Welcome New Baby: Sassy Mama’s Guide to the Best Baby Shower Gifts

There’s nothing like a baby shower for an excuse to go shopping, and there’s nothing we love more than perusing the best of miniature goods for babies! We’ve got ideas for everyone and every budget lined up in our Sassy Mama Baby Shower Gift Guide. Be it French Chic or Bling Baby, we’ve got you covered with gift-spiration to treat every new beautiful bundle!

Celebrity Baby Girl Hamper

Right at the top of our Baby Shower Gift Guide List is the wondrous Celebrity Baby Girl Hamper from Gift Hampers Hong Kong. As far as hampers go, this is gift royalty. The team at Gift Hampers expertly select and assemble bespoke hampers for every occasion; romance, corporate – you name it, they’ve got it. But by far our favourite (and we know we’re biased!) is their Celebrity Baby special. This hamper includes a host of great baby gifts, including 100% organic blankets, a dear “2 Little Owls” 100% organic long-sleeved romper, a pink and white polka dot wrap, rattle and ruffle bib in matching “marshmellow dot” (did ever a print sound so delicious?) and a complimentary gift card to top it all off! Just jump on their website to snag up the baby shower gift of the year!
$2,130 at Gift Hampers Hong Kong

Baby Shower Jungle Theme

The heat is on, summer is just around the corner and we’ve rounded up the best jungle-themed baby shower gifts to get Sassy mamas in the mood for safari chic. So if the mother-to-be in your life is feeling a bit miffed at not being able to jet off to tropical retreat, do her a favour and bring the cool of the pool to her and her bump.

1. The Jungle Book

This is a classic movie the whole family will adore and new baby will want to watch over and over again. Every child should grow up knowing every word to Bear Necessities and air-saxaphoning to Louis Armstrong. The greats don’t date and it’s a good precursor to reading Rudyard Kipling to them when they get a bit older.
$78 on Amazon.com

2. Sophie La Girafe

Our jungle favourite Sophie La Girafe never lets us down. Give the gift of security to the new baby in the form of this Sophie la Girafe comforter and soother holder. Hailing back to the sixties, Sophie has been a baby-in-the-know favourite for decades and has been loved by children from Paris to California. It just goes to show it’s never too late to jump on the Sophie la Girafe bandwagon!
$180 at Sophie La Girafe 

3. Zara Jardin Tropical Air Fresheners

We can’t get enough of Zara’s tropical theme this season. These scent sticks and candles will transport you to a tropical island, swinging in a hammock under a palm tree. An ‘Ode to springtime’, this beautiful blend combines lily of the valley and iris to create a crisp and fresh scent. Snag one up for baby mama and one for you!
$199-399 at Zara 

4. Lush Jungle Conditioner Bar

Why is Lush just the best place ever? It has amazing gifts for mum, baby, dad, great-aunt, great-great-granny, you get the point! That’s why we at Sassy Mama are very excited about their newly opened store in Mongkok complete with a party room (perfect for baby showers we might add!). Their Jungle Conditioner Bar, packed with fresh avocadoes, bananas, kumquats and cocoa butter, will leave hair fresh, shiny and detangled. The keyword being detangled here – the perfect gift for mama and baby!
$65 at Lush

5. Roberto Cavalli Bottle Bag

We couldn’t not include our old friend Cavalli now could we? Leopard print never goes out of style and it’s something a stylish little one should learn to appreciate from a young age – cue Roberto Cavalli’s leopard print bottle bag. Made in Cavalli’s signature brown leopard print, this is one for high fashion babies yet a practical accessory for busy mamas who need quick bottle access! This handy bag is made in Italy, so while it’s a little steep, you’re guaranteed long-lasting quality. Hang it on a pram for instant Italian glam.
$1,120 at Roberto Cavalli

Baby Shower Organic Baby Theme

Nothing is more important than a healthy babe, which is why we’ve scoured Hong Kong’s finest organic stores to bring you the best organic baby shower gifts out there. When there’s two to think about all of a sudden, skincare and clothes shopping can become a little stressful. Offer a new mama a helpful, green hand and point her in the right direction with these nature-loving delights.

