There is something rather special about choosing a gift for a new baby.
A new little person, a new family, and so many firsts still to come.
We love gifts that feel considered. Something they can use, something they can keep, or something that will bring back a memory of those very early days.
Here are a few of our favourite ideas for celebrating a new arrival.
Something soft
A beautiful blanket is a gift that can become part of everyday life. Tucked into the pram for little walks, wrapped around sleepy shoulders or kept close at home.
Our cashmere blankets are soft, timeless and made to be loved and lived in.
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Something personal
There is something rather lovely about seeing a little one’s name on something for the first time.
A personalised jumper or knitted piece makes an everyday gift feel that little bit more special, creating something that belongs just to them.
For a new baby, first birthday or special occasion, it becomes a little piece of their story.
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Something they’ll wear
The loveliest gifts don’t always need to be saved for a special occasion.
Think soft layers, timeless colours and pieces that can become part of everyday life. The jumper reached for on a chilly morning, the knit worn on family walks, or the little piece that always comes along for the journey.
Choose something beautiful, practical and made to be enjoyed.
Something for Mum
A new arrival means something special for Mum, too.
Sometimes the loveliest gift is something just for her. A small luxury, a beautiful keepsake or something she can enjoy during those quieter moments at home with a new baby.
Whether it is a keepsake for the baby or something small for the parents, the best gifts are often those chosen with the family in mind.
With so many beautiful baby things to choose from, it can be tempting to buy something simply because it is adorable.
But when choosing a more considered gift, we like to ask will it remind them of this moment in years to come?
A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be extravagant. It simply needs to feel considered.
The Elizabeth Alexander Edit
We wanted to share a few of the brands and small businesses we love when looking for something special for a new arrival or new mum.
For a gift that celebrates Mum as well as the little one, The White Company is one of our favourites.
Their fine silver photo frames make a beautiful keepsake, while their cashmere socks are a little everyday luxury. Soft, cosy and wonderfully indulgent.
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The White Company’s cashmere socks →
For a considered everyday essential
Pine and Treasure
For something thoughtful for Mum, Pine and Treasure is a favourite of ours. Their beautifully made repurposed shirts are given a new lease of life with wonderfully special embroidery details.
Released in smaller drops, each shirt feels considered and unique. Our favourite touch is having the new baby’s name embroidered onto the cuff, creating a beautiful and personal piece that Mum can treasure long after those first precious days.
Katie’s latest drop was yesterday and her next is definitely worth following along for! The brand also elevates every day staple wardrobe items, so you’ll always be able to find something in her drops.
For beautiful everyday essentials
Elizabeth Alexander Baby
For beautiful, thoughtfully made pieces for little ones we of course love our own collection, created around the everyday moments of childhood.
From beautifully soft cashmere layers and blankets to personalised pieces made especially for them, each piece is designed to be worn, loved and treasured.
We believe the most special things are often the ones that become part of everyday life. The blanket tucked into the pram, the little jumper reached for on a chilly morning, or a personalised piece that becomes a favourite as they grow.
Thoughtfully made for little ones, and for the little moments worth keeping.
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Mini Coton
For beautiful everyday essentials, Mini Coton is a favourite of ours. We love their timeless, thoughtfully chosen pieces that are made for little ones and everyday life. From chic buggy accessories to beautiful nappy bags.
For thoughtful keepsakes
Meminio
We love Meminio for their beautifully considered approach to keepsakes. Their pieces are the kind that can become part of a little one’s world and be treasured for years to come.
Discover Meminio’s personalised memory boxes →
For something to read together
A Nursery Rhyme For Every Night
A beautiful book is always a lovely gift for a new baby. We love this book for its beautiful illustration and coverage of traditional favourites and modern classics, a thoughtful addition to a little one’s first library.
For beautiful children’s interiors
Villa Bologona Pottery
For beautiful Personalised Birth Plates. Celebrate a beautiful new arrival with a hand-painted Rose Pink Birth Plate. Each plate is lovingly crafted and painted at Villa Bologna Pottery, featuring a charming stork illustration surrounded by floral details.
Pierrot Studio
For something truly personal, Pierrot Studio’s Frida Name Plaque makes a beautiful addition to a little one’s space.
Inspired by traditional folk embroidery and hand-painted in their Sussex studio, each plaque is made to order and personalised with the child’s name in a colour of your choice.
We especially love the option to add their favourite playful motifs, creating a unique little piece that feels made just for them.
Home By Four
For creating a thoughtful and calming space for little ones, Home By Four is a favourite of ours. We love their simple approach to nursery décor, with beautiful pieces that feel both practical and considered.
Their personalised bamboo children’s dinnerware is particularly lovely, adding a thoughtful little touch to everyday mealtimes and making a wonderful gift for a new arrival or growing little one.
Other Gorgeous Gifts
Atelier Choux Swaddles
Beautiful Muslins From Avery Row
Anything Cam Cam Copenhagen
Baby Mori Sleepsuits
Something totally different
Not every gift needs to be something you can wrap.
Why not gift an experience they can enjoy together? A block of baby classes, a few forest school sessions or a special day out can create memories long after the wrapping paper has gone.
For something a little more indulgent, we love the idea of a subscription. Think a monthly box of beautiful flowers for Mum, or a cookie delivery to enjoy during those much-needed moments with a cup of tea (we love new brand Milk It).
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that keep on giving.
For a new arrival, a first birthday or just because
There doesn’t always need to be a reason to give something special.
A new baby arriving is reason enough. So is a first birthday, a christening, a first visit or simply wanting to send something to a family you are thinking of.
Beautifully considered, thoughtfully made and created to be loved.
For little moments worth keeping.
Discover our baby gifting collection
Explore our collection of soft cashmere layers, personalised pieces and everyday essentials, thoughtfully made for little ones and the moments worth keeping.
Beautifully considered, thoughtfully made and created to be loved.