Feeding

• New parents need essentials for feeding their baby. Ideas include bottles, a bottle brush, a sterilizer and a warmer. Mothers planning to breastfeed can use a boppy and stylish cover. Bibs and burp cloths receive frequent use. Purchase gifts that can be used when the baby is older, such as baby spoons, dishes and sippy cups. Larger gift ideas include a high chair and a booster seat.
  
  

Changing and Bathing

• Help new parents stock their changing station. Buy diapers, wipes, barrier cream and a change pad with extra covers. Find a stylish diaper bag that both parents can use and fill it with travel-size essentials. Create a bath-themed gift. The new baby needs shampoo, body wash, lotion, washcloths, hooded towels, bath toys and a comb. Put items in a baby tub to create an enjoyable gift.
  
  

Layette

• Babies need lots of clothes, including sleepers, diaper shirts, socks and hats. Stick to gender-neutral choices if the sex of the baby is unknown. Add a set of hangers to your gift. Receiving blankets are a good option as well. Create a sleep-themed gift. Include a sleep sack and swaddling blankets. Crib sheets and a waterproof mattress pad are also useful.
  
  

Playing

• Purchase items to keep baby entertained. Give a Jumperoo, play mat, Exersaucer, activity gym, learning table or mobile. Buy infant toys such as rattles and developmental toys like stacking cups, blocks and board books. Toys that can be attached to the stroller are useful.
  
  

Gear

• There are many options if you are purchasing a larger gift for the baby. Parents can use a travel system consisting of a car seat and a stroller. Buy furniture such as a crib, change table, dresser, bassinet and rocking chair. Other options include a playpen, bouncy chair and swing. Choose a sling or carrier for parents to use.
  
  

For the Parents

• You can also tailor a gift to the parents-to-be. Purchase a gift certificate for the movies or to a favorite restaurant. Tired parents appreciate a gift certificate for spa treatments. Create homemade certificates that can be redeemed for a night of babysitting or a home-cooked meal. Gift certificates for a photography session can be used to purchase maternity and newborn pictures.