Here’s one for the friends and loved ones of parents-to-be: what should you buy for a baby shower gift? With many guests having the same ideas when it comes to essentials, some out-of-the-box thinking can help you add an extra-practical and thoughtful addition to that pile of giant teddies and tiny booties.

The 4Baby range offers plenty of helpful baby necessities that go far beyond novelty. From clothes, carriers and wipes to baby proofing and stroller fans, here are our suggestions for your next baby shower gift from 4Baby – only at Baby Bunting.

Clothes, but not the endless sea of 0000

Why they’re a winner

The parent-to-be likely has plenty of clothes for their newborn – those smaller sizes are something they’ve probably stocked and will probably receive many more of at this baby shower!

Their newborn won’t stay that size for long, though, and while it’s nice to have options to rotate through and always have a clean onesie on hand, these 0000 sizes will be old news quite quickly. Help them prepare for those seemingly overnight jumps in size with some 000 or 00 clothing. They’ll thank you for it when their little one is a bit bigger. Always consider the season it will be when the baby will hit a certain size – if they’re born in winter, they probably won’t need winter clothing for those 6-month-old sizes.

Our pick

Our 4Baby brand offers singlets, bodysuits, rompers, wraps, leggings and plenty more cute and cosy clothes. There’s something for babies of all sizes through all seasons from 4Baby, so browse the range of clothes today to stock up on your little one’s wardrobe.

Wipes

Why they’re a winner

Needed in essentially infinite supply, wipes will never go to waste in a parent’s hands. Practicality trumps novelty when it comes to baby shower gifts, so wipes are a thoughtful way to show you’ve really considered the new chapter the new parents are about to begin.

Our pick

This 4Baby pack of wipes comes in 6 x 80 packs, parcelled out for convenience. So, you can grab a pack and go, or leave a few at the change table. These wipes are formulated to be gentle on baby’s sensitive skin.