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52 Best Baby Shower Gifts to Buy in 2024

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Becoming a new parent can be so stinkin’ overwhelming (and literally stinking, thanks to all those dirty diapers, lol) so a baby shower is the best way to make sure your loved ones feel extra supported as they enter parenthood. Stock ‘em up on all the necessary gizmos and gadgets! Buy them silly little teeny socks! But unless you've lived through the hazy first few months of having a baby yourself, you probably will have some trouble knowing where to begin when it comes to baby shower gifts. It helps if they have a registry set up, but if they don’t, you may find yourself flat-out stuck in the baby aisle.

Despite all of the fancy, confusing gear these little ones need (Snotsuckers, anyone?), picking out the perfect prezzie doesn’t have to feel like a pop quiz—we're gift-giving wizards here at Cosmo (some of us are moms, too!) and we always know exactly what to give. From the world’s cutest giraffe-shaped wicker basket to postpartum care gifts, try one of the below A+ gift ideas to secure your spot as the cool aunt/best godparent/favorite friend.

Our top picks for the best baby shower gifts of 2024:

  • The Play Gym

    this genius baby gym

    Lovevery The Play Gym

    $140 at Amazon
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  • Original Support Nursing Pillow

    this essential pillow

    Boppy Original Support Nursing Pillow

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  • Lotus Travel Crib

    this compact pack-and-play

    Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib

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  • The Giraffe

    this adorable teether

    Sophie The Giraffe

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  • Gemini Baby Carrier

    this structured carrier

    Beco Gemini Baby Carrier

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Scroll on for tons of baby shower gift ideas that are editor-selected and approved. You’ll find a mix of things that are at the top of any expecting parent’s wishlist and some fun splurges they wouldn’t think to buy for themselves but will totally love. You’ll have as much fun shopping for them (because baby tingz are so tinyyy and cuteeee!!) as they’ll have receiving them.

Pssst: You can also leisurely peruse our gift list for new moms (and for new dads, yep, there’s a gift guide for ’em, too). Every single one of these gifts will definitely make navigating the first few years of parenthood a whole lot easier.

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this genius baby gym

Lovevery The Play Gym

The Play Gym
this genius baby gym

Lovevery The Play Gym

$140 at Amazon$140 at skimresources.com

If you're going for the cutest baby shower gift award, then this baby gym is the one. Complete with stage-based tips and activities developed by experts, this mat is ideal for everything from tummy time to play time.

this essential pillow

Boppy Original Support Nursing Pillow

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Original Support Nursing Pillow
this essential pillow

Boppy Original Support Nursing Pillow

Now 20% Off

Ideal for supporting Baby during breastfeeding (and bottle feeding!), a Boppy is a parenting essential, trust.

this compact pack-and-play

Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib

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Lotus Travel Crib
this compact pack-and-play

Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib

Now 18% Off

A pack-and-play is a MUST for any parent who plans on traveling with their babe, and this lightweight option is oh-so-portable, thanks to the fact that it packs right up into an airport-friendly backpack.

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this adorable teether

Sophie The Giraffe

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The Giraffe
this adorable teether

Sophie The Giraffe

Looking for an inexpensive baby shower gift that's sure to be a hit? You've found it. This lil rubber giraffe is one of the best teething toys around—plus, it comes nicely packaged and ready for gifting.

this structured carrier

Beco Gemini Baby Carrier

Gemini Baby Carrier
this structured carrier

Beco Gemini Baby Carrier

Since babies don’t carry themselves (sad but true), a trusty, durable, easy-on-the-back carrier is non-negotiable.

this comforting nightlight

Cloud b Twinkling Twilight Turtle

Twinkling Twilight Turtle
this comforting nightlight

Cloud b Twinkling Twilight Turtle

Find us a baby who doesn't want to be soothed to sleep by this color-changing star projector. We dare you.

