It’s been almost 3 years since my youngest was born, and there have been so many new products introduced since then. My sister is due in October, and I had no idea what to get her. I decided to search the web and gather up some products which I think will make great Baby Shower gifts for parents-to-be. I’ve included it all here in Livin’ The MOMMY Life’s
BABY SHOWER GIFT GUIDE
1. zCush
The zCush is a 5-in-1 Baby nap mat. Not only is it a nap mat, but it can be used when holding your baby and to safely pass her over to others who may want a chance at holding her too. You can lay baby down during play time, or cradle during feedings to keep her safe and secure. You can also it while changing baby’s diaper. Baby will always be nice and comfy while snuggled in the zCush. I love finding products like this which can be used in so many ways!
The zCush comes in various colors and designs including adorable cotton characters and cozy chenilles I chose the firry forest mat which is a nice shade of green. This soft chenille mat is sure to keep baby comfortable.
It features a side zipper to get baby in and out easily. The zCush measures 17″ x 27″ x 1″ and weighs less than 3 pounds, which makes it perfect fortaking on the go. It is 100% machine washable which is great because like it or not, babies can be messy!
You can purchase zCush Nap Mats in stores and online. Prices range from $34.99 to $49.99.
2. itzbeen Pocket Nanny
The itzbeen Pocket Nanny is a very neat product. I wish I had one when my girls were newborns! The pocket nanny is an on-the-go baby care timer. It received two awards including the 2007 Juvenille Products Manufacturing Associations (JPMA) Innovation Awards and a 2007 iParenting Media Award for Best Baby Care Product.
With the itzbeen Pocket Nanny You can easily keep track of how long itzbeen since babies last diaper change, feeding or when they last took their medication. You can even time how long they’ve been asleep or awake. One of my favorite features is the nursing timer which helps you remember which side baby last fed from. The backlight helps to see the times in the dark, and the soft-glow nightlight helps you find your way in the dark. There’s also an option to set alarms, so if a the limit is reached, the alarm will go off. The back clip comes in handy when taking the Pocket Nanny with you. It’ll easily attach to a diaper bag or your clothes.
The itzbeen Pocket Nanny can be found in stores and online. The suggested retail price is $24.99.
3. HALO SleepSack
HALO Innovation’s SleepSack® wearable blankets have become the standard for hospital nurseries and parents alike. In fact, 1,000 hospital nurseries use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle instead of blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. That is 1.5 million births getting first-hand, in-hospital experience with the HALO SleepSack Swaddle and safe sleep practices! Modeling safe sleep practices for parents in the hospital is the key to safer sleep practices at home. HALO Innovations also offers free Safe Sleep Practices kits to childbirth educators to help further the cause of SIDS prevention.
The HALO SleepSack was one of my favorite products when my daughter was a baby. I was always so worried about the blankets covering her face when she slept at night. With the HALO SleepSack, you don’t have to worry about that. This SleepSack is a wearable blanket! There’s no longer a need to worry about the blanket getting kicked off or covering babies face. The HALO SleepSack comes in a variety of colors and prints, and comes in sizes to fit babies from newborn to 24 months. It is made of 100% cotton. Prices start at $26.95.
4. Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics
Earth Mama Angel Baby offers the purest, zero toxin, all natural, herbal organic baby products to nurture a miraculous gift from heaven.
I love the fact that Earth Mama Angel Baby products are all natural and so safe for baby. A lot of people don’t realize that some baby products contain chemicals that really aren’t good for your little one. As a parent, I know I always want what’s best for my little angel, and with these products you don’t have to worry about it being unsafe.
I received the Angel Baby Lotion, Angel Baby Bottom Balm, and the Shampoo and Body Wash. There are many other products as well that are perfect for babies, new moms, and pregnant women too.
5. The Shade
The Shade is a new and innovative way to protect baby while in an infant car seat from the outside elements such as sun, wind, rain, snow and bugs, as well as unwanted touch. It also provides a shaded place for undisturbed napping while on the go. Made from a Micropoly/Lycra blend, the fabric is soft to the touch and has water wicking capabilities that cause it to dry quickly. The Shade has an excellent rating of UPF 50+, protecting baby from the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays.
