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Unique Baby Gifts They'll Remember
Looking for a baby gift that stands out from the crowd? You've found it. Our unique baby gifts trade the ordinary onesie for something far more memorable: hand-knit New York taxis, pretzels, hot dogs and the Big Apple itself, made by artisans in Peru with a soft organic cotton exterior.
Whether you're celebrating a new arrival, a baby shower or a first birthday, these are the gifts parents remember long after the wrapping is gone. Start with one of our ready-to-gift sets, then add a rattle or two. Every piece is made with love, for the littlest New Yorker (or New York fan) in someone's life.
Founded in NYC in 2003. Handmade by artisans in Peru and India. 1,800+ five-star reviews from 55,000+ families. Never on Amazon. As seen in Vogue.
Unique Baby Gifts by Budget
Under $50: a hand-knit NYC Taxi Rattle ($28) or the NYC Taxi Teddy Bear ($32), small gifts with big personality.
$50–$100: the NYC Print Romper ($54), Frank the knit dog doll ($72), the My First Book of NY Gift Set ($72), the NYC Taxi Gift Set ($86) and the NYC Baby Rattle Gift Set with taxi, hot dog, pretzel and apple ($98).
$100 and up: the Safari Baby Rattle Set ($100), the Urban Tot NYC Gift Set ($145), the NYC Little Explorers Gift Set ($162), the Whale Luxury Baby Gift Set ($218) and our bestselling NYC Embroidered Baby Gift Set ($228). For something bigger, see our luxury baby gifts.
Unique Newborn Gifts for a Boy, a Girl or a Surprise
Most of our sets are gender-neutral, so you can give a memorable newborn gift before anyone knows if it's a boy or a girl. Shopping for a baby who hasn't arrived yet? Choose 3–6 months so the family has time to use it. You can also browse all of our gender-neutral baby gifts.
Unique Baby Shower Gifts
At a baby shower, the gift that gets passed around the room is never the practical one. A hand-knit taxi or a set of NYC icons makes everyone smile, and it arrives ready to give: add a free gift message in your cart, and every order includes a gift receipt with no prices. Gift boxing is $8, complimentary on orders over $175. See all of our baby shower gifts.
Unique First Birthday Gifts
For a one-year-old, choose 12–18 months in clothing, or go for a rattle set or Frank the dog doll that needs no size at all. See more ideas in our first birthday gifts.
Keepsake Baby Gifts
Some gifts outlast the baby stage. Our hand-knit toys are made to be kept, and our baby gift baskets arrive in a handwoven rattan caddy that stays in the nursery for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a baby gift unique?
A gift feels unique when the parents haven't seen it ten times already. Ours are designed in New York City and hand-knit by artisans in Peru, and you won't find them on Amazon.
What are the rattles and plush toys made of?
An organic cotton exterior, hand-knit in Peru, with a soft polyester fill.
Where is the clothing made?
Our bodysuits and rompers are made in India from organic cotton. Board books come from partner brands and are named on each product page.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders ship within 1–2 business days, with free shipping on U.S. orders over $75.
Can I buy Estella on Amazon?
No. Estella is sold only at estella-nyc.com and through select museum and boutique partners.
About Estella
Family-owned since 2003. Founded in NYC. Handmade by artisans. Never on Amazon — only here and at select museum and boutique partners, including the New York Public Library, the New York Botanical Garden and the Tenement Museum. Explore all of our organic baby gifts. As seen in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed and The New York Times.