12 Unique Gender Reveal Gifts You'll Love
Updated: 17 Dec 2024
These days it’s rare to not know the sex of your baby before it is born. A gender reveal party is an opportunity for parents-to-be to learn the sex of the baby and celebrate with their family and friends. And what better way to honor the gender reveal than with a few unique gifts?
Are Guests Required to Bring Gifts to a Gender Reveal?
According to most etiquette sources, the answer is no. That means the host or parents-to-be should not expect any gifts and should not list registry information if sending a formal invitation. Gift-giving is typically done later in the pregnancy during a baby shower.
Some parents, however, will combine both events into a single party and host a baby shower along with the gender reveal. In this case, you definitely need to bring a gift. If you’re unsure, check with the host or parents-to-be.
That said, thoughtful gifts are always welcomed and appreciated. Preparing for a new baby is an exciting time, and unique gender reveal gifts help celebrate this momentous occasion! (And if you happen to be the parent-to-be who’s celebrating, just be sure to make time to write thank-you notes for the guests who gift you.)
What Types of Gifts Are Best for a Gender Reveal Party?
When in doubt, focus on a gift for the parent(s). If you aren’t sure whether the parents are planning on having a baby shower, it is also appropriate to get a gift for the baby. To be on the safe side, select gender-neutral options if you’re gifting baby.
Our Favorite Unique Gender Reveal Gift Ideas
Take a look at these unique gender reveal gifts. (Even if they aren’t having a party, these all make sweet “congratulations” gifts for the new parents).
1. Bogg Bag Tote Bag
This versatile Bogg Bag Tote Bag is a practical yet trendy choice for anyone – even if you don’t have a baby. It’s stylish enough for a girl's weekend and large enough for a family day at the beach. Take the Bogg Bag along for all your adventures and know that its durable, washable, tip-proof, sturdy design will give you peace of mind knowing you have everything you need in one bag – just don't forget the sunscreen!
2. Cards and/or Gift Cards
Simple and classic, you just can’t go wrong gifting a sweet card and a heartfelt congratulatory message! Check out this beautiful collection of new baby cards from Lemon Milk. And hey, if you want to add an ANB Baby e-gift card in there too, so much the better!
3. Miracle Baby Swaddle Blanket
When you place your baby to sleep on their back, their natural position is for their arms to go up. The Love To Dream Swaddle UP Original features a patented design that allows you to swaddle your baby with their arms up in this more natural position. The Swaddle UP is a stretchy blend of Cotton and Elastane designed to be snug and cozy around their torso, contain baby's arms, and thereby calm the startle reflex, encouraging a long, restful night's sleep – a perfect newborn gift for parents-to-be!
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Original
4. Earth Mama Organics A Little Something For Mama-To-Be, Gift Box
Pregnancy brings it all on. The Earth Mama Organics A Little Something For Mama-To-Be Gift Box says “I get it. This will help.” This 5-piece, cruelty-free, travel-size set includes ginger fresh deodorant, ginger fresh Castille body wash, belly butter, belly oil, and orange ginger lip balm.
Earth Mama Organics A Little Something For Mama-To-Be Gift Box
5. Sophie La Girafe Natural Rubber Teether Toy
Sophie La Girafe is a classic – the most beloved teether for over 60 years! Sophie is very flexible and has lots of parts for the baby to taste (ears, horns, legs). She is perfect for soothing a baby’s sore gums when teething and is completely safe. Made of 100% natural rubber and food paint.
6. Earth Mama Organics Organic Nipple Butter
Nursing can be tough on a body. Help a mama-to-be out with this soothing, cruelty-free Earth Mama Organics Organic Nipple Butter. It’s botanical-rich, lanolin-free, and non-sticky. It moisturizes dry skin and brings nipples back to their happy place. And since it just might end up in the baby’s mouth, it’s Non-GMO Project Verified. So there’s no need to wash it off before nursing!
Earth Mama Organics Organic Nipple Butter
7. Mary Meyer Putty Nursery Character Blanket
Life is easier with a friend you can hold on to easily. The Mary Meyer Putty Nursery Character Blanket is a plush stuffed character that sits atop the center of the blanket. Like all Mary Meyer Putty Nursery animals, this sweet hound dog blanket has luxurious fabric, a neutral color palette, and sophistication for today’s baby world of room decor, toys, and clothing.
Mary Meyer Putty Nursery Character Blanket
8. Mushie Nesting Stars Toy
The Mushie Nesting Stars Toy is a hit with babies! Little ones will love matching the colors while exploring their fine motor skills with this beautiful nesting star toy set. It helps develop hand-eye coordination, balance, gripping strength, trunk control, gross motor skills, and crossing midline exercises. This sweet set is made from 100% non-toxic BPA and phthalate-free plastic.
9. Earth Mama Organics Organic Skin and Scar Balm
The Earth Mama Organics Organic Skin and Scar Balm, formulated by a nurse and herbalist, helps reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Made with organic herbs and oils, cruelty-free Organic Skin & Scar Balm is here to help cheer mama’s skin on as it does its heroic duty. This balm contains no petroleum, parabens, or artificial fragrance and has been clinically tested for irritation.
Earth Mama Organics Organic Skin and Scar Balm
10. Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Toy
Colorful loops made from soft, pliable plastic are easy to grasp and hold, plus caregivers can refrigerate it for a soothing teether. The Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Toy is a must-have for newborns and teething babies. Made of polyurethane tubing and therefore does not contain BPA or PVC. It also meets the CPSC and European requirements for phthalates. Named a finalist for ASTRA's Best Toys for Kids, winner of an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award, Hot Diggity Award Winner, Finalist for a Cribsie Award.
Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Toy
11. Earth Mama Organics Organic Herbal Sitz Bath
Take care “down there” with herbal compresses filled with organic herbs traditionally used to soothe and comfort the nethers during pregnancy or after childbirth. The Earth Mama Organics Organic Herbal Sitz Bath is packed in easy-to-use, individual herbal sachets, each one is perfect for one use. Use as a sitz bath, or use the brewed infusion to make postpartum “padsicles” or compresses.
Earth Mama Organics Organic Herbal Sitz Bath
12. Mustela Newborn Arrival Gift Set, Baby Bathtime & Skin Care Essentials
The sweet Mustela Newborn Arrival Gift Set contains five essential, natural skin care products specifically designed to help protect and hydrate a baby's delicate skin. The set is packaged in a deluxe keepsake box and includes the necessities for bath time, hydration, diaper change, and quick clean-ups. It includes foam shampoo, cleansing gel, no-rinse cleansing water, body lotion, and diaper rash cream. Products are paraben, phthalate, and phenoxyethanol free and hypoallergenic.
