What is the ideal baby shower gift? Our tips for pleasing new parents
Why give a birth gift?
The arrival of a baby is a unique moment, filled with emotion... and often gifts! However, finding the perfect baby shower gift can quickly become a headache. How can you be useful without giving yet another stuffed animal? How can you make an impression with a gift that's beautiful, durable, and truly designed for the baby?
The criteria for a good birth gift
✨Useful (and not just cute)
A good baby shower gift isn't just a cute little item. It must meet a real need for the parents or the baby. That's why gifts that help with awakening, sleep, or daily routines are the most appreciated.
✨ Durable
New parents often receive items they use for a week. Choose gifts that last: wooden toys, toiletry bags, books, growing boxes, etc.
✨ Quality (and safe)
The baby will probably put them in his mouth, touch them, handle them... The material is therefore essential. Choose products without plastic, without toxic paint, compliant with CE standards, made of cotton, etc.
💡 Original idea: offer a monthly awakening box
Why is this a great gift?
Offering an awakening box designed for the development of the baby according to his age means offering:
- Adapted Montessori toys
- Simple activities to do at home
- An experience that lasts over time
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A real help for parents who are sometimes lost in the toy aisles
👉 At Noor & Koala, each box is carefully designed by a mother and approved by parents, designed for the baby's actual age, and eco-designed.
Our Koala Cuddle Kit , suitable for babies from birth up to 3 months, meets the gentle awakening needs of babies at this age (contrasting black and white toys, sensory fabrics in Oeko-Tex cotton, sound awakening, etc.).
Other useful gift ideas
- A small library
- Clothes in sizes 6-12 months (not the 0-3 that everyone else offers)
- A souvenir box
Gifts to avoid (unless parents have asked)
- Stuffed animals (which often stay in a corner of the room)
- Pacifiers (very personal choice)
- Clothes that are too small or out of season
- Battery-operated or noisy toys from birth
The gift that makes sense
A good baby gift is one that accompanies the baby's first months while also providing relief for the parents. Choose items that are meaningful, durable, and adapt to their daily lives.
And if you want to offer a box that is as pretty as it is useful, discover our Noor & Koala awakening boxes , from 0 to 12 months.