Gender-neutral celebrations are becoming increasingly popular. Often, families throw gender neutral baby showers because they want to be surprised by the baby’s sex assigned at birth, or prefer gender neutral products to avoid stereotypical gender coding. And some are for purely practical reasons — many parents plan on reusing classic and practical baby shower gifts and clothes, toys, and accessories for subsequent children.
Looking for a gender-neutral gift for parents-to-be? Whether it’s a gift card, gender-neutral clothes, accessories, toys, or books, we’ve got you covered.
Bonus: All of these gifts can be safely delivered, in case you are attending a virtual or drive-by shower during COVID.
Parents will appreciate these practical gender-neutral baby shower gift ideas
Not just for babies: Gifts for the parents-to-be
Mom and dad like nice gifts, too. “Babies get so much and not all of it ends up being truly useful,” mom of three Emily Wright told Mom.com. “But the other family members are often overlooked.
9. Self care items
Consider parent self-care stuff like date night supplies, meals or meal gift cards, luxury bath items, jammies/slippers, and gifts for older siblings,” suggested Wright.
10. Hospital gift baskets
“I always put together a ‘Dad kit’ for the fathers. I add in travel toiletries for the hospital, snacks, energy drinks, etc., and maybe a neck pillow,” mother of three boys Roz Romero recommended to Mom.com.
Gladys ZO provides this gift basket of essentials for the mothers. “I love to get a gift for the mom — especially for the hospital — chapstick, a file folder for all the paperwork, hair ties, and snacks.”
