Baby Shower Gifts So Good That You’ll Actually Be Jealous of a Newborn

No, really, we want that beanie.

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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. 

So Much Better Than Another Onesie

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

$156.0
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Baby Lena Lamb Rattle Booties

$15.0
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Liberty Print Aki Bloomers

$70.0
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Mathis Trousers Denim by Petit Bateau

$35.0
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The Ribbed Snap Romper

$32.0
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Butterfly Satin Bomber

$176.0
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Nursery 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

$118.0
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Wooden Dumbbell Rattle

$20.0
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Small Night Light

$28.0
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Floral Vine Baby Pod

$115.0
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Complete YOYO² Stroller with Bassinet by BABYZEN

$750.0
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Bashful Blush Bunny Stuffed Animal

$22.0
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Build 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

$20.0
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Moo Baa La La La

$4.0
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The Velveteen Rabbit

$14.0
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Dream Big Little One

$9.0
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The Secret Garden u0026 More Book Set

$100.0
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To 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. 

Baby GG Cotton Hat

$135.0
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Bubu Baby Sterling Silver Set by Buccellati

$120.0
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Cavalcolor Blanket

$980.0
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Cucu Baby Food Set

$135.0
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Julia Stevens

Contributing Editor

Julia Stevens is a Domino contributing editor. Basically, she’s a professional online shopper. She started at Domino as an intern and spent seven years in the style department curating products for our gift guides, trend roundups, and product reviews and on set styling the beautiful homes we get to share. Off hours, you can find her scouting New York’s newest design shops and restyling her shelves

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Julie Vadnal

Deputy Editor

Julie Vadnal is the deputy editor of Domino. She edits and writes stories about shopping for new and vintage furniture, covers new products (and the tastemakers who love them), and tours the homes of cool creatives. She lives in Brooklyn.