A baby shower is a great way for friends and family to come together and celebrate the impending arrival of a new baby. The baby shower is normally held during the third trimester, and the Mum-to-be is showered with gifts and best wishes before the baby’s birth.

It can be difficult to know what to buy, and whether to choose something practical for those late night feeds, or something trendy because it is oh-so-cute. To help you choose, we have put together a Baby Shower Gift Guide with must-have items for the new Mama in your life.

1. Baby Rattle

OB Designs Beau Bunny Rattle

Meet Beau Bunny. This sage green soft rattle toy is irresistibly cute and a great first toy. It helps develop motor skills and the wooden ring soothes teething pain. Each O.B. Designs toy is made with high-quality materials. Perfect for gifting and a wonderful keepsake.

2. Baby Bottles

Comotomo Silicone Baby Bottle 2 Pack

The patented and unique features of the Comotomo baby bottle are designed to closely mimic breastfeeding and to reduce bottle rejection. This handy 2 pack of bottles are made of medical grade silicone, which is proven to be safe and hygienic. Dual anti-colic vents prevent unwanted air-intake to help reduce instances of colic. 

3. Nappy Bag

Babymel Georgi Eco Convertible Backpack

Made from recycled plastic bottles, this Leopard convertible changing bag helps the planet as well as with nappy changes! Lightweight and packed full of features, the Georgi has a modern unisex look that is perfect for everyday. It features a multiway strap with shoulder pad and integrated stroller straps. It has seven internal and external pockets for all your essentials

4. Swaddle

Anchor & Arrow Baby Swaddles

Made with a breathable, lightweight organic bamboo/cotton fabric this is perfect for swaddling, throwing over the pram, as a feeding cover or as a light blanket. Luxuriously soft and silky, this swaddle is ideal for all seasons and is a new Mum must-have.

5. Comforter

OB Designs Baby Comforter Kelly Koala

Made with soft and tactile fabrics, OB Designs baby comforter toys are ideal to help settle your baby to sleep. They are flat, lightweight and easy for little ones to snuggle. Parents commonly use them to help move away from co-sleeping arrangements. Having their Mum's smell really helps keep baby settled.

6. Pacifier

Hevea Natural Rubber Pacifiers

These Hevea pacifiers are made of 100% natural rubber and contain no PVC, BPA, phthalates or artificial colours. They are soft and gentle on baby’s face and have an ergonomic butterfly shape that gives space for the nose and chin. Easy to clean in hot water and hygienic due to the seamless design. Good for baby and good for the planet.

7. Play Mat

The Muse Edition Padded Baby Play Mat

These play mats are made from a linen blend fabric that is naturally hypoallergenic and thermoregulating. They are filled with a double layer of recycled polyester padding that is OEKO-TEX® certified making them extra comfortable for baby. It makes a great gift for any occasion.

8. Portable Change Mat

Storksak Organic Change Station Rain Drop

This organic cotton change station makes change time a breeze. A wipes dispenser pocket and large zipped pocket allows you to easily store everything needed for nappy changes on the go. It includes a machine washable change mat.

9. Baby Towel

Kiin Bamboo/Cotton Hooded Towel

Available in four colours, this high quality and generously sized Kiin hooded baby towel is soft and luxuriously thick. Made of a bamboo/cotton blend, it is both larger and thicker than most other baby towels on the market.

Designed to wrap and dry your baby, keeping them warm and oh-so-cute with little bear ears on the hood. Perfect for baby bathtime.

10. Play Gym

MioPlay Baby Play Gym and Accessories

The MioPlay baby play gym has a solid birchwood frame and comes with six silicone hanging toys for visual and sensory stimulation. This stylish play gym has been designed to enhance the physical and cognitive development of your baby.  It is easy to clean and has a flat pack design for ease of storage.