What do you give to the parents of newborn babies? What do you need? What they would like? As Christmas approaches, I have compiled some examples from my own experiences as a mother of two and hope you find them helpful.
A gift for a new baby is really a gift to the parents, so my first suggestion would be to ask the parents, close friends, or family members of the parents what they need or want. Some parents will have a ready list of items they want to buy for their baby, while others will be more casual and not have any specific suggestions. Feel free to suggest some gift ideas and ask if parents would like to make the choice, or alternatively put some money or a gift voucher from a children’s store like Mothercare or Babies R Us on a card. The coupon or money can be used to purchase some baby essentials or a fun item like a play mat or a selection of rattles. Parents may want to put the money received into a bank account in the baby’s name for future use, or for when they are adults and find a small stash of savings extremely beneficial.
However, if you want to purchase a gift to present to parents, there are many options available. What about the clothes? You can buy a selection of rompers or a small set in fun colors. Depending on the season, buy a warm sweater and gloves or shorts and a t-shirt. If you are not sure about the sizes, always go for the larger size as they can still be worn when the baby grows a bit.
The size of your gift will depend on your budget, but below are some examples of possible gifts, big and small.
baby carrier
It may not be the first thing parents think of as you usually can’t wear one until your baby is a bit older, but a baby carrier makes a fantastic gift as it can be used for several months and can provide an alternative way fun transportation. baby from a to b. There are a variety of different baby carriers on the market, but my favorites include the BabyBjorn collection or the Ergo baby carrier.
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If the baby you’re shopping for is a bit older, parents may be contemplating moving him to a stroller. If so, a really useful accessory is a footmuff. If parents have a travel system, they may already have a footmuff, but if they’re thinking of upgrading to a smaller pram or stroller, these tend not to come with footmuffs, so a new one and elegant could be a welcome addition.
sleeping bag for baby
Many babies throw off their blankets in the middle of the night and then wake up crying because they are cold because they don’t have warm layers to protect their delicate bodies. A sleeping bag allows the baby to still have movement, but the baby cannot kick it or remove it. Sleeping bags are particularly useful during the colder months.
activity toys
If you prefer to buy a smaller gift, there are many different toys you can buy that while fun, are also educational. Some examples are building block toys or soft textured toys.
If you’re still out of ideas, why not buy the proud parents an album, as they’re sure to amass a massive collection of adorable baby photos for months and years to come? Some other suggestions are play mats or inflatable chairs.
