Holiday gift ideas for soon-to-be parents

Discover the ultimate holiday gift ideas for expecting parents. Find the perfect presents that offer comfort, convenience, and joy for first-time moms and dads

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By Nanit Team

Innovative baby products

This holiday season, the soon-to-be moms and dads in your life will be over the moon with cutting-edge baby products from Nanit.

Smart monitoring with a festive twist

The cornerstone of Nanit's solution-driven technology is the Pro Baby Monitor. It can be paired with a range of stands: a floor stand, wall mount, or flex stand.

With 1080p HD video, two-way audio, and sleep-tracking capabilities, parents can keep watch over their little one while gaining valuable insights into their sleep patterns. Our personalized sleep schedules and tips helps optimize baby's sleep routine, leading to more restful nights for the whole family.

Soothing sounds and friendly lights for silent nights

The Sound + Light Audio Monitor is another simple, effective monitoring solution. This versatile smart device combines three essential functions—a night light, sound machine, and audio monitor—making it a valuable addition to any nursery.

Parents love Sound + Light because of its:

Multifunctionality. Its 3-in-1 design saves space and simplifies nursery setup.

Customizable environment. With a wide range of soothing sounds and customizable light colors, parents can create the perfect sleep environment for their baby.

Smart features. The cry detection and temperature/humidity tracking (done through the app) provide extra peace of mind for first-time parents.

Portability. Its compact design and rechargeable battery make it ideal for travel, helping to protect and preserve baby’s sleep routine even on the go.

Grows with your baby. The device adapts to different development stages, from infancy through toddlerhood, offering long-term value.

User-friendly control. Multiple control options, including on the device itself as well as accessed via the Nanit app, cater to unique preferences and situations.

Sleep optimization. By helping establish consistent sleep routines, Sound + Light assists with one of the biggest challenges for both babies and new parents—getting enough rest.

By helping new parents to create a soothing nursery environment and supporting bedtime routines, Sound + Light is an invaluable tool for first-time moms and dads.

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Our cutting-edge 3-in-1 sleep solution combines a night light, sound machine, and audio monitor, helping you create consistent routines, soothe your child, and improve sleep habits from infancy to toddlerhood

Practical gifts to simplify parenting

The real holiday win? Gifting presents that actually get used. This holiday season, give the gift of peace of mind and convenience. Nanit offers a range of thoughtful, practical gifts designed to make parenting a little bit easier.

For the family on-the-go

The Traveling Camera Bundle or the compact Travel Pack will be just the thing. These bundles are specifically designed for parents who are regularly on the move but still want to maintain a consistent sleep routine and monitoring system for their baby. Here's why it's the right choice for the first-time parents in your life:

Portability. The Traveling Camera Bundle includes the Pro Camera with a Flex Stand, making it easy to set up in various locations. Visiting family or on vacation with baby? Flexibility is yours.
High-quality monitoring. The Pro Camera delivers 1080p HD video, providing a crystal-clear overhead view of your baby. Parents can keep a sharp eye on their little one, even whenaway from home.
Versatile setup. The Flex Stand allows for quick and easy setup wherever you are, and it fits into diaper bags for optimal portability and convenience.
Safety features. The Traveling Bundle includes a small sensor-free Breathing Band (0-3 months), allowing new parents to breathe easy knowing their baby’s breathing easy, too.
Smart capabilities. With an optional Insights Plan subscription, parents can access advanced features like sleep tracking and developmental milestone monitoring.
Cost-effective. Delivering big impact in one bundle, these holiday gifts will be able to be enjoyed for years to come.

Both the Nanit Traveling Camera Bundle and the Travel Pack empower first-time parents to maintain routines and make sure their baby is sleeping soundly wherever they go.

For handy parents-to-be

Need help constructing that crib? The Character 5-Piece Tool Set is a practical gift for new parents who may be building nursery gear or taking care of a new home.

The set includes five must-have tools that cover most basic household repairs and projectss:

Hammer
Tape measure
Screwdriver
Small adjustable wrench
Slip-joint pliers

The natural canvas Tool Tote keeps everything organized and accessible. And with its carry handle and dual buckle closure, it’s easy to move the set from room to room or even take it on trips.

Comfort and care for soon-to-be parents

Just welcomed a baby? Tis the season of joy, excitement, and, a fair share of sleepless nights. Nanit products are excellent at comforting and caring for the new parents and families in your life.

Breathe easy with Breathing Wear

Nanit's Breathing Wear collection, including the Breathing Band and Breathing Wear Sleeping Bag, works seamlessly with the Nanit Pro baby monitor to track a baby’s breathing motion. Instead of sensors or electronics, Breathing Wear features a unique pattern that the monitor can follow.

Easily track growth

The Smart Sheet is a unique gift that combines comfort with functionality. The printed pattern on this 100% cotton crib sheet allows the Nanit camera to measure a baby's height and accurately track growth progress. It's an innovative and stress-free way for parents to monitor their little one's development.

