Going to a Baby Shower, or need to buy a great baby gifts and don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Buying gifts that show you care often takes more time and effort than we have to give. So here are some helpful tips on buying a great baby gift.
Memories last forever – One of the best gifts you can give a family with a new baby or a baby on the way is a gift that will help them preserve the memory of this special time for the rest of their lives. Gifts such as Keepsake boxes, baby handprint/footprint picture frames, or birth certificate holders will certainly be a gift of a lifetime.
Baby gift baskets – Most baby gift baskets are theme oriented and can be personalized with the new baby’s name to create a thoughtful gift with low effort. Frogs, strawberries, all-stars, and princesses are just a few of the many themes that you can by baskets around. You can also shop by need. For example you can by baskets for bathtime, mealtime, or sleepytime. Baskets make great baby shower gifts too, because there are many starter set types of baskets to help the new parents get on their feet.
Fashion Statement – If you are going to go the clothing route, try to find some statement pieces that will make them remember that this was a gift given with care. Instead of the normal boring clothes why not get a bit more clever like a little onsie with a “Dinner is on me!” slogan, or a tie-dyed one for your hippy friends. Clothing can be fun you just have to want to hunt down the perfect pieces.
The almighty dollar - A card with a check or cash inside will definitely be appreciated by your friends and family. But we give gifts in part to reflect the amount of interest we have in the people we buy them for. Perhaps filling out the check in the car before going to the party was convenient, but does it show the love and care you have for the person you are giving it to? If not, then consider financial gifts like savings bonds and stocks as great alternatives. They might not remember the check in the envelope you gave them, but they will always know who gave them the Apple stock that’s been growing in value since he was a little boy.
I hope these ideas give you a good start on your way to finding that special baby gift. Our next article will focus on baby showers, from the baby shower favors to the diaper cake centerpiece.