New Baby Gifts

Thoughtful new baby gifts for the first year, from beautiful gift boxes and keepsakes to soft toys and first sensory play. Every piece is chosen by Louise, a home-educating mum, for how it looks, how it's made and how babies actually play with it.

Most of our newborn gifts are under £60, some can be personalised, and you can add a gift message to any order. For something bigger, see our baby gift sets and hampers, or for older babies our 1st birthday gifts.

  • Chosen for birth to 12 months
  • Add a gift message to any order
  • Free UK delivery over £60

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About New Baby Gifts

Choosing a newborn gift

The best new baby gifts are the ones a family will actually use in those first busy months, or keep for years afterwards. A gift box with a soft toy makes a lovely first cuddle, and a gift set with muslins or bath essentials is something new parents reach for every day.

First sensory toys

In the early weeks babies see strong contrast most clearly, which is why high-contrast flash cards and sensory boards are such popular newborn gifts. As they grow, rattles, activity triangles and soft books help with grasping, reaching and tummy time.

Keepsakes to hold on to

A first year book or a personalised gift box becomes part of the family story. For a larger gift, our baby gift sets and hampers bring several pieces together, and our 1st birthday gifts are ready for the next big milestone.

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What is a good gift for a newborn baby?

Something they will use or keep. Popular choices are a gift box with a soft toy, high-contrast sensory cards for the first weeks, an activity triangle for tummy time, or a keepsake like a first year book.

What can I buy for a new baby under £30?

Our Little Dutch baby gift boxes, the Little Dutch First Year Book, Priya & Peanut Newborn Sensory Cards and many of our teethers, rattles and soft books are all under £30.

Can I send a gift straight to the new parents?

Yes. Use their address as the delivery address at checkout and add a gift message to your order.

Are these gifts suitable from birth?

Every product shows its recommended age on the product page. Look for 0 Months+ for gifts that are suitable from birth.

How much is UK delivery?

Delivery is free on UK orders over £60. Delivery times depend on the brand, so check the estimated delivery on each product page.

What if they already have it?

Changed your mind? You can send it back within 30 days. See our returns page for the details.

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