What to buy new parents for Christmas
Choose something that’ll make life a little easier, a little more luxurious or – better still – both
Ah, Christmas, a time for joy and giving for us… unless you’re a new parent so exhausted you barely know what day it is. Whether you know someone who has just had their first baby, or welcomed a new addition to their growing family, this Christmas, give them something memorable.
From a hamper full of food they don’t have to cook themselves, to the softest seasonal Jellycat Penguin and a romper to celebrate their baby’s first Christmas, here are our favourites.
Elevated essentials
Organic Cotton Sleep Suit
These super soft pastel romper suits are made from organic cotton and designed with a dual-zip fastening (no faffing with poppers here) that’s tried and tested for easier nappy changes, even in the dark.
My First Christmas 2023 Bibs
Perfect for baby’s Christmas photos, these bibs come in three cute festive designs and have rip-tape fastening to make life simpler.
Cotton-Rich Rattle Socks
Dress them and entertain them at the same time with two pairs of noisy teddy socks. Designed to rattle every time the baby moves, there’s no jollier jingle bells than these.
Frugi Baby Farmyard Friends Gift Set
It’s never too soon to make a fashion statement. This four-piece farmyard-themed set has a bodysuit, babygrow, bib and hat all in one gift box – essential newborn items, but fun.
Frugi Baby Farmyard Friends Gift Set, Multi
£37.00£18.50
Pretty practical
BabyBjörn Mini Carrier
The mini carrier allows busy parents to keep their precious cargo close while they carry on doing everyday tasks. Designed by experts, it gives babies full head and neck support when they nestle inwards, and they can face outwards as they start to get older and more inquisitive.
John Lewis Seasonal Cheer Gift Box
For times when only a luxury mince pie will do, this extravagant hamper is full of delicious Christmas favourites and is an ideal gift for people who haven’t got time to treat themselves.
Ingenuity Comfort 2 Go Portable Floral Swing Bouncer
This small-on-size, big-on-features portable bouncer will give parents’ tired arms a well-earned break. Compact and foldable, it’s suitable for newborns and comes with automatic sway settings, 12 soothing melodies, two recline positions and three timer settings.
DockATot Deluxe+ Baby Pod
This portable pod is a multifunctional nest that can easily be moved from room to room or popped in the car and taken to wherever Christmas dinner is being served. Designed for babies up to eight months, it’s cosy to sleep in and a secure place for nappy changing and playing.
A little bit of luxe
Oh Mumma New Mum Survival Kit
Any time-poor parent will love this self-care kit packed with treats – Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, Benefit Cosmetics Bad Gal Bang Mascara, Bloom & Blossom Wonder Worker and Nails Inc. Thirsty Feet Foot Masks. Plus, there’s an enamel pin to remind the recipient they’re a legend.
Oh Mumma No Sleep Survival Kit Gift Box
These sleep essentials are designed to help exhausted parents. We’re talking Q+A Caffeine Eye Serum, a self-heating eye mask, a lavender pillow spray by REN and an invigorating peppermint, lemon and tea tree facial steam. A lovely box of treats that are all vegan and cruelty free.
Oh Mumma Oh Pappa Survival Kit Box
The Oh Pappa box is designed to give dads a little TLC. Filled with grooming essentials (and worth over £45), this box features a mix of top products from top brands including Weleda, Barber Pro and Nursem, plus a pair of super soft socks.
Wedgwood Porcelain Baby's First Christmas Ornament 2023
Give a sprinkle of Christmas magic with this Wedgwood bauble to celebrate baby’s first Christmas. It’s handpainted, comes in blue or pink colourways and will arrive in a pretty gift box.
