Are you planning a baby shower for someone or need to find the perfect baby gift but are a little confused as to what a "good" baby gift or "bad" baby gift is? Here are a few tips that will help you find the perfect baby gift for the mommy-to-be.
Although it may seem on the boring and bland, diapers are one of the most appreciated baby gifts you can give to a mommy-to-be. You can give a couple of sizes or go for the gusto and give a "Diaper Cake". No, it's not edible but it comes with two or three layers of diapers arranged to look like an elegant cake. Other great baby gifts include items that will be used on a many-times-a-day basis such as blankets, socks, and clothes such as onesies and buntings that allow the baby to burp to his heart's content and always have a fresh change of clothing handy. Don't be afraid to buy these baby gifts in larger sizes. After several months, mom and dad will have new gifts for their ever-growing baby to continue to enjoy.
Savings bonds are also a sure bet as a great gift. Everyone else will be considering gifts that will fit the child's needs in the present, you will however be looking into the future. It also may jumpstart the parents to looking into setting up a small savings account for their child if they haven't done so already. want. Another great choice is to give a gift certificate from a local store or even better, if the parents have a gift registry set up.
Bathtime gifts also make wonderful baby gifts!Bad baby gifts usually fall into the column of being wasteful, useless or downright dangerous to the baby. One good example are baby wipe warmers. Most parents use baby wipes that have an alcohol base, the heat causes the wipes to warm but also the liquid they are soaked in to evaporate, the result is basically a dryer sheet that is supposed to be used on your baby. A great alterantive is to use your hands to warm the wipes before you warm them on your baby. It's fast, easy and free.
Breathless mattresses are a baby gift that have questionable safety. They are made to not sink when the baby is placed on them leaving parents the impression that the baby can be safely placed on her tummy without fear of suffocation. Best to stick to laying her on her back. A baby on her stomach can't turn her head easily if she burps up her lunch or dinner whereas a baby on her back and simply turn her head to the side and avoid inhaling what she's burped up.
Scary toys and toys with small, detachable parts that are too old for a little one that will soon be putting everything in his mouth are also bad gifts that will be put up until he's old enough or never given to the child at all. Magazine subscriptions have also started making appearances at baby showers, and no matter how it's presented a mommy-to-be may not love the NASCAR Racing magazine subscription for her soon arriving child.
Make safety and comfort of the baby your top priority when you're buying a baby gift and if you have kids, remember those things you really used the most and if you don't have kids - ask around. Most experienced mothers can tell you what makes a great baby gift. Use these tips and you'll make the best choice for your baby gift!
Labels: baby gifts, baby showers
by: Candles and Such
