{"id":15774,"date":"2026-05-07T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/?p=15774"},"modified":"2026-08-07T17:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T16:47:10","slug":"original-baby-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/cadeau-de-naissance-original\/","title":{"rendered":"Original new baby gift: 21 ideas that are genuinely delightful (girl &amp; boy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Original new baby gift: 21 ideas that are genuinely delightful (girl &amp; boy)<\/h1>\n<p>One <strong>original baby gift<\/strong>, it should be useful, attractive and \u2014 if possible \u2014 not the same as the one given to the other six guests. Because a white bodysuit in size 1 month is all well and good. But an original idea that makes a lasting impression (and is actually useful) is even better. \ud83c\udf81<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a friend, uncle, aunt, grandparent or colleague, this list of <strong>21 original birth gifts<\/strong> is made for you. We have selected ideas for all budgets, for little boys as well as little girls \u2014 and for parents who already have everything.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf80 What makes a good birth gift (before getting started)<\/h2>\n<p>Before diving in, a few useful points to bear in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid newborn size clothes<\/strong> \u2014 baby will wear them for 3 weeks maximum. Go for 3 months or 6 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think about the lifespan<\/strong> \u2014 an educational toy suitable from 0 to 12 months has more value than a single-use gadget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose personalisation<\/strong> \u2014 an embroidered, engraved or printed first name transforms an ordinary object into a keepsake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parents need it too<\/strong> \u2014 a gift that makes parents' everyday lives easier is always welcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With that in mind, here are our 21 best ideas for <strong>original newborn gifts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83e\uddf8 Original newborn gifts: the complete selection<\/h2>\n<h3>1. A personalised birth poster<\/h3>\n<p>The birth print has become a must-have \u2014 and for good reason. First name, date, time, weight, length: all the details of the big day brought together in a decorative format to hang in the baby's room. A keepsake that parents will treasure for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a rainbow or minimalist design to suit the atmosphere of the room. At PetitMaxou, our <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/rainbow-birth-print\/\">customisable rainbow birth poster<\/a> is one of our most gifted products for this occasion. \ud83c\udf08<\/p>\n<h3>2. An all-in-one newborn gift set<\/h3>\n<p>For those who want to give something complete right from birth: a gift set brings together several essentials in a lovely ready-to-gift package. Practical, elegant, and particularly appreciated when you don't know where to start.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/newborn-gift-set\/\">View the PetitMaxou baby gift set<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. A Montessori play mat<\/h3>\n<p>Baby spends dozens of hours on a play mat in their first months. A lovely Montessori design, in soft colours and with sensory textures, becomes the main playground for those first weeks. Practical, durable, suitable from birth up to 12-18 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/games\/\">View PetitMaxou early learning toys<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. A set of bavoirs made of silicone<\/h3>\n<p>It might seem trivial \u2014 and yet, parents are always grateful for bavoirs. Especially when they\u2019re made of silicone (dishwasher-safe, indestructible, and brightly coloured). A set of assorted bavoirs is a <strong>useful and original birth gift<\/strong> which far exceeds the standard bib made of fabric.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-silicone-bibs\/\">View the bavoirs silicone PetitMaxou<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. A personalised night light<\/h3>\n<p>A night light with the baby's name in wood or illuminated acrylic: it's both decorative, practical for night-times, and personalised. Parents love it \u2014 and it's an idea few people think of giving as a gift. For an even more memorable result, choose a model with a dimmer switch. \ud83c\udf19<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/bedroom\/nightlight\/\">View PetitMaxou night lights<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. An interactive activity cube<\/h3>\n<p>Activity cubes can be used from 6 months to 2\u20133 years. Each side offers a different activity (wheel, mirror, buttons, xylophone, etc.) that stimulates baby's fine motor skills and curiosity. A <strong>original baby gift for a girl and boy<\/strong> that has real longevity.