Buying gifts for newborns can be daunting as there are so many options on the market today. From personalized baby gifts and unique baby gifts to simple, practical baby gifts. Besides the regular high street stores, there are now many options online for a great selection of gifts for newborns.
Baby Gift Baskets According to your budget, you can make a beautiful basket full of practical gifts for both the baby and the mother. If you’re on a tight budget, you can line a pretty box with colored tissue paper or shredded paper, then add small practical items like baby bottles, baby pacifiers, hairbrush, bibs, socks, and more. In the weeks before the newborn is born, buy one or two small pieces each week. That way you won’t notice the cost. Wrap the box in cellophane wrap and tie it with satin ribbons to make it look presentable.
For a bigger budget, you can fill a larger box or basket with smaller and more expensive items and add some treats for the parents as well. Let your imagination run away with you. Again, finish with a beautiful cellophane wrap tied with satin ribbons. If you don’t think you can make these on your own, there are many online companies that sell very nice gift baskets for every budget. There are some cute baby gift baskets made in wicker baskets or boxes, all of which can be reused when empty. It will contain baskets full of practical things newborn babies will need, as well as soft toys and clothing. Proud parents will be over the moon with your chosen gift. You can also check out EBay for some nice gift baskets.
Unique Personalized Gifts You can purchase a unique, personalized gift that will make your gift even more special. Proud parents will know that you put a lot of thought and effort into choosing your gift. Choose your gift wisely and it will be treasured for years to come. Again, there are many websites that sell personalized baby gifts, especially for newborn babies. Items such as pendulum wall clocks or shelf clocks, wooden jigsaws, alphabets, size charts, children’s piggy banks, bedding, even name poems are all unique gifts for newborns.
Practical Baby Gifts
I’m sure proud new parents will welcome any gift for their newborn baby, especially practical baby gifts.
Diapers: This is something that parents will need a lot. It’s a great idea to buy a few packs for them. Wrap them and tie them with beautiful ribbons. (Check first that they won’t use terry diapers!) Again, if you look online, there are companies that can make ‘diaper cupcakes’, mostly made of diapers tied together with ribbons and various small pieces tucked inside. and beautifully shaped into a cake!
Baby Wipes, Shampoo, Baby Oil etc. It is always needed in abundance. It’s amazing how much you can handle for someone so small!
Baby Towels and Linens: Any kind of linen will be appreciated by new parents. Baby towels will also be very useful. You can even customize them to make them extra special.
Bibs, Pacifiers, Vests, Socks, Booties: These will always be needed in large quantities. The amount of socks and vests you’ve lost is unbelievable!
If you need to buy a newborn a gift before they are born, you can buy a light-colored neutral gift for the newcomer. Lemon or pale green seem to be pretty good neutral colors to choose from, and you’ll find plenty of options in stores.
Don’t forget your new mom when shopping for your newborn gift! He did all the hard work! Buy him a gift – something that will relax and pamper him. Or even something as simple as a few nice coffee mugs and some hot chocolate and biscuits. I’m sure they will be appreciated. Also, if there are siblings, buy them a small gift because sometimes they can feel left out. After all, this new little person is getting all their attention!
As long as your gift is something useful, I’m sure proud new parents will be delighted and excited about the gift you chose for their newborn baby.
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