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21 Best Gift Ideas for Premature Babies

Are you waiting for a new little member of your family? If yes, get ready to welcome the mighty little one. Gifts and presents are probably the best ways to welcome a preemie to this world.

Moreover, you’ll find a plethora of unique gift ideas for premature babies. From cozy blankets to baby monitors, there’s a whole lot of gifts to offer. So, here are the 21 best gifts for premature babies. 

#1 Onesies

Gift the Hudson Baby Onesies to the newcomer before he opens his little eyes. These pieces of infant clothing are most useful in the NICU. 

The Hudson baby one size have buttons embedded on the body that allows medical tubes to poke out. 

There are preemie and micro-preemie variants of the Hudson baby one size. Any premature baby that weighs 3-6 lbs. can comfortably fit in the Hudson baby onesies. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% cotton
  • Each set contains three pieces of ones
  • Buttons on the midline 

#2 Bodysuits

Nowadays, Kimono style bodysuits for premature babies are on-trend. Give the tiny one Simple Joys Kimono-style bodysuits from Carter’s store. 

Made from 100% cotton, these bodysuits especially design for delicate premature baby skin. Each set comes with five bodysuits with buttons on the side. 

This design allows the parents to remove the bodysuit without taking it out of their heads. The “Simple joys” Kimono style baby suits are soft and keep the baby cozy. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% cotton 
  • Attractive Kimono Design 
  • Has side buttons 

#3 Milestone Cards

These Milestone Cards from the “Every Tiny Thing” Store are an ideal gift for premature babies. 

You can also use these cards as a photography prop to capture the tiny one’s first moments. Then, all you have to do is place the card beside the baby and click your best shot. 

There are 48 unique NICU milestones which are printed both-sided on 24 adorable cards. The deck of cards is beautifully packaged in an Organza bag, which always comes in handy.

Features: 

  • 48 unit and NICU milestones 
  • It comes with an organza bag 

#4 Milestone Age Blocks

If you are searching for gift ideas for premature babies, go for a milestone age block. These age blocks are unique, as it includes the age and weight of the baby. 

Just like the milestone cards, you can also use them as a photography prop. The age blocks are made of high-quality solid softwood. 

It also has rounded edges, which make it safer for the baby. Instead of stickers, these milestone age blocks have graphics imprinted on them. 

Features: 

  • Made from high-quality softwood
  • Graphical imprint 
  • Includes age and weight imprint on it 

#5 Soft Toy

No one can miss a soft toy while picking gifts for a premature baby. So gift the soft toy octopus from the Nattou store to your tiny warrior. 

It’s made of 100% polyester and safe for any premature baby. Still, it is better to wash the fabric toy to remove allergy-causing dust or pollen. 

However, this toy may be larger than the premature baby, but it causes no harm. They can play with the toy octopus by grabbing its tentacles with their tiny hands. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% polyester 
  • Lightweight and safe for premature babies
  • Easy to wash

#6 Books

Technically, books are of no use to a premature baby. However, a book can be a perfect gift to improve the baby’s overall development.

Gift your beloved little one a lullaby book written by Stephen Willow. It is a padded board book that has over ten bedtime rhymes to sing to a preemie. 

Moreover, the pages are thick and durable with cute pictorial representation on them. Read the rhymes to your beloved little warrior to make his/her nighttime.

Features: 

  • Adorable pictorial representation 
  • Has over ten bedtime lullabies
  • Cute book cover

#7 Preemie Hat

The best thing about hats is that anyone, including preemies, can wear them. This Preemie hat brought by BabyPrem Store is a perfect gift for a premature baby. 

It is made of 100% cotton and specially designed for the little one’s delicate skin. You can choose any one of the pink and blue variants of this Preemie hat. 

It also has three size variants for premature babies weighing from 3.5 to 7.5 lbs. Moreover, this Preemie has a beautiful embroidery that reads, “I’m a Little Fighter.”

Features: 

  • Beautiful embroidered text 
  • Made from 100% cotton 
  • It comes in several color and size variants 

Gift the premature baby this piece of crib art if their parent is having a hard time. You can use it to decorate their and NICU bed or the entire room. 

Doing such will reduce the complexities for the parent and bring good luck to the child. Each crib has a dimension of 5×5 inches and is very bold. 

The pieces are laminated from both sides and have motivational quotes imprinted on them. Choose your quote variant from any of the fantastic four. 

Features: 

  • Made from virgin paper 
  • Bold imprinted quotes 
  • Double Lamination 

#9 Sleepsack Swaddle

This sleepsack swaddle is brought to you by the “HALO” store from Amazon. It is a perfect gift for a premature baby in the NICU. 

The HALO sleepsack swaddle is exclusively designed for preemies. Made from 100% polyester, this piece of comfortable clothing comes with 20 color variants.

Besides being super soft, the Halo sleepsack swaddle is super adjustable too. In addition, it has a delicate embroidery that reads “Back Is Best” on the back. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% polyester
  • Delicate embroidery on the back.    
  • Over 20 color variants 

#10 Gown Set

If you plan to gift something comfortable to a preemie, the Gerber baby 4-pack gown is just for you. 

These pieces of clothing are made from 100% pure cotton and proportionate stitching. You can expand the lap shoulder neckline in each of these beautiful gowns. 

Moreover, each set has four gowns which you can select from over 18 color variants. You will get attractive themes with a graphical imprint of stripes, bears, arrows, and many more.

Features: 

  • 18 color variants
  • Expandable neckline
  • Made from 100% pure cotton 

#11 Premature Baby Bathtub

An adorable bathtub is also a perfect idea to gift a premature baby. Gift the little one the “Puj Tub” soft and foldable baby bathtub. 