The Shade is a great product and I am so happy I came across it. If you’re anything like me, you worry about germ filled hands touching your newborn baby. Well, The Shade will prevent that from happening. That’s actually one of the main reasons I like this product so much. Of course, it also protects from other outside elements which is great too. People always seem to want to touch little babies, and where do they touch them? On their hands! Where do babies hands go? In their mouths! Yuck! I always worried about all the germs that were being passed on to my little one, and no matter how many times you tell people not to touch it will happen. Who can resist that cute little bundle? With The Shade, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. I can guarantee my sister will be getting lots of use of The Shade. It comes in a variety of colors and retails for $39.99.
6. Aden + Anais
I had heard great things about aden + anais swaddles, but never had them when my daughters were babies. I sure wish I did! I remember swaddling my babies when they were newborns, and it definitely seemed to keep them calm and happy.
Here’s a little info on swaddling from the aden + anais site,
Swaddling is said to be as familiar to babies as it is to their moms because it recreates the secure and cozy feeling of the womb — and using swaddles made of natural cotton muslin only enhances that blissful feeling. Muslin is a finely-woven breathable fabric believed to have originated in Bangladesh during the Middle Ages. It’s delicate, yet durable weave, makes the fabric stretchy, and therefore ideal for swaddling, as the natural give” allows the blanket to be tucked snuggly around a baby without being overly restrictive.
You can purchase these swaddles from the aden + anais website as well as through other retailers. A 3-pack retails at $45 and up.
I decided to put all the products in a canvas bin and tied it with a bow! I like wrapping gifts in things that can be re-used, like bins or re-useable tote bags. It makes more sense than buying a gift bag or wrapping paper that will just get thrown away.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on these gift ideas. Is there anything you’d add to the list? What items do you like the most?
Check out My Sister’s Mermaid Themed Baby Shower HERE
**Also, Be sure to Enter the Baby Shower Gift Guide GIVEAWAY Extravaganza! For your chance to WIN some of the wonderful items featured here. Giveaway is open to US residents and ends on 09/30/13
Disclosure: I received these items from the companies in exchange for being included in this gift guide. All thoughts and opinions on these products are my own.
There really are so many great items for the baby shower gifts now. That zCush looks soft and fabulous!
Thanks for sharing. I have a cousin I need to buy for and not having any little one in several years it is nice to see what’s new!
This is such a great gift and I really like the zCush I have a toddler might have to grab him one for nap time!
I agree!
These are some really great baby products. I could have used several of them when my children were babies. I did use the sleep sacks and loved them.
Great choices! I also love the teething necklaces that have recently come into vogue. I think they make nice presents too because they are unique.
Some great products here. My daughter is having her 1st baby due in January and I’d love to get her the Pocket Nanny. Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely love the Pocket Nanny, it would be perfect for my new nephew
These are great ideas for future baby showers
I loved the sleep sack for my babies! They are so convenient and keep the babies warm. Great idea for a shower gift.
I love that zCush – what a great idea!
I loved the sleep sacks for my babies!
That’s a great list! The only one I’ve these we’ve used is the sleep sacks. We still use sleep sacks, but we have the toddler/early walker kind. He never keeps his blankets on! I like the nap mat a lot. The only thing I’d add is a one-touch thermometer. I’ve found ours to be indispensable!
That’s a great gift guide, very helpful for the mom to be!
I heard a lot of great reviews about the Halo Sleep Sack 🙂
That’s a really neat gift basket/box 🙂
Amazing how much products change from year to year. I wish so many of these had been around when my daughter was a baby. Love the Pocket Nanny.
Posted this in good time, i am working on a baby shower tonight 🙂
Great list! I loved the sleep sacks for my little ones!
Thanks for the list….I had never heard of the Pocket Nanny!! These are great gift ideas!
I have 3 daughters and 2 are pregnant right now and due in Oct and Nov. These are some great ideas for gifts. I love giveaways even if I don’t win because i get introduced to new products.
Absolutely love this list! Never knew about a few of these products and will definitely be looking into them!
Love the halo sleepsack, one thing I think all moms need is a boppy.
I love all of it but I have the swaddles are super cute!!
