Gifts for new parents under $100

A practical gift parents use every night.

An affordable shower gift that stays useful past the swaddling stage.

For a host who puts out a grazing board when friends visit.

A small, sturdy first book for new parents to read with a baby, with artwork that holds up to repeat reading.

A useful baby shower gift that new parents will reach for every day.

A practical baby shower gift of things new parents reach for in the first weeks.

A practical baby-shower gift for parents who plan to mix breast and bottle feeding.

A practical shower gift for parents who plan to use bottles and soothers.

A practical baby-shower gift from a Montreal brand: new parents go through swaddles and burp blankets fast, and three large ones cover a lot of uses.

Works for parents who like marking milestones and keeping mementos.

For expecting parents who want to take weekly bump or monthly baby photos with a keepsake prop.

A small, travel-friendly game for families with younger children.

Lets a new parent leave the big nappy bag behind for short outings; a practical gift for the second or third month.

A small first-Christmas gift for a baby in Australia, cheap enough to add to a card for the parents.

A small, useful gift for new parents that fits under $25 and comes in enough prints to match a nursery.

A simple, useful gift for new parents: one cloth that covers several everyday jobs in the first months.

A hands-on activity for a family with children to do together before the first night, then use the candles they made.

A practical gift for new parents who will be bottle-feeding or using expressed milk.

A cheerful, useful small gift for a hallway, bathroom or kid's room; suits someone who likes bold graphic design.

A soft, low-cost gift for new parents; it can pick up a parent's scent to help a baby settle.

An heirloom-style toy for a toddler or preschooler, often chosen by grandparents who want something without plastic or paint.

For new parents or a family with toddlers, since the waterproof back keeps grass and spills out.

A ready-made host or housewarming gift for coffee drinkers, with three roasts to try.

An affordable baby shower gift that gets used.