The birth of a baby is a wonderful time and baby gifts are one way to celebrate the arrival of this new little one. If you are looking for new baby gift ideas, here are 10 ideas that are sure to please both parents and baby:

  1. A cute musical mobile: A musical mobile is the perfect gift for the nursery. It adds a decorative touch while soothing baby with soft music.
  2. A play mat: A play mat is a safe and comfortable place for babies to play. It has hanging toys and textures to stimulate baby's senses. Choose a mat with a removable cover so it can be easily washed if baby spits up. Also choose a thin mattress, preferably made from natural materials such as coconut fibre or latex. These natural materials are healthy, breathable and naturally hypoallergenic, which is ideal for a newborn.
  3. A lullaby book: A lullaby book is a handy gift for parents looking for songs to lull their baby to sleep.
  4. A baby sling: A baby sling is a practical gift for parents who want to be close to their baby and still have their hands free. It's an accessory that can be very useful in the baby's early years, both at home and on holiday when walking.
  5. A night light: A night light is a practical gift for baby's room. It creates a soothing atmosphere to help baby fall asleep.
  6. A bath thermometer: A bath thermometer is a practical gift for parents who want to make sure their baby's bath water is the right temperature. It's an essential accessory to make sure baby doesn't get burnt or too cold. The recommended temperature for baby's bath is 38C (100 F).
  7. A set of baby clothes: A set of baby clothes is a practical gift for parents looking for comfortable and cute clothes for their baby. Choose clothes made of organic cotton or Lyocell Tencel. Both materials are natural, very soft and respectful of babies' delicate skin. For a smaller budget, you can also offer a small set of bonnet and mittens to be used when leaving the maternity ward.
  8. A personalised bib: A personalised bib is an original and cute gift for the baby. It can be personalised with the baby's name, a phrase or a funny drawing.
  9. A photo album or notebook: A photo album is a sentimental gift for parents who want to preserve the memories of their baby's birth and childhood. A notebook to record all the baby's firsts can also be a great gift for parents to collect memories in!
  10. A mattress: A mattress requires a larger budget but is a really useful gift. A newborn can sleep up to 18 hours a day, so it is important that the mattress is comfortable, safe and healthy. Choose an organic mattress, made from natural materials with no chemical treatments. It is important to remember that polyurethane foam mattresses (a derivative of petroleum) are often labeled "anti-dust mite" or "anti-mould", which means they are treated with chemicals (especially insecticides). 

At Kadolis, we offer a mattress model: the Cocolatex crib mattress. Its composition is simple and transparent: natural latex and coconut fibre for the heart of the mattress. The Tencel and polyester cover is filled with organic wool. 

For a smaller budget, bedding can also be a great gift. A fitted sheet, a duvet, a sleeping bag... all these sleeping accessories are essential and therefore a great idea for a newborn gift.