3 month stuff.

That’s pretty much the bulk of what everybody brings and the baby grows out of it so fast!

Shop for the larger 6-month- 1-year stuff that nobody buys and the parents will be happy!

I got so many newborn clothes and didn’t end up using half of it. I didn’t however get many in the larger sizes and bought most of those myself.

When I gift baby clothes now, I always opt for the larger stuff and the parents always thank me later because I’m one of the few that gave them bigger sizes.

As much as I love the cutesy outfits, they just weren’t that practical for actual use. My kiddo hated the stuff with all the cutesy stuff and never kept it on very long.

We would take a few pictures and then it was done with.

For daily use, we much preferred these baby sleepers with zippers. They were way more comfortable for the little guy and made the 10 diaper changes a day way easier.

21. Baby Lounger

Where do you put the baby when you’ve got your hands full?

In a baby lounger of course! I didn’t think I would need one of these things so I didn’t put one on the registry but I ended up getting one later.

I wanted the dock-a-tot but that was a bit on the pricey side so I went with this snuggle me organic lounger instead.

If you’re curious about baby loungers, I wrote a whole post about them because it came in so handy and there are so many on the market and it can be hard to know which one is right for you.

These things are great for calming and soothing a baby because it’s just about the next best thing to being held.

My little guy would usually start falling asleep in here and then I’d have to move him to the crib (they aren’t for sleeping in).

Before we got the floor mat, I would also use this for tummy time on the bed.

22. Teething Toys

I also forgot to put teethers and teething toys on my baby registry and didn’t realize until my little guy’s teething pains hit and all he wanted to do was chew my fingers.

This baby banana infant toothbrush doubles as a teether as well and keeps a teething baby happy.

This Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy was another favorite in our house.

My niece on the other hand couldn’t go anywhere without her Sophie The Giraffe teether so her parents always kept multiple backups in case 1 got lost.

23. Baby Breeza

If mom already knows she’ll be bottle feeding or you see bottles and nipples on the registry, then a super generous gift that she’ll be forever grateful for is the Baby Breeza.

It’s the easiest and fastest way to make a warm formula bottle instantly! All you need to do is push a button and voila!

No more fussing around in the middle of the night trying to make a bottle while you have a screaming infant.

This baby automatically mixes formula and water to perfect consistency and temperature so it’s ready to drink in a blink.

I didn’t think I needed this so I skipped it on the registry the first time around then ended up purchasing one myself after rav reviews from friends and I gotta say, it’s a must have now!

UNIQUE BABY SHOWER GIFTS FOR MOTHER TO BE

I know it’s called a baby shower but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat the mom-to-be too! It’s going to be all about baby very soon, so why not shine some special attention on mommy this time?

Here are some unique gifts for the mom-to-be that she’ll totally love. Usually, moms don’t really get anything that’s just for them during the shower so right off the bat, that makes it unique already.

Take it one step further with one of these special gifts to make her day.

If you’re the one planning the shower, check out these tips for taking the stress out of Planning a Baby Shower at home.

24. MOMMY AND ME MATCHING ROBE AND SWADDLE SET

One of thing I hated during my hospital stay were those awful ugly hospital gowns. They do not photograph well. When I was preparing my labor and delivery hospital delivery bag, I didn’t even think about needing something cute for photos so of course I got stuck with the ugly hospital gown.

So do the new mama a favor, and gift her one of these gorgeous matching mommy and me robe + swaddle blanket sets. She probably doesn’t even know how much she needs this but she’ll thank you later.

I love that there are so many designs to choose from. If you really want to be extra with your gift, you can even add a pretty hospital gown (these double as nursing gowns after so win-win ) so she doesn’t need to use the one from the hospital.

25. PREGNANCY PILLOW

As the new mama gets closer to popping, sleep is going to become a thing of the past. Maybe it’s our body’s way of preparing for no sleep once the baby arrives? Who knows?

The only thing that helped me during those sleepless nights was finally getting one of these huge pregnancy body pillows! It’s a thoughtful gift she’ll love and definitely thank you for later.

PRO TIP: Pregnancy pillows can be a little on the pricy side, so if you’re on a budget I would also take a look at PregnancyPillows.com and use code cenzerelyyours50 to save $50!

26. BABY DIAPER BAG BACKPACK

This is a gift that the new mom probably doesn’t know she needs (I certainly didn’t). I went for the traditional diaper bag since Kate Spade started making them and that ended up being a huge mistake.

The regular diaper bags are bulky and heavy and babies have way too much stuff so it’s not practical to carry that thing on one shoulder with a newborn in tow.

