Gifts Every Mom Wants, But Won't Put on Her Registry

When you’re shopping for a baby shower, the registry is a helpful guide. But here’s the secret: there are some things moms don’t even know to add to their registry, because they haven’t lived the newborn stage yet. These are the gifts that feel like magic once the baby arrives, but they rarely make it onto the list.

If you want to give a new mom something she’ll truly appreciate, here are a few genius gifts that often go unregistered but end up being unforgettable.

1. A pacifier wristband

Every mom knows the frustration when the infant pacifier keeps falling out over and over again. Traditional pacifier clips help a little, but they dangle, they get lost, and they aren’t always safe for newborns. That’s why the pacifier wristband, also known as a pacifier bracelet, is a total game changer.

It gently wraps around baby’s wrist and keeps the newborn pacifier right where they need it. No more searching under the crib in the middle of the night or pulling over in the car because the paci vanished again. It’s one of those clever inventions that makes you wonder, “Why didn’t this exist sooner?”

 

2. Postpartum comfort items

Everyone shops for the baby, but moms need care too. Think cozy loungewear, a soft blanket, nipple cream, or a water tumbler she can actually open with one hand. These aren’t glamorous gifts, but they’re the kind of support that makes a new mom feel seen and loved.

3. Snack baskets for survival

Forget the fancy cookie tins. What moms secretly want is a basket of grab-and-go snacks that can be eaten one-handed while rocking a newborn. Protein bars, trail mix, dried fruit, and even chocolate become small acts of self-care during long feeding sessions.

4. A cleaning service or meal delivery gift card

Here’s the truth: the newborn stage leaves very little time for laundry or cooking. Gifting a cleaning service, a meal subscription, or even a few weeks of grocery delivery takes a huge weight off a new mom’s shoulders. It’s not a traditional registry item, but it’s always remembered.

5. Extra phone chargers and night lights

Moms spend countless hours awake in the dark during those early weeks. An extra-long phone charger and a soft night light by the rocking chair are simple, practical gifts she’ll use every single day.

Why the pacifier wristband is the standout gift

Of all the overlooked gifts, the pacifier wristband tops my list. Whether you call it a pacifier bracelet or just a smarter solution, it saves endless frustration when an infancy pacifier is constantly slipping away. Unlike a long pacifier clip, it doesn’t dangle or create extra hazards. It simply keeps comfort close, which makes life easier for both baby and mom.

Motherhood is full of surprises, but gifts like these are the ones moms talk about months later. They may not look glamorous at the baby shower, but they’re the things that make everyday life with a newborn so much smoother.

 

 

The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!

Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.

Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers. 

Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.  

If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!