Baby Shower Gift Guide 2021
When a new baby is on their way, it isn’t just the parents that are excited! Friendly, aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, the list goes on, are all waiting eagerly for their future little bundle of joy to make their appearance!
What is a baby shower?
A baby shower is the most traditional and modern way to celebrate your little ones arrival, where all your friends and family come together to shower not you with love and express their excitement for their newest family member to enter the world! It’s a time for everyone to come together, and “shower” the new parents to be with love, joy, good wishes and gifts. Many baby showers involve games, for ideas see our list of baby shower games.
When should you have a baby shower?
It is completely different and down to each parent as to when they want to have their baby shower, but most baby showers are held 4-6 weeks before the new addition is due to make their arrival. That way guests will have a gender in mind so they know what to buy – that is if you’re not keeping it a secret – and it also gives parents an idea of anything that they may be missing!
We at MyBump2Baby have pulled together this amazing gift guide of small businesses, to offer you some amazing gifts that are perfect for the new little arrival in your life…
Watson Kids Clothing
WatsonKids is a handmade children’s clothing company that creates personalised, quality clothing and gifts. Our collection is growing all the time and now includes T-shirts, jumpers, raincoats, blankets, bibs, hats, bags and much more. We offer a lovely range of colours and patterns to create the perfect gift for your little one. The combination is up to you. Choose your colour of the jumper, then add their initial using any of our gorgeous fabrics. Whether it’s a trip to visit Grandma, a day out at the zoo, nursery or just jumping in puddles, our range caters for every adventure. Each item in our collection is stylish and fun but also practical and durable and made to be washed over and over.
At WatsonKids we know how hard gifting can be, especially for a new mum, baby shower, first birthday, Christening or just to let them know you’re thinking of them. Our range offers something a little different. For the newborn we have gorgeous personalised muslins, teethers and bibs and as they get older, our bathrobes, jumpers and dungarees are just perfect. We all want our gift to stand out and be special but reasonably priced without losing sight of that all-important quality, and this is at the very centre of our company ethos.
We have recently launched our gift boxes which include a range of perfect combinations of the most pretty and useful things for a new arrival. Beautifully presented, wrapped in tissue and sealed with our logo sticker, our WatsonKids boxes come ready prepared for you to take to the baby shower or if you can’t go in person, we will happily post it directly to the lucky mum with your best wishes.
Social Media Links:
Luxury Gift in a Box
Michelle’s Handmade Treasures
Glow in Style
Glow In Style is an online styling service for expecting and nursing Mums and beyond.
Our services are a personalised experience catering to your very needs with budget and desires in mind. Your very own Personal Stylist will assist in hand curating fashionable trends to send to you to try in the comfort of your own home.
Mush Mush Baby
Our clothes are designed with a focus on being functional and relaxed as well as fun and stylish. As a mum to a very active toddler, I understand the challenges when it comes to finding clothes that can be quickly changed and comfortable enough for your little one to run, climb and play.
We source fabric that is excellent in quality, making sure that the item you receive will last, survive multiple washes and be able to be passed down to another little one or friends and family. We are constantly changing our fabric range and only source a few metres of each material. This means all items are limited edition. Our garments are handmade and we really do love to make beautiful clothes for the most special little people in your life.
Mummy Me Time
Neverland Creations
With over 12 years crafting beautiful keepsakes, and hundreds of 5-star reviews, you can rest assured that your memories are in safe hands. My little lady outgrew her first clothes so quickly, and I couldn’t bear to give those special babygrows away … but equally, I didn’t want to hide them in a cupboard! I decided to make her a quilt and cushion, and the rest, as they say, is history! I’m now based on the beautiful island of Anglesey, in Wales.
I specialise in memory bears, keepsake cushions and memory quilts. I take the memory-filled clothes of your favourite people and create beautiful keepsakes for you to treasure.
Each commission is entirely unique because YOU and YOUR FAMILY are entirely unique. I’m here to make those memories beautiful for you and your family and friends.
Why not have a nosey around my website and have a think about what you would send me … tiny baby clothes for a snuggly quilt, a first school uniform for a beautiful teddy, or Grandad’s ties for a keepsake cushion?
Choosing a keepsake artist to trust with something so precious is never an easy decision. Experience, attention to detail and compassion are essential. I hope the reviews from hundreds of happy clients on Facebook can help make your choice a little easier.
I love new ideas, so if you have something in mind and can’t see a keepsake that’s quite right for you, just let me know and let’s see what we can come up with together!
