Stumped for a New Baby Gift Idea?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:51:12 EST

What do you buy a new born baby? The first gift choice is often clothes but keep several things in mind. The child will grow fast so be aware that a wardrobe must fit the age andthe season the child will be wearing the outfit.

Toy gifts can be difficult to determine what to get. Mobiles andother brightly colored things can be fun but if you know the color scheme theparents have chosen it helps to make a decision based on their theme. Rattlesand soft toys are always welcome and baby can certainly use a spare, especially when itcomes to a "blankie"--these tend to be popular with the child for many years tocome. This is also a perfect gift to have personalized. Parents oftenappreciate getting educational baby toys and will enjoy the many days ofdiscovery with their child.

If you are not sure of the gender ofthe baby, pick something neutral such as white, yellow or green for a gender-neutralbaby gift. Baby clothes may not be the most original gift as parents mayalready be well stocked with them. But you do have some unusual alternativesfor baby clothes.

The "baby bouquet" of baby clothes --onesies (one piece babyoutfits), wrapped to look like rose blooms and fashioned into a bouquet. Or diapersand washcloths rolled to look like "diaper cupcakes", another unique presentationof baby clothes.

If you are considering a unique baby gift, there are plentyof baby gift ideas to consider. Start a savings fund for the baby, prepay ababy sitter for parents' night out, choose an unusual gift for Mom or Dad suchas a monogrammed diaper bag or a novelty t-shirt. If a christening or baptismis planned, take a look at keepsake accessories to make the occasion morememorable.

A basket of gifts or a diaper cake full of practical and fungifts (as well as much appreciated diapers) can make it easier and a bit morespecial to give several related or accessorized items than trying to think ofjust one unique baby gift. If the couple have ties to a favorite college team,a collegiate diaper cake can really create attention at a baby shower or outfitthe child's crib with the team's logo.

Practical gifts arranged in a clever way fill the wish tooffer something unique but useful. Gift baskets, diaper cakes, unusualpresentations of everyday baby items can make the gift more fun. Personalizeditems also tend to be a bit more special. Whether the child's name, birthdate or family initial is embroidered, agift that shows you took that extra step is always appreciated.

A short list of simple ideas:

Photo frames, photo albums, anything with baby's name ormonogram, bibs and blankets, snuggler blankies, handprint tins and grandparent(and great grandparent) gifts.

With all the focus on gifts for baby, siblings could feel alittle left out, so a gesture such as a big sister or big brother gift willspotlight their new status in the family and help them welcome the latestarrival with pride.

With a little imagination, you will give a well received gift for baby--but be sure to keep the receipt for returns just in case!

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Stumped for a New Baby Gift Idea?