It is recommended that your hospital bag is packed and ready at least a month in advance of your due date. The bag can be left either in the car ready or by the door. Here is a basic checklist of what to pack in your hospital bag:

For labour and Birth:

• Comfy Nighties, oversized shirts or loose t-shirts
• Lip balm, hand cream & hairbands
• Warm, loose fitting socks or slippers
• Swimsuit (if you are having a water birth)
• Antenatal notes / birth plan
• Ipod/MP3 player and calming music
• Aromatherapy and electric oil burner (if this helps you feel relaxed)
• Mobile Phone & Charger
• Camera
• Your own pillow or breastfeeding pillow
• Tens machine
• A microwaveable heat pack
• Snacks & drinks
• Water spray & face washer
• Your own pillow or breastfeeding pillow

For your baby:

• 2-3 bodysuits
• 2-3 sleepsuits or nighties
• Beanie / Cap
• Mittens
• 3 x muslin wraps
• Gentle baby wipes
• 10 x nappies
• Lightweight blanket
• Baby’s first going home outfit

For you during your stay in the hospital:

• Maternity pads
• 5-10 Black underwear
• 2 x nursing bras
• Breast nursing pads and nipple cream
• Slippers or Bed Socks
• Comfy Nightie, pyjamas & day time casual clothes with open front to allow for breastfeeding
• Going home clothes & comfy shoes
• Toiletries, makeup, mirror and hairbrush
• Towel
• Snacks
• Books or Magazines

The Baby Shusher  is a white noise maker which uses a Rhythmic Shushing noise to soothe a baby. It engages baby’s natural calming reflex to help end their crying. It is a great practical gift idea for babies from newborn and up.

Its compact size makes it portable and easy to clean. As it runs on batteries; Parents can use the shusher in the car, take it to the park, shopping, virtually anyway, to help calm their baby to sleep.

Features:

Timer Options: The Baby Shusher comes with two easy-to-use timer options that allow you to play the rhythmic shush for either 15 or 30 minutes, giving you full control of your Baby Shusher.

Volume Control: For the rhythmic shush to work, it is important that the volume of the shushing is louder than baby’s cry. The Baby Shusher’s volume control allows parents to choose how loud or soft to play the sound and adjust the volume.

For many new parents the baby shusher is like a magic wand. Once they turn on the baby shusher their baby becomes mesmerised by the sound and stops crying.

The Baby Shusher is available to buy from The Baby Gift Company for $49.95

New parents will agree that there is no end to the number of things a baby needs. Just popping out to the local shops requires a bag packed with baby essentials items.

Busy parents on the go, will appreciate fun toys to keep their baby amused both in the pram or car.

Our Very Hungry Caterpillar Teether & Rattle is a fun baby activity toy which will keep bub entertained with its bright colours, teether, crinkle sounds and multiple textures.

Books are great for engaging early visual awareness. Our Scholastic My 1st ABC Baby Book offer a fun way to practice sounds and learn whilst in the car, pram or at home.

The Baby Shusher uses a Rhythmic Shushing noise to soothe baby. It is compact in size making it portable and easy to clean. It runs on batteries so can be used in the car, park, shopping, virtually anyway, to help calm baby to sleep.

Our Pram Sherpa Hooks are useful for for parents who have more than enough to carry The durable hooks provide parents a convenient way to attach grocery bags, nappy satchels or handbags onto their pram. A useful little add-on gift.

Daily outings require packing spare baby clothes, particularly for those enforceable little accidents. It is handy to pack a few singlets  or baby onesies, plus All-in-one Bodysuits. Perhaps a cotton hat and socks , during the cooler months.

Another baby bag essential is a lightweight blanket. Great for keeping baby comfortable and warm, or shading them from the hot sun. Muslin wraps are also handy for swaddling baby to sleep or shielding whilst breastfeeding.

Other must-have items for a nappy bag are:

• Supply of cloth or disposable nappies
• Nappy rash cream
• Teething gel
• Portable change mat
• Tissues
• Baby wipes
• Sunscreen
• Sanitising hand lotion
• Nappy disposal bags.
• Baby bibs
• Dummy (if required)
• Mum snacks / baby food

When looking to buy a baby gift for new parents it might be worth considering the practicality of these baby essentials, as parents need to be ready for anything when out and about with their baby!

We are proud to supply a range of Certified Organic Cotton Baby Gifts, perfect for newborn bubs, preemie babies and sensitive infants with asthma or allergies.

More parents are choosing only natural fibres for their baby’s clothing, toys and blankets, so that they are not exposed to toxic chemicals.

Our Maud n Lil Organic Plush Rattles are Certified by GOTS International and made with non GMO corn starch filling. The Maud n Lil Organic Teddy Stick Rattles are a suitable soft toy gift from birth.

Other eco-friendly presents include the luxurious Bamboo Baby Security Blankie Bear, made of premium quality bamboo. A delightful baby shower gender neutral comforter.

The GAIA Natural Baby Starter Kit is ideal for keeping in the hospital bag, containing all natural miniature sized skincare products. Our handy two pack of Babyushka Organic Cotton Muslin Wraps are great for swaddling bub plus they do not contain harsh chemicals.

A practical gift for a new mum would be the Eco SPA Bamboo Sleep Eyemask, helping to calm and relax her tired eyes and facial muscles.

We also sell a fabulous Newborn Organic Baby Hamper bamboo clothing and goats milk soap and natural toys. All beautifully presented in a keepsake white gift box, ready for taking to a baby shower.

With so many gorgeous gifts available made from organic and sustainable textiles, you can be sure to find something special at The Baby Gift Company.

