What an exciting time! A friend or family member you hold dear has just brought home their very first bundle of joy. While you may have already picked out the most adorable gifts for the precious new baby, it’s important to consider a gift for the parents, too. By the time their baby arrives, most parents will have already received an array of spectacular gifts meant for their little one. So, now’s the perfect time to get the new parents a thoughtful gift just for them! It’s guaranteed that they’ll truly appreciate your efforts. 

Today, we’re presenting you with a comprehensive list of 30 different gift ideas for new parents, designed to make this special transitional period in their lives a bit easier. Many of the following gifts can be customized for an extra touch! From gifts that promote relaxation and self care, to fun indoor games and custom gifts for their home, we’d like to think that we’ve covered every base! Read on to discover our favorite gifts suitable for brand-new parents. 

Clothing Gifts

While inside looking after their new bundle of joy, parents definitely want to be as comfortable as possible! These gifts are a great way to provide new parents with some extra coziness. 

Men’s New Father Est 20YY Hoodie

This clever hoodie will make every first-time dad chuckle! Let them remind others of their new title by giving them this high-quality hoodie with a customizable year. Made of a comfy cotton-poly blend with a 100% cotton face, our hoodies are great for lounge wear and casual wear.

William Morris Strawberry Thief Leggings 

Featuring a strikingly colorful print created by well-known artist William Morris, these leggings are exceedingly fashionable! Help the first-time mom you know feel stylish yet totally at ease by checking out our awesome ultra-stretch leggings. 

Kassatex Jersey Knit Hooded Robe

New parents usually spend a lot of time at home during the post-birth period, so, why not treat them to a super soft robe? This jersey knit hooded robe will be their cozy go-to for those early-morning and late-night baby care shifts. You can also choose to add a custom monogram!

Photo Credit: Kassatex.com

Energy-Boosting Gifts

Tending to a newborn is extremely energy-consuming for all parents involved. Offer them a way to replenish their energy levels by picking one of the following gifts. 

Care/of Vitamin Subscription 

Give them the gift of good health by choosing Care/of! With this increasingly popular online service, your recipient can redeem their gift card and then take a quiz to create a custom vitamin and supplement pack for their personal health and diet goals. 

Photo credit: Takecareof.com

Colorful Rainbow Tie Dye Custom Name Yoga Mat

Yoga is the perfect way for those who are post-partum to get in some light exercise, and can provide excellent relief from stress during tiring times for any parent. This brightly colored tie-dye mat can be printed with their name written on it and will motivate them to keep up their yoga practice! 

SmarterLife Workout Exercise Ball

Exercise balls are another great way to partake in gentle exercise post-birth, but are also useful for the parent who wants to improve their home workout equipment collection. Safe and durable, this non-slip exercise ball can be ordered in a range of cool colors!

Photo credit: Amazon.com

Practical Gifts

Who said practical gifts can’t be just as thoughtful as sentimental ones? These gifts effortlessly combine function with style!

Personalized Cool Dad Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Remind the new dad that he is, in fact, a cool dad with one of these funny personalizable travel mugs! Our stainless-steel bodied commuter mugs make an extremely useful gift that’ll allow them to transport hot beverages anywhere. Boasting a rubber-lined lid for a tight, spill-resistant seal, you can choose to order their mug in a classic Steel or bright White colorway.

Dusty Rose Boho Floral Custom Undated Planner 

Having a new little one can entail a lot of important appointments and check-ups with various practitioners, so why not make their schedule a little easier to manage with this gorgeous planner? This quality planner is undated, so they can use it whenever they see fit without worrying about skipping pages. You can even add their name to the front cover!

You Got This Calligraphy Dry Erase Board

Keeping track of daily tasks with a baby in tow can be a lot more difficult for new parents than it was before. With this handy dry erase to-do list message board, they can leave reminders for household chores and other important tasks easily!

Subscription Gifts

Subscriptions make great last-minute gifting options, and also give the recipient a gift that keeps on giving! Check out our top picks below. 

Hello Fresh Subscription

When a new baby arrives, cooking healthy meals is often the last thing parents have time for, which may leave them craving an easy solution to a home-cooked meal. That’s where Hello Fresh comes in! Why not get a subscription for this innovative food delivery service? Their taste buds will thank you!

Photo Credit: Hellofresh.com

Netflix Membership 

The majority of us enjoy cozying up on the couch and binge watching our favorite show! For TV and movie fans, there’s no better gift than a Netflix membership. Netflix even offers a Kids section that will be of great use when their baby is a little bit older!

Photo Credit: Netflix.com

Calm App Subscription

Give them the gift of inner peace and total serenity with the Calm app. This multi-award winning well-being app offers a plethora of guided meditations, sleep stories, music, mindfulness tools and prompts, soundscapes, yoga poses, and so much more. 

Photo Credit: Calm.com

Photo Gifts

If the parents already have taken some lovely photos of their bundle of joy, a custom photo gift is an amazing choice. Upload the best snaps of their little one and get ready to make every new parent smile! 

Custom Photo Collage Silver Baby Keychain

They’ll be able to take an adorable picture of their pride and joy everywhere they venture with this wonderful keychain! Made of an ultra-durable acrylic material, our photo keyrings are UV resistant and waterproof. 

Wrapped Canvas

If you’ve got a high-quality picture of the new little one, why not upload it to a stunning wrapped canvas for the proud parents to display in their home? Our canvases are available in a wide range of sizes, and are crafted with pigment-based inks for full-color, high-resolution printing. 

Baby Photo Keepsake & Birth Stats Purple Picture Ledge

A sleek photo ledge is a trendy new way to display precious pictures! With a walnut groove, your favorite pictures can be easily slotted into place and don’t require framing. Add the new baby’s birth stats and picture to this gorgeous photo ledge, and it’ll be ideal for their newly decorated nursery. 

