7 Thoughtful Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Finding the perfect baby shower gift can be tricky - whether you want a present that’s practical, sentimental, or a mix of both. One thing’s for sure, you probably want your gift to stand out amongst a sea of bibs, blankets and cuddly toys!

Thankfully, with our range of eco-friendly organic essentials for baby and mum, you can give a gift that’s both thoughtful and kind to the planet.

Here are our top 6 creative baby shower gift ideas, to help your present really stand out.

1. The ultimate nappy cake - with a sustainable twist!

Making a nappy cake is a creative way to give a practical gift that looks amazing. Choose a super-soft nappy with a fun design - our animal designs are perfect! - roll them up, arrange them in a circle, then secure them with a ribbon around the middle to make the bottom ‘tier’. Make a middle layer by standing our biodegradable baby wipes in a smaller circle, again secured with a ribbon, then add an even smaller tier of rolled up nappies on top. If you’re feeling extra creative, you could add layers of baby essentials such as muslins or bath towels.

Pro-tip: Arrange some bottles of baby lotion or bath bubbles around the base of your nappy cake, for a really stand-out finish!

2. Mum and baby self-care hamper

With all the excitement a new baby brings, it’s sometimes easy to forget that new mums need a little pampering too! For the perfect baby shower gift, our mum and baby bundle includes absolutely everything they’ll both need for a spot of TLC - from stretch mark oil and hydrating body butter, to baby lotion and super-gentle bathtime products. Even better, it’s already wrapped up in a beautiful Kit & Kin gift box.

Pro-tip: For an extra post-partum treat for new mums, add in a natural soy scented candle, some herbal tea, or a cozy blanket.

3. First outfit gift box

Every baby needs a super-comfy first outfit to arrive home in. Bundle up a set of Kit & Kin’s organic cotton onesies, a matching cardigan, and one of our extra-soft blanket and hat sets, and pop in a gift box or a reusable cotton bag that new mums can pack in their hospital bag. Even better, our outfits are all neutral, meaning they make the perfect unisex newborn gift. For an extra thoughtful touch, include a disposable camera and a photo frame, so parents will always have a special memory of their little one in their coming home outfit!

Pro tip: Our newborn clothing set ticks all of those boxes for the perfect newborn gift! It comes in a gorgeous box with a super-soft zip-up onesie, an adorable hat and a beautifully soft blanket.

4. 3am survival kit

Night feeds and changes can be hard work as a new parent. A middle of the night survival box will help keep everything they need to hand - along with a few added treats to help get them through! Pop a pack of our ultra-absorbent eco nappies in a gift box, basket or caddy (we love Avery Row’s beautiful collection), along with some of our gentle wipes, soothing magic salve, and a soft muslin or two. A midnight snack that they can eat with one hand will definitely be appreciated by new parents, so add a few cereal bars or a pack of biscuits.

Pro tip: For an added extra, a voucher for an audiobook or a couple of their favourite magazines will help them stay awake on those long nights!

5. A whole year of nappies!

For the ultimate practical present, here’s a baby shower gift idea that every new parent will thank you for! Our Kit & Kin nappy subscription will deliver all the eco nappies and baby wipes they need to their door, whenever they need them. Whether you subscribe for those first few months or treat them a whole year, a nappy subscription is one less thing for new parents to think about in those tiring early months with a newborn. It’s super-easy to manage, too - meaning they can easily add new sizes, return unopened packs and even change delivery dates when they need to. Without having to nip out for nappies, they can put their feet up and focus on catching up on sleep and giving their new arrival lots of cuddles!

6. Bump-to-baby skincare gift set

For a gift that both mum and baby will benefit from, bundle up a thoughtful mix of our pregnancy and newborn essentials. Start with our Kit & Kin stretch mark oil and breast balm for mum, then add in our naturally nourishing organic baby skincare essentials. From our super-gentle baby shampoo and body wash, to our bubble bath and baby lotion, we’ve got something to treat everyone. Don’t forget the magic salve - it’ll work wonders on baby’s nappy rash, as well as mum’s dry skin and lips!

Pro tip: If you’re short on time, our pre-made mum and baby skincare bundles come in a beautiful gift box and make the perfect baby shower gift.

7. A non-toxic nesting bundle

Before their new baby arrives, many parents go into full nesting mode to make their home clean and safe for their newborn. A non-toxic cleaning bundle is a thoughtful and practical baby shower gift - meaning new parents can deep clean their home without the worry! Our plant-based, eco-friendly cleaning products will help them make sure their home is free from harsh chemicals, ready for baby. Include essentials like a gentle multi-surface cleaner for wiping down highchairs and toys, a non-toxic laundry detergent for washing their little one’s first outfits, and biodegradable washing up liquid or non toxic dishwasher tablets for cleaning those feeding essentials.

Pro-tip: Our ultimate eco cleaning bundle has literally everything they need to clean their home from top to bottom.

Final thoughts

Baby shower gifts don’t have to be generic. Our creative newborn gift ideas all include our award-winning sustainable products, and are practical, thoughtful and made with love! So, whether you choose to give a beautifully wrapped hamper, a fun nappy cake, or a helpful nappy subscription, guaranteed you’re giving the new parents in your life something they’ll actually use, all whilst helping protect our planet.

TLDR: Our 7 thoughtful and creative ideas make perfect baby shower gifts.

1. Make a sustainable nappy cake
2. Mum and baby self care hamper
3. First outfit gift box
4. 3am survival kit
5. Eco nappy subscription
6. Bump-to-baby skincare gift set
7. Non-toxic nesting bundle