40 Best Gifts for New Parents, Even If They Already Have Everything
Bring these useful, unique and meaningful gifts after the baby's born.
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Sure, you may have gotten them something from their baby registry already. But once the baby arrives, who would say no to another gift? Whether you're shopping for a gift for a new mom, a new dad or any other parent or caregiver, it's time to celebrate!
When the moment arrives, these are the best gifts to give to new parents in 2024. Some are the top-tested items from the Good Housekeeping Institute that'll make feeding, sleeping and playing all the easier. Some are even winners of the Good Housekeeping Best Parenting Awards, where product experts and real parents put the items through their paces before naming the winners. (There are also a couple of Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award and Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book Award winners in there, too, and they've been vetted with similar rigor.) Others are those special mementos they'll keep forever, especially if it's emblazoned with a baby name that they so carefully picked out. And then there are those items that pamper the parents through the postpartum phase, the sleepless nights and the newborn days that can really take a toll. With these in hand, they'll be ready for the next, exciting phase of their lives.
Their baby won't be this tiny forever, so help them commemorate the early days with a handprint- and footprint-making kit that's easy to use at home and comes with letter stamps and slots for photos, too.
They'll be snapping so many adorable photos of their new bundle of joy, and it's important that these frame-worthy shots don't live on a smartphone forever. This mini printer is compatible with any Andoid or iOS device, and it's easy to bring on the go when visiting Grandma and Grandpa, too.
Let the memory making begin! This keepsake book will help parents chronicle their little one's milestones as often as they please, and contains space for updates through the age of 5. Amazon reviewers say they like the envelopes, pockets and other storage areas that let them save mementos.
Ezpz Tiny Pops
Freeze breastmilk, formula or a smoothie with these little ones, and they'll have perfectly portioned, baby-sized, half-ounce pops to use on their sore gums. They're designed for little hands to grasp and to promote oral health and fine motor coordination, and Good Housekeeping Institute testers said they worked great for teething.
They've likely received lots of cute baby books already, so why not present Mom and Dad with something a little more custom? Wonderbly's books are personalized based on the child's name and contain the sweetest animal illustrations.
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Cosori Coffee Mug Warmer
New parents don't always have the luxury of enjoying a hot cup of coffee in one sitting. Java loving moms and dads will appreciate being able to easily warm up their drink as needed throughout the morning thanks to this handy device. In Good Housekeeping Institute tests, this one kept coffee the hottest, even over much more expensive models. (But watch: The stainless steel mug gets very hot!)
Yogasleep Hushh+ Portable White Noise Machine
White noise is known to help babies (and adults!) sleep more soundly at night. This portable machine — the Good Housekeeping Institute's best overall baby sound machine — offers 20 different sounds and can easily be charged via USB. The Good Housekeeping Institute testers also appreciated features like a stroller strap, a night light and a child lock.
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HonestBaby 10-Pack Short Sleeve Bodysuits
One thing's for sure: You can never have too many bodysuits. Get them through ten spit-ups, changes and soilings with this a 10-pack of GOTS-certified organic cotton bodysuits. They come in different color families (like gem tones), and you can also get them in long sleeves.
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Munchkin Step Diaper Pail
This diaper pail was named the overall best by the Good Housekeeping Institute because it holds 30 diapers, the bags twist inside to keep the smell in and it has an Arm & Hammer cartridge to further reduce odors. And if you're feeling extra generous, you can gift some refill bags to go with it.
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Sure, you can use any towel on a baby, but they just look extra cute in the hooded ones. These from Burt's Bees Baby are made from organic cotton, they come in several designs, and you can get wash cloths to match.
Help new parents make the most of those precious ZZZs by treating them to a soft, adjustable sleep mask like this one which has received more than 59,200 5-star reviews on Amazon. Users appreciated how it fit the nose area, and how it has five layers of fabric for light blocking.
'Touch and Feel: Wings' Board Book
It's never too early to build up a new parent's library, and this board book gives babies plenty of textures to feel, from leathery wings to feathery ones. It earned a Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book Award because testers were also impressed by the words, too, especially the adjectives used to describe the wings.
Good Housekeeping Institute testers were impressed that these cuties were made with 100% recycled materials, including the stuffing and packaging. And at 13 inches tall, they offer a lot to snuggle with.
Vicks Filter-Free 3-in-1 SleepyTime Humidifier
Most parents swear by having a cool mist humidifier in the baby's room at night, especially during the winter months, and this one is a humidifier plus a night light and an essential oil diffuser. Good Housekeeping Institute testers also liked how it was lightweight, compact and easy to use.
Skip Hop Pronto Portable Changing Pad
Parents who love to be out and about will love having this, which lets them tackle those quick diaper changes. It unfolds into a change pad and also has pockets for diapers, wipes and creams, plus an outside pocket for essentials like keys.
Jellycat Personalized Soother
Jellycats have a cult following for making plushes that are ultra-soft, so naturally they're perfect for babies, too. These lovey blankets come personalized with a baby's name in your choice of font and thread color. They come in several bunny colors, too, as well as different animals.
Memory Foam Slippers
Whether it's getting up for this middle-of-the-night feedings or constantly checking the doorway for diaper deliveries, there's going to be a lot of puttering around the home in those early days. Give their feet a break with these unisex memory foam slippers, which Amazon reviewers say score top marks for comfort, support and warmth.
Now that he's a dad, he's basically required to make dad jokes, right? The man (or any parent, really) with a sense of humor is sure to laugh when he unwraps this non-essential but totally hilarious gift.
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This comfy nightgown is nursing-friendly and will make those 2 a.m. feeds a little more seamless. While this gray hue is a classic, color-loving moms will be pleased to know it comes in more than a dozen colors, including pink, turquoise and purple.
Back and Neck Massager
It's tiring to carry even the smallest of babies day in and day out — but who has time for a massage? Help new parents treat sore shoulders from home with this plug-in massager that even heats up for a more realistic, spa-like experience.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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