Need A Christmas Present For A New Parent? Thoughtful And Practical Gifts For A Baby’s First Year

Endless soft cosy knits are an essential for Christmas as a new mum, or mum-to-be. Consider a cashmere cardigan for easy unbuttoning, perfect for those who will be breastfeeding over the festive period.

This pregnancy-safe and GP-approved skincare brand is a winning gift for those who are looking for a skincare top-up.

When I canvased the new mums of Vogue HQ, baked goods were top of the list. If you don’t have time to bake yourself or aren’t close enough to hand-deliver, Biscuiteers personalised biscuits are a great alternative gift with just as much thought, straight through to their door.

Another item top of the list for Vogue’s new mums this is anything comfy. Uniqlo’s sellout wide sweatpants are equal parts cosy for staying at home as they are presentable, if venturing out in the cold this Christmas. There is a reason these particular sweatpants keep selling out.

Wonderbly allows you to personalise books, with a range of tales suitable for a newborn. This specific book makes a personalised story based on the new mum and baby’s first Christmas.

Give the gift of a little more sleep this Christmas.

The festive period is the perfect opportunity for new mums to switch off and relax. Neal’s Yard Mother’s Collection has been lovingly crafted for new mums and mums-to-be, offering pure organic pampering through aromatherapeutic oils.

Marks and Spencer’s soft borg pram boots are the perfect gift under-£10 for new mums this Christmas.

Cosy socks are another essential for new mums or mums-to-be. The White Company’s cashmere styles fit the bill perfectly.

This soft bomber jacket is the perfect practical accessory for new arrivals over the festive period.

H&M’s festive muslin will make for a charming gift for under £10 this year.

For those breastfeeding over the Christmas period, these soothing masks help to nourish and hydrate the delicate skin around the breast and nipple area while giving mum a well deserved break.

Keeping up with skincare can often feel like a chore – gift them the best in the business this Christmas, and help the new mums in your life feel their best.

This Bloom & Wild gift set is specially curated for new mums, with some gentle gifts to help with relaxation and aid sleep. Pair with their favourite flowers for an extra special gift.

You can’t go wrong with a plush festive toy for newborns over the Christmas period.

For new mums or mums-to-be who are looking forward to the year ahead, a sleek pocket diary will never go amiss.

This set includes three of Naydaya’s applauded motherhood products, with a Breast Saviour balm for dry and cracked nipples, Scar Saviour to minimise scars and stretch marks and Body Saviour, a rich skin butter for dry skin and to prevent stretch marks.

FridaMom is a powerhouse brand when it comes to postpartum care for both the mother and the newborn. The postpartum recovery essentials kit is filled with hospital-bag must-haves, while it also has a C-section kit.

Food kits are always a real postpartum treat, and Lina Stores’s fresh pasta meal kit includes 8-10 portions and can be frozen for up to three months. That’s one thing off the to-do list.

Cushy Puff was founded in London in 2024, showing that pregnancy pillows can be a stylish addition to your home, too. You’ll soon be unable to sleep without it.

Meminio specialises in beautifully crafted memory cases, that can help to store special keepsakes and treasure memories. Each case can be personalised with an embossed luggage tag, noting initials or a special date. They have a nostalgic charm, as the design is inspired by a vintage suitcase the founder found in her grandmother’s home.

With prices starting from £495, this is an extravagant gift, but a beautiful way to mark your pregnancy and turn it into a work of art. You will have an hour-long appointment in Kensington where they take a 3D scan of your body, and then there are a number of finishes and styles you can choose from. It is advised you visit between 30 and 35 weeks.

Avery Row is known for its beautiful, painterly prints, which are inspired by the countryside, with wild flower and riverbank motifs. This nursing pillow is comfortable and supportive, but is also one of the most stylish pillows you can find.

This white noise machine has lots of clever functions that will help establish a sleep routine, with nine sleep sounds (including rain, womb sound and lullabies) that will cover disruptive noises. the ability to record personal sounds and it is triggered to start when a baby starts crying. Plus, it also doubles as a baby night light.

This portable baby nest can slot into prams and the sides can be opened up to turn it into a play mat. It has a firm mattress and is approved for overnight sleep, making it a great option for travelling.

