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13 great gifts for a newborn

Top 10 gifts for a newborn
Editorial Team

Our must-haves are sure to please new parents and babies alike

When it comes to gifts for a newborn, practicality and cuteness are equally important. It’s all very lovely getting them another teddy bear, but blankets, muslins and smart storage solutions will also always be welcomed by tired parents. These things aren’t boring – they’re useful. So let’s shop, because you'll find everything (and more) that you need (and they want), with us. 

1.

The most marvellous muslins

Muslins are truly one of the best gifts you can give a new baby and their parents. They’ll be used for years and we’ve got a whole host of adorable designs to captivate tiny eyes. Etta Loves creates wonderful products with eye-catching patterns that are perfect for little eyes. This one is extra large, so it's perfect for emergency changes, breastfeeding, and more. 

2.

The cute cuddly

If you can’t resist something soft and cuddly for the new baby in your life, this adorable bunny is a win-win. Jellycat are world famous for a reason – their ridiculously soft toys are irresistible for babies and they’re the perfect size for self-soothing, too. Plus, just look at those adorable ears! 

3.

The practical pramsuit

Fresh from our just-landed Baby Heirloom range at John Lewis, this adorable long sleeve T-shirt and dungaree set has all of the markings of a traditional baby outfit (look at that collar detail!), with 100% of the cuteness in tact. It's also from pure cotton, so you can feel secure in that fact that it won't irrate your little one's skin. 

4.

The cosy towel

From the early newborn weeks and well into toddlerhood, a hooded towel is a guaranteed win for parents and babies. Practical, cosy and ridiculously cute – what’s better than gifting something that you know is going to be used every day?

5.

The classic baby blanket

Cellular blankets are safe for your baby to use while sleeping in a moses basket, crib or pram – plus you can never have too many blankets. We're obsessed with this mint green colour and think any new parent would be thankful for a gift as practical as this.

6.

The best baby bath bubbles

The brainchild TV presenter Rochelle Humes, My Little Coco is a gentle, vegan and cruelty-free range of products the whole family, but especially baby, can use. This pear and aloe vera bubble bath contains  organic coconut oil to nurture and cleanse newborn skin.

7.

The everyday sleepsuit

Any parent will tell you how important sleepsuits are. In those early days, they’re all the baby will be wearing. John Lewis sleepsuits are made from 100% cotton and there’s the option to buy them with foot and hand covers to stop babies scratching – and keep them cosy. 

11.

The baby carrier, £174.90

Babywearing is celebrated during the first week of October each year, where brands, like us, take the time to talk about the incredible benefits of babywearing – and how it can positively impact your relationship with your baby. And what better way to celebrate babywearing than with this super chic, super comfortable carrier from iconic brand in the know, BabyBjorn? 

13.

The cosy hat, £4

Most hospitals want you to pop a hat on your baby immediately after they’re born because they lose so much heat through their heads, so why not make sure the new parents can reach for this classic design? In 100% cotton, they’ll wear it again and again during those early months. 

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