I ended up ditching that thing like the plague and carrying around a small tote bag with everything in there instead until one of my mom friends suggested a diaper bag backpack and that purchase changed everything!

It’s way easier to manage and carry the backpack (it’s super organized too with all the compartments you need) and dad doesn’t mind carrying it either since it isn’t so girly.

Now, they even have transformation diaper bag backpacks that turn into a foldable baby bed! How cool is that?! Perfect for travel.

27. FUNNY BABY SLEEPING WELCOME MATS

Technically, you’re supposed to train a baby to sleep with the noise so you don’t have to constantly tiptoe around, but try telling that to a sleep-deprived new mom.

Actually, don’t tell her that. Get her this baby sleeping doormat or funny sign instead. The new parents will get a kick out of it and hopefully, visitors will have a heads up and avoid waking the baby.

If you’re looking for a better quality one than the amazon one above, I would suggest also checking out these mats on Etsy.

You should also add these door latch covers because I was always terrified of waking the baby every time we tried to open or close a door.

28. BELLY CASTING KIT

If you want baby shower gifts that are different, I think this one is truly unique. It’s not something I ever see on anybody’s baby registry, probably because not a lot of people are aware of it.

Pregnancy is only a short 9 months (although it can feel like forever when you’re actually pregnant) and once it’s all over you miss that baby bump and often feel nostalgic. This belly casting kit lets you hold on to that precious memory just a little bit longer by preserving your bump.

Plus it’s a sweet and fun activity that the parents-to-be can do together. Another one for the pregnancy bucket list, if you will.

See how it turns out in person, this couple painted their cast in gold and hung it up. It looks amazing!

29. ENGRAVED NAME NECKLACE

How beautiful is this engraved name necklace? Mom will absolutely love wearing these cute stackable pendent necklaces with baby’s initial on it.

Again, you’ll have to wait til baby is born (unless you know the parents to be are already set on a name), but it’s a special gift she’ll keep close to her heart.

It’s fantastic because she can continue adding pendants as her family grows and think of the gifter when she does. I personally love how simple yet elegant this design is.

Especially when you have grabby little hands to deal with, it’s better to keep jewellery minimal like this necklace. You can take a look at this customer’s photo to see it in person.

30. POSTPARTUM SURVIVAL KIT

Since I don’t want to scare you off with all the not so pretty details of what happens after you have a baby, I’ll just say that a postpartum survival kit, is a must!

There’s actually a bunch of things that the new mom needs to prepare before baby arrives. Personally, I had no idea that I needed half of the things on this diy postpartum care kit, so my hubby was having to run back and forth from the store a lot.

If you’re shopping for a first time mom, she probably doesn’t have a clue either. She’ll be eternally grateful you picked her up this awesome kit filled with all her recovery must-haves. It even comes in a convenient little caddy you can just leave in the bathroom.

Or you can shop the items individually from the diy postpartum care kit checklist and bundle them up in a cute basket.

31. BREASTFEEDING COURSE (Online)

Sure, you could buy a new mom a top-of-the-line breastfeeding pillow but if they don’t know how to properly breastfeed, it isn’t going to help.
Because, as it turns out, it’s more about positioning and technique rather than pillow size or fluff.

I thought breastfeeding was one of those things that just comes naturally when you have a baby. Oh boy, was I wrong!

Little man and I had so much trouble trying to figure it out and I ended up exclusively pumping instead (that was a nightmare).

I really wish I had taken this Ultimate Breastfeeding Course beforehand.
There’s so much great information and helpful guides with videos to walk the new mom through the whole process and help troubleshoot all the common problems that arise.

You know it’s legit because it’s taught by Stacey Stewart, a certified lactation educator and mama of 3 who’s been there and done that, then made a course about it.

So your mom friend won’t have to be googling things about why baby won’t latch when she should be sleeping (like I was frantically doing trying to figure out why it wasn’t working).

Any new mama who plans on breastfeeding will really appreciate this gift way more than another baby onesie. It’ll put them on the right track to succeeding with their breastfeeding journey. That’s pretty much a priceless gift if you ask me.

If you still want to add that breastfeeding pillow along with the course, why not grab a FREE one? Just visit NursingPillows.com and use code cenzerelyyours50

32. Online Prenatal Course

Another must-have for an expecting mom is a kick-butt prenatal course that’ll get her prepped and ready to be a birthing warrior!

Just the thought of labor can be stress-inducing, so why not give the gift of knowledge and power. Help a new mom feel equipped to tackle the biggest moment of her pregnancy journey with this amazing online prenatal course!

It’s taught by Hillary, a labor and delivery nurse with over 20 years of experience!

Trust me when I say she knows her stuff.

