With buns popping up in ovens all over town comes the challenge of shopping for baby shower gifts.
And let’s face it, trying to find a fun, adorable, or out-of-the-box baby shower gift especially when you don’t know the sex can be super tricky. To guide you on your shopping spree, I’ve done a little hunting for you, tracking down seven unique gifts that will have the mum-to-be cooing with delight.
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1. My First Poo in the Bath Milestone Card
- Stockist: Hard to Find
- Price: $41.95
- Ships from Australia
Newborns suck, right! We know you’re meant to be totally over the moon in love with them, but sometimes, they just suck.
To help share the load, we have created the baby milestone cards you really need! Seriously Milestones are all about keeping it real, so we love celebrating your babes first poo in the bath, that time they kept you up every hour, and even when they found their genitals!
-Each pack contains 19 cards to be used as a photo prop or keepsake.
-The cards are an A6 size and 400gsm so are perfect for photos.
-Seriously Milestones are made to be used in conjunction with standard milestone cards in that they do not contain similar cards.
-$1 from each pack is donated to Postnatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA).
Cards include:
- Last night I woke up Every. Single. Hour.
- I had my head banged into a doorframe
- A teensy bit of my finger got cut off while someone was cutting my nails
- Nappy Explosion!*
- Today I was referred to as the opposite sex
- I screamed all day long for no reason (parents feel free to use this card too)
- Today I learnt to climb out of my high chair
- First visit to the ER
- Covered in vomit*
- My first poo in the bath
- Someone dropped their phone on my face when taking my picture
- I was fed food that wasn’t cooled down properly
- I just found my genitals
- Sick, again*
- Today my parents are hungover for the first time since having me
- I think they call this a regression*
- Clingy AF*
- Teething Sucks!*
- No one warned me about this*
2. Baby Double Pom Pom Beanie
- Stockist: Etsy
- Price: $24.00
- Ships from Australia
Suitable from newborns to three years of age, this cotton-blend beanie is sure to make Mum smile!
3. Adidas Baby shoes
Adorable little adidas shoes that you could get some for yourself and be matching with bub, umm cute!
4. The Baby Shusher
- Stockist: Amazon
- Price: $55.10
This gosh-darn GENIUS device will be a lifesaver for a frazzled first-time mum. The shusher makes loud, rhythmic shushing sounds that soothe unsettled bubs who are used to the hubub of the womb. Meaning more sleep for the whole family.
5. I Am a Big Sister! Book
- Stockist: Amazon
- Price: $19.45
With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big sisters may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story with adorable toddler illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church is just right to share with and prepare an older brother getting ready for an expanding family. This book is in the perfect gift size for small hands to grasp, hold, and learn all the wonders of becoming a big sister!
6. Mummy, Daddy and Me Pillow Case Set
- Stockist: Hard to Find
- Price: $89.00
- Ships from The United Kingdom
Make Sunday mornings cuddle time extra special with our mummy daddy and me pillowcase set.
Designed in collaboration with artist Lauren Smith who works in pen and ink exclusively for Ellie Ellie. A wonderful gift for any family or family to be it as a baby shower or a new baby gift.
7. Storm Pooper Baby Onesie
- Stockist: Etsy
- Price: $24.00
- Ships from Australia
This Storm Trooper-inspired design includes a large range of colours to choose from. All orders are hand-printed to order quality baby apparel. Multiple sizes, colours and sleeve styles are available. Made from 100% soft cotton with mild stretch for comfort and features an envelope neckline and double-stitched seams. All onesies have three popper closures for easy changes
8. Personalised Floral Baby Swaddle with Matching Headband
- Stockist: Etsy
- Price: $14.95
A gorgeous gift for a newborn baby gift or baby shower gift, printed with your personalisation.
GP Designs uses an eco-friendly water-soluble infused dye to print our garments. This form of garment customisation gives a high-quality, permanent finish.
9. Band Baby Onesie
- Stockist: Etsy
- Price: $43.00
- Ships from Australia
This Band Baby Onesie has been upcycled from a new band t-shirt and teamed with cotton elastane for comfort and stretch recovery. Party on Wayne!
10. Black Baby Leather Jacket
- Stockist: Etsy
- Price: $94.78
- Ships from Australia
This is a so cute on – the pictures don’t do it justice – so good in real life! Babies very own leather look rocker chic and Uber cool Leather Jacket !!
Perfect for a unique baby Photo shoot, birthday, cake smash or just a cute day out !