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Best Baby Shower Gifts for Boys to Make Them Feel Loved

Baby showers are an expression of love and appreciation for the parents-to-be. If the gender reveal party announces the arrival of a little boy, you’d naturally want to shop for the best baby shower gifts for boys!

Most baby shower gifts are targeted towards the parents-to-be, but gifting them something that their baby boy will love or be entertained with as they grow older will come in handy, too. 

Finding a gift that’s practical, sentimental, stylish (or all three) can be challenging which is why it's best not to leave it to the last minute. We have created a list of 13 best baby shower gifts to help you pick the best gift for your loved ones!

What to Look for in a Baby Shower Gift for boys?

What is the most useful baby shower gift?

It is easy to pick a gift for a baby that is cute and adorable, but it is better to go for something that is useful for the parents and the baby. Look for items that might help parents take their babies out comfortably like a carrier or a stroller, or even things that may help with the baby’s routine like a diaper caddy or an essentials kit. You can also gift items which will help parents record their baby’s firsts or important moments in their life like a memory book or a growth chart. 

13 Baby Shower Gifts

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Charcoal Stripe Bucket Hat

What is the most useful baby shower gift?

Give your bub all-around protection from the sun as well as from knocks and bumps during their playtime, with Tumbl Bear’s. Its impact-absorbing technology foam absorbs up to 50% of the impact, giving a cushioned contact and making it safer for your little ones to run and play around as they like.

Made from cotton and polyester fibre, the hat is completely safe, soft and comfortable on the baby’s skin and is quite easy to maintain. The hats come in various sizes for babies and toddlers aged 6 to 18 months, 1.5 to 3.5 years, and 3.5 to 5.5 years.

Their bucket hats come along with broad brims and a detachable velcro strap that makes it suitable for any occasion and season. Along with their extremely soft fleece baby beanie hat, a pack of Tumbl Bear hats would make one of the perfect baby shower gifts for boys.

Copper Pearl Baby Bandana Drool Bibs, 4 Pack

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Bandana Drool Bibs make one of the best baby shower gifts for boys. These are made of 100% absorbent cotton and polyester fleece on the back so that it feels soft on the baby’s sensitive skin. It keeps the baby dry even on the drooliest of days. 

These bandana bibs come with adjustable sizes to fit newborns and toddlers, the ages ranging from 3-24 months. Their fastening is secure enough making it difficult for babies to unfasten but safe enough for the parents to untie. The bandana shape of the bib makes it stylish and trendy.

Fleece Hooded Jacket

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A fleece hooded jacket is a pretty useful baby shower gift for infants and toddlers. It comes in different sizes for ages ranging from 0 to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, and 1 year to 5. Its warm and fuzzy fleece keeps them warm even under light breeze and drizzles. 

The jacket is fully fleeced, including the sleeves which will keep your infant warm completely. It’s split pockets will keep their fingers warm and the kangaroo ears add to the cuteness of your baby. The jacket isn’t too heavy, and has room for growth. The length runs till the hip, which is convenient for them to wriggle and move around without feeling cold.

Outdoor Blanket

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An Outdoor Blanket gives a dry and comfortable surface for your infant and toddlers to play and relax outdoors. Its waterproof resistant fabric gives them complete freedom to play as they want. The blanket can be folded quickly into a sewn-in insert and adjustable shoulder for on-the-go convenience.

The blanket is quite durable as it is made from polyester, and it dries quickly, making it easier to use frequently. It can be laid out in parks, at the beach, at picnics, or any family event. It comes in two sizes- 7x5 feet and 5x5 feet.

As You Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Baby

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As You Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Baby is a baby journal throughout different stages of the baby’s growth. Author and Illustrator Korie Herold has added elegant and chic designs all over the book and has provided different sections for the user to record moments experienced from pregnancy to age five.

The book’s interactive design lets you share your special stories that can be displayed for a long time. Things such as pregnancy experiences, birth, baby’s firsts, milestones, development till age 5, and other precious and silly moments. The book also contains lines pages for you to record journal entries or even letters for your child.

LÍLLÉbaby Ergonomic All Seasons Six-Position Baby Carrier

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A baby carrier is undoubtedly one of the best baby shower gifts for boys. LÍLLÉbaby’s Baby Carrier offers six different positions to help you carry your infant baby till they’re toddlers such as the front, hip, and back. It provides unique lumbar support and headrest and neckrest for your baby.

The baby carrier comes with dual adjustable straps and waistbelt for you to customise accordingly. It can be adjusted to an H-style or X-style. The carrier also has an adjustable seat and leg openings for your baby’s frog-leg seating, curved C-spine position, and facilitates proper hip support. 

