Gift Guide: For New Babies and Parents

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Nido Box is a subscription for age-appropriate toys for “the minimalist parent and chicest baby.” Each kit, sold separately or as a year subscription, is the perfect selection of Montessori-led toys for your baby. $900 for the full year or $160 per box. Subscription for Minimalists Photograph via Nido Box

If you’d prefer not to hear Old MacDonald on repeat, this Siebensachen Music Box is a nice alternative. Playing Mozart’s Voi che sapete from Marriage of Figaro, the solid beech wood ball turns by an oversized key; €69.50 at Elenfhant. Wooden Music Player Photograph via Elenfhant

Practical? No. Beautiful? Absolutely. Jeweler Sophie Buhai’s Baby Collection features six sterling silver accessories for babies. Pieces range from $150 to $350 at Sophie Buhai. Heirloom-Worthy Pieces Photograph via Sophie Buhai

A Wet Wipes Cover from Danish brand Barnekammer (249 kr at Studio Mini) works wonders for covering unsightly packaging and can graduate to a tissue cover once your baby is out of diapers. Good-Looking Wipes Cover Photograph via Studio Mini

A sweet and soft handknit like the Hvid Blanket Cream is great for the newborn nursery. Knit in Belgium from lightweight cream-colored cotton, the blanket is €72 at Elenfhant. Belgian Blanket Photograph via Elenfhant

This Baby Book from Artifact Uprising is the best we've seen yet. Select your favorite fabric cover; within are thoughtful prompts and sections for favorite photos. Much better than a zillion photos on your iPhone. $99 at Artifact Uprising. Baby Book Photograph from Artifact Uprising

This collection of baby bath products—nappy balm, lotion, bath oil, shampoo and body wash—is made in Denmark without harmful additives. $85 for the full Dear Baby set from So Kind. Danish Bath Set Photograph via So Kind

While a diaper pail is not the world’s most glamorous gift, the Ubbi Diaper Pail ($79.99 at The Tot) is actually pretty fantastic. The pail effectively contains diaper aromas and is a better experience than a clunky plastic can. Dependable Diaper Pail Photograph via The Tot

Ferm Living’s Memory Box Set includes 21 pieces—envelopes, cotton bags, boxes, etc.—for documenting everything from the first haircut and pair of shoes to favorite pacifier and more. The box is $91 at Smallable. Memory Box Set Photograph via Smallable

The Newborn Cotton Booties are the sort of booties that actually stay on a baby’s feet for most of the day. Made from felted Italian cotton, the booties are $20 at Makié in New York. Tiny Cotton Booties Photograph via Makié

Having a new baby during Covid can be a solitary experience. We like the idea of creating a board book with photos of friends and family that you can share with baby. From Artifact Uprising, a custom Baby Board Book starts at $40. Customizable Board Book Photograph via Artifact Uprising

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