The 7 Types of Coworkers When Someone Has a Baby

Every office has one. Actually...every office probably has all seven. No, we’re not talking about your team’s human manifestations of the deadly sins, we’re talking about the classic, scarily predictable new baby responses. 

It’s almost down to a science now – the baby announcement lands in Slack and within approximately 10 seconds, the office transforms into an unrecognisable and somewhat disturbing ecosystem. Communal neuroses would be an understatement. 

You’ve got Oscar in accounting already organising the group gift, Jim from sales is asking for baby photos, Angela’s already rounded up the Party Planning Committee and Dwight has become an expert on prams overnight. And someone – there’s always someone – is asking whether babies actually need that many little hats. (Yes. Yes they do.)

Whether you're in a team of five or five hundred, these are the coworkers you'll always find when someone announces they're expecting.

1. The Gift Organiser

They’re the "I'll just set something up” type. Before anyone else has even reacted with a heart emoji, they've already created the group card, requested contributions and reminded everyone to get onto it…twice.

Without them, every office gift would happen approximately three weeks after the baby's first birthday. They might be agonisingly type A but they’re the office legend that every workplace needs.

2. The Baby Expert

They've raised three children, or maybe one cat…or they ended up on the parenting side of TikTok one doomscrolling evening. 

Either way, they suddenly know everything about bassinets, sleep regressions and why one particular nappy brand is apparently life-changing.

…And not one person asked. Everyone indulges them anyway.

3. The "Can I See Another Photo?" Coworker

The baby's one day old and they've already requested a photo album walkthrough. 

• "Look at those cheeks!"
• "Can we see another one?"
• “Did you get a video of the birth?”

There is no such thing as too many baby updates…or too personal a question. 

4. The Proud Auntie (Without Actually Being Related)

They've become emotionally invested – they’re looking at you with those puppy dog eyes, one tearful outburst away from asking you to make them the honorary aunt. 

The plus? They’re your biggest cheerleader. 

The baby sneezed? Groundbreaking.

Rolled over? A genius.

Smiled? Future CEO.

Well, you heard her – get started on that resume! 

5. The "I Have Absolutely No Idea What Babies Need" Person

They genuinely want to help – they just have one question: "What...do babies actually need?"

A bear? Clothes? Food?

Luckily, baby gifts don't have to be complicated and there’s no need to deep dive into the dietary needs of a newborn.

An eGift Card from a baby-focused company that lets new parents choose exactly what they need is often the most appreciated one of all. Australia's largest baby retailer Baby Bunting is a clear winner with its massive range, from prams and car seats to clothing and toys. 

6. The Last-Minute Contributor

They appear exactly 1 minute before the card closes, asking, "Wait...was I supposed to sign this?”

Yes. Yes they were.

But of course, they're still welcomed with open arms.

7. The Emotional One

"I wasn't going to cry,” they said.

They were…they so were. And that’s why you love them! Stoicism isn’t always the office standard – sometimes a few wholesome tears are what make your office a team.

Why a New Baby Group Gift Just Makes Sense

With that many people running around in excitement for the new arrival, getting a gift together can become a major project. 

Welcoming a new baby is one of those moments the whole team wants to celebrate – but with completely opposing ideas. That's why a group gift from GroupTogether works so well.

Everyone can chip in, leave a personal message and help give the new parents something they'll actually use. And now, with Baby Bunting available as an eGift Card you can easily attach to your GroupTogether baby card, it's even easier. Whether they're stocking up on newborn essentials, upgrading the pram or buying something they didn’t realise they'd need until 2 a.m., they'll have the flexibility to choose what's right for their growing family.

Because the best baby gifts aren't always the ones you pick yourself – no matter how much thought you put in! – they're the ones that make life a little easier for new parents.