This product is no ordinary baby bathtub, as it has foam and magnets embedded on the surface. Instead, its high-grade plastic is specially designed for premature babies. 

Puj Tub bathtubs come with a cell-foam design that absorbs water from the baby’s skin. Moreover, it is simple to use, clean, and store for preemie parents. 

Features: 

  • Soft and foldable design
  • Cell foam design
  • Made from high-grade plastic

A baby monitor is a valuable piece of equipment to monitor a premature baby. Gift the Babysense video baby monitor as a token of love for your beloved preemie. 

This baby monitor is on-trend because of the features it possesses. It uses a 2.4 GHz FHSS technology that ensures a secure connection. 

Moreover, the Babysense video baby monitor ensures a stable connection with high audio quality. You can communicate with your adorable one by the 2-way talk-back technology. 

Features: 

  • 4 GHz FHSS technology
  • 2-way talk back technology. 
  • Pre-recorded white noise. 

#13 Newborn Leg Warmers

Gift the juDanzy newborn leg warmers to your beloved Preemie. These leg warmer pieces keep the little legs of the mighty little hero warm. 

The best thing about the juDanzy newborn leg warmers is their easy accessibility. You will find no hassle in removing these warmers to change the diaper. 

The juDanzy newborn leg warmers are a perfect mixture of different fabric types. Each piece is 8″ long and is made of 80% cotton and 20% nylon with spandex. 

Features: 

  • The mix of different fabric types 
  • Easy to wear and change the design 
  • Four color variants 

#14 Oatmeal Bunny

Every newborn baby needs a soft toy as a companion. So you can give him the Mary Meyer Oatmeal Bunny as an adorable companion to your beloved preemie. 

This soft toy is over 13 inches tall and made from super-soft polyester. The unique thing about the Mary Meyer Oatmeal bunny is its stuffing. 

Its head is stuffed, while the body is a cozy blanket that you can use to keep the baby warm. The eyes of the bunny are beautifully embroidered, and the floppy ears are lined with satin. 

Features: 

  • 13-inch-tall body
  • Satin lining on the floppy ears
  • Beautifully embroidered eyes 

#15 Slow Flow Bottle Set

Dr. Brown’s slow flow bottle set is an ideal gift for breastfeeding premature babies. Each set contains four bottles, each having a capacity of 4 Oz. 

These slow flow bottles are thoroughly ventilated that helps the little one digest milk. In addition, the four nipples facilitate slow flow with narrow bases on the top. 

Dr. Brown’s slow flow bottle set nipples are made of 100% soft silicone. 

Features: 

  • 100% soft silicone nipples
  • Ventilated top 

#16 Socks

Socks make a great gift for premature babies in the NICU. These pairs of socks from the “Touched by Nature Store” are made from 100% cotton. 

As the socks are soft and comfortable, they keep the baby’s feet warm all night. The Touched by Nature socks come in 6 pairs in each set. 

Moreover, you can choose different size variants available for up to 24 months. These socks didn’t form any fuzz balls and are safe for the baby’s delicate skin. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% cotton
  • It comes with different size variants 
  • Six pairs in one set 

#17 Baby Gift Set

A baby set is a common yet valuable gift for any mature or premature baby. So gift your beloved little warrior the popular Johnson’s Discovery baby set. 

You can use it to maintain your baby’s hygiene for the initial months. The best about Johnson’s baby gift set is its packaging. 

All the items are neatly arranged, which makes them easy to assemble in this baby set. Along with shampoos and face wipes, you also get a diaper crème. 

Features:

  • It contains over seven accessories
  • Easy to assemble design 
  • Affordable price 

#18 Baby Bandanna Drool Bibs

These baby Bandana drill bits are specially made for premature babies. They are made of 100% cotton, and each set comes with ten design variants. 

There are unique and Nifty designs on the double-layered fabric. Moreover, the fabric is soft with a water-resistant texture. 

Due to modernistic overlock stitching, the drool looks stylish and premium. You can also choose different color variants for boy and girl preemies. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% cotton
  • Water-resistant texture
  • Modernistic overlock stitching 

This white noise sound machine is in the form of an adorable Penguin. It can be a companion to all premature babies.

The outer texture is a blend of cotton and silicone without any titbits. With a record of 40 lullabies, it also has a warm light that grabs the baby’s attention. 

You can switch the lullaby and adjust the volume by pressing the penguin’s belly. This white noise sound machine automatically turns off after 35 minutes. 

Features: 

  • Record of 40 lullabies
  • Cotton and silicone blend fabric 
  • A warm light 

#20 Baby Diapers

All babies, including an extra-little premature one, need large diapers. So gift the mighty little warrior the Little Snuggler diapers from the Huggies Store. 

Each pack of these contains 30 diapers which are ideal for babies weighing 1-5 lbs. The Huggies little snugglers’ diapers are unscented and hypoallergenic.

This feature makes the diaper safe for the preemie’s delicate skin. It also comes with a DryTouch liner which absorbs back leaks. 

Features: 

  • Hypoallergenic and unscented 
  • DryTouch liner 
  • Contains 30 diapers in each pack. 

#21 Baby Cap Turban

This baby cap turban is an adorable and unique gift for premature babies. 

It is made of breathable 100% pure cotton. There aren’t any allergenic or azo chemicals that might harm the baby’s skin.

It comes in a pack of 3 baby cap turbans which are foldable and stretchy. 

Features: 

  • Made from 100% pure cotton 
  • Foldable and stretchy design  

Conclusion  

No one loves to see a premature baby in the NICU. It is challenging for the parents to see their adorable one lying in the and ICU bed. Congratulate them and bring good luck by offering these adorable gifts to the mighty warrior.