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Practical Gift Ideas for New Parents and Their Babies (2025)

Nena Farrell , Nicole Kinning

created: Oct. 15, 2025, 3:09 p.m. | updated: Oct. 18, 2025, 2:28 p.m.

As a parent, you learn early on that not all baby gear is created equal. The difference comes down to whether a product makes your life easier, or if parents or babies love it. After all, the last thing new parents need is more clutter; what they need are thoughtful essentials to help lighten the load. ), these gift ideas are designed to keep groggy parents organized, hydrated, and grounded through the newborn blur. If you're looking for more early-days gear, don't miss our guides to the Best Baby Monitors, Best Strollers, and Best Breast Pumps.

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