Shopping: Best Baby Shower Gifts

In need of a creative and unique gift for a spring or summer baby shower? We’ve rounded up a variety of functional (and eye-catching) items that any soon-to-be mother (and her baby-to-be) will love!

Leafcutter Designs' Letters To My Baby
Help a new mom give the gift of memories to treasure forever with Leafcutter Design’s Letters to My Baby book! Sure to be treasured forever, these letter templates, meant to be written and sealed and opened as the child grows up, are complete with a colorful design and phrases that will surely become priceless mementos! $14.25, leafcutterdesigns.com
Lexypexy Sophia Teether
Add some style to teething time! Created from sustainable Maple wood, Lexy Pexy’s Sophia Bag teether (which is designed and made locally in NYC) is also safe from all chemicals and toxins. The Sophia Bag is finished with a trendy, non-splintering design and an easy-to-grab handle (available in other luxurious shapes as well). $24, lexypexy.com
Zoocchini Charlie the Crab Bath Bath Mitt
Spice up bath time with Zoocchini’s colorful Charlie the Crab Bath Mitt! Lined with soft jersey cotton, this orange bath mitt is decorated with bubble-loving Charlie the Crab (available in other smiley animals as well). $11.99, zoocchini.com
Ju-Ju-Be x Hello Kitty BFF Diaper Bag: Tick Tock
Changing diapers on the go is rarely a pleasant task, but there’s now a diaper bag collection on the market with prints so cute, you won’t be able to help but smile. The Ju-Ju-Be x Hello Kitty BFF Diaper Bag in the original Tick Tock pattern is not only wildly adorable, but it also features smart pockets for supplies, a change mat, a messenger strap, handles, and a backpack conversion option. $170, sanrio.com
LeSportsac Baby Multi Bottle Bag
Both functional and fashion-forward, LeSportsac’s Multi-Bottle Bag is a thoughtful gift for the expecting mother in your life! This product is completed with an insulated interior and zipper (to make bottle toting a snap), and comes in several eye-catching patterns. $38, lesportsac.com
Marie Chantal Gold Angel Wing Velour Footie
Dress your little baby as the angel they are with Marie-Chantal’s Gold Angel Wing Footie! Composed of cozy velour, this garment is finished with a sweet pair of gold wings. This luxe product is available for babies up to 24 months old. $89, mariechantal.com
TANE Organics Booties with Ties
Hand-knitted and lined with luxurious alpaca fleece, TANE’s Booties with Ties make the perfect present for any new mom! These walking sock booties are organic and are available in an assortment of shades. $68, taneorganics.com
Rosie Pope Baby 2 pack Pants - Arrow/Tiger Combo
Liven up any little one’s wardrobe with maternity guru Rosie Pope’s Arrow/Tiger Two-Pack Pants! Made from cotton and polyester, these tiny trousers are decorated with adorable tigers and arrows and feature an easy-on drawstring. $16, rosiepope.com
7 A.M. Enfant Nido
Created in collaboration with the Car Seat Lady, 7 A.M.’s (an NYC-based company) Quilted Nido is guaranteed to keep your baby warm and safe while driving. The Nido eliminates any space between the child and the car seat for maximum safety and comes in a variety of colors and sizes! $59, 7amenfant.com
SUN & SEA Holly 4 Piece Layette Set
This four-piece layette set designed by SUN & SEA will ensure that the receiving newborn is dressed in style! Each set contains a cap, long-sleeve top, hooded-blanket, and a pair of adorable booties! This product is available in red, blue, and orange and each is accented with cool animal prints. $60, sun-n-sea-baby.com
Dwell Studios Elephant Mobile
Add a fun, creative piece to your newborn’s nursery with Dwell Studio’s whimsical Elephant Mobile! Perfect for either a boy or girl, this piece is created from serigraphical foil and made in Denmark. $49, dwellstudio.com
Lulujo Whales 2-Pack Whales Muslin Security Blankets
Made with comfortable muslin cotton and lined with silky satin, Lulojo’s Security Blankets makes the perfect gift for any soon-to-be mom! Each packet contains two blankets decorated with colorful whales. $16.99, lulujo.com

Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo

Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park &amp; Children&rsquo;s Zoo presents programming for children and families of all ages, animal encounters, zookeeper experiences, VIP tours, season memberships, and much more! Camp Zoo introduces and immerses children in nature through outdoor exploration, games, crafts, and other educational hands-on activities.&nbsp; In partnership with their nonprofit arm, the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability, the game farm also offers culture, education, and wellness programs to connect people with wildlife and the natural environment.&nbsp; A critical aspect of the game farm is serving as a sanctuary to animals that&nbsp;have been rescued, rehabilitated, or re-homed, including Sicilian miniature donkeys, alpacas, African Sulcatta tortoises, peacocks, rabbits, goats, sheep,&nbsp;alligators, and our beloved Gomez, a Sulphur-crested cockatoo, and Nala, an African Serval cat!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Pocono Springs Camp

Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, just 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia, Pocono Springs Camp offers a unique concept in the world of overnight summer camps: a traditional co-ed camp experience in a 5-week program. Pocono Springs offers an extensive variety of activities and healthy challenges that allow campers to flourish. Campers have the opportunity to experience personal success, build confidence and independence, while creating lifelong friendships and lasting memories.