How lovely, someone you know has just had a baby!
You've been invited to visit the baby during the maternity period. Of course, this is wonderful, but for this special occasion, you naturally want to come up with a nice and original gift that the parents or the newborn themselves will truly love.
In our experience, it can be quite challenging to find a baby shower gift that the parents or the little one will actually use. New parents quickly accumulate a house full of cuddly toys, and yet only one will be the favorite, the rest are never used. Accessories for the nursery might also seem like a good idea, but if they don't match the style of the room, they'll likely end up in a closet.
In short, finding a suitable baby shower gift is tough!
That's why we at Tokkelientje are here to help you with this top 10 list of the best baby shower gifts under 20 euros. The top 10 is randomly numbered, so we don't necessarily find number 8 less appealing than number 1.
1. Teethers
One baby shower gift you can never go wrong with is teethers. Every young parent needs teethers.
The eruption of a newborn's teeth can be painful and uncomfortable, making them cranky. A teether can provide relief. Chewing on something provides distraction and reduces pain. If you don't give the little one a teether, they will suck on their fingers to reduce the pain.
A great baby shower gift is the Mushi teether set. These silicone teethers are made from 100% non-toxic, food-grade silicone and are BPA- and phthalate-free, so the baby can chew safely. Silicone teethers also have the advantage that you can put them in the refrigerator, which provides extra pain relief.
2. Stacking tower
Playing is a perfect way for the little one to train their fine motor skills. A stacking tower is ideally suited for this and therefore makes a top baby shower gift under €20. In our assortment, you'll find several stacking towers, but personally, we find the beautiful pastel-colored stacking tower from Mushie very nice as a baby shower gift.
The stacking tower is made from 100% non-toxic, BPA- and phthalate-free plastic so the little one can play and chew safely. Additionally, the cups feature patterns with holes, making them super fun for bath time or the beach.
In short, a great baby shower gift!
3. Bib with catch pocket
For new parents, there are a few certainties with the birth of their little one: sleepless nights, diapers, and messes. Lots of messes. To make the mess a little less annoying, you can give them a bib with a catch pocket and make the parents' lives a bit easier.
Of course, there are bibs in all shapes and sizes, made of fabric, silicone, and with or without a catch pocket, but as a baby shower gift, we recommend a silicone bib with a catch pocket.
Silicone bibs are easy to clean, and the catch pocket ensures you don't have to pick up everything that's spilled from the floor. Mushi's silicone bibs are all BPA and phthalate-free and food-grade. So completely safe!
In our assortment, you'll find various Mushie silicone bibs in beautiful pastel colors with cute patterns.
4. Lift-the-flap books
Another nice and original baby shower gift under 20 euros are "Lift-the-flap books" by Swedish designer Ingela P. Arrhenius.
Lift-the-flap books are fun picture books that contain felt flaps that toddlers love. Hidden under the flaps are all sorts of small creatures such as a bee, a caterpillar, and a ladybug. The book also contains a mirror where the newborn can find themselves!
In our assortment, you will find the nicest "Lift-the-flap books" in various themes such as "Pirate, where are you", "Cat, where are you" and "T-rex, Where are you"?
5. Paco books
The "Where are you" books are great to give as a baby shower gift, but if you'd rather give a different book as a baby shower gift? Then the Paco books are always a good choice!
Paco and his friends discover all kinds of music, such as African music in "Paco and African Music" and orchestral music in "Paco and the Orchestra". All books contain 16 catchy tunes so the newborn can go on a musical journey of discovery with Paco and his friends.
6. Feetje Pajamas
Giving clothing as a baby shower gift is always a bit tricky. First, you need to know the correct size, but perhaps even more challenging; the clothing must also appeal to the parents' taste. That's why we at Tokkelientje recommend very little clothing as a baby shower gift, but with Feetje Pajamas, you can hardly go wrong.
Feetje is especially known for its wonderfully soft, comfortable waffle pajamas. These classics are available in various, often neutral, colors. The pajamas are made of extra soft fabric and fit true to size. With Feetje pajamas, you can be sure that both the baby and the parents will be happy!
7. Baby milestone cards
Looking for a unique baby shower gift under 20 euros? Then we often recommend the Mushie milestone cards.
A child's first year of life is very special for new parents, but it also flies by very quickly! In addition, there are so many special events in a newborn's first year that it's almost too much for parents to remember. That's why Mushie's milestone cards are so incredibly nice.
This set contains 16 unique cards, from birth to the little one's first birthday, on which parents can write down the biggest developments or special events, so they can relive these moments later.
8. Picture books
Young parents can sometimes receive duplicate baby shower gifts; the first stacking tower is, of course, wonderful, but the 2nd or 3rd is not really. There are many other baby shower gifts you'd rather not receive multiple times. So, if you're not sure what to give and what the new parents might have already received? Then a picture book is a great baby shower gift for under 20 euros.
You can never have too many beautiful picture books. Picture books are often toddlers' first introduction to reading culture and also contribute to every child's development, both cognitively and emotionally.
Because picture books are so important for every child, we at Tokkelientje have put together a wide assortment of the most beautiful picture books for you.
9. Holztiger wooden animals
Another baby shower gift that's always a good idea: toys! Over the years, the newborn will receive and wear out a lot of toys, so that makes it a perfect baby shower gift.
Personally, we find wooden toys the nicest. Wooden toys last much longer than plastic toys, are better for the environment, and in our opinion, look much nicer!
However, the newborn can only actually "play" with toys later on, and that's what makes the beautiful wooden animals from Holztiger so great as a baby shower gift; first, they are beautiful as decoration for the nursery, and later they are great to play with!
10. Household help
To make the parents of the newborn happy, you don't necessarily have to buy a physical gift. As new parents, the initial period is very hectic and busy, and all time, logically, goes to the little one. Housework, cooking, and time for oneself are no longer priorities during this period.
As a baby shower gift, you can also certainly delight the parents with a healthy, homemade meal that they only need to warm up. Helping out with housework for an hour, doing laundry, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and giving the toilet a quick wipe can also greatly relieve the new parents.
In short, there are plenty of great baby shower gifts for under 20 euros to come up with, and with this blog, scoring one has become a piece of cake! But you don't necessarily have to get something for the little one; helping out the parents will also be received with great gratitude. Looking for more inspiration? Then check out our special category with baby shower tips.
Bonus tip: second-hand children's clothing
Children grow like weeds, and babies even more so! For many people, this is a disadvantage, as clothes quickly become too small. However, this can be an advantage for you; second-hand baby clothes are very affordable, and because they grow out of them so quickly, they are often still as good as new! This way, you can still buy that romper or bonnet that was actually too expensive new!
Gifts for older children
Looking for gift inspiration for older children? Then read our other blogs: The 5 best gifts for a 2-year-old and 7 Awesome gift ideas for a 3-year-old.
