Baby and new-parent gifts with their name on it

Choosing a baby gift

Once a baby has a name, seeing it on the wall or the bookshelf makes everything feel a little more real for new parents. Our baby and nursery gifts are printed to order with that name, in colors that match the room they are going into.

For the nursery, a name sign is the classic. The nursery name sign with clouds is soft and playful; a wall name sign or shelf name sign is cleaner and grows with the child. A kids name night light gives a gentle glow for late-night feeds. Bookshelf name letters and a name wall hook are useful as well as personal.

For a gift that lasts beyond the baby stage, a name puzzle is a toy now and a keepsake later. A treasure box with the child's name holds first curls, hospital bracelets and tiny socks. A growth chart name topper turns a measuring wall into decor.

For the shower, a baby shower cake topper or party favor tags add a personal touch, and a baby's first Christmas ornament is a sweet seasonal gift for babies born this year.

Safety first: our pieces are decor, not baby toys or teethers. Small parts can be a choking hazard, so keep signs, ornaments and keepsakes out of reach of infants, and supervise any puzzle play with young children. Mount wall signs securely and away from the crib.

Double-check the spelling with the parents if you can. We read every order before printing, and if we get something wrong we reprint it free.

Not sure what new parents need? Personalized pieces are a safe bet because they are unlikely to be duplicated by other shower gifts. A sign or puzzle in the nursery colors pairs nicely with practical items from the registry, so the parents get something useful and something to keep. If you are shopping with a group, pool together for a larger name sign and add a card with everyone's names.

Keep exploring: Kids' Room, Name Signs, Ornaments & Seasonal, Cake Toppers.