The short answer: give a keepsake gift or something for the child's room, and leave the baby equipment to the closest family. Think piggy bank, a little cup or a lovely wall decoration that the parents can keep or display for many years to come.
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When a new member joins the family or your circle of friends, you'll want to give something that really means something. But it can be hard to know what to choose when you're faced with a sea of options. Dims Studio is an interiors and gift shop, not a baby equipment shop, so you won't find changing tables or car seats here. What you will find, though, are gifts that can be kept, displayed and used for years to come.
In this guide, you'll find concrete gift ideas for the newborn itself, for the room and for the parents, plus a few words on budget and baby showers.
What gift do you give a newborn?
The newborn typically doesn't need more things right now, as the parents usually have the practical side sorted. That's why it's often a better idea to give something that isn't about function but about feeling: a keepsake gift that can be kept until the child grows up, or something that makes the room a little warmer and more personal. This also gives you a gift that won't risk becoming surplus to requirements, since it doesn't compete with baby equipment the parents may already have.
You'll find a full selection in Gifts for the newborn and in Christening gifts, if the occasion is a christening.
Keepsake gifts: something that can be kept
A keepsake gift is something that isn't used up, but keeps its value even as the child grows out of it. The classic choice is the piggy bank, which often follows the child from the cradle to their first savings, while also working nicely as a decoration on the shelf. See the range in Piggy banks.
Another option is a small cup or plate in a sweet design that the child can use when they get a little older, for example the Regnbue cup in stoneware from Bloomingville MINI, the Agnes appelsin cup in stoneware from Bloomingville MINI or the Sweets plate in stoneware from Bloomingville MINI. These are gifts that can both be used day to day and kept as a little memory from the early years.
- A piggy bank for the first savings
- A small cup or plate in a colourful design
- Nicely wrapped, so the gift is also an experience to unwrap
Tip: Choose a gift that can be used or seen for many years to come, so it doesn't end up forgotten in a drawer after just a few months.
Gifts for the baby's room
If the gift needs to be used straight away, the baby's room is a good place to look. Here, it's not about safety equipment, but about details that make the room a little happier to be in. A ceramic wall decoration, such as the Blå måne wall hanging in ceramic or the Gul måne wall hanging in ceramic, gives a soft, playful look on the wall. The Citron wall hanging in ceramic from Caja Company adds a touch of colour, and the Svale porcelain figure can be placed on a shelf as a small, quiet detail.
See the full range in Baby's room and Wall decorations for the children's room, if you'd like more ideas for styling the room.
Find more colourful details for the little room.
See baby roomRemember the parents with the gift too
The first weeks with a newborn are often filled with lack of sleep and chaos, and a gift meant for the parents themselves is often received with great joy. It doesn't have to be big: a lovely candlestick like the Pink dachshund candlestick in dolomite from GiftCompany can bring a bit of cosiness to a late evening table, or a soft blanket to snuggle under on the sofa when the baby has finally fallen asleep.
If you'd rather give something specific aimed at the new mum, you can find more ideas in Gift for a new mum: The perfect choice.
For a baby shower: a gift in a modest price range
For a baby shower it's common to give something smaller, often because there are several guests each giving a gift. Here it's a good idea to look in the 1-200 DKK price range, where you'll find smaller items that are still thoughtful and lovely to give. See the selection in 1-200 DKK.
A small detail, like a mug or a smaller wall decoration, works well as a baby shower gift and doesn't take up too much space, either in your bag or in your budget.
How much should you spend on a gift?
There's no fixed rule for what to give; it depends on how close you are to the family. If you're a close friend or family member, you can go for a slightly higher amount, while a colleague or acquaintance can often manage with something smaller. If several of you want to give a bigger gift together, you can also chip in for a gift card, which comes in several amounts, so the recipient can choose something they need themselves.
If you want more specific advice on amounts for different occasions, you can read How much should you give as a gift? Rules and advice. And don't forget the wrapping itself: thoughtful wrapping can elevate even a small gift. Read more in Gift wrap and wrapping: Complete the gift.
Frequently asked questions
What gift do you give a newborn?
A keepsake gift like a money box or a small mug, or something for the room like a wall decoration, are good choices because they don't compete with the practical equipment that parents often already have sorted.
What do you give at a baby shower?
Something smaller and thoughtful in the 1-200 DKK price range, for example a small mug or a smaller wall decoration, suits a baby shower well.
What do you give a new family?
A gift for the whole family can be something cosy for the home, like a blanket or a candlestick, so it's not just about the baby, but also about the parents' own moments at home.
What do you give as a gift to a baby who has everything?
Choose a keepsake gift that isn't about function but about being kept, for example a money box or a nice mug that the child can grow into.
How much do you give as a gift for a newborn?
It depends on your relationship with the family. If several of you are giving the gift together, a gift card in a suitable amount can be a solution, so the recipient can choose themselves.
What do you give as a gift to a baby if you don't know the parents well?
A neutral and simple gift, like a mug or a small wall decoration in the 1-200 DKK price range, is a safe choice when you don't know the family's taste or needs in detail.
Summary
A gift for a newborn doesn't have to be complicated. Choose a keepsake gift like a money box or a mug, a detail for the baby's room, or remember the parents themselves with something cosy for the home. For a baby shower, a smaller gift in a modest price range is usually the right choice.
Read also
- Gift for a new mum: The perfect choice
- Furnish the children's room with colour and personality
- How much should you give as a gift? Rules and advice
- Gift wrap and wrapping: Complete the gift
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