The Ultimate Newborn Gift Guide – Supporting Local UAE Brands

The Ultimate Newborn Gift Guide – Supporting Local UAE Brands

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most precious moments — and finding the perfect gift to celebrate can be just as special. Whether you’re a new mum creating a wishlist or looking for a thoughtful present for a friend, we’ve curated the Ultimate Newborn Gift Guide, featuring beautiful, practical and heartfelt items from UAE-based, mummy-owned brands.

At Next of Kin, we champion small local businesses, and every product in this guide is available from the wonderful mum-run brands we proudly stock on nextofkin.ae.

🎁 1. Organic Cotton Baby Clothes

Nothing beats soft, breathable babywear for those early days. Brands like Anvi Baby, Atlas & Maya, Bumbabae and Hushabye offer organic cotton bodysuits and rompers, perfect for sensitive newborn skin. These make a great gift on their own or as part of a bundle.

🛒 Shop our baby gifts edit here


🧸 2. Handmade Crochet Toys

Locally made crochet animals, rattles and comforters are a charming keepsake that babies will treasure as they grow. We love the collection from Curious Playthings Co., which are all handmade with love right here in the UAE.


🍼 3. Swaddles & Muslins

You can never have too many muslins! Opt for stylish, lightweight and locally designed swaddles that double up as pram covers, feeding cloths or burp towels. Our favourites come in gender-neutral prints that suit any nursery.


🎀 4. Personalised Keepsakes

Add a meaningful touch by adding their name to a thoughtful gift made in the UAE. Baby Beedz teethers, rattles, gift sets and more are all made to order and unique. 


🌿 5. Eco-Friendly Essentials

Sustainability is a growing priority for many families. Because all of the brands that we stock on Next of Kin are small, local and designed by Mums, they prioritise the planet in all aspects of design. 

🛒 Shop Beaux Desert's sustainable cotton range


🧺 6. Gift Hampers 

If you’re short on time (or inspiration), our ready-made gift hampers take out the guesswork. Carefully selected from small, mummy-run UAE brands, these hampers include babywear, accessories and keepsakes, all beautifully wrapped and ready to go.

🛒 Browse gift sets here


🧡 Why Choose Local UAE Brands?

By shopping locally, you’re not only giving a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gift — you’re also supporting real mums who pour their hearts into every item they create. Every order helps a small business thrive.


✨ Final Tips for Newborn Gifting:

  • Keep it practical: New parents appreciate items they’ll use daily.

  • Check sizing: For clothes, 0–3 months is standard but 3–6 months often gets more wear.


🎉 Shop the Edit: Newborn Gifts at nextofkin.ae

We’ve made it easy to find the perfect present. Browse our full Newborn Gift Edit – every product comes from a small, mum-run business right here in the UAE.

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