Gifts for new parents under $25

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

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

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

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

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

An affordable baby shower gift that gets used.

New parents who dread clipping tiny nails can file them down gently instead, even while the baby sleeps.

A cheerful, low-cost gift for Australian parents starting solids that is easy to wipe down between meals.

A picture book that doubles as a note from the giver, good for showers and first birthdays.

A small comfort toy for a baby or toddler that is easy to tuck into a gift bag with a card for the parents.

An inexpensive, standard-frame-size print for a nursery or a mom who likes Canadian wildlife.

A soft, chewable stacker for a baby or toddler that will not hurt if it is thrown.

A small, practical newborn item that new parents in Canada often forget to buy; an easy add-on to a bigger gift.

New parents in the UK use muslins constantly; a printed set of three is a small, useful gift under £25.

A cheap, useful add-on for new parents about to start solids; it wipes clean or goes in the dishwasher.

A practical small gift for new parents starting solids: the suction base cuts down on plates thrown to the floor.

An easy add-on for a baby shower gift that older kids can also use as a fidget.

A last-minute thank-you for a coworker or new parents who would appreciate a night off cooking.

A family with long car rides ahead.

A cheap, cheerful stocking filler for anyone who does a lot of laundry, especially new parents.