Self Care Gifts

It’s easy for first-time parents to forget their own needs when dedicating the majority of their time to caring for their baby. Nudge them back into prioritizing their own self care (when they get a chance to!) by giving them one of these thoughtful gifts.

Monogram Coral Peach Bath Towel Set

This modern, minimalistic towel set is a chic edition to any bathroom! Our personalizable towel sets include a bath towel, hand towel, and a washcloth. Simply customize the monogram print to suit any name, allowing you to create an impressive-looking accent. 

Gingham Pattern Monogram Body Pillow

Getting comfortable while nursing and feeding the baby is key! Help the new parents get a snuggly moment of calm with this trendy gingham monogram body pillow. Our body pillows are made from 100% brushed polyester and are machine washable for easy maintenance. 

Earth Mama Postpartum Recovery Collection

This splendid gift box from Earth Mama Organics contains some of their most-loved products, specifically formulated for those in 4th trimester postpartum recovery. Including an organic herbal spray and sitz bath, along with various balms and butters, this box is like a self-care oasis! 

Photo Credit: earthmamaorganics.com

Gifts For Fun at Home

Some first-time parents adapt to their newfound lifestyles quickly; however, they might still be lacking the appropriate supplies for indoor game nights or dates. Gift them with one of the following items if you think they’d appreciate a little more fun in their life! 

Fun Red White And Blue Custom Family Name Topple Tower

Let the new parents challenge themselves with a fun game of Topple Tower! Our Topple Tower sets come with 54 high-quality wooden game pieces and a durable carry case for storage and transport. Add their family name or initials to the topple tower to make the gift extra special!

Three Sunflowers | Vincent Van Gogh Jigsaw Puzzle 

This gift is ideal for any puzzle-making experts or aspiring ones! Featuring an eye-catching print of Van Gogh’s sunflower painting, this out-of-the-ordinary puzzle can be ordered in multiple size options, ranging from easy to difficult. New parents can always come back to their puzzle in progress whenever they have a bit of spare time! 

Monopoly

A riveting game of Monopoly is always a crowd-pleaser. Why not treat the parents to a brand-new Monopoly set for their next night-in? You can even pick a board based on the state they currently live in, or the one they grew up in for some extra nostalgic vibes! 

Photo Credit: toptrumps.us

Relaxation Gifts

Finding moments to relax is a hugely important part of parenthood. To help keep the new parents feeling tranquil, we’ve provided our best ideas for relaxation-promoting gifts. 

First Time Parents Book – The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

Reading is a tried-and-tested method of relaxation for many people. If the new parent you have in mind is an avid reader, you could get them a book to help them along their parenting journey! This parenting book by Daniel J. J. Siege is highly rated, and contains a wealth of useful information. 

Photo Credit: Amazon.com

Loop Earplugs

Parents need their sleep too, even though it may be significantly reduced throughout the first few years of their new baby’s life. When it’s their turn to sleep during the night or take a nap in the day, a pair of earplugs is just what they’ll need!

Photo Credit: loopearplugs.com

Boho Flower Line Art Personalized Names Fleece Blanket

Every bedspread needs a cozy blanket! Personalize one of these elegant fleece blankets with the new parents’ names and give them the gift of total warmth. 

Gift Cards

If the first-time parents seem to already have everything they need, or you’re unsure of what exactly they’d like, a gift card is the perfect option! You’ll find our best gift card recommendations below. 

Zazzle Gift Card

Give the gift of creativity with Zazzle! With this handy gift card, they can customize their items of choice – from stationery and party supplies to wall décor and apparel. 

Starbucks Gift Card

Nothing spells pick-me-up like a delicious hot or cold beverage! If the new parents you’re shopping for frequent Starbucks, they’ll definitely adore this gift. 

Photo Credit: Starbucks.com

Nothing spells pick-me-up like a delicious hot or cold beverage! If the new parents you’re shopping for frequent Starbucks, they’ll definitely adore this gift. 

Local Photographer Photoshoot Gift Card

A professional photoshoot is a priceless gift for any new family. This gift is specific to the area the new parents live in, so be sure to check out local photographers and photo studios!

Photo Credit: Unsplash.com/julie-johnson

Baby Usage Gifts

In the introduction to this guide, we did mention how important it is to focus on finding a nice gift for the new parents as well as the new baby. However, we simply couldn’t resist providing you with some of our top picks for baby gifts as well! 

Freezable Teething Toys Pack

These clever BPA-free teething toys are freezable, so they can provide direct relief for their little one when they enter the teething stage. Just look at those cute fruit shapes!

Photo Credit: Amazon.com

Moon and Stars Boho Milestone Baby Blanket

A milestone blanket is a precious way to document the growth of a newborn as they progress through their various stages of development. Add their name to the top corner of this blanket for a special touch. 

Baby Bears Pattern Personalized Baby Bib

Bibs are total must-haves for any new little one. Help the parents reduce the mess and cleanup time when feeding with one of these delightful personalized bibs! Our bibs are made with baby-safe ink and can be quickly cleaned in their wash cycle. 

Now that you’ve reached the very end of this article, we hope you’ve got some wonderful gifts in mind for the new parents close to you. We already know they’ll love them! However, while giving new parents gifts is a kind way to show your love for them as they navigate parenthood for the first time, you can also be there for them by offering your help and words of encouragement! Remember to support the new parents in your life by checking in on them, offering to help with household chores, telling them they’re doing a great job, giving them space when they need it, and offering to babysit for them if you can. 

We’d like to take a moment to wish both you and the new parents you’ve got in mind the best of luck, and hope you get all of the hugs and new baby cuddles in the universe!