23 Must-Have Gifts For New Parents That Are Way More Helpful Than Just Plain Old Diapers

Updated: May 30 2026
23 Must-Have Gifts For New Parents That Are Way More Helpful Than Just Plain Old Diapers
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Ah, parenthood. Changing diapers, sleepless nights, and constant screaming. There’s no gift more deserved than a gift for new parents. But here’s the thing: there are so many baby items on the market these days that you might accidentally get the new mom and new dad something that they totally don’t need. Good thing this list is full of items they’ll actually use! No matter your price point, the gifts on this list will give mom and dad some serious laughs, some well-deserved sleep, or peace of mind when it comes to caring for their new addition. Just be prepared that there’s a 99% chance anything you buy will probably get spit up on at some point in the future. Happy shopping!

Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set

After a long day, there's no better way to create a soothing home environment than with a little aromatic therapy. This essential oil diffuser kit comes with everything mom and dad need to create an amazing smelling home that'll help them relax and unwind.
$34 .95

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Baby Bear Infant Romper

The new parents you know will be beary excited to receive this baby onesie... Get it?
$30 .99

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Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Kit

This keepsake kit comes with everything that new parents need to create custom art that they'll look on with joy for years to come, including non-toxic clay, stamps, and a beautiful frame.
$19 .85

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Baby Shusher Miracle Sound Machine

It might sound creepy, but it works. The Baby Shusher plays a real human "shushing" sound to get baby sleeping soundly with a lot less work from mom or dad.
$34 .99

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Baby's First Gambling Set Prank Box

Who needs a scholarship fund when your baby is the best gambler on the planet? Start 'em young with the Baby's First Gambling Set. Sure, it's a prank box used to hit a baby's real gift, but it might be the push a new mom or dad needs to teach the baby how to count cards.
$8 .95

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Bamboo Bathtub Tray Caddy

Nobody deserves some "me time" like new parents. This bamboo bathtub tray will hold a book, a tablet, a candle, and a glass (or bottle) of wine for when mommy or daddy need to unwind.
$58 .99

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Beebo Free Hand Baby Bottle Holder

The Beebo is kind of like a third arm for bottle feeding moms and dads. It holds the bottle at just the right angle to free up both hands for important things, like browsing Netflix and planning a kid-free vacation.
$39 .99

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Bluetooth Headphones Sleeping Eye Mask

This ultimate sleeping device combines an eye mask with a sound machine. Mom or dad will easily float off to dreamland with the blackout mask and the Bluetooth headphones playing their favorite tunes or relaxing sleeping noises.
$19 .99

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Boba Wrap Stretchy Sling Baby Carrier

A Boba wrap helps new moms and dads stay busy while getting in some quality time with their little one. It's made from super comfortable fabric and comes in 14 colors, all guaranteed to make the first year of parenthood a little easier.
$31 .99

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Dare-U-Go One-Piece Bib & Baby Plate

This amazing invention combines a bib and baby plate to create a mess-free eating experience on the go. The only problem with this product is that they don't make it in an adult size for dad.
$13 .00

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Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

They tell new parents to "sleep when the baby sleeps". But when the baby only wants to sleep at 11:00 AM when the blaring sun is streaming through your curtains, this relaxing sleep spray will come in handy.
$33 .00

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Go The F**k To Sleep Book

Finally, a bedtime story that tells it like it is. The new parents in your life will get a good laugh out of this gift, but it'll also remind them that they're not alone in this crazy hard journey of raising a human.
$10 .61

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Hatch Baby Grow Changing Pad and Scale

This "smart" changing pad doubles as a scale, so it makes a great gift for new parents who want to monitor their baby's weight and watch how amazingly fast they grow.
$149 .99

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Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine

Sound machine meets nightlight meets baby alarm clock in this awesome device for baby's room. Mom or dad can control it from their smartphone to help their little bundle of joy (and themselves) get some sleep.
$219 .99

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How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids

The title pretty much says it all. This book is part memoir, part self-help guide to help keep mom and dad living in harmony after a new addition enters the arena.
$29 .99

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How to Traumatize Your Children

Parents today have it so easy. Your parents had to figure out how to traumatize you all on their own because they didn't have this helpful book, sharing seven ways to ensure your kids will need therapy as adults.
$7 .99

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Letters to My Baby: Write Now. Read Later.

The perfect gift for expecting parents, this book is full of templated letters to give to baby as they grow. Just maybe give mom this gift before baby arrives while she still has free time!
$12 .42

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Lil' Beer Lager Baby Bottle

That kid sure can chug. Chug formula, that is. The lighthearted parents you know will get a kick out of this baby bottle fashioned to look like an ice-cold lager.
$12 .00

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Lots of Cash

Have you seen the cost of diapers and formula? How about baby food? Lord have mercy that stuff is not cheap. Shower the new parents in your life with heaps of cash and you'll be their favorite person forever.
$105 .95

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Magic Bullet Baby

This baby version of one of the most-loved blenders on the market will have mom or dad whipping up homemade baby food in no time. Not to mention that the happy storage cups are absolutely adorable.
$94 .40

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Medicine Dispensing Sippy Cup

All of the best parents are kind of evil geniuses. This sippy cup will help them sneak medicine to their little guy or gal without causing a huge fuss. Just make sure they don't blame you if Junior develops some trust issues down the road.
$14 .99

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Mission Critical Tactical Baby Carrier

News flash: this isn't the 1950s. Dads can rock baby carriers, too. This one is inspired by a tactical vest to let everyone in the neighborhood know that dad is not to be messed with.
$230 .00