I love all the items in this giveaway. I would recommend all of them to my mommy friends. I especially love anything from Aden & Anais.
Nice product guide. I am especially loving the pocket nanny. 🙂
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Thanks for the info, I am looking for things for my neighbors daugher in law, shes having a girl
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I love the pocket nanny! That would have helped me keep track when I was nursing my babies. Love the gift basket you put together.
What great ideas – Baby Showers are just starting to happen over here more often so it’s nice to get a little ahead 🙂 x
I love the Aden and Anais swaddles. I can’t wait to get some of these for our son coming in November. Swaddle blankets helped us out so much with our first baby girl!
What great baby products! I am going to check out the zCush!
So many great gift suggestions! I love those Earth Mama/Angel Baby products, they are amazing!
All these prizes look wonderful! I especially like to Earth Mama products. Any momma would be thrilled to receive any of these gifts!
I love our ZCush! We received one from a friend and our baby enjoys it so much that he doesn’t want to sleep anywhere else. It’s awesome and I wish they came in adult sizes. LOL
they do look pretty comfy!
Cute idea to put everything in the box like that. Great gifts!
We always called the sleep sacks, “the baby bag.” I’ve heard wonderful things about the Aden and Anais blankets from friends and acquaintances that have used them.
Now you make me want to have a baby!! I remember using all these for my daughter!! Thanks! 🙂
I know! Makes me want to have another too! lol
Itzbeen is an awesome product! My aunt is expecting in October so I can easily have a zcush for her =)
Wow this is a great list! I have an app on my phone that logs feedings and sleep and I use it ALL the time. I’ve heard great things about the Halo sleeper and we have the Adian and Anais blankets which I LOVE! They are great for everything! Thanks for the list.
Would like sleep sacks for friends babies
I love the idea of the itzbeen Pocket Nanny! My kiddos are all too old for this now, but I’m babysitting my baby niece (and there’s another neice or nephew on the way) and this Veteran Mom says this would be perfect! Thanks for sharing your list!
For some reason baby showers are always difficult for me to figure out. Mostly because some parents don’t want to know the sex of the baby so we end up getting something neutral or a gift card. These are great choices.
Wow what great gift ideas! I need to get some of these for my soon to be niece.
I completely agree about the swaddle blankets and I think that it is a good list
This is a great gift guide. I have to admit though, that I always crack up when I see the pocket nanny. I always wonder why someone needs to keep a baby on such a strict schedule. I have four kids, and all four were on the same schedule: they slept, and when they woke up they got changed and nursed. When I dried up they got changed and a bottle. But I never woke a baby to feed it in my whole life. I am not looking down on anyone that does, but the pocket nanny just makes me giggle!
I love giving gifts in things that are reusable too. I have given gifts in laundry baskets and canvas bins. These gifts are awesome!
These are all awesome products… the only one I have not hear of is the shade. That would really come in handy!
What a great baby gift guide! All of these products would be perfect for my new baby on the way! I really want those Aden + Anais swaddle blankets, I’ve heard lots of good things about it…
The Pocket Nanny looks super-useful! I’m expecting our first baby in December, so this guide is really helpful! Thanks!
Great guide! I never know what to buy for someone and this will be a big help!
These are all thoughtful ideas 🙂 Your sister is very lucky to have you in her life. I realized how much I miss these baby products while reading this.
I love the Pocket Nanny. What a great gift idea.
I really love the Pocket Nanny! Wish I had one of this when my son was still a newborn. Cool post! 🙂
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These are all amazing products. Thanks for the great review to assist us in making an informed choice.
The swaddle blanket looks so nice to use.
Looks like a great list of goodies
i like the idea of it i like to put put thing wheni give them to someone so they can reuse them
Love all these ideas!
There sure are alot of new products available for newborns. It has been a long time since I had my last. My daughter is due in april, I think we will have a great time shopping for the new arrival.
It’s always fun to shop for new babies!
Wow! My youngest is 2 and those are all new products to me!! Those are GREAT products! Thanks for sharing! I hope my sisters make me an aunt soon!
my youngest is almost 3. The only one of these I knew about when she was a baby is the HALO sleep sack! Wish I had the other stuff back then!
