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When it comes to showering a friend who is expecting, remember this: There will always be someone who gives the practical baby gift. You know—the shampoo, the diaper-disposal system, the car seat.
We are not those kind of people. Instead we say leave the essentials to the aunties, break from tradition, and give a present that might not take care of dirty diapers but will bring surprise and delight every time a parent picks it up. (And because we’re not total monsters, there’s a stroller and night-light in our mix, too.)
Each of these stylish baby shower gifts is a special way to celebrate a new life—especially from afar—and have a little fun while doing it. We won’t judge if you bookmark a few of them for yourself.
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Strawberry socks, a baby alpaca hoodie, and a bib inspired by 17th-century tapestries—tummy time is about to be a full-on fashion show.
Bambi Hoodie
OeufBaby Lena Lamb Rattle Booties
GUNDLiberty Print Aki Bloomers
BonpointMathis Trousers Denim by Petit Bateau
SmallableThe Ribbed Snap Romper
Lovely LittlesButterfly Satin Bomber
Stella McCartney KidsNursery Necessities
Well, maybe we shouldn’t call an Eames elephant a necessity per se, but a wood rattle and adorable bear night-light will surely come in handy during late-night feedings.
Carolina Sham with Monogram
MatoukWooden Dumbbell Rattle
The TotSmall Night Light
MoMAFloral Vine Baby Pod
Garbo u0026 FriendsComplete YOYO² Stroller with Bassinet by BABYZEN
Jet Set GoBashful Blush Bunny Stuffed Animal
JellycatBuild a Lit Library
We’ll always be fans of the classics, but baby books have come a long way since Goodnight Moon. For example, Vashti Harrison’s Dream Big, Little One highlights 18 Black women who made history, and Art This Way introduces bebe to the works of Andy Warhol and Alexander Calder.
Art This Way
Jason Fulford and Tamara ShopsinMoo Baa La La La
Sandra BoyntonThe Velveteen Rabbit
Margery WilliamsOh
the Places You'll Go!, Dr SeussDream Big Little One
Vashti HarrisonThe Secret Garden u0026 More Book Set
Juniper BooksTo Treasure Forever
It’s okay if these gifts are more for the parents than the baby, because eventually babies grow up and will give them to their little ones—we’re not crying, you’re crying! From hand-sketched porcelain to a cashmere blankie, each one is a true keepsake.