What to Buy for a Baby Shower
When your friend shares the exciting news that she’s having a baby, adopting or going through surrogacy, there will be hugs, some belly rubs and a few happy tears. Before you know it, your loved one will be close to entering a new stage in her life.
Baby showers, joint parties and sprinkles can be such an overwhelming moment in any new parent’s life. Gone are the rules and traditions of just having a female-bonding shower. Husbands, boyfriends and partners are becoming involved with the preparation process alongside the expecting mother and her fairy godmothers/fathers. These days showers have themes, games, happiness, laughter and the all-important food. The main priority is to send the expecting family on their way with the knowledge of how to welcome their newborn into the fold.
Some parents decide to take the registry route, which is a great alternative if it fits your budget. If you want a more personal touch, then this guide on what to buy for a baby shower is for you. We have handpicked a range of baby sleep gifts that your loved ones didn’t know they needed, but will come to depend on for 16 hours a day once their baby arrives!
Option 1. The Newborn Gift Pack $61.95 RRP
When you want to present something special, spoil them with the gift of sleep. Meet our Newborn Gift Pack, ideal for the fourth trimester. The Newborn Pack includes 1x 1.0 TOG Cocoon Swaddle Bag size newborn (0000) in Grey Marle (suitable for room temperatures 21°C – 24°C) and 1x 0.2 TOG Long Sleeve Layer in size newborn (0000) in Grey Marle.
- Organic and natural fibres
- Sustainable and ethical manufacturing
- Safe sleep approved
- TOG rated for warmth
- Zip enclosure on both products protects your child's delicate skin.
- Includes complimentary Room Thermometer and What to Wear Guide
Option 2. The Foldable Carry Bed. $149.95 RRP
Designed for convenience, the Foldable Carry Bed* is lightweight, breathable, compact and stylish. It’s perfect for lounging at home.
*The Foldable Carry Bed is for supervised napping and lounging only; it is not intended as a bassinet or cot replacement.
Option 3. The Window Blockout $49.95 RRP
Want to present Mumma with a practical gift? Then you must consider our Window Blockout! The reusable static cling Window Blockout is the perfect solution for babies and toddlers who need total darkness in their room for sleeping. Want EXTRA bonus points? Buy her a second set for travel. Light, easy to remove and easily-transportable, they’re great for hotels and Airbnbs. You’ll make their family holidays that little bit easier.
Option 4. Jersey Sleeping Bag - from $39.95 RRP
Parents often receive baby shower gifts that are size newborn and 0-3 months. Help them out by gifting them the joy of sleep at a later milestone. Once their mini is rolling, it is time for them to transition out of their Cocoon Swaddle Bag to arms-out sleeping. From 3 months on, babies can wear our Jersey Sleeping Bag. The Jersey Sleeping Bag is designed for a little one who prefers a slim fit through the body, with extra legroom for dreaming wriggle worms. Made from a breathable organic cotton jersey fabric, it's a perfect weight and soft on the skin.
Option 5. Cocoon Swaddle Bag – Grey Marle 1.0 TOG $49.95 RRP
Want to keep it simple? Introduce the new parents to our brand and have their newborn wear a Cocoon Swaddle from the day they join us earthside. The Cocoon Swaddle Bag is designed to contain startle reflex and minimise waking while keeping baby snug and securely swaddled throughout the year. Hip-friendly, shoulder-friendly and stretchy for full-chest expansion, this swaddle will ensure bubs are safe as they sleep their way through growth and development milestones. Each style is TOG rated for warmth, making a choice easy no matter where the family lives. Our Cocoon Swaddle Bags come in a variety of prints and are made from natural fibres. Beautifully soft and skin-friendly, they promote breathability to prevent overheating and those sweaty feels. Plus, the no-origami zip-up swaddle means no late-night struggles trying to get the baby swaddled and back to sleep after a nappy change or feed! And trust us when we say DADS LOVE THIS ONE!
Option 6. Something for Mum, the Matchy Matchy Robe $59.95 RRP
Believe it or not, the one person who's often left out at a baby shower is the guest of honour: Mama-to-be! After 9 months of pregnancy and birthing a baby, she deserves to be surprised with one of our favourite baby shower products, the Matchy-Matchy Robe. Why not throw in a pregnancy day spa treatment where she will be in heaven.
Option 7. The Mama and Mini Gift Pack $99.95 RRP
Delight a new parent with our signature, must-have gift for mum and baby made from sustainable, premium and organic fibres. You'll find this pack effortlessly placed inside a recyclable kraft gift box with a decorative band ready to love for years to come. The Mama and Mini Gift Pack includes:
- 1x Matchy Matchy Robe in Sage (One Size) (Our bestselling robe is suitable for pregnancy, labour, breastfeeding and beyond)
- 1x eye mask*
- 1x 1.0 TOG Cocoon Swaddle Bag size NB 0000 (ideal for room temperatures 21°C – 24°C)
- Includes complimentary Room Thermometer and What to Wear Guide
*Pack exclusive, not available for individual retail sale
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