This is a great list! I wish I knew someone who was pregnant to get some of these gifts for!
I love these products! Especially Earth Mama Angel Baby. Huge fan!
These are all spectacular gift ideas. I love the aden and anais swaddles 🙂
Those AA blankets are the softest in the world! I love cuddling with it and baby!
That Itzbeen thing is cool! I could never remember any of that stuff when my older kids were babies. That thing is awesome!
wow! this is an awsome gift!!=)
All these baby Shower items look amazing and can’t wait to try them out! Thank you for an awesome giveaway!!
Perfect timing! My sister is pregnant again!
Great baby shower gift ideas. I loved getting diapers as gifts!
Diapers always make a great gift!
What a great gift! I have 3 kids, and it’s amazing how many new products had come out each pregnancy! Personally my favorite gift at my baby shower for my now 10 month old was a fisher price rock & play. He LOVED that thing! And diapers. You can never go wrong there!
Diapers ALWAYS make a great gift!
everything looks SO cute!
This really helps in shopping for gifts for expectant moms. It’s always a challenge looking for baby shower gifts.
These are really versatile gifts as you can hand them down to other children in the family. I like that there are some that toddlers can use and some that parents with babies can use 🙂
Wow, these are all wonderful baby supplies. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, so many wonderful things… many more creative things to choose from than when I was pregnant 17 years ago. I love the zcush! Thank you for sharing!
I’m about to go to a baptism for my first ever inanak, and now i know what to give her! thanks!
The bin is such a cute idea for tying everything together. This is such a great assortment.
LOVE this gift 🙂 We are big fans of earth mama bath products and who doesn’t love aidan swaddles too ! The shade is amazing and we just featured them on our blog with awesome sun tips ! good picks !
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I love them all & I have 3 members of my family about to give birth…they could sure use these gifts
This is an awesome list! I especially love the aden + anais swaddles. They have such beautiful patterns!
This is awesome! i’m always wondering what to take to a baby shower! Thanks so much for sharing! xo xo
The zCush is my fav but there are some great gifts listed in this review!!!
This is great. I am in the process of registering now. I have heard great things about all things Aden + Anais!
You guys are AWESOME!!!!
Thank you thank you thank you!!
The baby nap mat looks neat for going out.
great share.. will help a lot those attending baby shower
I love the Halo sleep sacks – they were big when my kids were small! My go-to baby shower gift is a seat/grocery cart cover that bundles up into itself! Many moms to be look at it all crazy, but once they start using it, they call to thank me!
My daughter is expecting her first baby in December. These are amazing items and I know she would appreciate any of them. Beautiful items.
I’m always stumped when it comes to giving gifts for any occasion. That’s an excellent idea- putting all the essentials in a decorative box. The box in itself looks like a gift already 🙂
What a great gift guide!! Awesome suggestions that any new parent would love.
You have a ton of great ideas! My baby just turned 18 and they sure didn’t make this neat stuff when he was a baby.
I wish I would have had the pocket nanny when I had my baby. It would have been a great little tool to have and would have helped me a lot. But that’s ok. Now I can pass on this tip to my friends. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I would love to have the pocket nanny I am due in Nov. but doc says baby will probably be here in Oct.
Thanks. These are great gifts and will be perfect for my friend who had her baby just last week! I love the swaddles in this set!!
This are all great gifts that any mother would love to have. I hope to be the lucky win of this great gifts. Thank for the opportunity to enter this great gift.
These are all really great items
all great items, I will have to make sure I get them for my niece even if I don’t win the cont3est.
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All really good ideas for a baby shower. Thanks for all the great reviews and giveaways of these prducts
I love the car seat cover the best!
The Pocket Nanny looks interesting. It would be good for new parents.
So many things I want to try with baby #2! especially the Aden and Anias swaddlers!
These are some great ideas. I wish I would have learned about them early this year. Thanks for sharing.
All of these are great. I really like Earth Mama Angel Baby products.
What great gifts for new mamas! Love seeing so many natural products, especially Earth Mama Angel Baby
SO many great prints and I am a huge fan of Aden and Anais prints!
Love the idea of mixing a few awesome baby products for the baby shower gift, and that zcush looks cool!