She doesn’t sugarcoat, she tells you what you need to know, answers all the big FAQs and even has a private FB group to offer more support as a new mom needs it!

There’s a reason this course has been getting so many rave reviews, it works!

Did you know that women who attended prenatal classes had:

•  higher likelihood of breastfeeding
• improved communication between childbearing women and their maternity care providers
• decreased need for analgesic medication in labor, and increased satisfaction with birth 
  (Chalmers & Kingston, 2009; Enkin et al., 2000).

Plus the fact that you can do the whole thing online is a big selling point! The last thing I wanted to do in my third trimester was put on anything other than my sweats or leave the house.

With this online course, mom and dad to be can learn everything they need while sitting at home in their PJs!

33. MOM’S ONE LINE A DAY BABY JOURNAL

How about this totally doable One Line A Day Mommy Journal? Baby’s first-year flys by way too quickly (although the beginning with those sleepless nights can feel endless) and you soon forget so many of the cute things they did.

This one line a day mommy journal is perfect for jotting down those little moments and memories you don’t want to forget. It goes all the way up to 5 years.

What a special keepsake that mom can share with the baby when they’re older. It’s a gift that just keeps on giving.

34. GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A DATE NIGHT

Once a newborn arrives date nights will quickly become a fading memory replaced by sleepless nights and crying (but don’t worry it’s not forever). So, help the parents-to-be enjoy their remaining care-free days with a night on the town.

You could gift them a movie theatre gift certificate for a movie night out, or maybe a gift certificate to their favorite dinner spot, or how about a couples spa day? Or a gift certificate for a stay at a luxury hotel would make a wonderful weekend getaway before the baby comes.

35. FROZEN MEALS OR MEAL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

If you really want to do the new parents a favor, gift them either frozen meals or one of those meal subscription services.

You can either make a few frozen meals yourself (like lasagna because who doesn’t love lasagna) or buy some premade ones.

With a new baby at home, the parents aren’t going to have much time for cooking or cleaning for at least the first couple of weeks. You can even add some disposable plates so they don’t have to worry about dishes.

This is a unique baby shower gift that’s truly helpful for new parents.

When a few friends came to visit the baby, they were so so thoughtful and grabbed us dinner, I’ll remember that always because it was a serious lifesaver not to have to think about cooking.

Another idea is a healthy snack subscription box because if mama is going to be breastfeeding, you have to have healthy snacks on time and often to keep that milk supply up (or put together a basket of healthy snacks yourself).

36. MOM WINE GLASS + BABY MILESTONE WINE BOTTLE LABELS

I’m sure the expecting mom can’t wait until the day she can have a glass of wine again. Let her celebrate her first glass with this super cute mommy wine glass.

She’ll love you even more if you’re actually bringing along some wine with that glass. Add these adorable baby milestone wine labels to each of the wine bottles so she’s all stocked for every special event.

37. Over-The-Door Organizer

You know the 155251553 million things that a newborn needs, well it can get tough trying to keep them all organized so we got a few of these over-the-door-organizer things and they’ve been a godsend!

You can stock up all your baby essentials, changing essentials, bath time essentials, etc in these things and just refill as needed.

I had one hanging in the nursery and then another in our room so I didnt have to run back and forth alot.

Then once baby phase is over, you can use them for organizing in general so they’re great!

38. Basic Mini Tool Kit

One thing we don’t always think about when it comes to all that baby stuff is having to put it all together. A useful and thoughtful gift for the new parents-to-be is a nice little tool kit so they can assemble all the new gizmos and gadgets coming their way!

You can even throw in a variety pack of batteries in assorted sizes too and now they’ll be set.

39. Cleaning Service or Maid Service

A gift card for a local cleaning service or maid service would be a god send for new parents! Who has the time to cook or clean when you’re in zombie mode and just trying to survive those first few months?

This is such a thoughtful gift that’s also super practical and useful.
If you’re a close family member or friend, you could even make your own coupons and offer to help around the house yourself.

You could include coupons like cleaning, cooking, and babysitting for the new parents.

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WRAPPING UP BABY SHOWER GIFTS FOR THE MOM WHO HAS EVERYTHING

Whatever you decide to gift the new mom, I’m sure she’ll love but with a unique baby shower gift, you can be certain she won’t have to return it (because she didn’t get 6 others just like it). These really are the baby shower gifts that no one thinks of but that a new mom could really use.

Even if you’re a last-minute shopper, you’ll be able to find one of these uncommon baby shower gifts from Amazon and have it shipped ASAP with prime shipping.

What were your favorite gift ideas? Do you have a great shower gift that isn’t on the list?

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