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Mommy Juice

Mommy needs her bottle, too. This four-pack of funny wine labels will help you give a new mom the gift she REALLY needs: a good laugh and a good buzz.
$2 .55

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Motherlove Nipple Cream

Nursing mothers are some of the most selfless people on the planet. If you've nursed a child, you'll know why nipple cream makes the best gift. And if you haven't, well, just buy it for them anyway. Because moms are bad*ss.
$12 .99

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Mr. Food Face Dinner Plate

There's nothing quite like sitting down to a delicious dinner with a screaming, maddened toddler. Lucky for new parents, this Mr. Food Face plate will bring a little bit of fun to eating all of those weird new foods.
$14 .87

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Munchkin Warm Glow Wipe Warmer

Being a baby is rough. Someone's always wiping your butt when you least expect it. Thankfully, this wipe warmer will make it a little more comfortable while also keeping mom and dad's hands warm.
$27 .95

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My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

There's no friend like a Brest Friend. This nursing pillow has saved many a moms from back pain and poor posture. The new mom in your life will thank you for making one of the hardest parts of her new job a little easier.
$47 .99

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Nooie Baby Monitor Camera

The Nooie camera monitor can be placed in baby's crib to make sure they're sleeping soundly, but it'll also help parents take an adorable sneak peek at playtime once they get bigger.
$49 .99

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Nuby Garden Fresh Mash N' Feed Bowl

Know a mom who wants to make her own baby food? It's a noble idea, but it can be difficult in execution. Unless she has one of these Mash N' Feed bowls, which will help her puree, serve, and store basically anything.
$9 .99

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Olly Sleep Melatonin Gummies

There's no better gift than a good night's sleep, and that's especially true for new parents. These melatonin gummies might just be their favorite baby shower gift once they experience the sweet dreams they'll bring.
$11 .00

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Owlet Smart Sock Baby Health Monitor

This ain't your momma's baby monitor. The Owlet Smart Sock attaches comfortably to the baby's foot and sends updates right to the parents' smartphones to help everybody get a better night's sleep.
$354 .99

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Pee-pee Teepee

Baby pee is gross enough, nobody wants it squirting in their face and mouth! The pee-pee teepee is a game-changing little fabric that rests neatly over the child's fire hydrant while you change his diaper, ensuring that you'll avoid a face sprinkling.
$9 .95

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Peekaru Baby Carrying Jacket

For walks with baby on an extra cold day, mom and dad need this fleece carrying jacket. They can slip it on over any baby carrier to keep their little buddy with them for all kinds of adventures.
$71 .00

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Peke-Buo Diaper Bag Clutch

The Peke-Buo bag will be a lifesaver for the new parents in your life. They can carry it as a clutch or keep it in the car as a back-up for diaper emergencies since it has the right-sized compartments for diapers, wipes, tissues, baggies, and any other changing paraphernalia they might want.
$39 .97

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Prank Gift Box Baby Crib Dribbler

Babies are basically hamsters that cry a lot. The new parents in your life will get a kick out of this gag gift box at their baby shower. Just make sure you don't forget to put a nice, human gift inside it.
$7 .99

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Q&A A Day 5-Year Journal

This stunning journal is designed to help moms capture all of those special, little memories from their child's first five years. The prompts make it easy to set aside a minute of each day to create a memento that will last a lifetime.
$9 .62

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Roku Streaming Stick+

Turn any TV into a smart TV that can stream Netflix Kids and Youtube Kid's shows with the Roku streaming stick. It works with any TV that has an HDMI port and can stream up to 4K resolution for absolutely brilliant quality.
$44 .99

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Smartphone Camera Lens with Tripod Kit

It's no secret that new parents love taking pictures of their new baby. But nobody loves crummy potato quality photos - so gift them a lens and tripod kit that'll help produce professional-quality photoshoots with ease!
$27 .99

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Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer

This pacifier/thermometer is a major parenting hack. Baby will never know you're checking their temperature and it'll help soothe them while giving mom and dad peace of mind if they come down sick.
$29 .99

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The All in One Portable Baby Lounger

The DockAtot is a portable baby lounger, perfect for the little one's tummy time, co-sleeping, and all the other things that you've never heard of until you've had a kid.
$129 .50

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The Baby Owner's Manual

Their baby is their most prized possession, but geez, it sure requires a lot of maintenance. Luckily, the new parents in your life can read this official owner's manual to keep their little guy or gal running at 100%.
$9 .99

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The Sh!t No One Tells You Book

This book is a guide to the "sleepless nights and poop-filled days" that come along with the first year of parenthood. Mommy and daddy will appreciate the honest tips and tricks in this book once they bring baby home.
$16 .70

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The Worst Alphabet Book Ever Made

Baby might as well figure it out now - the English language is kind of the worst. This cheeky alphabet book will help them master some of the most ridiculous pronunciations early. C is for Czar, M is for Mnemonic, and B is for Bdellium, of course.
$9 .51

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Ubbi Odor Locking Diaper Trash Bin

How could something so cute produce diapers that smell SO BAD? This odor-locking diaper bin promises to keep even the worst stinks at bay and also comes in sleek, stylish colors.
$69 .99

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Unisex Baby Animal Face Hooded Towel

The only thing cuter than a baby is a baby in a bathrobe that looks like an elephant. Or a turtle. Or a puppy. Or really any other animal you can think of since this gift comes in more than 50 different animal options.
$9 .60

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What I Love about Our Family Fill-in Book

This fill-in-the-blank book would make a great gift for your favorite growing family to complete together, or a great gift for your partner once you take some time to complete its sweet, silly, and thoughtful prompts.
$9 .99

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