With my due date only 10 days away, I’ve got newborn babies on the brain! And when the nesting instinct strikes, I often ask myself “what are the things we appreciated the most in those early days?”
Today’s guide is full of newborn gift ideas, and features both essentials and luxuries (because everyone loves to spoil a new baby)! Whether you’re searching for a unique baby shower gift, or are preparing to welcome a newborn into your nest, there will be something here for you to love. Let me know in the comments what catches your eye, and feel free to share your best gift ideas, too.
TotsBots TeenyFit Star Newborn Diaper
What newborn wouldn’t love to wear TotsBots award-winning bamboo all-in-one? With a highly absorbent bamboo core and a snug, comfortable fit, it’s perfect for those early days and nights of frequent feeding and diaper changing. The TeenyFit Star goes on just as easily as a disposable, thanks to the all-in-one design and strong hook-and-loop fasteners. It’s available at Green Team Distribution in a playful collection of childhood-inspired prints.
Made in Scotland and Oekotex certified, the TeenyFit Star is designed to keep newborns from 5 to 12 pounds happy and leak-free. This was one of my top picks for newborn Mary Kate, and I’ve got more TeenyFits ready to go for our next little one!
Shop the TotsBots newborn diaper collection at Green Team
Les produits de MaYa Liniment
If you’re tired of throwing away disposable wipes, or buying bottle after bottle of bum spray, consider something natural and EASY from Les Produits de MaYa. Their soothing liniment, made with love in Quebec, is a creamy, olive-oil based cleanser that just might change the way you think about changing diapers.
I know because I tried it myself years ago, and it’s still part of our daily routine. Olive oil doesn’t just clean stubborn, stuck on messes; it also moisturizes and softens the skin. I don’t know of a baby wipe that can do that. With a gentle, natural fragrance and no unnecessary ingredients or perfumes to irritate the skin, Les produits de MaYa liniment is something I would recommend to any parent. It comes in a convenient pump bottle or pour bottle. Pour a small amount on a cloth wipe and use to clean, moisturize and protect your baby’s skin at every change. This simple, natural formula will rinse completely from cloth products.
Shop MaYa liniment at these retailers!
Gentle Nest | Lil’ Monkey Cheeks | Baby Footprint | Lagoon Baby | Nature’s Baby Basket | Calgary Cloth Diaper Depot | The Soap Dispensary
Geffen Baby Newborn Super Absorbers
Newborns grow fast, so what do you do when it’s time to increase the absorbency of their diapers? It’s not uncommon to reach a point where their adorable little newborn diapers still fit great, but are starting to leak. Geffen Baby’s Newborn Super Absorbers are universal cloth diaper inserts that can be used with brand or style diaper. Crafted in the USA of five layers of 60% hemp and 40% organic cotton fleece, Geffen Absorbers fit in even the tiniest of newborn diapers and are trim enough to layer for additional protection. Stuff them in your pocket diapers or use directly against the skin; they are soft and highly versatile!
Newborn Super Absorbers measure 5×9 inches before washing and 4.25×7.75 after; they will hold about 3 ounces of fluid. Sold in packs of 3.
Shop Geffen Baby Absorbers and get 10% off!
Zephyr Hill readers get the 10% discount by shopping through this link.
ImseVime Organic Cotton Blanket
One of the most popular gifts for a newborn will always be a soft and beautiful blanket. It epitomizes warmth, coziness and love. If you’re looking for something different this time around, I’m happy to share that Swedish-made ImseVimse blankets are now available in the US! (There’s also a BIG discount – see below)
ImseVimse baby blankets are made of 100% organic cotton and feature a double layer for added texture and warmth. Now available in three whimsical prints, they are soft and generously sized at 32 x 39 inches, and have cute animal prints on one side and white on the other side. They even coordinate with the All-in-One cloth diapers line!
ImseVimse® is a family owned, award-winning Swedish Company, now expanding to the United States. Since their start in 1988, ImseVimse has stayed true to its core belief that sustainable consumption should be the norm, not the exception.
Shop ImseVimse and get the organic blanket for 30% off (just $34.99)
with code “zephyrbaby”
Buttons Diapers Newborn Cover
Families can enjoy the adorable fit and reliable performance of Buttons Diapers in miniature!
