Bargain Baby: New Baby Gifts Under $20

A new baby, squee! Hold your horses- we know you want to give the most precious and thoughtful gift possible for this new little person, but here are a few words to the wise before you start loading up that shopping cart. 1)This kid is going to get more stuff than he will ever use. 2)This kid has no idea how much you spent on that onesie he just pooped on. 3)New parents are easily overwhelmed with all the new stuff. Given all of that, try to reign it in when giving gifts to new little ones. Of course your gift can still be thoughtful and unique, but you don’t need to bankrupt yourself doing so. The sentiment and gesture mean more to the parents than the price tag. Here is a list of ideas that will thrill newborns and parents alike, while keeping the tab under a cool $20.

| Posted: 16 Jul, 2012 by Rene

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• Night & Day Discovery Toy

  

  Whooo wants to play? These adorable owls do. Blow baby’s mind with this clever toy that will keep him interested thanks to several different colors, textures and sounds.

  $14 at Pop Deluxe | Buy

  

  | Posted 20 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Baby Cloth Box & Book Collection

  

  Keep all of those meaningful mementos in one classic cloth box. From notes to locks of hair to his first tooth, there is a spot for everything in this box, which also includes a brag book for photos on-the-go.

  $18 at Pottery Barn Kids | Buy

  

  | Posted 20 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Personalized Baby Bib

  

  Personalized gifts thrill new parents, and who wouldn’t love a bib to add to the stack? They will surely need as many as they can get their hands on-especially ones as cool as this handmade chevron-striped drool-catcher.

  $13 at Simply Sublime Baby | Buy

  

  | Posted 19 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Organic Muslin Swaddle Blanket

  

  Babies love to be swaddled while sleeping, and moms love organic materials, so this muslin blanket from Jake & Ella is a double winner. Wrap baby up without fear of overheating him and hopefully score yourself some extra sleep.

  $15 at Jake & Ella | Buy

  

  | Posted 19 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Maileg Monkey Rattle

  

  This soft, stuffed monkey has a sweet bell inside that will delight little ears. The knit design is perfect for tugging on and drooling all over, too.

  $19 at My Sweet Muffin | Buy

  

  | Posted 18 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Peggy Pig Rubber Baby Toy

  

  Move over, Sophie the Giraffe. Peggy Pig is all-natural and just as captivating with a sweet, swine face and pleasing squeak.

  $20 at Jake & Ella | Buy

  

  | Posted 18 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Organic Seahorse Toy

  

  Perfectly sized for small hands, Under The Nile’s seahorse is soft and soothing, and made of completely organic Egyptian cotton.

  $12 at Oompa Toys | Buy

  

  | Posted 17 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Applique Leather Shoes

  

  Keep those little feet covered in dotty style with a precious pair of leather shoes. Is the new baby a surprise delivery? This spotted pair works for baby boys or girls.

  $20 at Boden | Buy

  

  | Posted 17 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Trumpette Jonny’s Hightop Socks

  

  Baby socks have a way of disappearing, so it is a good idea to give an entire set. All the better when they are hysterically cute, like these faux hightops from Trumpette.

  $18 at Amazon | Buy

  (Set of Six)

  

  | Posted 17 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Angel Dear Puppy Blankie

  

  Part stuffed animal, part soother and part blanket, the Angel Dear Puppy Blankie will meet baby’s needs for something soft and snuggly and oh-so cute.

  $13 at YoYo.com | Buy

  

  | Posted 16 Jul, 2012 by Rene

• Baby Prints On Canvas

  

  New parents are going to want to remember those tiny little feet forever. Help them immortalize just how small those piggies are with this clever canvas kit.

  $19 at Perpetual Kid | Buy

  

  | Posted 16 Jul, 2012 by Rene