Having a baby is truly one of the best moments in life. When a friend, relative, or even an acquaintance is expecting a new addition to the family, chances are they want to find something unique. Here are some baby gift ideas proud parents are sure to appreciate.
Knowing if the newcomer is a boy or a girl can help you choose colors. Of course we have the obvious pink for girls and blue for boys. If you don’t know, that’s okay too. Pastel green, soft yellow, white and light beige are acceptable for babies of both genders.
Perhaps the parents-to-be are planning a theme when decorating their children’s room. Educate yourself about this, as you can personalize your gift to fit perfectly. Or, if you’re giving your gift early on, you can help mom and dad think of a theme if they haven’t really thought about it. Animals, the alphabet, birds, candy, and toys are examples of possible themes. Or the theme may be more of a concept, such as the 1950s, New England, the Southwest, or outer space. Giving a cool gift can spark decorating ideas and help get the gears rolling.
Other thoughts are to personalize the gift. Gifts given after the baby is born can have names, dates, and even photos as part of the design. Think monogrammed blankets, inscribing the child’s name on a rocking chair or rocking horse. A decorative plate or chalkboard can include all the information such as name, date and time of birth, weight and length. Adding the names of the “proud parents” is a nice touch.
Thinking a little outside the box could make your gift the most appreciated. Sheets, towels, and even diapers may look typical until you do something to personalize them. If you are a relative, you can think of putting your own spin on personalization. Instead of the baby’s name, why not a bib that says “I love my Aunt Judy.”
If customizing is not your thing and you prefer to be more traditional, you can do it without boring. Things that not everyone thinks of getting include things to help soothe and soothe babies like mobiles, music boxes, and night lights.
Whatever baby gifts you decide to buy, make sure they are safe for the baby and useful for mom and dad. Things that will be in the crib as toys should not have small parts or strings. Be careful with the materials selected for the blankets and try to find out what things have already been bought so as not to duplicate.