You’ll love the newborn cover’s soft, flexible waterproof PUL fabric, the amazing selection of prints and colors, and a price tag starting at just $11. Other practical features include:
- Double leg gussets
- Gentle but snug elastics at back and tummy
- Two rows of waist snaps for greater adjustability
- Compatible with Buttons size small snap-in pads, or with Buttons Size 1 bamboo prefolds
Now look at Buttons’ new Christmas print! Wouldn’t this be so cute for a newborn photo shoot?
Shop newborn covers and inserts at Buttons Diapers
Baby Magic Bath & Body Products
When it comes to newborn bath time, we all want our babies to be safe, comfortable and clean. Using Baby Magic products is a shared experience between babies and their parents. The warm water, bubbles, and iconic fragrance of classic Baby Magic are things that you’ll remember always. Whether you have a water baby or a more timid newborn that needs time to adjust, Baby Magic will take you through those early days with confidence and security. The easy-rinsing, tear-free formulas are designed to help soothe and relax your baby.
My personal favorites are the Calming Baby Bath and Lotion, with the aromatherapy scents of lavender and chamomile. I still use them for my toddlers!
Explore the full range of Baby Magic products here
Available at Wal-Mart and on Amazon
Sweet Pea Newborn Diapers
There’s nothing quite like newborn cloth – soft, adorable and reusable. No family wants to throw hundreds of diapers into a landfill. That’s reason alone to give cloth a try!
Thankfully, Sweet Pea newborn cloth diapers go on just as quickly and easily as disposables do. And the hook and look closures make it quick and easy to get a great fit every time. Sweet Pea newborn diapers also feature rise snaps to allow for adjustment as your baby grows. Choose from the Sweet Pea stay-dry all-in-one, bamboo all-in-one or waterproof cover in a fun variety of prints and colors.
Learn more about Sweet Pea Diapers and where to buy here!
Diaper Rite Bamboo Newborn Prefolds
For a new mother that wants to cloth diaper, you can’t get much easier than newborn prefolds and waterproof covers. Trifold, tuck into a cover and wrap around your little one – that’s all!
Made of a cozy, natural blend of cotton and bamboo, Diaper Rite prefolds are easy to use and easy to clean. The addition of bamboo gives these prefolds an edge in softness and absorbency, compared to the 100% cotton version. You will be so glad you chose these for your precious newborn!
They are sold in packs of 6 exclusively at Diaper Junction in four sizes: newborn, small, medium and large. After your baby outgrows these tiny prefolds, they can be used as burp cloths or doublers. It’s a great investment for your cloth diaper collection!
Buy newborn prefolds and diaper covers
with FREE shipping at Diaper Junction
Nicki’s Newborn Diaper Collection
When it comes to newborn cloth diapers, nobody can beat the selection and styles at Nicki’s Diapers! Even better, Nicki’s has its own exclusive line which includes All-in-One diapers, fitteds, covers, flats and prefolds. With all these choices, you’re sure to find something that works for your newest arrival.
Now is a GREAT time to build up a newborn stash, because you can get a whopping 40% off when you buy 5 newborn diapers from the cozy Sweater Collection. I already did the math and that means diaper covers start at just $6.90 apiece and All-in-Ones for $7.77!
Buy 5 newborn Nicki’s Diapers in the Sweater Series
and get 40% off! (Code automatically appears at checkout)
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I love that blanket. It’s so cute. Really, I love everything here. These are all great ideas.
New parents need a lot more supplies than they sometimes imagine, especially the bath items. A set of Baby Magic products would be my top pick!
What wonderful, perfect gift ideas! Can never have enough baby supplies and blankets when it comes to newborns.
I think these are all wonderful choices. Those cloth diapers are the cutest!
These are some really great suggestions. My grandson and his mom and dad would be thrilled with any of these beautiful gifts!
I love the TeenyFit diaper – so unique and the prints are super fun
I would say the ImseVimse cotton blanket in the fox pattern is my fave!!
A bunch of cloth diapers would make a perfect gift basket for a new mom and her baby. I’m definitely going to be sharing this post with my expectant friends!
Cloth diapers sure have come a long way! The hook and loop makes them so easy to use, especially for wiggly newborns.
Love the blanket and all the products you’ve shared! So many great baby items!