Eric Carle Board Book Box Set

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Eric Carle’s Board Books set is one of the perfect baby shower gifts for boys as it comes with a set of six board books classics which are appropriate for babies and toddlers upto the age of 4. It's simple yet engaging text keeps the baby engaged and introduces new concepts to them. 

The books are much more than just reading, it teaches young readers various concepts such as companionship, mother’s love for her child, colours, body parts, shapes, and more. As the ages 0 to 5 are vital for brain development, this set of books is very useful. Some of the titles are 10 little rubber ducks, Do You Want To Be My Friend, From Head To Toe, Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

Crate & Kids Rainbow Baby Activity Gym

What do you buy parents for baby shower?

Crate & Kids’ Rainbow Baby Activity Gym is an overall play package for your baby. It contains a set of five weather-theme rattles hanging from the roof of the play pen so that the baby can spend hours exploring, playing, listening to the sound, etc. 

It comes along with a cloud-shaped cotton fleece mat attached to the rainbow colored bars so that the baby can lounge comfortably underneath the rattles. The bars are made of 100% cotton, making itsafe and comfortable for the baby to move around it. The play pen is machine washable and is made from 100% polyester.

The Honest Company Baby Arrival Gift Set

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What’s a better baby shower gift than a set of goodies which are essentials for the baby? The Honest Company’s Baby Arrival Gift Set contains gentle and safe disposable diapers, wet wipes, mild shampoo and body wash, hydrating face and body lotion, diaper rash cream, and more. 

All products in the gift set are paraben-free, sulphate-free, dye-free, and silicone-free. They are effective and responsible and are designed to keep the baby’s skin safe. The set would work as a perfect welcome gift for the baby. 

Skip Hop Light-Up Diaper Caddy

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Diaper changes in the middle of the night are going to be a lot easier with the help of Skip Hop’s Light-Up Diaper Caddy. Its soft-touch sensitive light feature on the easy-grip handle  makes the changing process convenient and hassle-free. It also has an auto-off feature after 10 minutes.

The caddy comes with two spacious centre compartments and four pockets (two each on the interior and exterior), which helps in keeping the baby’s essentials organised at all times. The centre is movable for customization of interior space. The caddy’s handy size makes it easier to transport it to any place.

Headwaters Studio Animal Tracks Growth Chart

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Headwaters Studio Animal Tracks Growth Chart is one of the best baby shower gifts for boys. This wooden ruler growth chart is big enough for the entire family. It gives a fun experience for you and your kid to keep track of their growing years.

The ruler is 6.7 inches wide and 6 feet 6 inches tall. With a sleek and refined design, it is not clunky and can be installed easily on any wall. Its funky animal design makes it stylish and blends well. You can also mark special moments about your kid’s journey allowing them to look back at their stories as they grow.

Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine

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Say goodbyes to waking up in the middle of the night, and hello to sound sleep with Hatch Baby’s Rest Sound Machine. This app-controlled device allows you and your baby to sleep safe and sound, and wake up refreshed wherever you go. It's time-to-rise feature wakes your little one up gently from naps or from sleeping through the night.

The device contains a soft and customizable reassuring night light, as well as soothing sounds that help babies and toddlers feel relaxed before bed. You can control the features remotely through your smartphone, set programs and routines to teach your kid. It also comes with a child lock, making it safe and secure to place it in your kid’s room.

Serena and Lily Seahaven Crib Sheet

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Serena and Lily’s Crib Sheet is a perfect addition to your baby’s crib and assisting in their sound sleep. Made from 100% cotton, It is woven from the purest materials to keep the baby safe and away from toxins that are harmful for the baby’s skin. Its beautiful print adds a stylish touch to the baby’s crib.

The sheet requires warm machine wash and low tumble dry for its care. It comes in a standard size, making it easier to fit most standard cribs. Add a mini quilt to the set, and it would certainly make a good baby shower gift.

FAQs

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What is the most useful baby shower gift?

Useful Baby Shower gifts for boys are things which would be essential for the baby’s routine, hygiene, growth, and development. Some examples of such items are:

  • Copper Pearl Baby Bandana Drool Bibs
  • Eric Carle Board Book Box Set
  • Crate & Kids Rainbow Baby Activity Gym
  • The Honest Company Baby Arrival Gift Set
  • The Honest Company Baby Arrival Gift Set
  • Skip Hop Light-Up Diaper Caddy

What do you buy parents for baby shower?

You can gift parents things which are both useful for the baby and the parents, at a baby shower. Consider items that help babies sleep well, or make outings easier. You can also gift something that will help parents record special moments of their babies. Some examples are:

  • LILLEbaby Complete All Seasons Six-Position Baby Carrier
  • Headwaters Studio Animal Tracks Growth Chart
  • Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine
  • J Cole Outdoor Blanket
  • As You Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Baby


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