Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome their first child into the world very soon, so Global Blue’s online managing editor ‒and mum to toddler Clementine Lilac ‒ browses the most luxe gifts in London suitable for a future prince or princess. Ideas include gifts from British brand Rachel Riley, which already has a royal seal approval with Prince George spotted in a number of its ensembles. Bonnet à Pompon’s pastel-hued newborn range adds an adorable touch of Spanish flare, perfect for both little girls and boys. For the ultimate teddy bear, British brand Grin & Bear creates the most divine soft toys in a variety of prints, and any of these bears would make the perfect addition to a nursery.
With the highly anticipated royal baby expected to arrive this spring, we pick some of our favourite newborn gifting options to please all tastes and suit all nursery themes. They include items from London’s latest Marylebone store opening Bonnet à Pompon, baby cashmere from Eric Bompard and pieces from quintessentially British brand Rachel Riley
Eric Bompard cashmere baby cardigan, £110
A future princess or prince should have at least one Eric Bompard cashmere baby cardigan in the wardrobe at all times.
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Grin & Bear Ellie bear, £69
Grin & Bear is our teddy bear brand of choice, with products handmade in the UK. You’ll find a huge selection of printed designs to fit in with the theme of your nursery, including bears in the renowned Liberty print fabric.
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Rachel Riley red smocked set, £89
Rachel Riley ticks all the boxes with its royal seal approval. We particularly enjoy this red and white smocked number.
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Petit Bateau printed cardigan, £29
This printed cardigan is just the thing for a future princess to make a fashion statement in. We think it would look cute over a summer white dress, with the look finished by a pair of baby jelly shoes.
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Bonnet à Pompon light blue Openwork romper, £69.99
We challenge you to find a more adorable knitted romper than this pastel blue one. It will look equally adorable on its own or teamed with a cashmere cardigan.
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Guerlain Petit Guerlain fragrance, £215 each
Fragrance house Guerlain offers two charming and delicate child-friendly fragrances, each in a beautiful bottle decorated with the Guerlain mythical bee. Petit Guerlain fragrance is a perfect accessory for a nursery.
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Joules Ester woven printed romper, £29.95
Lemon and florals are an ideal combination for a springtime baby. This romper by Joules is one of our favourite finds for nailing the spring look in one.
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Baby Mori Regal Collar Sleepsuit and Regal Scallop Sleepsuit, £32.50 each
Don’t know the sex of the baby before it arrives? Then why not make a gift of each of Baby Moro’s Regal Sleepsuits? They are made with Baby Moro’s signature organic cotton and bamboo for the softest finish. This is a baby gift you can be proud of.
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Bamford Elephant Intarsia baby blanket, £295
It’s no wonder that this elephant baby blanket is in our royal gift edit. Handmade in Scotland using the softest combination of cashmere and cotton, it is a keepsake for life
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Petit Bateau striped short dungarees, £39
Who doesn’t like a pair of dungarees on a toddler? Petit Bateau makes some of the best baby dungarees on the market. Fact. These offer French chicness at its best
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Rachel Riley Little Lamb cushion, £24.50
This Little Lamb cushion will make a welcome addition to any nursery
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Jem & Bea Jemima Grey bag, £275
Let us introduce you to the Jemima baby bag. This is a baby bag that ticks the style boxes and doesn’t fall into that dull baby bag category. It is practical, too, with a good selection of interior and exterior pockets and an insulated bottle holder, plus it is water repellent and it comes complete with a foldaway padded changing mat.
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Falke Baby Zebra baby socks, £7
Socks may not stay on a newborn for long, but these zebra print baby socks are super-cute.
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Bonnet à Pompon, elephant romper, £69.99
An elephant never forgets ‒ and you’ll have unforgettable memories playing with your newborn in this cute pastel elephant romper
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