Gift Guide

The Best Gifts for New Parents

By Annie Davidson on December 03, 2018

Whether it’s something as simple as a pair of slippers, or as refined as a silver cup and spoon, there are plenty of options for parents and children alike for more luxurious living.

For new parents, priorities pivot away from themselves and toward their newborns’ needs. And while the greatest gift for new parents is their child, of course, they’re not wrong to crave something for themselves—even if it’s disguised as a gift for their child that makes their lives a bit easier.

As any parent knows, even the smallest, most simple gifts helps (like a gift card for children’s clothing, furniture, décor, and toy boutique from Maisonette) can go a long way. So go ahead and encourage the new moms and dads out there to self-indulge this holiday season with the Departures-approved little treats that make a significant impact.

From parents-only gifts (like Goop’s prepackaged supplement set and Binchotan’s charcoal eyemask) to presents for the whole family (Mr. Boddington’s hand-painted custom silhouettes are particularly spectacular, as is Selfie Clothing Co’s color-in Christmas calendar), there's something here to satisfy every new parenting need.

Courtesy Neiman Marcus

UGG, Abela Slipper

The perfect slip-on for the parents quickly on and off the move, the Abela is made of the lushest sheepskin and suede.

To buy: $80; neimanmarcus .com

Courtesy Lovevery

Lovevery, Play Gym

Lovevery’s play gym keeps an infant completely occupied for a (short) parenting respite.

To buy: $140; lov everybaby .com

Courtesy The Dopple

Dopple Subscription Box

Convenience is key with Dopple's subscription box, which delivers children’s clothing on a cycle as they rapidly grow out of them.

To buy: From $10; thedopple.com

Courtesy Goop

Goop, The Motherload

A mother should take care of herself so she can better take care of her newborn—and Goop’s “The Motherload” vitamins help with just that. Plus, the prepackaged supplements take all of the guesswork out.

To buy: $90; goop.com

Courtesy The Line

Binchotan, Charcoal Eye Mask

An eye mask infused with charcoal means the rejuvenating benefits of a standard eye mask are paired with the soothing benefits of charcoal—making it an ideal companion for those nearly-sleepless newborn nights.

To buy: $24; theline .com

Courtesy Maisonette

Maisonette Giftcard

The dealer’s choice of gifts—take the pressure off of yourself and let the new parents decide with undeniably chic options from Maisonette.

To buy: From $50; maisonette.com

Courtesy The Tot

Marie-Chantal Baby Essential Set

Marie-Chantal’s set of two silver Lurex-trimmed onesies, an embroidered cotton hat with and a muslin cloth covers all of the bases—and comes boxed and ready for gifting.

To buy: $200; thetot .com

Courtesy Nordstrom

Sézane Gaby Bag

A diaper bag doesn’t have to look like a diaper bag—enter Sézane’s divine and durable tote.

To buy: $320; nordstrom.com

Courtesy Net-a-Porter

The Nue Co, Magnesium Ease

To regulate the inconsistency of a newborn’s sleep schedule, this magnesium spray is a genius solution; it delivers 45mg of magnesium in just a few sprays.

To buy: $70; net-a-porter.com