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Let’s be honest, we’ve all been guilty of getting a bit carried away in the baby shops while surrounded by loads of tiny, adorable clothing items that make our ovaries explode — am I right?
But don’t let your ovaries do the talking (and the buying). Feast your eyes on these practical baby shower gift ideas that parents will not only use, but love.
Gifts you can grab for under $50:
1. These Huggies Newborn Nappies, because they're the best in the biz and guaranteed to please the new parent in your life.
2. Plus, these Huggies Fragrance Free Thick Baby Wipes — to make clean-up a breeze.
3. This Keep Me Cosy Universal Pram Liner, because prams are destined to be covered with all kinds of substances.
4. This pack of Dreambaby Stoller Clips, which is the handiest accessory for expecting parents.
5. This Zeke and Zoey Cotton Knit Baby Blanket, which will comfort their baby through all the seasons.
6. This Roger Armstrong Temperature Reading Nightlight that will help parent's figure out what to dress their baby in overnight.
7. This Bubba Blue Novelty Hooded Bath Towel, which will have bubs pretty much dry from the walk to the couch.
8. This pack of Bubba Blue Bamboo Baby Face Washers that are super soft on baby's face and body.
9. These Bubba Blue Everyday Essentials Cot Fitted, which will suit any nursery they're placed in.
10. This Bubba Blue Bamboo Mattress Standard Cot Protector, because expecting parents need to be prepared for a poosplosion at any time.
11. This set of Pearhead Baby’s Milestone Cards, so expecting parents can capture memories and celebrate all the special milestones.
12. This compact Portable Nappy Changing Mat, because babies will never conveniently time their soiled nappies.
13. This Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Manual Breast, because whoever said, "don't cry over spilt milk", clearly never breastfed.
Baby essentials that would make an amazing bundle gift:
14. This Green Sprouts Learning Bowl that suctions to the table so bubs can't throw it (and all their food) across the room.
15. This six-piece set of Munchkin Soft-Tip Infant Spoons, as spoons always seem to go missing.
16. These NatureBond Waterproof Silicone Baby Bibs, because no parent wants to spend hours soaking bibs.
17. This Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack, which is cute and practical.
18. This Sophie the Giraffe Teething Toy, which is perfect for teething, while also helping bubs work on their fine motor skills.
19. This Ten Little Fingers And Ten Little Toes Board Book, which is the sweetest story for parents to teach and entertain their baby.
20. This Bonds Baby Zippy, which is one of the best onesies out there.
21. This Ami&Li Baby Sun Hat, which is sun safe and has a 50+ UPF rating.
22. This Bonds Unisex Classic Bootee, to keep those cute, little baby toes warm.
23. This PureBaby Knot Hat, which comes in a beautiful range of neutrals and colours.
24. This Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment, which no nursery is complete without.
25. These Big Softies Towelling Cotton Nappies, which so many parents swear make the ideal burping cloths.
26. This baby nail clipper, for when parents don't want to bite them off (like most people recommend).
27. This Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo for newborns and babies that is oh-so-gentle.
28. This pack of Medela Contact Nipple Shields, which will help mothers adjust to breastfeeding.
29. This Duck Digital Bath and Room Thermometer, which is the perfect bath time companion.
Big ticket items that'll earn you the title of gift giver of the century:
30. This Ergobaby Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier, which will allow expecting parents to be more mobile while soothing bubs with endless cuddles.
31. This Babyrest Natural Shape Lambskin, which will be the perfect surface to lay bubs on for play-time or dressing.
32. This Tommee Tippee Rechargeable Nighlight And Sound Machine, which will have expecting parents thanking who ever gifts them this for life.
33. This HelloFresh week of meal planning and grocery shopping delivered to their door — so tired parents don't have to even think.
34. This delicious array of treats from Dessert Boxes, because new parents are certainly entitled to take on a "treat yourself" attitude, too.
35. This Cherub Baby 4-in-1 Infrared Digital Ear and Forehead Thermometer, which works super fast while bubs is wiggling around.
36. And finally, this Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer, because baby doesn't know how to blow their nose yet (unfortunately).
Your favourite new parents upon opening the magnificent gift you got them:
