Newborn & Baby Shower Gifts from Orijin Bees

Looking for a baby shower gift that celebrates a Black or Brown baby? Start with a doll that looks like them from day one. The Orijin Bees Nu'Bee Plush Baby Doll is suitable from birth and grows with your little one. Orijin Bees dolls were picked for Oprah's Favorite Things in 2021 and 2024, won a Mom's Choice Award, were a 2022 Toy of the Year finalist and were named Amazon Toys We Love in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Top pick: the Nu'Bee "Grow with Me" plush doll ($49.99)

The 14-inch Nu'Bee arrives swaddled in a colorful cocoon that turns into fluttery bee wings, held closed with hook-and-loop. As baby grows, remove the wings to reveal her outfit and matching headgear. She's ultrasoft, non-toxic and machine washable, and she's suitable from birth. Choose Yellow or Mint.

Shower gift sets

Gift set What's included Total
The Welcome Baby set Nu'Bee Plush Baby Doll + Cuddle Bees Plush Throw Blanket (50x60") $89.98
The Keepsake set Nu'Bee Plush Baby Doll + Inkwell Cuddle Bees Throw, "made for being handed down" $89.98
The Nursery Friends set Cuddle Bee Comfort Bundle: Cuddle Bee Serenity, Cuddle Bee Luna and the throw blanket $124.99

Keepsakes for the nursery

  • Cuddle Bees Plush Throw Blanket ($39.99). A 50x60-inch ultra-soft throw featuring cartoon Cuddle Bees, made for reading corners, cuddles on the couch and nursery decor.
  • Inkwell Cuddle Bees Throw, Martha's Vineyard ($39.99). Our Cuddle Bee fairies at the Inkwell of Oak Bluffs. A keepsake made to be handed down.
  • Cuddle Bee Serenity and Cuddle Bee Luna ($49.99 each). Soft from head to toe, like a pillow. They make sweet nursery friends today and naptime pals as baby grows. The Cuddle Bees collection was an Oprah's Favorite Things pick in 2024.

For the new big brother or sister

A new baby is a big change for an older sibling. Give them a baby of their own. For ages 3 and up, a Baby Bee doll ($54.99) comes with a matching hair accessory for the big sister. Add the Bedtime 6 Piece Bundle ($34.99) so they can rock their baby to sleep, too. For big brothers, try a Bee-Boy ($54.99).

A note on safe sleep

Plush dolls and blankets are for cuddles and awake play. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping stuffed toys, blankets and other soft items out of a baby's sleep space. During the first year, the safest crib holds only a firm mattress and a fitted sheet.

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FAQ

What is a good baby shower gift for a Black baby?

The Orijin Bees Nu'Bee Plush Baby Doll ($49.99) is suitable from birth. It's a 14-inch, ultrasoft, machine-washable doll whose swaddle turns into bee wings, so it grows with the baby. Pair it with the Cuddle Bees Plush Throw Blanket ($39.99) for a $89.98 shower gift.

Are Orijin Bees plush dolls safe for newborns?

The Nu'Bee is made from non-toxic, machine-washable fabrics and is suitable from birth for supervised, awake play. Following the American Academy of Pediatrics, keep all soft toys and blankets out of a baby's crib or sleep space during the first year.

What should I give the big brother or sister at a baby shower?

For a big sibling age 3 or older, a Baby Bee doll ($54.99) with the Bedtime 6 Piece Bundle ($34.99) lets them care for their own baby while the grown-ups care for the new one.

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