Buying baby gifts if you’re not a parent yet can be a daunting idea. But even long-time parents get lost too when shopping for someone else’s baby. It’s always safe to buy useful gift that the baby can use for much longer since babies grow up so fast.
Most parents nowadays register at baby shops and boutiques for the gifts they want their baby to receive. This is a foolproof way of giving gift as there is no way you’ll have the same gift as the others and at the same time sure that the parents will appreciate your gift.
If you want to give unique gifts though, you can use a little of your imagination and make one yourself. You can give a personalized scrapbook where the parents can put their baby’s pictures or if you’re close enough to the parents, you can make baby videos.
Other cute gift ideas you can give are:
Gift of Knowledge
Nothing’s more worth than knowledge so help boost the baby’s brain power by choosing classic educational baby books, DVDs, or music CD that are proven to encourage brain development in babies. You can find many learning DVD sets for infants such as Baby Einstein and Brainy Baby that can surely get the tot into an early learning start. A copy of your favorite childhood bedtime stories is also great and a meaningful gift as well.
Baby Toys
When it comes to toys for kids, the choices are endless. Make sure to buy toys though that are suitable for babies under 3 to ensure that no small parts are included that can choke the child. From fancy looking toys such as battery-operated stuffed toys to simple building blocks, toys are the foolproof gift choice.
Baby Clothes
It’s always fun to dress up a baby, so giving cute and adorable baby clothes are also nice gift ideas. They are normally available in sizes starting from 0-3 month. Don’t worry if you buy bigger clothes as the baby can still wear it eventually.
Baby Diapers
Diapers are not the most fancy gift out there, but it’s useful and practical than any other gifts. Buy diapers in bulk and make sure its high quality and will not irritate the newborn’s skin. It’s also best to have it in larger sizes since infants grow up fast and newborns don’t usually consume that many.
There is really no perfect gift to give, only perfect intentions. When buying gift, be it for a baby or an adult, always keep in mind the needs and personality of the person you’re giving the gift to. Gift buying should be fun, not stressful.