You can never have too many bath products in my opinion! Loving those burp cloths as well as the liniment, which is new to me!
This is such a great guide! I have new mommies on my list for Christmas. Will check these out.
Thanks for the gift guide. I will use this as reference if and when I get invited to a baby shower. Tell me more about the liniment and how it’s used – is it like a lotion?
Yes, it has the consistency of a very thin lotion and it’s meant to be spread on with a cloth or wipe to help clean your baby’s bottom better. After the cleaning part is done, you can also apply a very thin layer on as a moisturizer and protectant. ~Anne Marie
Cloth newborn diapers are SO nice to have! I know you can muddle through with FSTs and ‘newborn hack’ing one-size dipes but in those first weeks when you’re blurry-headed, baby cries at the newness of every single change, and those changes are sometimes only minutes apart… newborn sized diapers are wonderful. My sister and I have shared a stash for 2 babies apiece! Makes it very affordable even though we have to ship the lot. I’m squealing over those sweater prints, I have PLENTY of OS diapers now, but… I still may need some for my 2 month old.
My favorite gift for new moms is a care package for mom. Everyone loves to buy blankets and onesies. I give a box with easy to grab filling snacks like granola or trail mix, nuts, tea, (and ahem chocolate), dry shampoo, water bottle, lotion, nipple cream, chapstick, a magazine or novel, a microwavable heating pad. If we’re CLOSE 😉 stool softener and pads.
Best wishes on your pending birth experience, Anne!
The Sweater prints ARE so tempting, as is the 40% discount! I have a newborn stash ready, but nearly had a weak moment yesterday as I published the guide thinking “a few more couldn’t hurt.” LOL
Erica, I would totally flip for your care package idea! It’s natural to lavish the baby with gifts, but Mama has such a hard job ahead of her and tends to put herself last. – Anne Marie
Love that you included cloth diapers!
Great gift ideas! Blankets and cloth diapers would be definitely be considered essential around here.
Congrats on your new family member, arriving soon! I’m due in the next two months and am excited to read about Les Produits de Maya, as we have never used it before and are looking for a new way to cloth wipe this time around. Thank you for the reviews!
I hope you’ll give it try! Wish I had been using it all along. Congrats to you as well, Andee! ~Anne Marie
I would have loved to receive cloth diapers as gifts when my babies were born.
This looks nice real cute
I love baby blankets, they’re just so comforting and convenient. I think all new babies need burp cloths and lots of extra blankets to stay cuddly.
I know a couple of newborn mommies I’m going to share this with! Great products!
The buttons diapers Christmas print is too cute!
I like them all, what a great selection of diapers.
A NB or OS cover or a wet bag should be given to disposable using families as blow out blockers & something to store all the blow out clothes in when they don’t use the cover. I’m not being snarky…they really would be useful to have.
I agree, Leigh, and thanks for including an idea for families who choose the convenience of disposables in those early days! ~Anne Marie
Different brands/styles or cloth diapers would be great gift. It took me a few weeks and some trial and error to see what I liked and what worked for my baby. I had a pretty decent stash when I started due to getting some free diapers, so I didn’t have to worry about not liking certain ones, and wasting money. I was able to save my money and buy more of the ones I did like.
So many great options!! I really like the ImseVimse blankets! Organic is important to me.
My cousin is having a baby soon, and would love this!!
The liniment sounds wonderful for littles with sensitive skin! I wish I had known about it with my first.
I am swooning over the holiday prints on the Buttons and Nicki’s diapers! Cloth diapers and accessories for CDu g are hands down the most useful items for us when we have a newborn around. In fact, our fourth child is currently using the diapers we bought for our first and second babies! Talk about a good investment!
That is wonderful! You got so much value for your money! ~Anne Marie
I want to try the liniment for my next baby!
I always appreciated when people bought me diapers. Such a big help!
Nose freida is another newborn must have. Best snot sucker on the market
Thank you…I really appreciate this blog.. Sending to my daughter who’s expecting
I love the blanket!!! Need to get one!
I just found out a good friend of mine is pregnant. I’m so excited for her
Ohhh so many goodies for tiny little ones!
The Baby Magic products are wonderful. I also love the Buttons Diapers Newborn Cover with all it’s cute designs.
