Unique Gift Ideas for New Parents

Updated by Timothy Paradis

There's a new addition in the house and while the joy is in full force, so is the desire for a good night's sleep! Welcoming a new baby into the world is a blessing. Help the first-time parents mark this momentous occasion with one of the best gifts out there––your support!

We've all heard the old adage that "it takes a village." Show up for the new mom and dad in your life by going off the baby registry and picking up a gift that keeps on giving with a monthly subscription box. Luckily, the Cratejoy Marketplace has delivery services that do it all (minus the diaper changes!).

Whether you want to send a practical gift that's all about the fourth trimester, pick up a book box that will take their bundle of joy from newborn baby all the way up to their tween years, or treat those first-time moms and dads to a much-needed self-care gift basket––it's all right here in our gift guide for new parents!

Bookroo's Baby & Preschool Book Club

Bookroo's Baby & Preschool Book Club

From $21.95 per box
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What You’ll Get: Bookroo is a monthly subscription box that helps those at the very beginning of their learning lives fall in love with reading by sending a carefully curated set of books—in a brightly colored packaging, no less—just for them. This subscription is committed to helping parents build a beautiful library of books for their child, stress-free, and with three board books in each Bookroo box for ages 0-3, these sturdy stories focusing on first concepts and simple tales will get any at-home reading nook off to a great start.

Shipping: Your welcome box will ship on Friday!

Customer Review

“I sent a board book box to my nephew and picture book box to my niece. The books were perfect for the kids’ ages and ones that we were not familiar with. I am so glad I found your company.” — Windy F.

Mom & Mini Radiance Rituals: Quarterly Natural Delights Skincare Subscription Box For New Mom And Baby

Mom & Mini Radiance Rituals: Quarterly Natural Delights Skincare Subscription Box For New Mom And Baby

From $44.99 per box
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Shipping: This is a quarterly subscription. Your first box will be shipped to you in 1-2 business days from placing your order. Following the first shipment month, Subsequent boxes will be shipped every three months on the same date. Enjoy free shipping for all our boxes.

SOLD OUT - Daddy's Best Friend onesie

SOLD OUT - Daddy's Best Friend onesie

From $20.00 per box
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Shipping: June and December boxes ship earlier in the month so you will receive them before Father's Day/Christmas.

Surprise Fair Trade Baby Box! Newborn to 12 months

Surprise Fair Trade Baby Box! Newborn to 12 months

From $36.00 per box
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Shipping: We ship our boxes on or around the 15th of each month. Subscribe by the 14th of the month to receive that current month's box.

Check out our other guides below for more great gift ideas for new moms and dads!