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Baby shower boom: The ultimate gifts for the expectant mother in your life

By Amelie Langenskiöld

Photo: Torbjørn Rødland

Whether it's your first or third invite, our affordable baby-buy gift guide is guaranteed to make the mother-to-be swoon

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Along with a baby shower invite often comes the mounting pressure to bring the ultimate, meets-all-criteria gift. With many soon-to-be mothers reluctant to divulge what's on their baby wishlist, many attendees try their luck at mind-reading with their offerings. To avoid any hush-hush gift pass-ons, Vogue Scandinavia's shopping team have covered all bases with a gift guide for all types of gift-giver, from everyday essentials to timeless treasures; the below selection caters to all.

For the mother and the baby

More often than not, baby shower gifting centres around the baby, failing to account for the expectant mother - no doubt also in need of some tender loving care. So what better way to celebrate the mother-to-be than with a bouquet of freshly bloomed flowers signifying new beginnings or the more practical canvas pram maternity bag courtesy of Oysho for essential storage.


Potty chair

Baby Björn

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Fanto the elephant stroller charm

Sebra

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Canvas pram maternity bag

Oysho

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Baby nest single - Clover meadow

That's Mine

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The freddie uv set

IA BON

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Fauna bedset 100x130 cm

Garbo & Friends

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Gift card flowers

Flowery

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Organic baby gift set

Estelle & Thild

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Everyday essentials

The power of an essential is not to be underestimated. Everyday but elevated, the two-piece bottle set from Konges Sløjd makes for a lovely design twist on feeding time. Bound to make the baby smile, these animal-themed novelties, including a tableware set, shark towel, and rhino toy, will undoubtedly bring joy to the little one's face.


Stina tableware and bib set

Liewood

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Set of 3 disney organic cotton swaddles

Aden + Anais

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Boat print cotton canvas backpack w/logo

Bobo Choses

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Cherry-embroidered cotton pouch

Bonpoint

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Two-piece bottle set

Konges Sløjd

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Shark cotton towel

Baby Bites

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Knitted-detail comforter

Bonpoint

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Maileg safari friends rhino

Arket

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Gifts to treasure forever

For those closer to the expectant mother, or if you prefer to impart a more sentimental offering, this 'gifts to treasure edit' is the way to go. Whether the Mother-to-be wishes to frame precious moments captured on camera or read the paperback to promote much-needed mother-baby bonding, these gifts are bound to hold a special place in her heart for years to come.


Elephant box

Georg Jensen

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Dove bracelet kids gold

Edblad

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Step up children's stool 34x33 cm

Royal Design

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Greta picture frame silver double

Newport

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Heart with brass rim

Svenskt Tenn

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Velvet jewelry box

Sophie Bille Brahe

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Girotondo stainless steel tray

Alessi

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Pippi Longstocking paperback

Amazon

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Baby clothes and accessories

Featuring a snug, cotton all-in-one from H&M, animal knit tights by Stella McCartney and a cosy romper set by Mini Rodini, the below edit will ensure the baby arrives in style and has much-needed clothing comfort during those first few months.


Noelle cardigan

Livly

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Knitted cotton all-in-one suit

H&M

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Cotton blend knit tights

Stella Mccartney Kids

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2750-cotjstrap classic canvas sneakers

Superga

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Cotton tricot knit cardigan

Petit Bateau

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Baby cotton-blend romper, hat and socks set

Mini Rodini

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Floral-print ruffled romper

Louise Misha

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Baby anette onesie

1 + in the family

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