This organiser bag has universal stroller clips, so it can be clipped to the front of your pram, keeping essentials close to you at all times. It is also available in black or leopard print, with several handy internal and external pockets.

Skims’s signature T-shirt Demi bra has been adjusted for feeding or pumping, with clips that unhook easily at the straps and has foam pads that give a supportive, comfortable fit.

More than just a teddy bear, this doubles as a night light (with seven calming colours) and has a cry sensor so it activates when the baby stirs or cries, playing five soothing sounds and two lullabies.

This pram suit is ideal for bundling up a little one in a cold winter, however it has bottom zippers to help you regulate the temperate and the sleeves can be closed off for extra protection.

Isla & Fraser is a British company that specialises in organic cotton baby knitwear, designed to be soft and natural for baby’s sensitive skin. The baby gift bundles are a beautiful package for any new parent, ranging from £50 to £250.

M&S is one of the best shops on the high street for practical, and cute, baby outfits, and this borg jacket complete with cute piping and ears detailing is ideal for autumnal outings.

These little cashmere booties are the ultimate luxury, and also come with a matching hat and blanket.

Bebe Organic was founded by Birgit Kadak after her first child had extremely sensitive skin and she wanted natural, organic materials. The designs are all vintage-inspired and nostalgic, with romantic prints and knitted rompers and bonnets.

Made from a soft muslin fabric, this two-piece set has a wrap V-neck top and shorts with an elasticated waist.

The Yoyo pram is loved by city-dwellers and keen travellers, thanks to its lightweight, foldable construction. While the black is a classic choice, its wild collection lets you update the pram with either a bold leopard or zebra print.

This cot can be used from birth to six months, and is designed to aid sleep with sounds and womb-like motion that helps soothe and comfort babies, responding to when they stir. It also naturally sleep trains to help with the transition to using a cot.

You’ve no doubt heard of Bugaboo’s highly regarded prams, but the Giraffe baby rocker is also an ideal gift for first time parents. It has a soothing natural rocking motion which newborns love, that has been perfected with ergonomic experts.

Binibamba’s cosy pram liners and puffmuffs make for an indulgent gift, and will keep little ones snuggled-up in the elements. This is wind and water resistant, and so will keep the pram walks going on blustering winter days.

This high chair has a newborn seat so your little one can join you at the dinner table. The chair is also made from 100 per cent recycled consumer waste, and is available in five colours.

When it comes to baby carriers, Artipoppe is the gold standard and can be used for newborns and toddlers up to two years old. Designed to be a stylish addition to your wardrobe, the carriers are available in a number of prints and colours.

This set will be a sensible addition to any nursery, with a clothing rack and a baby gym with soft toys that can be fastened to the bar or your pram.

When it comes to prams it doesn’t get more premium than the Cybex ePRIAM pushchair, which has a self-soothe rocking for the baby and uphill assistance to give you an extra push on inclines. You can also buy a Priam bundle, which includes all your essentials from a car seat to a foot muff.

For beautiful baby clothes on the affordable end, you can’t beat H&M. Its “adorables” collection certainly lives up to the name – this simple cardigan and trouser set is a no-brainer gift.

As a new parent, you can never have too many muslins. They can be used as a blanket, a bib or to wipe up any mess – but thanks to these vintage-inspired prints they look pretty, too.

Part toy, part blanket, this comforter is crafted from a natural cotton muslin and is available in 14 beautiful colours.

These cards act as a prompt to record and remember special milestones, from the first time your baby stands to their first bath to their first birthday.

You can never have enough muslins as a new parent, and the all-over fern print is designed to stimulate the senses and support visual and cognitive development.

Wonderbly allows you to personalise books, with a range of tales suitable for a newborn. This specific book makes a personalised story based on the baby’s name, which is a special addition to any bookcase your friends will treasure forever,

Baby towels are made 10 times cuter when they have ears – that’s just a fact. H&M has a number of soft cotton terry towels, with rabbits, leopards and foxes.

This nighttime oil is perfect for delicate newborn skin and will be a special part of your bedtime routine. It has a calming scent made from apricot, coconut, castor and lavender oils.