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/educational-interactive-baby-building-blocks\/\">View the PetitMaxou interactive cubes<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>7. A sensory silicone rattle<\/h3>\n<p>Beautiful, soft, secure: an ergonomic silicone rattle for little hands is a timeless developmental toy. It serves as a first gripping toy from 3 months onwards, and also acts as a teething ring to soothe gums. \ud83d\udc30<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-rabbit-rattle\/\">See the PetitMaxou rabbit rattle<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>A silicone lunch box<\/h3>\n<p>To prepare for the weaning stage (around 4\u20136 months): a silicone meal set comprising a suction plate, a bowl, spoons and bib \u2014 BPA-free, in soft colours. A <strong>original baby gift<\/strong> practical, often not yet bought at birth.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/baby-feeding-accessories-and-utensils\/crockery\/\">See the PetitMaxou baby tableware range<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>A Montessori motor skills suitcase<\/h3>\n<p>For future reference: a Montessori activity suitcase brings together several manipulative toys (padlocks, zippers, laces, buttons, etc.) in a portable format. Suitable from 12 months to 3-4 years old, it's a gift investment that grows with the child. \ud83e\uddf3<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/montessori-dexterity-suitcase\/\">See the Montessori PetitMaxou case<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10. A comfort toy with a name embroidered on it<\/h3>\n<p>The classic newborn comfort toy is a timeless favourite \u2014 but when personalised with the baby\u2019s name embroidered on it, it becomes truly unique. Choose a soft fabric (plush, organic cotton) and a timeless design (rabbit, bear, star).<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/comfort-toy\/\">View the doudous and PetitMaxous<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>11. A high chair harness<\/h3>\n<p>Less glamorous than a night light, but ultra-practical: the high chair safety harness allows you to turn any ordinary chair into a safe baby chair. Ideal for family meals at grandparents' houses or when travelling. A <strong>original and clever newborn gift<\/strong> that parents never think of buying themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-high-chair-harness-and-comfort\/\">See the PetitMaxou chair harness<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>An instant camera<\/h3>\n<p>An Instax Mini or Polaroid Now to capture the first few months. Physical prints have something that smartphone photos will never have: you stick them on the fridge, slip them into an album, and find them 20 years later.<\/p>\n<h3>13. A monthly baby gift box subscription<\/h3>\n<p>A themed monthly box suited to baby's age: it's a <strong>original baby gift<\/strong> that lasts over time. Each month, parents receive a surprise tailored to their child's development.<\/p>\n<h3>14. An ergonomic baby carrier<\/h3>\n<p>Babywearing transforms parents' lives in the early months. A quality ergonomic baby carrier is an <strong>original and precious birth gift<\/strong> \u2014 especially for parents who haven't planned it yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/transport\/baby-carrier\/\">View PetitMaxou baby carriers<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>15. A baby record book \u00abB\u00e9b\u00e9 grandit\u00bb<\/h3>\n<p>A baby journal in which parents note down firsts: first smile, first word, first steps. An emotional gift that gains value over the years. \ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n<h3>16. A Montessori cloth book<\/h3>\n<p>Cloth books are baby's first books. Coloured, featuring different materials and sensory activities on every page. Lightweight, washable, unbreakable.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/20-in-1-montessori-fabric-book\/\">See the Montessori fabric book PetitMaxou<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>A musical cot mobile<\/h3>\n<p>A quality mobile \u2014 with soothing music, slow rotation and high-contrast visuals \u2014 is a timeless classic. It stimulates a baby's vision and becomes their first bedtime companion.