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If someone you know has just had a baby, it is a nice idea to get them a gift to celebrate, but what do you buy a baby?! Read on!
1. Baby clothes
Baby clothing is among the easiest and most appreciated of gifts you can give. After all, these little ones grow so fast that it can be hard for harried new parents to keep up! Think beyond the cute newborn outfits ahead six months or even a year: what season will it be? A little winter coat for a six-month old may at first seem a silly gift for a tiny baby born in warm weather months, but parents will appreciate your thinking ahead. Parents may receive bundles of newborn clothes, but appropriate seasonal outfits that will fit the baby several months to a year in advance will stand out as especially thoughtful. Otherwise, consider giving something friendly to their delicate skin with organic baby clothing
2. Blankets, towels, muslin squares.
No, these items are not quite so exciting to give as an adorable plush toy, but as essentials for baby care, they will most certainly be used, and used immediately. As sweet and cute as they are, babies are messy! Parents will be running through baby clothes and towels and blankets faster than they can imagine, so the more clean things they have available, the better. Wrap up a beautiful blanket along with a number of utilitarian necessities and parents will thank you.
3. An item engraved with the baby's birthday.
Have a nice item such as a picture frame or photo album engraved with the date of baby's birth. The added touch of engraving the date really elevates a simple gift into something elegant and special. It may even become an heirloom!
4. Wooden toys.
So many toys for children these days are large, noisy and plastic - and often loose their charm after a few hours of play. Why not seek out some simple, old-fashioned (but baby-safe) wooden toys that don't require loads of batteries? Once babies are old enough to start playing with toys, they often find pleasure in the simplest of items anyway, from an empty box to mum's kitchen utensils. A simple, durable toy that won't break is sure to be appreciated by baby and parents alike.
You can never go wrong with cute clothing, extra necessities or simple toys for gifts. In addition, you might consider contributing money to a savings account or giving a savings bond for a gift that keeps on giving. Just spend a bit of time thinking about the precious new arrival and the gift ideas will start flowing!