So, whether you’re looking for a creature to sit proudly on a shelf, a quilt in which to snuggle or a cushion to have a cuddle, there’s a perfect keepsake that you can treasure.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.neverlandcreations.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/neverlandKC
Facebook: www.facebook.com/neverlandcreations
Adulting Cards
These 29 hilariously honest photo cards are designed to celebrate the wearer of the messy bun (crown of Mum) and big-up all the sleep-deprived; caffeine-addicted wonderful Mamas out there! It’s time to cheer for new Mums everywhere; not only for the days they are thriving but for those who’re only just surviving!
We all know and love ‘Baby Milestone Cards’; ‘I sat up for the first time, ‘I ate solid food’… but what about Mums’ Milestones!? After all, she’s the one feeding, changing nappies and cleaning up poo all day long and still managing (sometimes) to dress herself in the morning.
Adulting Cards are about marking Mum’s milestones, big or small!They’re about letting her share the struggles and victories, one mini-milestone at a time! Babies are great and all but Mums are AWESOME!
Milestone Cards For New Mums are lovingly designed to celebrate new Mums – If you’re looking for ideas for a new Mum or the best baby shower gift, these milestone cards are the perfect gift and a must have for every Mummy with a new baby! Or if you are the new Mama (huge congrats) these are a new Mum must- have so go ahead and treat yourself and pop them in your hospital bag!
Social Media Links:
Website: www.adultingcards.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adultingcards
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adultingcards
Nettlefold
At Nettlefold my pretty stationery, wall art prints and happy bits n bobs are the perfect gifts for kids, and big kids, alike! Based in The Cotswolds with animals, nature and happiness at the heart I do hope the products bring a smile to your face.
When my beloved Mum passed away, I found myself not only saying goodbye to her, but also to my childhood home ‘Nettlefold’. It was there that I found a treasure-trove of memories including a stack of poems written for me by my wonderful Grandad, Lawrence Wheeler. Being pregnant at the time, I was closing one chapter of my life as another was starting and the moment felt serendipitous. I wanted to share these special words with as many people as possible; a peak in to the happy make-believe worlds I shared with my Grandad, in the hope they’d remind us all of the magic of childhood and the strength and importance of family.
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
- Animal Friends – greeting card collection. Perfect for that thank you notes from your new arrival to all the friends and family who’ve sent you gifts
- Happiness notebook & keepsake keyring – a book for those all-important birthing, Mum-to-be notes and brain dumps at 3 am! And a keyring keepsake, handmade in the UK from pewter as a token for that new Mummy to know how happy you are for her new bundle of happiness.
- Bunny bunting – it is said that a Bunny gift to a new child is to wish for them a prosperous life. This FSC certified wooden bunting flag can be hung next to a crib and you can write your own personal note of happy wishes on the back.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.nettlefoldhome.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nettlefoldhome
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nettlefoldhome
Zoe and Zach
Our Organic Baby Sets are made from organic cotton jersey, its softness if perfect from Newborn and for those with sensitive skin. We have a wide range of unisex fabrics, the majority of which are exclusive to Zoe + Zach, these include rainbow and animal designs.
Our Baby sets are available in size Newborn to 9 – 12 Months and come in three different variations.
Set 1 – Harem Romper and matching hat and mitts
Set 2 – Harem Leggings and matching hat and mitts
Set 3 – Footed Leggings and matching hat and mitts
The Harem style of these items means they are suitable for both disposable and reusable nappies. All items are handmade and finished with organic plain fabrics that are chosen by the customer from our range. This adds a further level of uniqueness to the item. All seams are overlocked to ensure your garment withstands the test of time, and the primary garment and hat are finished with a Zoe + Zach label.
Zoe + Zach is a small, family-run business. All items are cut and sewn by hand and packaged using recyclable materials.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.zoeandzach.co.uk
Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ZoeandZach
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZoeandZach
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zoe.andzach
Mumsy Makes Crochet
Mumsy Makes Crochet is an independently run crochet business owned by Loralie, a mum of two beautiful tiddlywinks, Elijah & Rosalie along with her Husband Bobby. These beautiful items range from home decor to baby booties, gifts and lots more.
Every item is handmade to order so no two orders are ever perfectly identical. Every item is hand crafted with love and care by Loralies own two hands!
All items can include a gift message if requested, meaning they can be sent to anyone, anywhere, anytime, worldwide!
Check out the bestselling items including this wonderfully happy sunflower bunting and the cutest little baby booties you’ve ever seen!
Beautifully handcrafted items at affordable prices, what more could you ask for?!
Social Media Links:
Website: www.mumsymakescrochet.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mumsymakescrochet
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mumsymakescrochet
Etsy: www.mumsymakescrochet.com
Flints Den
FlintsDen is a manufacturing and sale company created by a Mum who decided to take advantage of her ability and create organic products for children with high-quality fabrics like cotton premium, muslin and bamboo. Blankets are also made with velvet and minki fabric.
