The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the annual gifting dilemma. Shopping lists grow every year as new little members join the family. Babies may be small, but their wish lists are anything but simple. They speed through milestones overnight and grow by the minute, making baby gifting particularly challenging.
When my daughter was born, we were showered with gifts—from onesies to chic outfits, rainbow colored toys, and an endless amount of books. She outgrew most of the clothes before they could make their debut. (My advice? Always size up if you’re giving clothes, that way they can eventually grow into them.) I realized early on that the best gifts were the most useful ones. They weren’t always the textbook cutest, but they were everyday essentials I relied on at home and on-the-go: swaddles, gentle bath cleansers, tiny personalized towels, diaper bags, and portable bottle warmers.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Baby Gifts:
Three Months
Baby Brezza SuperFast portable bottle warmer
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Of course, there’s always room for a little whimsy. Toys and reading materials, especially personalized ones, grow with a child and may even become keepsakes long after the baby years. And you can never have enough books, especially the black and white board books for those precious first months.
Whether it’s your first time gifting a new parent or you’re a seasoned pro, consider this your cheat sheet to gifting for the little ones. From newborn necessities to milestone-worthy finds, we’ve broken down the best gifts for each age and stage.
One Month: Home from Hospital
The first month at home with your baby is usually spent in a delirious cycle of feeding, sleeping, and staring at this beautiful creature you created. The gifts at this time are so adorable that they’ll distract you from the lack of sleep. A newborn outfit to get baby home from the hospital is a thoughtful gift; other failsafe options include a set of muslin swaddles and a snuggly infant lounger to keep that bundle safe and sound!
La Coqueta
Fatima baby nest
Perfect for baby to lounge in at home or on a pram stroll.
Minicoton
newborn gift box
A chic going-home-from-the-hospital outfit.
