Gift Ideas for Newborns: Recommendations from Pediatricians

Baby in a bath under a water shower to highlight gift ideas for newborns

Looking for gift ideas for baby showers or baby namings beyond cute baby outfits and big items? Dr. Kardos welcomes a little one into her family soon so we thought we’d give you some pediatrician-inspired ideas. These gifts support the essentials of what little (and big) people need to do: eat, sleep, pee, poop, love, and learn.

EAT

Pick up breast pump accessories, bottles and nipples, post-partum doula help, and lactation consultant sessions for the new mom.

Vitamin D supplementation is recommended for all babies, whether breast or formula fed. The dose is 400 IU = 10mcg per day. Ask the pharmacist for help finding these over-the-counter baby vitamins.

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