Unique Gift Ideas for New Parents

Updated by Timothy Paradis

There's a new addition in the house and while the joy is in full force, so is the desire for a good night's sleep! Welcoming a new baby into the world is a blessing. Help the first-time parents mark this momentous occasion with one of the best gifts out there––your support!

We've all heard the old adage that "it takes a village." Show up for the new mom and dad in your life by going off the baby registry and picking up a gift that keeps on giving with a monthly subscription box. Luckily, the Cratejoy Marketplace has delivery services that do it all (minus the diaper changes!).

Whether you want to send a practical gift that's all about the fourth trimester, pick up a book box that will take their bundle of joy from newborn baby all the way up to their tween years, or treat those first-time moms and dads to a much-needed self-care gift basket––it's all right here in our gift guide for new parents!

What You’ll Get: Bookroo is a monthly subscription box that helps those at the very beginning of their learning lives fall in love with reading by sending a carefully curated set of books—in a brightly colored packaging, no less—just for them. This subscription is committed to helping parents build a beautiful library of books for their child, stress-free, and with three board books in each Bookroo box for ages 0-3, these sturdy stories focusing on first concepts and simple tales will get any at-home reading nook off to a great start.

Shipping · Your first box ships within 3 days. Future boxes will ship on the 10th of each month.

Customer Review

“I sent a board book box to my nephew and picture book box to my niece. The books were perfect for the kids’ ages and ones that we were not familiar with. I am so glad I found your company.” — Windy F.

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"Daddy's Best Friend" onesie is screenprinted on 100% cotton for dad's little buddy. Super cute for dressing baby when out together so everyone knows you're best buds. Fits 0-6 months only.

Shipping · June and December boxes ship earlier in the month so you will receive them before Father's Day/Christmas.

Customer Review
I ordered for my son for his 2nd baby. Got the first box and he loved it. Found out 4 months later that he stopped receiving them but I was paying monthly for a subscription. There was a mix up and when I sent an email to Michelle she IMMED
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An ethically made surprise baby gift box valued at $50+ featuring ethically made baby goods for newborns to 18 months! Stuffed animals, books, teethers, and more! Support disadvantaged women globally.

Shipping · We ship our boxes on or around the 15th of each month. Subscribe by the 14th of the month to receive that current month's box.

Customer Review
I love everything about Hope Box, and it feels so good to give back to such a good cause from one who has a non profit myself!
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Check out our other guides below for more great gift ideas for new moms and dads!