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For many of our friends who are expecting moms, baby gift lists are a guiding light for welcoming a new life. These foolproof lists are the absolute starting point for every gift-giver’s shopping journey.

Sticking to the gifts on your list is sure to put a smile on the face of the expecting mom. But if you’re a procrastinator, you may find yourself running out of gift options once or twice. Let’s be frank, we’ve all experienced that slightly panicked feeling the night before.

You love giving gifts, and you want to let your growing family know that you love them. But giving gifts on a whim is risky. One small misstep and your gift could be a disaster, causing more trouble for new parents.

Luckily, the list of gifts you need to prepare for a newborn is long. So there are plenty of gifts that babies will love.

Get a colorful gift bag and some fun tissue paper. Then follow this complete buying guide to pairing some of the best baby shower gifts that weren’t on the list.

Get ready for the surprise gift reveal!

1) Stop Giving Baby Shoes, by BabyFiont
It’s tempting to give baby shoes as gifts, but you should definitely avoid them. Sure, they’re cute, but they’re actually not practical and can hurt little feet. Even baby sock shoes, while more comfortable and cute, are a dead giveaway once you lose one.

Instead, opt for a pair of BabyFiont baby shoes and get the best of both worlds. Each pair is guaranteed to last a long time because they won’t fall off and can’t be washed like shoes.

Buying Tip: Do your baby a favor and buy a few pairs in different colors to keep their clothes fresh. Click here to buy.

2) Crinkle Toys
Okay, it might not sound like a big deal, but if you buy your baby a few pairs of crinkle toys, you’re buying their mom more time. These tactile toys are the best since nursing moms, and keep busy moms entertained for bath time and morning coffee.

Not to mention, these toys are great for your baby’s development and come in a variety of styles and themes.

Buying Tip: Want to be the best friend of the year? Get your mom friend a few different toys. One for the car, one for the nursery, and one for the diaper bag. She’ll thank you!

3) Postpartum Survival Kit
Sure, a baby shower is for… well, the baby. But mom should have fun, too. Giving birth is like running a marathon, stopping for a 20-minute nap, and then running another longer marathon. Products that nurture and support her as she adjusts to motherhood will help her feel strong and loved.

Get her some stretch mark cream, gel nipple covers, witch hazel pads, and Dermoplast to prepare her for postpartum recovery.

Shopping tip: Add some nursing-friendly snacks like granola bars or trail mix to make the purchase even more worthwhile.

4) Newborn Photos
Have a budget or are just a talented photographer? Sending a newborn photo shoot is one of the best nontraditional gifts. Gift certificates are often seen as impersonal and a hassle for new moms, but this one is a perfect choice.

High-quality photos, coupled with a personal touch from the Baby Whisperer, are sure to make a lasting impression.

Buying Tip: Be sure to include some prints and digital rights in your photo package so parents can share those adorable photos on social media. Don’t forget to frame the gift certificate details in a pretty frame.

5) Baby Cleaning Supplies
It may sound basic and boring, but it helps to have some baby-specific dish soap, toy wipes, and laundry stain removal products on hand for new parents. These products are often forgotten, but are essential for keeping things clean and safe.

Be sure to follow mom’s lead and stick with the brands she registered.

Buying Tip: No clue on the registry about which brands to use? Start with the popular brands listed at the end of the list.

6) Baby Bibs
Before you know it, little baby teeth are starting to sprout! Along with that comes a lot of drool that can get all over your little chest. Make your baby the most stylish and adorable cutie in the playpen with baby bibs. Not only do they keep baby dry, they help parents avoid drooling when it comes time to wash clothes.

Buying Tip: Never underestimate the super strength of little ones (seriously, how can those little fists clench like that?!). Opt for sets that snap on instead of Velcro so parents don’t have to struggle to get their little Arnold Schwarzenegger to keep putting the bib on.

7) Consider travel sizes
Anyone already got a shower kit? Buy a few mini sets. Bring extra body lotion, hand soap, and diaper rash cream to keep in your diaper bag, car, or even across the house.

Buying Tip: Some brands have their own pre-packed sets, but you can also make your own cute sets for a personal touch. Get a few clear makeup bags, some twine, and add labels with c’s.