Self-care gifts for expecting parents

What new parent doesn’t want a little pampering, especially during the hectic holiday season! These gifts will fit the bill beautifully

Food delivery

Anything that helps a new parent take care of themselves is a wonderful thing. Chiyo’s curated gift collection is a perfect example, offering nourishing bundles designed to support new and expecting moms with lactation-boosting snacks and postpartum care essentials. The carefully crafted packages are practical and offer comfort and care during the important fourth trimester time.

Another idea? A gift card for a food delivery service, saving dinner time for hungry, exhausted moms and dads of newborns.

Thoughtful reads for first time parents

In the early days of parenthood, it’s always nice to have empathetic company—and these books deliver just that. Expecting Better by Emily Oster, Fair Play by Eve Rodsky, and Dear Future Mama by Meghan Trainor offer a blend of evidence-based information and personal experience that provide both comfort and friendly guidance.

Expecting Better applies rigorous analysis to common pregnancy advice, challenging conventional wisdom with research-backed insights. Both accessible and wise, Oster's book encourages parents to weigh risks and benefits, fostering confidence in their parenting choices.
Fair Play offers a revolutionary approach to balancing household responsibilities and childcare. It provides a practical system for redistributing tasks within a family, supporting more equitable partnerships and reducing stress. Perfect for parents eager to equally share the load, this book is an essential and thoughtful guide to managing the daily juggle.
Dear Future Mama, written by beloved pop star Trainor, addresses the emotional aspects of pregnancy, providing comfort and reassurance to new parents. Millennial and Gen Z parents will find a welcome friend in Trainor's contemporary take on pregnancy and motherhood .

Cozy blanket + cup of tea + these reads = the perfect gift for unwinding after a long day.

Make the most of memories with a keepsake box

The thoughtfully-designed Short Years Baby Keepsake Box provides a special place for parents to store and organize their baby's most precious mementos. The result? A lasting treasure trove of childhood memories. It’s a perfect gift because :

It preserves precious memories. Keep precious keepsakes—first locks of hair, hospital bracelets, and early artwork—safe and easy to find, something for the whole family to coo over for years

You can keep track of your baby’s growth. The box comes with milestone cards and a fabric tape measure, letting parents document their baby's growth and achievements.

It’s elegantly designed. Tasteful and gender-neutral, the box is a beautiful addition to any nursery and provides handy storage.

Make the holidays bright with Nanit

Whether you’re looking for a practical, fun, or sentimental gift idea (or something that’s a little bit of everything), Nanit offers so many options for expecting parents—this holiday season and beyond. Explore our guides on holiday gifts for new parents or high tech holiday gifts today to start crossing off your holiday gift list.

Key takeaways

Find the perfect gift for first-time parents with Nanit. Nanit offers cutting-edge baby monitors and other solutions that make ideal gifts for new parents. The Pro Camera, available with various stand options, provides high-quality video monitoring and sleep tracking capabilities.
Comfort and care for the whole family. When you’re holiday shopping, look for gifts that help out both baby and parents.
Smart devices ease the mental load for new parents. Nanit’s smart devices offer personalized sleep guidance, cry detection, and temperature and humidity tracking, helping new parents gain valuable insights into their child's well-being and develop the best bedtime routines.

Sources:

National Library of Medicine. Digital health tools to support parents with parent-infant sleep and mental well-being. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9772418/

Sleep Foundation. Understanding Sleep Deprivation and New Parenthood. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-deprivation/parents

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CONTRIBUTORS

Natalie Barnett, PhD serves as VP of Clinical Research at Nanit. Natalie initiated sleep research collaborations at Nanit and in her current role, Natalie oversees collaborations with researchers at hospitals and universities around the world who use the Nanit camera to better understand pediatric sleep and leads the internal sleep and development research programs at Nanit. Natalie holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of New England in Australia and a Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Sleep Science from the University of Western Australia. Natalie was an Assistant Professor in the Neurogenetics Unit at NYU School of Medicine prior to joining Nanit. Natalie is also the voice of Nanit's science-backed, personalized sleep tips delivered to users throughout their baby's first few years.

Mackenzie Sangster is on the Brand and Community team at Nanit. She supports content development and editing for Nanit’s Parent Confidently blog as well as other marketing initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends, cooking, being active, and using the Pro + Flex Duo to keep an eye on her fur-baby, Poppy!

Holly Hays is a contributor and writer for Nanit, channeling her years as a mama and former magazine editor to create fun, useful content for fellow busy, trying-to-do-their-best parents and caregivers. Holly has written for a wide range of brands and media outlets (Ergobaby, HGTV, Manhattan Toy Company, OXO), loves to cook and read mystery novels, and leans heavily on her two daughters to keep her up to date on all the latest slang.