OK So Your Friend Is Having A Baby: Here’s What To Get Them

1. A Beaba Baby's First Foods Spoon Set designed to safely introduce babies to solids for the first time. I mean, Gigi Hadid swears by them, calling them “the perfect size and softness for tiny mouths,” so you know they’re legit!

Four spoons in pastel colors
A baby holding the spoon
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Promising review: "Loooove these spoons! I got lots of different types of spoons as gifts, but bought these Beaba spoons anyway. They are the best! I started using these spoons when my son started solids at 5 months. So easy for him to eat, love the shape. We have very little mess, as it is easy to scrape his face clean. I love that the handle has some weight to it and is chunky enough for my little guy to grab. He pretends to feed himself, chewing on the spoon (it really is a good consistency for teething too!). I will be giving them as gifts as well, they are THAT good. Thanks, Beaba!" —Itsmeitsme

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $20.95.

2. A two-pack of the cult-favorite Aden + Anais muslin blankets in a Harry Potter print perfect for the expecting parent in your life who has the entire series memorized.

The muslin swaddles
the blanket in Invisibility Cloak print and Hedwig print
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These blankets are available in two prints: one blanket features six point stars that adorn the pages of the book floating among symbolic lightning bolts, and the second features Hedwig flying through the night sky. They're SO versatile and can be used as swaddle, burp cloth, nursing cover, car seat cover, and so much more!

Promising review: "My family is OBSESSED with Aden and Anais Muslim blankets. We’ve been using them since my 7-year-old son was about 5-months-old and we STILL have that original pack of blankets. My two kids sleep with their Aden and Anais 'blankies' every single night. We love how large and breathable the blankets are and I was never worried that they would get too hot or suffocate while sleeping with them. I purchased this set for my friend because we both love this brand and Harry Potter. These blankets are worth every penny and are one of my go to baby shower gifts. They get softer with every wash too." —Megan

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $37.95.

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3. A Bright Starts unicorn take-along stroller toy that'll add a little magic to leisurely stroll around the neighborhood with their new bundle of joy. This enchanting creature makes gentle rattle sounds and comes with two sparkly teething rings to help soothe their sore gums.

The unicorn stroller toy
Child playing with the unicorn toy
Amazon

Promising review: "Bought as a gift... absolutely adorbs! This tiny pony is so darn cute. Cuter than the photos show. Honestly. I bought this for my BFF who will be having a baby a bit later this year. I am in love with this adorable teether toy. I hope the baby likes it too. =)" —KMMR

Get it from Amazon for $6.79.

4. A "Taco Tuesday" gift set if you literally CANNOT WAIT to introduce future little ones to you and your friend's weekly tradition. 

Baby with teething toy
Taco toy
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The gift set comes with three food-themed sensory toys including a crinkle shell taco, an avocado rattle, and lemon and lime clackers.

Promising review: "Oh my goodness, these are just so cute. Purchased to go along with a baby burrito blanket for a baby shower gift. It was a hit. The mom and dad to be loved them. Definitely well worth it. They look well made, and honestly they were just adorable." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $9.82.

5. An Itzy Ritzy adjustable stroller organizer so chic it could be mistaken for a designer purse. The best part? It's as functional as it is cute and capable of holding a coffee cup, water bottle, phone, keys and more when out and about.

The stroller organizer in coffee and cream
reviewer's photo of the stroller organizer in blush
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Itzy Ritzy is a small biz owned by parents of three babes that specializes in creating safe, stylish parenting gear.

Promising review: "Can’t say enough wonderful about this caddy. I absolutely love this stroller caddy. I was very close to sending my stroller back because I had my hands full while pushing it. NOT ANY MORE! This caddy was a true blessing and saved my sanity. It has two areas that can serve as cup holders — GOOD cup holders that will accommodate larger cups. Then it has a nice zipped compartment that I can secure my cell phone or even wallet it. In addition to the zipper compartment and two side areas that can be cup holders is a center area that catches all for me. I keep hand sanitizer, a burp cloth, Neosporin, a bandaid, and spare sunglasses in there! You could even put a diaper and a package of wipes in there. You could honestly take this thing for a quick mall trip and not need a diaper bag. I like it a whole lot. It was a good investment. It’s also super stylish. Love it." Mama of 6

Get it from Amazon for $25.

6. A Frida Postpartum Recovery Kit destined to become a new parent's BFF to help them make it through those painful first few weeks of recovery.

The Postpartum Recovery Kit  box
reviewer's photo of the box containing all the postpartum essentials
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The kit comes with all the essentials: four pairs of disposable underwear, four instant ice maxi pads, 24 perineal witch hazel cooling pad liners, perineal healing foam, and a toilet-top storage caddy.

Promising review: "A lifesaver. A friend sent this to me two days before I gave birth. I had it in time and I’m so glad I did. The products in this kit were significantly better than what is provided by the hospital. The cold pads are heaven after a vaginal delivery. The witch hazel pads and foam get exactly where they need to get. This is my third child so I know exactly what it means to be without this kit. I will gift it or recommend it to any and all pregnant women I know." —Martha

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

7. A Philips Avent Soothie Snuggle that comes with an adorable elephant plush buddy guaranteed to keep the little's one's paci off the floor ~and~ soothe them when they're fussy. The best part? The paci and stuffed animal *detach* for easy cleaning.

The paci attached to a stuffed elephant
A baby sucking on the elephant pacifier
Amazon

Promising review: "This is the PERFECT baby item. It keeps the pacifier easy to find and for baby to hold, plus it’s adorable. I like that it also has a Velcro spot to hold another pacifier once he gets bigger and needs a different paci. It’s honestly a great baby gift. I plan on including in every baby gift I purchase from now on." —kelly

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

8. Or an oh-so-cute Smily Mia Penguin pacifier designed to mimic a boob that'll stay put on a baby's hand — so parents don't have to retrieve dropped pacis from the floor a gazillion times a day! 

The purple penguin pacifier
A baby sucking on the blue pacifier on their hand
Amazon

Promising review: "At 3-months-old my baby was constantly chewing on her hands. I would have to hold teethers in her mouth for her since she was not advanced enough to pick items and hold them herself. This teether gave her the ability to hold it herself! She loves it SO much! Now my baby is 6 months old and still loves this thing. I have recommended it to all of my friends with babies and will probably buy more as a gift." —Woodlee

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

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