Baby Shower Gifts

Baby Shower Gifts

Gifts to help her put her feet up

If you're stuck for good baby shower gifts, start here. A pamper session is one of the most unique baby shower gifts for a mum-to-be, giving her permission to slow down before the whirlwind of a newborn begins. Our spa and wellness range is full of options built specifically with pregnancy in mind.

• Pregnancy Massage and Facial Pamper Package - Double Bay. A soothing foot bath, a full body massage and an organic facial, tailored to wherever she's at in her pregnancy.

A high tea worth telling the group chat about

For baby shower gifts for mum that double as an excuse to get the girls together, high tea is hard to beat. It's elegant, it's easy to book, and it doesn't come with assembly instructions.

• Traditional High Tea at The Tea Room QVB in Sydney - For 2. Ninety minutes of sandwiches, scones and sparkling wine inside one of Sydney's most beautiful historic buildings.
• Barossa Valley High Tea Experience with Bubbles. A South Australian take on the tradition, set among the vines with local produce on the stand.

Good baby shower gifts for the friend who loves the outdoors

Not every mum-to-be wants to sit still. A picnic is a lovely way to mark the occasion outdoors, surrounded by good food and better company.

• Luxury Private Picnic Experience by Sydney Harbour - For 2. A styled picnic setup with harbour views, instant booking available for last-minute planners.

Baby shower gifts Australia won't forget: the babymoon

For the friend or sister who deserves one last trip before three becomes a crowd, a getaway makes a genuinely memorable baby shower present.

• 2 Night Babymoon Luxury Cottage Retreat - Midweek. Two nights on five rural acres by the Murray River, built for slowing right down.

Capture the moment

Some of the best baby shower gift ideas aren't about relaxing at all, they're about remembering. A photography session is a gift that lasts well beyond the shower itself.

• Maternity and Newborn Photography Package with Photos. A professional maternity session now, followed by a newborn session once bub arrives.

Other gifts to consider

Shopping for more than one occasion? Once bub is here, our gifts for new parents range covers the sleep-deprived months ahead, and our gifts for mum range is a safe bet for Mother's Day down the track.

If the partner or dad-to-be deserves something too, a flying experience like a scenic flight or hot air balloon ride makes a fitting treat for later, once the newborn fog has lifted.

Can't decide, or shopping for a group whip-round? A RedBalloon Gift Card lets her choose her own experience from hundreds on offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are good baby shower gifts?

Good baby shower gifts are the ones that treat the mum-to-be, not just the baby. Pampering, a long lunch, or a weekend getaway all give her something to look forward to that isn't nappies. A Relaxing Pregnancy Massage - 90 Minutes is a simple, popular choice that's safe for every trimester.

What is a unique baby shower gift for a mum-to-be?

Look beyond the usual candle or onesie and think about an experience tied to a special setting. A Sparkling High Tea at the National Gallery of Victoria pairs a gallery stroll with sweet and savoury treats and a glass of sparkling wine, a step up from a typical gift.

What to buy if you don't want to buy baby items?

Plenty of guests skip the nursery aisle altogether and gift something for the mum-to-be instead. A Divine Beauty Pampering Package with Champagne is a good example, hours of pampering with nothing to assemble or return.

How much should you spend on a baby shower gift?

There's no fixed rule. Most guests base it on how close they are to the mum-to-be and what the group is planning together. Experience gifts across our range span everything from a quick treat to a full weekend away, so there's flexibility either way.

What's a good baby shower gift if you don't know if it's a boy or a girl?

Experience gifts sidestep the guessing game entirely. Since they're for the mum-to-be rather than the baby, they work exactly the same whether she's expecting a boy, a girl, or is keeping it a surprise.

What is the tradition of opening gifts at a baby shower?

Opening gifts in front of guests is one of the oldest baby shower traditions, giving everyone a chance to see and celebrate what's been chosen. It's worth keeping this in mind when picking a gift, since something a little more personal or experience-based tends to spark better conversation in the moment than a practical item.