I try to be creative too when it comes to friends/family baby shower gifts. I have never really been into organic or overly conscious about what was in the products that I was buying but more and more I am seeing how I need to be informed and aware before I buy because there are certain things that can help prevent SIDS and even keep the baby warmer than other things without the irritating chemicals or glues. I am glad that I began looking into things like that and I love the Aden & Anais products 🙂
What a great package giveaway. The variety of baby products covers all the necessary concerns of a new mom- the pocket nanny- so cool!
A lot of nice gifts,thank you for the chance to win these.
These are some nifty new products made by some nice companies, thank you for the review.
All of these products seem nice to have !
I love Aden + Anais swaddles, my daughter used them for my granddaughter Ava. We still use them!
These all look like fabulous baby shower gifts! These would make any new mom very happy!
What fun gift ideas! One of my cousins has been raving about how well the SleepSack works for her baby; when I have a little one, I’ll definitely be checking that out. I love the variety of products at different price points that you shared here!
This is an awesome gift guide. Sleep sacks were definitely a must for us.
We have the ZCush Baby Nap Mat. My son grew out of it fast–the frog one, but my little dog Loves sleeping on, and in it!
What a great shower gift guide, I know every new mom would LOVE to receive these products; I’m kind of jealous, none of these were available when my kids were little.. sure would have loved to have some of them, they look super cool and would come in handy… thanks for sharing
There are so many neat products on the market today that weren’t around when my kids were born. Love the techie ones the best!
Great suggestions! We especially love Earth Mama Angel Baby products!
This is a great guide – especially for those of us who have to buy gifts for expectant mothers. I love how you put them all together at the end too.
I especially love the sleep sacks and those chenille soft blankets!
Oh what a wonderful list of baby shower gifts. Perfect timing because I just found out my cousin is expecting! Yay!
That is a really nice list you came up with. I think I like the pocket nanny best.
These are such wonderful items. I’m in love with them all.
Thank you so very much for doing this giveaway!
I’m not a mom and I always feel lost buying for moms
Hope this helps!
I am due in 3 weeks and I want so many of the items you shared.. ughhh I feel like I don’t have enough time to get everything we need…
I loved the itzbeen clocks when my twins were newborns they were a life saver especially since they were on meds and different feedings!!
I love the versatility of the nap map – also doubling it as a changing pad while traveling is a great idea!
I love the idea of those itzbeen timers!
Thanks for sharing such neat baby ideas. I could have used this a year ago. My little guy will be 14 months in a few days.
Thanks for sharing this! I love the Aden + Anais Swaddles! Very useful nowadays!
Thank you for sharing, great gifts ideas
Sleeps sacks are a must. Diapers (cloth or disposable) are also helpful for parents-to-be.
I would add Blooming Bath love this bath and it is so cute too.
The sleepsacks are so cute
A pregnant woman would be pleased to get any of these.
The pocket nanny is absolutely divine. A must have for all new mommies.
I love the way that you have displayed everything in the canvas Bin. It looks gorgeous and makes a really nice gift. I will have to keep this in mind for future baby showers.
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Everyone seems to love Aden & Anais! I’d love to try a set of swaddle blankets!
The pocket nanny looks like it would be perfect for new moms!
Sounds like a lot of great stuff especially when when we will be having another baby.
I love so much of it but especially the Pocket Nanny.
Looks like a lot of great products especially for a new baby.
Expecting a grandbaby in December and there are so many great products displayed on this page!
These are all great items I love the swaddlers that I won from this
great list. I definitely could to have lived without my sleep sacks
i love this list. i’ve never heard about zcrush but may have to visit their site for my toddler.
grest package here i especially love the itzbeen Pocket Nanny thats really cool!
Love that Baby Nap Mat thing. You could just roll it up and take it with you anyplace.
I am planning a shower for my friend and am looking for gift ideas. Thanks for a great post. I’m interested in the pocket nanny.
My sister loves the pocket nanny! Her daughter is now 6 months old and she uses it daily.
The pocket nanny looks so cool! What a great idea. These are awesome!
Great list! Thanks for the info.
So many great products on this list! I especially love the Halo sleep sack and Aden + Anais swaddles.