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this classic bouncer

BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft

Bouncer Balance Soft
this classic bouncer

BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft

Parents will need a safe place to plop Baby when their arms need a break, and this ergonomic bouncy chair is *just* the place.

this newborn swaddle

Love to Dream Swaddle UP

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Swaddle UP
this newborn swaddle

Love to Dream Swaddle UP

Now 13% Off

Found: a soft, cotton swaddle that allows babies to snooze in their natural "arms up" sleep position.

this sentimental gift

Chronicle Books Letters to My Baby

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Letters to My Baby
this sentimental gift

Chronicle Books Letters to My Baby

Now 19% Off

Prompts on this ready-to-mail stationery will help new parents document every sweet moment. They can then give the letters to their child to treasure forever when they’re all grown up.

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this customizable stroller

Cybex Mios 3

Mios 3
this customizable stroller

Cybex Mios 3

Your fave mom-to-be may already have a stroller selected for her bébé, but if not, this Cosmo(m)-approved stroller is WELLLLL worth the splurge. Super lightweight and compact, this one's as functional as it is aesthetic, trust.

this easy-breezy carrier

Tushbaby Hip Carrier

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Hip Carrier
this easy-breezy carrier

Tushbaby Hip Carrier

Traditional carriers are great...until Baby decides they want out now. Enter: this genius hip carry support system, which lets a parent carry their baby with ease.

this plush animal pacifier

WubbaNub Infant Pacifier

Infant Pacifier
this plush animal pacifier

WubbaNub Infant Pacifier

A pacifier that comes attached to a cute lil animal plushie to make it easier for Baby to hold? You have our attention.

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this sweet clay keepsake

Bubzi Co Baby Handprint and Footprint Frame Kit

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Baby Handprint and Footprint Frame Kit
this sweet clay keepsake

Bubzi Co Baby Handprint and Footprint Frame Kit

Now 33% Off

ICYDK, babies grow super fast in their first year of life. This clay frame will memorialize their teeny newborn handprints and footprints forever.

this adorable teddy coat

Patagonia Baby Furry Friends Fleece Hoody

Baby Furry Friends Fleece Hoody
this adorable teddy coat

Patagonia Baby Furry Friends Fleece Hoody

I will be selfishly gifting this fluffy coat with teddy ears to all of my friends’ kids just so that I can hold their tiny bear babies, just FYI.

this time-saving bottle washer

Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro

Bottle Washer Pro
this time-saving bottle washer

Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro

Does the soon-to-be parent in your life need a gadget that automatically washes, sterilizes, and dries bottles (as well as pump parts and accessories)? No, they don't. Will they appreciate how much easier it makes their lives? Yes, yes, they will.

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this electric nail trimmer

Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer

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Electric Nail Buffer
this electric nail trimmer

Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer

Trimming baby nails? Terrifying stuff. Make the process less daunting with an electric trimmer that helps buff those delicate lil nails.

these size 3 diapers

Honest Clean Conscious Diapers

Clean Conscious Diapers
these size 3 diapers

Honest Clean Conscious Diapers

Everyone loves gifting size 1 and 2 diapers to expecting parents, so help them even out their stockpile with a box of size 3 or 4 diapers.

this 40-day guidebook

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

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The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
this 40-day guidebook

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

Now 45% Off

If you want to give a gift that everyone can benefit from, it’s this! Postpartum recovery and nutrition is soooo good for the new parent and their baby, as well as any partners and relatives who want to be as helpful as possible.

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this sleek diaper disposer

Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail

Steel Diaper Pail
this sleek diaper disposer

Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail

Can confirm: an odor-locking diaper pail isn't just a want. It's a MUST.

this chalkboard photo prop

Olive & Emma Baby Monthly Milestone Chalkboard

Baby Monthly Milestone Chalkboard
this chalkboard photo prop

Olive & Emma Baby Monthly Milestone Chalkboard

Gift this prop to new parents who will inevitably be doing cute monthly photoshoots of their little bb. Years from now, they’ll be able to look back and remember all of their baby’s quirks and favorite activities at each stage of growth.

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Corinne Sullivan
Editor

Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé. 

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Daisy Maldonado
Associate Shopping Editor

Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram. 

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Hannah Oh
Assistant Shopping Editor

Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train. 

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