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The 22 Best Baby Shower Gifts
Whether you're having a baby or not, it's likely you know someone who is, and that means there are baby showers in your future. Here's our guide to making sure you look as savvy as you are when you show up with the perfect gift. From the latest ‘it' stroller to our favourite teether, we've got your baby's bum covered.
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Baby Got Stuff
Oh, oh, all the gear that they have. Stuff it in a storage bin and call it organized. We love turning to Fluf, a Canadian company that uses organic cotton and sustainable dyes to manufacture playroom-tough bins and bags.
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Spring a Leak
A Peapod Mat is a simply amazing waterproof cover to protect the bed from all sorts of fluids. The difference with this one? It goes on top of the sheets, with a grippy material underneath that means no more bunching! We're buying two…because we've been there. They're also great for the stroller, change table or highchair.
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Bottle au Lait
A keurig for a baby bottle? Yes please. The Baby Brezza Formula Pro is a wonder machine that makes a baby bottle of the perfect temperature and consistency in seconds.
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Little Luxuries
Sure, they don't wear baby shoes for long, but what could be cuter? (aside from actual baby feet and toes). These soft, warm and oh-so-chic Petit Tom baby moccasin are a sure-fire way to elicit ooohs and aaahs from the audience.
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Tastes Delicious, Mom!
Sophie the Giraffe is a classic—we say she's the new rubber ducky. This year's update on Sophie has multiple textures and handles that make it easier for your teething tot to hold.
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Eat and Run
This soft and stretchy tank works on its own in the warmer months or pairs perfectly with a favourite cardi. The clever double layer fabric means mom can lift the upper portion of her shirt up and away for easy feedings on-the-go.
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For the Love of Linen
Crib sheets are always in high demand, and this offering from DwellStudio makes a modern addition to the nursery. Plus, we still love the owl motif and we're sure that baby will too!
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Ready to Roll
Perfect for a group or family gift, the new Mima Kobi stroller is the absolute next ‘it' stroller, with versatility and style in spades. The options for growth and accommodation of more than one tyke are superb and the materials are top-notch.
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iBaby
We love this wooden teether in the shape of an iPhone, because we know that babies love to chew the remote, phone, our keys… you name it.
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Now for Mothers: From Our Partner
Now For Mothers Healing Mix helps new moms with the transition back to wellness by offering a stable and consistent post-pregnancy recovery formulation. We love that it tastes great while replenishing natural energy, balancing postpartum hormones. Plus it helps with lactation! Enter here for a chance to win a bag of Now For Mothers Healing Mix and a $100 grocery gift card.
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All Wrapped Up
We couldn't have made it through countless baths without the amazing hands-free Babywrapper Baby Bath Towel. And when we find a product like that, we get it for all of our friends.
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Pucker Up
This protective balm acts as a barrier between your baby's delicate skin and the harsh elements. Dab onto their cheeks, nose, hands and even lips—it's safe if it gets accidentally ingested—to moisturize and protect. We love that we can pronounce all the ingredients on the label of this baby-skin saver, from chamomile to coconut oil, beeswax and cocoa butter.
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Totally Totes
There's nothing worse than a frumpy diaper bag, so the mom-to-be will be overjoyed by the sleek lines of this April Showers Weekend Bag—a tote that can morph into an overnighter when babe has bid adieu to diapers.
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Nursery Campout
Who could resist this room accessory that will be the perfect reading hideout when they are older? For now, this kid's tent makes a great place to stash diapers!
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How Old Are You Now?
Perfect for when baby's age is still counted in months, or even weeks and days—these blocks show off baby's age for all to see.
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Breast Seller
Breastfeeding isn't always easy, and to help out the new mom-to-be, we recommend the authoritative guide to all things latch related, Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding.
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Batplane for Batbaby
Modern mom will be thrilled to have a sleek and shiny Normann Copenhagen plane decoration in the nursery—if you can pry it from dad's grasp.
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Foxy Baby
We'll admit to having a soft spot for the feisty fox, and we think this Mr. Frank Fox Pillow makes a great nursery decor piece. Fabulous, Mr. Fox. Just fabulous.
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Mod Meals
Before they know it, the parent-to-be will be needing a booster seat, and this modern one from Oxo Tot offers sleek lines (read: fewer nooks and crannies for the food to get stuck in). We love them so much we may buy a few different colours.
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Blankie is Best
Is there anything more comforting than a soft baby blanket? This Polder Stardust one is sweet and perfect for crib or toddler beds.
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Boldly Go
We tried them all and finally fell in love with the soft, easily adjustable, back-loving Baby Trekker baby carrier. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
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Marvellous Music Box
What could possibly convey babyhood innocence like a timeless music box, with a lilting lullaby to soothe baby to sleep? Sure to become an heirloom treasure.