1. Organic Blankets at Organic Baby Hong Kong 

A longtime Sassy Mama favourite, we just can’t get enough of these beautiful spring printed Organic Baby blankets. It’s perfect for keeping baby cosy and warm, and free from chemicals as well! All Organic Baby’s fabrics are fair-trade and made with low impact dyes. They have shops all over Hong Kong — check out their site for more details.
$298 at Organic Baby

2. Nuumi Any.wear Muslin Wrap 

This muslin wrap is adorable, useful and eco-friendly for both baby boys and girls. Adorned with a cute woodland owl print, this super soft wrap is made from pure bamboo and is 100% sustainably produced. It comes in a pack of two — perfect for twins!
$225 at nuumi

3. Muddyfingers Stuffed Organic Owl

We’re riding the owl theme here and this little fellow is complete sweetness, perfect for a newborn and a guilt-free gift that doesn’t cost the earth. Made from untreated cotton, it’s a gorgeously soft companion for a new baby and at $150, won’t break your wallet. Fair cotton, fair prices, fair deal! Thanks Muddy Fingers.
$150 at Muddy Fingers

4. Neals Yard Mother Organic Collection Gift Set

With a bump to attend to, skincare can be tricky and there is no better time to go organic, now that there is one extra person to consider in your beauty regime. Neal’s Yard Organics provides a great range of organic products that are safe and natural for mamas to use both during pregnancy and after baby arrives. Their gift set collection contains bath oil, massage oil and mothers balm, softly scented with uplifting oils.
$456 at Neals Yard Organics

5. Gift Vouchers at Sparadise HK

There’s nothing a new mama needs more than a little rest and relaxation, which is why a gift voucher to Sparadise Spa is a guaranteed gift win! Sparadise’s haven of natural products are 100% organic, complete with a soothing cup of organic tea on arrival. The Jax Coco Coconut Oil Honey Massage incorporates coconut oil and coconut honey to exfoliate and revitalize dead skin. Sparadise also specialises in post-natal care, donating 10% to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation for every post-natal massage. This establishment is good down to the core and a wonderful place to treat a new mama to some girly time!
$800 for a 60 min massage at Sparadise

6. Dotty Bee’s Mama and Baby Gift Set – Bouquet and Native Essentials Skincare Pack 

Organic and show-stopper aren’t often found in the same sentence but Dotty Bee’s baby clothes bouquets really are astonishingly special gifts! Tiny baby socks rolled up as roses? Genius. In addition to cute baby clothes, the Native Essentials skincare pack also includes a Mama Relax and Baby Sleep body and bath oil, made with organic ingredients such as rice bran, sandalwood, mild lavender and chamomile.
$999 at Dotty Bee

Ooh La La Bébé: French-themed Baby Shower Gifts 

With Le French May fast approaching and the sun finally deciding to put in an appearance, we’re dreaming of picnics along the banks of the Dordogne or sipping a coffee on a Parisian café terrace. We’ve put together Hong Kong’s finest French fancies so that you may be the chicest bearer of gifts at the next baby shower on your calendar. French theme is a fail-safe gift option, everyone loves navy and as long as you keep it vaguely Chanel, you’re on to a present winner!

1. Tickitey Boo’s Ahoy there Wall Decal

Oh La Mer, La mer. If you don’t live in St. Tropez (if you do, we’re jealous), these little sailing boat wall stickers should whet a little ones appetite for the seaside. The stripes are so lovely and they make a great gift for mamas-to-be who like to keep it classic. These vinyl stickers are none-marking and you can stick them almost anywhere! Versatile and classic without the St. Tropez price tag — genial!
$350 at Tickitey Boo

2. Madeleine by Ludwig Bemelmans from Amazon  

A child who reads will be an adult who thinks! It’s never too early to start reading to a child and the story of fearless Madeleine is one that will enchant little ones and parents alike. Add a little note in the front and voilà – a special gift to grow into, not out of!
$108 on Amazon.com

