Universal pacifier clip holder
This essential accessory keeps pacifiers clean and within reach, preventing them from falling to the floor.
Usually under $15
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Gifts for new parents
26 gift ideas tagged for new parents, across 77 categories. Every card opens Amazon.ca or Amazon.com in your store.
Buying for new parents often means guessing what the registry missed and what they already own twice. Soft swaddling blankets and a well-made play mat tend to land, since both get daily use and last well past the first few weeks.
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Water-filled cooling teething ring
This teether offers gentle gum relief for babies experiencing discomfort from emerging teeth.
Usually under $15
How to choose for new parents
- Check the registry first, then pick an unclaimed item or an extra of something used up quickly.
- Choose swaddles and receiving blankets in soft, washable fabrics, since several can get used in one day.
- Pick a play mat or gym that folds or stores flat if they live in a smaller home.
- Stick to neutral colours and patterns unless the parents have shared a nursery theme.
Usually safe to skip
- Large gear bought off-registry, which often duplicates something already chosen.
- Toys meant for older kids that sit unused for a year or more.
- Baby mobiles or decor that clash with a nursery already set up.
Questions people ask about gifts for new parents
- What should I buy for a baby shower if the registry is done?
- Go for items families need several of, such as swaddling blankets or pacifiers and teethers. A small baby gift set is also easy to use without duplicating bigger gear.
- Is a baby monitor a good gift for new parents?
- It can be, but only if they don't already have one. Ask first or include a gift receipt, since monitors are a common registry item that often gets bought early.
- When will a baby use a play mat?
- Many babies start enjoying a play mat or gym within the first couple of months, and plenty of families keep using one well into the first year for floor play.