I am constantly learning and making my products the most suitable for little ones. I am aiming to make safe, high quality, luxury but organic products with colours. So your kids can enjoy the environment they are in and parents want to buy more of.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.flintsden.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/flintsden
Instagram: www.instagram.com/flintsden
Mother May I
Mother May I is designed to look after mum just after birth and through motherhood.
Gooseberry Pink
At Gooseberry Pink we specialise in creating beautiful clothing and gifts for mum-to-be and baby. Our gifts are the perfect way to show how much you care and allow you to share in the joy, excitement and celebration of pregnancy, or a baby being born.
Halo By Suzanne
Hi, I’m Suzanne from Halifax, West Yorkshire mum of two teenagers. I am an ex-nurse and an Extend lash technician.
Lockdown enabled me to explore my love of crafts in particular wreaths/wall/door hangings. I make them for lots of different occasions, birthdays, Christmas, new baby, nurseries, Easter, Halloween, Valentines. I make them in all different shapes, sizes, colours, fabrics, flower and different techniques.
I particularly like making for babies and nurseries, also children’s bedrooms and baby shower gifts.
These can be bought from my Etsy shop or I can make them order and to your individual specification, if you have a theme, colour scheme, or an idea of what you want, I’m sure I can make it for you. These can be with names or glittery shapes or even a fairy or dinosaur.
Each creation would be individually handmade with love and then beautifully gift wrapped before sending it out to you.
I am also excited to soon explore and sell my love of rag rugging too.
I make wall hangings and pictures using ragging and also novelty rugs in different shapes ,size and colour from heart shapes to goldfish!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, requests, requirements or challenges!
Social Media Links:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HaloBySuzanne
Instagram: https://instagram.com/halo_bysuzanne?igshid=jnyn71vj1ak7
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Halo_bysuzanne-106474674794048/
Your Once Upon a Time
DIY My memories scrapbook.
Cherish baby’s early memories with this beautifully bespoke scrapbook. With all that you need to create your book included.
What’s included?
8×8 inch scrapbook in a choice of brown or white.
Personalised front cover (with name & D.O.B included)
Bespoke poem on the inside cover – a poem dedicated to your baby to inform them of what is inside the book and how loved they are.
Bespoke headings (not to worry if you’d like us to think of these, but if there’s something unique to your baby, I.e. “meeting big sister”, “moving house” etc. We will create as many as you’d like!)
Gold polaroid style photo frames (x10)
Gold and white notecards (x10) (to be stuck into the book or in the envelope provided on the back cover).
1 pack of glue dots to get you started!
Social Media Links:
Website: www.youronceuponatime.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/personalisedgiftslondon
Instagram: www.instagram.com/your_onceuponatime_uk
The Pregnancy Calendar
The Pregnancy Calendar and The Deluxe Pregnancy Calendar is a beautiful original gifting experience for mum-to-be. The interactive, Gold award-winning, gifting calendar includes 24-30 full sized luxury gifts, for expecting Mums. Gifts include pregnancy and birthing essentials and pampering treats, making any expecting Mother feel exactly as she should, cared for. Also inside the calendar, there are baby gifts and it all comes in a beautiful keepsake calendar for baby’s first memories. The perfect gift for a group baby shower present, or from family or partner.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.thepregnancycalendar.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_pregnancy_calendar
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepregnancycalendarcompanyltd
No More Storms
Mumma by Nature
Enter Heart
More often than not, new baby gifts are for the baby only…why is that?
At Enter Heart, we think it’s equally important to send the new mum a message that we see her, that we know and empathise with her and most importantly we are here for her.
Mums to be and new mums go through so much! Whether it’s the ups and downs of pregnancy, sleep deprivation, postnatal depression, or a combination of everything – it’s important that not only we celebrate her new arrival but also, that she knows we are thinking of her.
Our jewellery provides a token of appreciation and a keepsake to mark the important milestone of having a new baby. Our pieces are all created to last, from quality silver, so when the time is right, it can be passed down for generations to come. Our jewellery is presented in elegant, eco-friendly packaging, together with greetings cards that can be personalised. You can choose one of our cleverly named curated boxes or create your own in our innovative box builder. All our products and packaging are 100% made in the UK and we offer free delivery on all orders. Use the code MyBump2Baby10 for a 10% off your order!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/enterheartuk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/enterheartuk
Lauren Back is a mum of 3 & has a huge passion supporting small businesses and growing families in Newcastle Upon Tyne and throughout the UK.