Sunday, April 20, 2008

Newborn Gift Idea

After wedding, many couples would love to have a baby. Then comes the day when the baby is born. Depending on your relationship with the family, you must thinking hard of unusual newborn gift idea.

Babies don't know much about presents but the parents are the one you should be careful with when it comes to gifting. Getting the wrong gifts can upset them. So when you shop for infant gifts, just play safe. For baby girl, you want to get something that is not subtle so that the parents would appreciate it.

Saying is easy but in reality, it is hard to get the perfect one as babies can be indecisive. One idea that I always use is to visit the baby first and think of what would he or she likes. Be creative and get something special and unique. You make sure you know the sex of the baby. Otherwise, you may get girl's stuff for the baby boy. Forget about photo frames or baskets as they probably have received a lot of them from close friends and family members.

If you are a close relative and have lots of money to spend, then you can set up an education fund. I think the parents would love the idea of having some funds for their child's college. You can also give custom made bracelet or jewelry with their babies' name engraved on them.

For most people, they would buy expensive electronic infant toys that makes all kinds of noise and gives colorful lights. These items can cost between 20 and 200 dollars. If you are tight, you can collect donations from a few friends to make up for the gift. Are they considered as good ideas for newborn gifts? Anyway, the babies would probably like them despite the noise which can drive their parents nuts. These toys can also help to develop their motor skills. They can push any button and it will produce a distinct sound or word. I like the ones with different shapes where the newborns learn how to match the right shape with the right holes. This helps to form their spatial reasoning.

One of the favorite gift ideas in my shopping list is stuffed animals. I always buy them for Christmas gifts because they are so cute. Many babies like them because they are fun to play. In addition, they tend to last longer because the babies will grow up with them. I noticed my children when they were still little, they would drool on their stuff toys and became affectionate with them. They find it cool, comfortable and secured when they sleep with them.

During the baby shower parties or christening ceremonies, babies usually receive clothing as gifts. Infants change their clothes very often because they can be very messy. Many dads and moms like to dress them up, making them look adorable. I feel that clothing is a suitable newborn gift idea since a child will need a good supply of warm and comfortable clothes. You will definitely agree that many parents would appreciate it if you give their infants something that is easy to put on and take off. I can even suggest that you make them at home if you have sewing skills. Personalized or homemade baby gifts will show love and personal touch that I think especially mothers would be filled with gratitude.

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