This is great to know for future mommies!! Will definitely be sharing! 💖
cloth diapers are a great option! there are always new prints that are must haves!
so many wonderful ideas. I love the blanket
These look like some great options. The cloth diapers would be amazing.
Great gifts. My favorites are Buttons and Geffen Baby inserts. Geffen inserts have been a life saver for the heavy wetter.
The newborn size diapers would be amazing! My first 2 LOs were slow gainers so the OS diapers didn’t fit well for awhile.
These sound like great items for new baby.
Oh, that plaid bottom,lol. That’s the perfect Christmas picture bottom!
Thoughtful gifts for families with a newborn! We’d like to get started with cloth.
Such a great round-up of natural, good for the environment products!
Cute baby blanket!
Friends of ours have been first-time parents for a little over a week now. I have some good ideas for cloth diapers for them now!
Newborn sized prefolds are useful as diapers, spit rags, changing pads, the list goes on! And they can be used as doublers at baby grows.
Love the gift guide! Thank you for all of the helpful information! A close friend just had a baby, and I‘ve been trying to figure out what to give her, (I haven’t a clue about babies/children). Although she has been loving everything she was gifted so far, I much prefer to give items that aren’t so mainstream. Thanks, again!
Awesome gift giving ideas for the little one.
We used Baby Magic products when our kids were babies. I also bought these products to give to my niece when she had her baby last year.
Very nice suggestions. Baby Magic is a favorite brand!
All great idea’s. We cloth diapered our grandson, the newborn stage was a bit tough as we had to find the right fit but once we got going and past the trial and error we love cloth!
Will give the Geffen boosters a look. Our diapers need some help!
My favorite idea is the TotsBots diaper. Looks easy to use!
Wow great gift ideas – will share with those shopping for a newborn!
I love Buttons’ new Christmas print! It is so adorable.
The blankets are really cute.
THis is great gift info. I’ll be looking into the TotBots and Sweet Pea, they seem so easy!
Pleasant looking gift ideas for babies.
Such wonderful ideas and products! My first grandbaby arrives in February, I love these!
I love that cloth diapers have become so fashionable from the time I had babies and now care for grandbabies
Lavender night time lotion is a must have! It’s so soothing.
These items would make a nice baby shower gift basket. I adore the Sweet Pea Newborn Diapers!
Everything is so great on this list, especially the blankets.
These are such wonderful ideas! Love all the cute newborn pics, too
All these products are great for newborns, but do we really get newborns gifts for the holidays? Not really sure..
Les produits de MaYa Liniment is my favorite of your gift ideas!
The organic cotton blanket is a wonderful idea. I give these to friends as presents and they love them.
Lots of great gift ideas…especially the cute diapers!
All great gift ideas! We have a baby niece to buy presents for and I love the blanket idea 🙂
these are great gift ideas for newborns. i wish my friends would give cloth as a gift!
I love the Sweet Pea Newborn Diapers…great fabric and cute pattern!
Love all your products!
Those are some great gift ideas.
This is a nice list. I love reading these from young moms. I never know what to take to a baby shower or give as a gift other than my crocheted items.
That is a wonderful assortment of products. I love the adorable little diapers.
Great deals at Nicki’s – they make diapering a newborn affordable!!
I love the cloth diapers…so many choices.
Newborn stuff has gotten so much cuter and more practical in that time. It almost makes me want to have another baby. (Almost. But seriously no. 😉 )
These are great ideas. I really love the ImseVime Organic Cotton Blanket.
That blanket would be the perfect gift for my friend Rachel who had a baby 6 months ago.
I am happy to browse through the guide. We have a newborn coming in March (my daughter’s first child). 🙂
Those newborn Sweet Peas are cute! I bet the velcro is super easy
These are some great gift ideas. I really like the cute prints on the diapers.
Haven’t tried Diaper Rite prefolds yet – look so easy to use!
wow so many great baby shwer gift ideas for new parents
So cute great ideas
Thank you for the gift ideas! I really needed them since it’s been so long since I’ve had babies. I see a lot of great things I can give as gifts this Christmas.
I love the TotsBots TeenyFit Star Newborn Diaper. Is this the first company to use Velcro? (OK, they can’t say that, they have to say: strong hook-and-loop fasteners.)
You have my favorite things for babies – hemp diapers from Geffen!
The Les produits de MaYa Liniment sounds very interesting.