Buying a new baby gift for an expecting friend or family member isn’t always easy, especially if you’ve never had a baby yourself. The ideal new baby gift is something that is not only cute and memorable, but also useful for both the parents and the baby. Here are a few new baby gift ideas that are sure to be well-received at a baby shower.

Diapers

Diapers aren’t the most glamorous new baby gift, but they are extremely useful. New parents run out of diapers very quickly, so they’ll be grateful if you help them stock up. Babies grow out of newborn-size diapers quickly, so get diapers in slightly larger sizes. Throw some baby wipes in with the diapers if you want to be extra helpful! To make your diaper gift look more attractive, consider making a diaper cake, which will also serve as a beautiful table centerpiece at the baby shower.

Baby Clothing in Larger Sizes

Most guests at a baby shower buy clothing as a new baby gift, but they typically buy clothes in small sizes that the baby will grow out of quickly. The parents will be grateful if you buy them new baby clothes in larger sizes because they’ll come in handy as the baby grows.

Although you might feel tempted to buy fancy baby clothes, stick with practical clothing items like footsie pajamas and onesies. Fancy baby clothes are adorable, but they get little use and they aren’t very comfortable for babies.

Educational Materials

Consider buying educational materials, like DVDs, CDs, and books, to stimulate the baby’s brain. Educational DVDs and musical CDs assist in intellectual development and are meaningful and useful gifts.

Gift Certificates

If you’re still stumped about what to buy as a new baby gift, get a gift certificate at a baby store. A gift certificate will come in handy because it will allow them to buy diapers, clothes, or whatever else they need to buy for the baby down the line.