Finding the perfect baby shower gift can be stressful — you want something thoughtful, useful, and a little different from the usual. At Blickenstaffs Toy Store in Provo, Utah, we've helped thousands of customers find gifts that new parents actually love. Here are our favorite baby shower picks for 2026.

Why Skip the Registry?

Registries are practical, but the most memorable baby shower gifts are often the ones that weren't on the list. A beautiful stuffed animal, a classic book, or a toy the family will treasure for years — those are the gifts people remember. Here's what we recommend.

1. Jellycat Stuffed Animals

A Jellycat is the gold standard baby shower gift. Impossibly soft, beautifully designed, and safe from birth — these stuffed animals become beloved companions that babies carry with them for years. Our top picks for newborns:

• Bashful Bunny — the classic, available in dozens of colors
• Blossom Bunny — a beautiful floral version perfect for baby girls
• Amuseable Cloud — dreamy and perfect for nursery decor
• Maple Bear — soft toffee fur, sweet and classic

Any Jellycat is a guaranteed hit at a baby shower. Stop in and our staff will help you pick the perfect one.

2. Jellycat Soft Cloth Baby Books

Combine the magic of Jellycat with the joy of reading — Jellycat's soft cloth baby books are safe from birth, machine washable, and absolutely adorable. Titles include Farm Tails, Dino Tails, and Unicorn Tails. A wonderful gift that grows with the baby.

3. Jellycat Peek a Baby

A lift-the-flap soft cloth book that babies absolutely love. Interactive, tactile, and endlessly entertaining for little ones. One of our most popular baby shower gifts.

4. Perry Polar Bear Playmat

A beautiful Jellycat playmat featuring Perry the Polar Bear — soft, colorful, and perfect for tummy time. A practical gift that babies use every single day.

5. Classic Children's Books

Give the gift of reading with a carefully chosen set of classic children's books. We carry hundreds of titles at Blickenstaffs — from board books for newborns to picture books for toddlers. Our staff loves recommending books and can always help you find something special.

6. A Gift Basket from Blickenstaffs

Can't decide? We can help you put together a beautiful gift basket with a Jellycat stuffed animal, a soft book, and a few other special touches. Visit us in store in Provo and we'll help you create something the new parents will absolutely love.

Baby Shower Gift Tips

• Go slightly bigger on stuffed animals — babies grow into them fast
• Include a gift receipt so parents can exchange if needed
• Books are always appreciated and never go out of style
• Soft, tactile toys are best for newborns — babies explore with their hands first

Shop Baby Shower Gifts at Blickenstaffs

Blickenstaffs Toy Store in Provo, Utah is the best place in Utah Valley to find unique, high-quality baby shower gifts. Visit us in store or shop online at blickenstaffs.com — we ship nationwide and offer gift wrapping in store!