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Help me find a trendy new baby gift

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 16:34

I need to buy a new baby gift for a young couple first baby. They are very modern trendy, think instagram aesthetic type.
I have no clue! Budget probably £75 max (£50 max would be better)
They are quite well off so like luxury things. I was thinking a fortnums hamper of treats.
But I'd like something more for the baby as well. It's a girl. When I say they are instagram aesthetic, I don't mean they'll post the gifts on there , (they have very private social media and not much) I'm just using that to say they are up with all the latest trends. Any help would be great!

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CotswoldsCamilla · 29/03/2026 23:36

The baby’s feet. Not the mum’s.

CotswoldsCamilla · 29/03/2026 23:36

I got a friend a voucher to have their feet moulded in clay and framed.
For another friend, I got a voucher to have the baby’s fingerprint made into a necklace.
For another, I got the complete works of Beatrix Potter. It comes in a lovely case.
For another, a silver initialled bracelet.
For my goddaughter, a Tiffany necklace with the letter of her name. It’s so lovely, I got one for my own DC.
agree with a PP, my first years has some lovely things, you can get blankets, towels, teddies with their their names or initials on them and they come in a lovely box.

I love buying baby gifts.

Snugglemonkey · 29/03/2026 22:59

idontknowwhattodo2026 · 29/03/2026 22:53

I’m not sure why my comment unthread has been hidden - but I suggested a tuppence and crumble starsnug wrap. It was my most used baby item and they’re gone down well as gifts. Lots of colours so you can Matt h their aesthetic easily I think

I was going to suggest this too!

idontknowwhattodo2026 · 29/03/2026 22:53

I’m not sure why my comment unthread has been hidden - but I suggested a tuppence and crumble starsnug wrap. It was my most used baby item and they’re gone down well as gifts. Lots of colours so you can Matt h their aesthetic easily I think

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Telephonelightflashing · 28/03/2026 12:09

Peonies12 · 28/03/2026 11:19

Buy them nice food and a book for the baby. We got so many soft toys we never even got out the packaging.

Yes they will have loads of toys I think. I'm leaning to the neals yard set, the lovely rainbow or the farm shop hamper of nice food

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Peonies12 · 28/03/2026 11:19

Buy them nice food and a book for the baby. We got so many soft toys we never even got out the packaging.

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Telephonelightflashing · 28/03/2026 11:15

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 28/03/2026 10:49

Sounds like it.

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Hahahahha it really doesn't if you read my OP
Trendy means fitting in with the current fashion or aesthetic

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MsSquiz · 28/03/2026 10:52

we always buy a baby book with a written note inside and the giant aden&Anais muslins! We still use our muslins now and our kids are 6 and 4!

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 28/03/2026 10:49

Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:31

Nope

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Sounds like it.

toastofthetown · 28/03/2026 10:49

With that budget I’d go for the Grimms medium rainbow, and these sensory buttons from Tickit. Grimms wooden rain is beautiful and small enough for a baby to play with, and the sensory buttons have a different shaker sound in each of them, and a mirrored surface which is really fun. We got the buttons when my baby was 11 months and I wish we’d got them earlier. Or look up sensory treasure baskets for babies.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 27/03/2026 23:16

coffee and phone holder for buggy
a rockit
Euan the dream sheep

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 27/03/2026 23:15

My first years has lots of sweet pastel aesthetic gifts

Flannelfeet · 27/03/2026 22:58

I dont know if things have changed but my best friend brought lovely little baby grows for the new born and a gorgeous afternoon tea when she came to visit, it was the best present I got, a little for baby and a little pamper for me. To me it was very thoughtful ❤️

Pickles333 · 27/03/2026 22:57

A lovely merino wool sleeping bag

Derbee · 27/03/2026 22:48

Attaches to the handle of the pram, but can be easily unattached if you want it as a handbag etc

Derbee · 27/03/2026 22:47

Leather Buggy organiser

I loved my Storksak buggy organiser. Used it every day. It felt like a bit of an extravagance when I already had an expensive change bag, but it’s SO useful, so you can keep the change bag under the pram and still have easy access to the things you need immediately.

or a wool and leather pram handmuff for winter

Storksak Alyssa Stroller Bag - Black & Gold

The Storksak Alyssa Stroller Bag is the compact yet cleverly designed changing bag every parent needs. Made from responsibly sourced leather and durable nylon, it features a wide zipped opening for easy access, with plenty of space inside plus a secure...

https://babymori.com/products/storksak-alyssa-stroller-bag-black-gold

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:38

parietal · 27/03/2026 22:37

A couple of baby outfits from the White company. You can never have too many baby clothes.

They have a couple of nice toys too. I was wondering about a Maileg Mouse

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parietal · 27/03/2026 22:37

A couple of baby outfits from the White company. You can never have too many baby clothes.

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:36

Happytaytos · 27/03/2026 22:35

Buy some nice washable wipes. They've been the best, longest lasting thing we had and we still look fondly on the people who got them over 10 years later.

Oh this is a good idea

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:35

TulipsAndPancakes · 27/03/2026 22:10

Neals Yard mum and baby pamper set is my go to gift for new parents and babies. It is gorgeous!

Oh I will check this out. I think this might hit the mark !

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Happytaytos · 27/03/2026 22:35

Buy some nice washable wipes. They've been the best, longest lasting thing we had and we still look fondly on the people who got them over 10 years later.

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:34

Excited101 · 27/03/2026 21:40

The Etta Loves sensory items are lovely, bold prints to help baby’s development.

I will look at this brand . Thank you!

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:33

RampantIvy · 27/03/2026 21:35

Is anything practcal out of the question then?

When DD was newborn I would have appreciated a meal cooked for me then washed up afterwards. The last thing I was interested in was anything "trendy".

I could do a nice hamper of lovely ready meals and posh snacks from a local farm shop

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:32

ToKittyornottoKitty · 27/03/2026 21:28

£75 for a new bay gift? Bonkers. Just ask them

I'd like it to be a really lovely surprise

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Telephonelightflashing · 27/03/2026 22:31

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 27/03/2026 20:50

When you say trendy, do you really mean expensive?

Nope

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