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Baby shower gifts that look after both of them: a soft muslin blanket for the baby, and something comfortable for the mom-to-be to wear through the last weeks and the first ones. Every piece here is made from breathable natural cotton, washes easily and gets used every single day, which is what parents remember long after the shower.
Baby gifts for the little one
The 4-Layer Muslin Baby Blanket & Swaddle is the new baby gift experienced parents ask for. Four layers of cotton muslin make it soft and breathable, it is OEKO-TEX® certified, and at 47 inches square it swaddles a newborn, covers the pram and grows into a toddler blanket. It comes in cream, pink, sage green and turquoise. See all our muslin baby blankets, and read why parents love them in our parents' guide to muslin baby blankets.
Baby shower gifts for mom
The gifts a mom-to-be uses most are the ones made for her, not the nursery:
- A soft robe for the hospital bag and the weeks at home, like the Double Gauze Kimono Cardigan, the Moon Phase Kimono Robe or the hooded Crescent Moon Hooded Muslin Robe.
- A lounge set she can sleep, feed and receive visitors in: the Muslin Loungewear Set with Shorts or the Muslin Loungewear Set with Pants.
- A light layer for the feeding chair, like the 4-Layer Muslin Blanket or the Double Gauze Hooded Cardigan.
For more ideas once the baby arrives, see our guide to gifts for new moms.
Baby shower gift ideas that feel thoughtful
- Match mother and baby: a muslin baby blanket and a muslin throw in the same shade, sage with sage or pink with pink.
- Build a gift basket: a robe on top, a baby blanket folded beside it, and a Turkish bath towel set for the first baths at home.
- Wrap it in a towel: a Turkish towel instead of paper is one less thing to clear away.
- Add a card with a promise: a meal, a night of laundry or an afternoon of babysitting.
Newborn gifts for the first Christmas
A baby's first Christmas is a lovely time for a muslin blanket in a soft colour, perhaps paired with a robe for mom so she is in the photos too. Shopping for the wider family as well? Browse our gifts for her and spa and self-care gifts.
FAQ
What is a good baby shower gift?
Something the parents will use every day. A muslin baby blanket works as a swaddle, pram cover and comfort blanket, and a soft robe or lounge set looks after the mom-to-be.
Should I buy a baby shower gift for the mom or the baby?
Both work, and the most remembered gifts often include something for her. A baby blanket paired with a robe or lounge set covers mother and child in one gift.
Are muslin blankets good newborn gifts?
Yes. They are one of the most-used baby items. Muslin is breathable and soft, and one blanket swaddles, covers and comforts from the first weeks into the toddler years.
What size is your muslin baby blanket?
Our muslin baby blanket is 47 inches square, large enough to swaddle a newborn and to keep using as a toddler blanket.
How do you make a baby shower gift basket?
Start with one piece for the mom-to-be, such as a robe, add a muslin baby blanket, then a towel set and a few small extras. Wrap it in a Turkish towel instead of paper.