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/bedroom\/baby-cot-accessories\/\">View PetitMaxou bed accessories<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>18. An animal bath towel<\/h3>\n<p>Soft, absorbent and adorable: an animal-hooded bath cape turns every bath time into playtime. A <strong>original baby gift<\/strong> practice where parents do not always buy them themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/bath\/\">View PetitMaxou bath products<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>19. A shared experience (class, workshop)<\/h3>\n<p>Babywearing classes, a newborn photo shoot with a professional photographer, or a baby massage class. These experiences mark the first weeks much more than just another gadget.<\/p>\n<h3>20. A silicone teething feeder<\/h3>\n<p>Unknown to non-parents, the fruit feeder is a brilliant tool for the teething phase (from 4-6 months): baby can slip a piece of cold fruit or vegetable into it to soothe their gums. A <strong>original baby gift<\/strong>, useful, and often unexpected.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-fruit-dummy\/\">See the PetitMaxou teething dummy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>21. A PetitMaxou gift voucher<\/h3>\n<p>When you don't yet know the parents' first name, sex, or tastes: the good gift remains the safe bet. Parents choose what they really need. A <strong>original and elegant birth gift<\/strong>. \ud83c\udf81<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udca1 By budget: which original newborn gift to choose?<\/h2>\n<h3>Original newborn gift for under \u00a320<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wrist and sock rattles<\/li>\n<li>Set of silicone bibs<\/li>\n<li>sensory fabric book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Unique newborn gift between \u20ac20 and \u20ac50<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalised birth print<\/li>\n<li>Personalised night light<\/li>\n<li>Interactive activity cube<\/li>\n<li>Newborn gift set<\/li>\n<li>Customised Comfort toy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Original birth gift over \u00a350<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Montessori suitcase<\/li>\n<li>Quality play mat<\/li>\n<li>Ergonomic baby carrier<\/li>\n<li>Instant camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u2753 FAQ \u2014 Original newborn gifts<\/h2>\n<h3>What original newborn gift for a girl?<\/h3>\n<p>A personalised birth poster, a night light with the baby\u2019s name on it, an embroidered \u00abcomfort toy\u00bb item or a gentle skincare set are timeless ideas. If you want to add a \u2018girly\u2019 touch, go for soft colours (dusty pink, mint, lavender) on a play mat or a musical mobile.<\/p>\n<h3>What original newborn gift for a boy?<\/h3>\n<p>For a boy, natural wooden developmental toys, activity cubes, sensory rattles or a baby carrier kit are excellent options. Avoid clich\u00e9s: a 0-12 month old baby has no \u00abgender\u00bb in their developmental needs.<\/p>\n<h3>What an original gift if you don't know the first name yet?<\/h3>\n<p>Opt for non-personalised gifts: a play mat, an activity cube, a bath gift set, or a gift voucher. If you still want to personalise it, wait until the birth and send the gift a little afterwards.<\/p>\n<h3>What budget for a newborn gift?<\/h3>\n<p>Between close friends and family, \u20ac30 to \u20ac60 is a common range. For a colleague or acquaintance, \u20ac15 to \u20ac30 is enough. For grandparents or a godfather\/godmother, going above \u20ac60 allows you to aim for a <strong>original baby gift<\/strong> that lasts.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Find your original baby gift at PetitMaxou<\/h2>\n<p>All the products featured in this article have been selected by PetitMaxou for their quality, durability and suitability for a baby\u2019s first few months of life. Free delivery throughout the European Union, returns within 14 days, secure payment via Stripe or PayPal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/\">\u2192 View the entire PetitMaxou shop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also to read on the blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/3-month-old-baby-developmental-toy\/\">3-month-old baby developmental toy: the complete guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/6-month-baby-developmental-toy\/\">Baby developmental toy 6 months: tested selection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/veilleuse-personnalisee-bebe\/\">Personalised baby night light: how to choose well<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cadeau de naissance original : 21 id\u00e9es qui font vraiment plaisir (fille &amp; gar\u00e7on) Un cadeau de naissance original, \u00e7a doit \u00eatre utile, beau, et \u2014 si possible \u2014 pas le m\u00eame que celui des six autres personnes invit\u00e9es. Parce qu&rsquo;un body blanc taille 1 mois, c&rsquo;est bien. 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