Sophie la girafe is composed of 100% natural rubber, so the cleaning instructions should be carefully followed. As indicated on the packaging and inside the packaging, it is recommended to clean the surface of Sophie la girafe with a damp cloth. It should not be immersed in water nor rinsed off, to prevent water from getting inside.

See below for more cleaning instructions and advice:

Buy Sophie la girafe teether toy here for $30.95

Buy Sophie la girafe baby teether ring here for $20.95

Baby toys are a great gift idea but there are a number of things to consider when buying toys for babies:

• Inspect for sharp edges or rough surfaces which may cause cuts or splinters.
• Buy washable and non-fragile toys for babies.
• Don’t buy toys smaller than 4cm as they can choke a baby or toddler.
• Be careful not to buy toys that make loud noises as they can be harmful to baby’s hearing.

Newborn to 3 month old baby gift ideas

Comfort blankies and colourful rattles make ideal newborn baby gifts. The Fisher Price Lion Cuddler is baby safe, soft and has different textures to help stimulate baby’s senses. The Teddy Bear Hand Rattle will fit perfectly in baby's hand because it is light and easy to hold. Organic toys are ideal for newborn babies, Sophie the Giraffe is made from 100% natural rubber. This popular Teething Toy will help soothe baby's sore gums whilst providing a fun baby toy.

3-6 month baby gift ideas

During this stage, babies become more curious and will start to reach out more to touch things. They will enjoy playing with toys securely positioned dangly around them on play mats, in the pram or cot. Such as the Shake & Wiggle Happi Caterpillar Baby Activity Toy, which will help with the development of their motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The Sophie La Girafe Pull Tab Play Book displays brightly coloured pictures and are great for capturing baby’s attention. 

6-12 month baby gift ideas

At this age babies start to be more mobile, usually crawling or using furniture to pull themselves up onto their feet. Building blocks, musical toys and toys that move are lots of fun (such as these Playgro scoot along toys). Six month old babies love toys they can press, rattle or squeeze. The My First NICI Teddy Grabber with Squeaker is a fun gift idea for a baby boy or girl. The Munchkin Travelling Flash Cards are a great educational toys which offer a fun way to practice sounds and learn. The My First Footy ball and Soccer Football helps to encourage baby's motor skills and the bright red colour will help to stimulate sensory touch.

Our wonderful Baby GUND My First Purse Playset has won the '2015 Toy of the Year' award.

The popular My First Purse Playset - features a 5 piece interactive activity toys in an embroidered pink mini purse and a close fastener for secure storage - the toy won '2015 Toy of the Year' in the baby category.

We are very proud of the recognition in the great quality and design of our GUND products. 

You can buy the award winning My First Purse Playset within our gorgeous Pretty As A Princess Gift Hamper

When thinking about buying a baby gift for a new parent, why not consider practical baby items which mum and dad will need.

New parents can never have too many baby clothes but it’s good to remember that some babies are born bigger than newborn. Therefore as a gift giver it is a good idea to buy bigger than just newborn sizes. Most new mums would prefer to receive varying sizes and a mix of short and long sleeves baby wear for all seasons.

Baby onesies are great for wearing all year around, either on their own or as an under garment. Baby Singlets are also handy, as well as baby socks and cotton hats.

Cotton mittens are a ‘must-have’ for newborn babies, ideal for protecting baby from scratching themselves. Our Baby Scratch Mittens come in a handy 3 pack and are made of 100% Cotton.

Organic cotton baby clothing and toys are becoming increasingly popular. At the Baby Gift Company we sell a wide range of certified organic gifts. 

Bath toys are a great way of making bath time fun, our Playgro Splash & Scoop Bath Set are the perfect size for little hands to hold and squeeze. Face washers and hooded baby towels are also very useful for keeping little ones warm and dry.

A popular gift on most baby shower lists would be a stroller hooks, baby onboard signs and baby grooming kit. These are essential baby products which new parents will need.

Parents can never have too many baby bibs, great for keeping baby’s clothes clean during meal time.

Swaddling blankets are great for keeping a newborn safe, warm and comfortable. Our Playette’s Grey Stripe Deluxe Swaddle is the perfect neutral baby gift idea. New mums will also find cotton muslin wraps an indispensable item.

Our Designer Baby Wipes Clutch & Wrap Gift Set look fabulous and make for a handy new mum gift. She will find the Clutch a stylish alternative for storing wipes or tissues. Plus the lightweight wrap is an everyday baby essential.

Congratulate a work colleague or friend on the birth of their newborn baby with our gorgeous baby gift hampers.

We know how difficult it can be to put together the perfect baby gift package, within the company budget and fit it all into the allotted time at work.

At The Baby Gift Company, we sell high quality baby gifts on-line to suit all budgets. Our website is also easy to navigate and secure, giving you peace of mind.

 We offer Free Delivery Baby Gift Baskets starting from just $60.00, which can be delivered anywhere in Australia.

 Adorable Baby Boy Gift Boxes containing newborn essentials and sporty boy's gifts that are sure to impress the new parents.

 Our pretty gift hampers for Baby Girls include classic newborn presents, clothing for a little princess and gorgeous new mother & baby girl gifts.

 If the baby's gender is unknown or you are looking for a baby shower gift idea, then checkout our Neutral Baby Box selection.

 Our Create your own baby gift box section, allows you to choose the baby presents you want to send, within your budget. We will then carefully wrap the gifts in white tissue paper and present in a white keepsake box, fastened with a satin ribbon, to create a beautiful baby gift hamper.

Your new corporate baby gift box can either be delivered to a residential address, hospital or delivered to your work place so you can all be there when they open it.

Below is a list of our current corporate clients who trust The Baby Gift Company to deliver newborn baby gifts to their employees, customers, business associates and friends around Australia.