Best Baby Shower Gifts Australia Under $50 | Mae & Rae
Finding the perfect baby shower gift can feel overwhelming. You want something beautiful, something practical, and something that feels a little bit special — not just another generic gift card or a packet of nappies.
The good news? You don't need to spend a fortune to give a gift that genuinely means something. Here are our favourite baby shower gifts in Australia under $50 that new mums will actually love and use.
1. A Quality Swaddle — $40
If there's one thing every new mum needs, it's a beautiful swaddle. Newborns are swaddled constantly in those first precious weeks — for sleep, for comfort, for newborn photos, for hospital visits. A swaddle gets used every single day.
The key is quality. A soft, breathable cotton swaddle in a beautiful print is something mums keep and treasure long after their baby has grown out of it.
Our Mae & Rae Swaddles are made from the softest crepe cotton with scalloped edges and come in a range of beautiful prints — from the classic Posy Floral to the warm Choc Moon. They're large enough to get a proper swaddle wrap, breathable enough for Australia's warm climate, and beautiful enough for all the newborn photos.
Why mums love it: Practical, beautiful and used every single day in those first weeks.
2. A Handmade Baby Bow — From $9
Baby bows are one of those gifts that feel small but make a big impact. Every time a mum puts that little bow on her baby girl for a photo, an outing, or a special occasion — she'll think of you.
The trick is choosing a quality bow that actually stays on and doesn't leave marks. Our Signature Bows come in a beautiful range of colours — from soft neutrals like Stone and Oat to gorgeous pinks and violets — and are designed to be gentle on even the tiniest little heads.
If you want to give a little more, take advantage of our Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal across our bow range. Three beautiful bows for the price of two — and still well under $50.
Why mums love it: Pretty, practical and perfect for photos.
3. The Newborn Bundle | Swaddle + Bow — $44
If you want to give one gift that does it all, this is it.
Our Newborn Bundle pairs a soft swaddle with a matching Mae & Rae bow — already beautifully paired and ready to gift. No wrapping stress, no wondering if things go together. It arrives gift-ready and looks gorgeous.
It's the baby shower gift that always lands — practical enough to be used from day one, beautiful enough to feel special, and thoughtful enough to show you really cared.
At $44 it's one of the best value gifts you'll find, and the kind of thing mums genuinely remember receiving.
Why mums love it: Everything they need, beautifully packaged and ready to give.
4. A Topknot — From $10-$18
Topknots are having a major moment in Australian baby fashion and for good reason — they're adorable, they stay on better than traditional headbands, and they work in neutral colours.
Our Topknot range comes in a gorgeous selection of colours and fabrics. Pick one in a neutral like Cream or Stone for a neutral loving mum, or go bold with a print if you know the baby is a girl and mum loves a pop of colour!
Why mums love it: Versatile, on-trend and a statement piece.
5. A Gift Voucher — Any Amount
Sometimes you genuinely don't know what size to get, what colours the nursery is, or what the mum already has. In that case a gift voucher is always the right move — especially from a brand you know she'll love.
A Mae & Rae gift voucher lets her choose exactly what she wants, in the size and colour that works for her little one. No guessing, no returns, no stress.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Baby Shower Gift
Think practical first, pretty second. The most loved gifts are the ones that get used every day. A beautiful swaddle beats a decorative ornament every time.
Neutral colours are always safe. If you don't know the gender, or want to play it safe, soft neutrals — creams, oats, stones and chocolates — work for any baby.
Presentation matters. A thoughtfully wrapped gift feels more special than the same gift thrown in a bag. Our Newborn Bundle comes ready to gift — no extra wrapping needed.
Think about photos. New parents take thousands of photos in those first weeks. A beautiful bow or swaddle that photographs well is a gift that keeps giving every time they look back at those memories.
Shop Baby Shower Gifts at Mae & Rae
All of our products are available online at maeandraebows.com with free shipping on orders over $100. We ship across Australia and also Internationally and our products are also available in selected stockists.
Whether you're looking for a small but beautiful gift or a complete newborn bundle, we've got something for every budget and every new mum.
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