23 Must-Have Gifts For New Parents That Are Way More Helpful Than Just Plain Old Diapers
Updated: Mar 29, 2026
Ah, parenthood; between the endless diaper changes, sleepless evenings, and constant crying, recent parents absolutely deserve a great reward; the issue is that the infant market is so packed right now that you might accidentally buy the new mom and new dad things they will never use; fortunately this collection is filled with products they will genuinely appreciate; regardless of your budget, the presents featured here will offer them some big smiles, much needed rest, or peace of mind while caring for their little one; just remember there is a massive chance whatever you purchase will eventually get spit up on; have fun shopping
The Worst Alphabet Book Ever Made
Ensure your child struggles in life by setting a terrible foundation of the alphabet with “The Worst Alphabet Book Ever Made”. This painfully fun read humorously addresses “mischievous words” that ignore the rules of phonetics and spelling.
Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
Fall into a soothing and relaxing sleep faster than ever before with help from this deep sleep pillow spray. Just a few spritzes of this clinically proven spray is all you’ll need to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more refreshed than ever.
How To Traumatize Your Children
Make the most out of the precious time you have on this earth with your children by traumatizing them for life with this easy to follow instructional book. It utilizes 7 proven methods that apply to all parenting styles so kids everywhere can be forever scarred.
How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids
Keep your marriage from going into the shitter once your little bundle of joy comes along by following the lessons found in How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids. A true must read for new and seasoned parents alike.
Baby Bear Infant Romper
Transform your little bundle of joy into the cutest little critter you’ve ever seen by slipping him into this baby bear infant romper. The romper is expertly made from high-quality natural organic cotton and comes with a handy front zipper for easy access in and out.
Medicine Dispensing Sippy Cup
Get your fussy kids to take their meds without the struggle by pouring it inside this medicine dispensing sippy cup. The clever design of the top allows the medicine to unknowingly be swallowed down with a mouth full of their favorite juice as a chaser.
Olly Sleep Melatonin Gummies
Olly's Sleep gummies are basically candies that will help you get a better night's sleep. For real. The tiny purple chewables have a delightful berry taste and have a bit of melatonin and L-Theanine in them, both natural compounds that help the eater sleep.
Baby Shusher Miracle Sound Machine
Some babies sleep 14 hours a night, most babies don't. For those babies, there is the Baby Shusher. The device is totally safe for baby and incredibly soothing as it uses a rhythmic human voice to gently lull them to sleep. When baby sleeps, mom and dad can sleep too.
Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine
It's called the Baby Rest sound machine but it might help a twin mom get some sleep, too! The device pairs with an app that helps her control the time it operates, the color it glows, the sound it makes, and more. It's great for middle-of-the-night feedings and soothing baby at bedtime.
Nooie Baby Monitor Camera
Keep an eye on your treasured little one with the Nooie baby monitor. Unlike other cameras, this one sends footage directly to your phone, has a 360-degree view, records in 1080P hi-def, has two-way audio, and can detect sound and motion in case the baby wakes up early.
Mission Critical Tactical Baby Carrier
Make sure your little buddy gets the best view of the world ahead of him and that you carry all your EDCs and tac-gear with this unique baby carrier. It's crafted from nylon and equipped with MOLLE straps so you can keep his pacifier close and at the ready.
Prank Gift Box Baby Crib Dribbler
Instead of sacrificing sleep and getting out of bed every 25 minutes to go breast-feed your baby, why not just load up that milk into the baby crib dribbler? Your kid can roll up to it like a hamster and do all the suckling they need before falling back to sleep in a milk-drunk stupor.
Baby's First Gambling Set Prank Box
If you want your baby to have an admirable career as a blackjack dealer or a card shark, it's good to start them young. With Baby's first gambling set, you can teach them the ways of the card counter and the different values aside two different colors of chips
Lots of Cash
No one's gonna say no to cold hard cash, even if it's belated. Treat your bestie to some dolla dolla bills y'all and you might find that they treat you back with some booze or food.
Smartphone Camera Lens with Tripod Kit
If their birthday wish is to be an influencer, make it come true with a set of lenses that'll make a face only a mother could love into one that the internet will be head over heels for. This set comes complete with Bluetooth remote and is super easy to install on their phone.
Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Kit
One look at baby’s handprints and footprints will always make mom and dad feel warm and fuzzy inside. With this photo frame, baby’s footprints will always be n view. The kit comes with soft clay that makes it easy to make imprints that accompany the two portraits.
Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer
This pacifier/thermometer is a major parenting hack. Baby will never know you're checking their temperature and it'll help soothe them while giving mom and dad peace of mind if they come down sick.
Pee-pee Teepee
Baby pee is gross enough, nobody wants it squirting in their face and mouth! The pee-pee teepee is a game-changing little fabric that rests neatly over the child's fire hydrant while you change his diaper, ensuring that you'll avoid a face sprinkling.


