3. Petit Bateau Jacket and Trouser Set 

Stop everything. Why is this so cute? Will not the chicest of babes be wearing this adorable Petit Bateau number along the Riviera? I think yes. For both little boys and little girls, this adorable jacket and trouser set will be a keeper and will no doubt be passed down to younger siblings. Stylish and also efficient, Petit Bateau never lets us down.
From $322 at Petit Bateau

4. Ikea ‘Poisson’ Cushion

We love Ikea’s Lisel ‘poisson’ cushion and think it would look fantastic in a new nursery. It musters up salty summers on the rocky beaches of Brittany with a bucket and spade and is perfectly snuggle-sized (tried and tested). As it’s good old Ikea, you know you’re getting Jean Paul Gaultier Style for a tenth of the price. Win!
$116 at Ikea

5. Ladurée Macarons

If we’re going for the French thing, we wouldn’t be doing it very well if there wasn’t something edible on this list. It wouldn’t be very fair to show up to a baby shower armed with a bottle of Châteauneuf du Pape and a wedge of camembert now, would it? Bring along a box of macarons, there is nothing more à la francaise. And if you do, get it from renowned French patisserie Ladurée because they are outrageously yum! Plus, you can pop into a number of locations around town — easy peasy!
$190 for a box of six macarons at Ladurée

Baby Shower Bling Baby

For every newborn there is a doting godmother, godfather, auntie or uncle ready to raise the stakes and buy them pressies their parents won’t feel they can justify. Indulge the new child in your life with these bling-themed baby shower gifts.

1. Versace Baby Grow and Hat Gift Set

No one does bling better than Versace, so spoil the new arrival rotten with this adorable Versace gift set! Made from soft jersey cotton, this little number is soft against delicate skin while still being fabulously bling, adorned all over with the Versace Medusa logo. The Children’s Salon has been clothing stylish little ones since 1952, its design history firmly rooted in Parisian Haute Couture. To this day, it continues to stock the crème de la crème of children’s style, and we find ourselves wishing we were a metre shorter or so.
$1,603 at Versace

2. Harrods of London Baby Soother

Okay, so we know it’s a little on the ridiculous side, but these Harrods baby soothers are fun and glamorous and we just couldn’t resist. This one is for the sassiest of mamas — the mama with the most and certainly not for the faint hearted. If one chooses to use dummies, chances are they are going to be scattered around the house, left on top of the fridge and down the side of the sofa, so there may as well be one glam-o-dummy you can keep track of! Swedish-made to the highest standard, this one’s a keeper.
$77 plus $194 delivery fee at Harrods

3. Carrs Silver Loop Handle Spoon

Measuring 9cm in sterling silver, this is for the silver-spoon-fed child (literally!). Probably too dainty to use to feed stewed apple with, this is a little treasure that will go in a special box and be played with with great pride and pleasure for many years to come in lavish pretend tea parties and indoor picnics. This is also ideal for christenings, but we can’t wait that long can we?!
$651 at Carrs

4. Golden Star by Tamar Morgendorff

Kensington in London is perhaps one of the best places on earth for baby boutiques. Which is why we couldn’t overlook the Chelsea favourite Bobo Kids. This golden star soft cushion is straight out of Brooklyn, handmade by artist Tamar Morgendorff. She’s married white cotton and gold sequins after thousands of experimentations with different fabrics. You get the best of both worlds with this twinkling beauty – cotton softness and sequined sass. Bling heaven.
$620 at Kensington

5. Memo Luxour Oud Candle

This is a fabulous gift for a new mama craving a long soak in the bath to de-stress and a luxurious candle to take her mind off bottles and burping for half an hour or so. An “Oasis of roses”, this luxe candle is sure to take the strain off. With notes of wood and red berries paired up with oils such as mandarin and patchouli, a new mama might just have the chance to get lost in her own thoughts, if only for a fleeting moment.
$465 at Memo

6. Lush Sunny Side Bubble Bar

Do we work for Lush? Nope. Do we wish we did? Absolutely. If you’re blinging on a budget, then we give you the Sunny Side Bubble Bar. Not only does it sparkle and shine and give us the feeling of bathing in jewels but it’s also packed with lemons and tangerines, giving tired new mummies a small, shiny boost at the end of a long hard day of burping babas.
$65 at Lush

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