Best space baby shower gifts

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For new babies on planet earth, acclimating to their home planet is a challenge. So, parents will need the best supplies to support, nurture, and protect these growing humans as they make their transition, everything from essential clothing items to engaging books. To ensure the success of this exploratory mission, just look to space for inspiration. We've collected the best cosmic finds to commemorate new arrivals with this collection of baby shower gifts.  

Staff pick

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Moredig night light projector

Rotating light projector with sound

With the 360-degree rotating projector lamp by Moredig, twinkling stars and zipping shuttles will trace nursery walls with a brilliant and soothing light display. The projector combines luminous images with gentle sounds to relax babies into a peaceful slumber. It has nine light modes, 12 songs, and can be set on a convenient timer. Settings can be controlled on the device or with a convenient remote. The lamp also includes both a starry sky and an animal world projection lens.

Spacey reception

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Hudson Baby 3-pack unisex space swaddle blankets

Soft cotton swaddle blankets with spacey prints

Babies will enjoy the soft, gauzy security of these space-inspired swaddle blankets. This comfy trio features colorful planets, traveling shuttles, and clustering constellations printed on airy cotton fabric. Each calming blanket spans 46-by-46 inches, offering enough room to wrap little ones in cozy comfort.

Basic bodysuits

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Luvable Friends unisex baby cotton bodysuits set

Five cotton bodysuits with space inspiration

Every baby needs basic bodysuits, but why not add a little celestial flair with this fun set. Space exploration is captured on five bodysuits with adorable prints featuring soaring rockets, shining stars, and playful planets. Each one-piece essential is shaped in soft cotton and features an easy snap-button bottom. Several size options are available to give babies a cosmic look at any age.

Board book

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Hello, World! Solar System board book by Jill McDonald

Baby's first look at space in 26 pages

Babies will journey to space and discover the planets, sun, moon, and more with this exciting space story. Foundational and fun, this board book will captivate curious minds with carefully crafted words and colorful illustrations in 26 imaginative pages. It's the perfect way to introduce astronomy to new arrivals, from the earth and beyond.   

Rocket walker

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Delta Children first exploration 2-in-1 activity walker

2-way walker with a space theme

Every step is exploratory with this rocket-inspired walker. Kiddos will shuttle off to space, their little hands controlling the command center activity tray while little feet push. They'll maneuver their ship through the universe by taking steps two ways, from inside the shuttle or spacewalking on the outside. This walker even grows with little ones, offering three height adjustments, and folds flat for easy storage.

Space cover

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TIANNUOFA baby car seat cover

Stretchy multi-use cover with a space print

Keeping baby protected with this astronomical multi-purpose cover. This loop-style cover is shaped from lightweight, stretchable fabric, the defensive material shielding little ones from the sun, bacteria, dust, pollen, and more. It easily flexes to perform several important jobs, covering car seats, shopping carts, high chairs, breastfeeding moms, and more. The space-inspired print makes this versatile essential fun with shooting stars, blasting rockets, and even an astronaut.

Space is the place

If you'd like to support the future parents in your life, consider giving a gift that makes baby's new home a nurturing space with soft fabrics, soothing sounds, and engaging experiences. It doesn't hurt if the gift you choose it's space-themed either, because all of these choices are super cute. In terms of choices, our staff pick is the Moredig night light projector because it calms new arrivals with a gentle combination of colors and sounds. This 360-degree rotating night light fills nurseries with space and animal projections, featuring nine light modes. The lighting can be paired with 12 soothing songs to comfort baby at night.

Another great essential is clothing because babies need an extensive wardrobe, and the Luvable Friends unisex baby cotton bodysuits set is a great celestial option. The five short-sleeve bodysuits are detailed with cool cosmic prints and shaped in soft cotton. This set will keep babies comfortable at any stage because they are available in multiple size options.

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