Thanks to the long months of lockdown, we’re looking at a baby boom. Because it seems that everyone’s either engaged, expecting, or starting their own business. All great things that have come from a tough situation. But buying baby gifts is like entering a minefield.
It often seems like new parents have every piece of baby paraphernalia under the sun. And if they don’t, then the close family has taken care of it. So how do you pick a gift that’s thoughtful and able to bring a smile to parents’ faces when they’ve seen it all?
The best gifts to get are ones that will stay with them for a long time. Or ones that change the game and make life easier for new parents. Here are just a few ideas to get you on your way.
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Something For Sleep
Something for helping baby sleep will be warmly welcomed by new parents. It can take a while for them to get into a routine and everything that helps is worth its weight in gold. One of the best sleep gifts you can get is Ewan.
Ewan isn’t new to the baby sleep market, but he is something of a miracle. Basically, he mimics the comfort of being in the womb. It does that with a soft pink glow and a selection of soothing sounds. The newest technological update of Ewan is quite impressive as he’ll turn on when baby stirs. Plus, it’s washable once you remove the electrical pod inside.
You can also get the big guns out with sleep and get a Moses basket. They’re beautiful to look at, and somewhere for baby to sleep that’s portable is invaluable to new parents.
Something For Teething
The time when a baby’s teething can be one of the most distressing times. And, for new parents, it can feel like there’s nothing they can do to help.
A tried and tested teething toy is Sophie La Girafe. She comes highly recommended by all parents who try her with their teething tots. But no one is really sure why Sophie works so well. Whatever the reason, parents will thank you for the gift of a teething toy that works.
Plus, Sophie is made of natural rubber and doesn’t have any toxic paints on her, so she’s completely safe.
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Something For The Parents
When a new baby comes, it’s easy to buy for them and forget about the parents. Opt for a gift that’s centred around them, and your pressie will be a stand-out from the bunch.
Whether it’s a token for babysitting to give them the day off. Or a pamper bundle for mum to take some time out for herself after everything she’s been through. You can be as inventive as you like! It’s especially nice if the gift is personal to them and their likes. Getting something for the parents themselves is also great to do at a baby shower when they are inundated with baby gifts.
Something Food Related
Once baby has made an appearance, the parents’ time is spread thinly over many tasks. They’re going to have plates spinning and washing coming out of their ears. So when it comes to making food, they’ll likely opt for something quick, easy, and not that nutritious.
You can help out here by gifting them something food-related. Think of something like a bumper voucher for Just Eat. Or a couple of months subscription to a ready-made meal company that delivers to the door. Anything that means they’ll get great food for very little effort.
Something For Ease
You could go for literally anything that makes the lives of new parents easier, and you’ll be thanked for years to come. A great suggestion is something like a diaper subscription. Yes, you can get a subscription for diapers because everything seems to be available in subscription form now.
But diapers are a great one to opt for because they’ll go through enough to build a mansion in a few short weeks. There are more to choose from than you’d think too.
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Something For The Memories
Making memories is one of the sweetest things when a new baby arrives. But parents can forget when they’re drowning in mountains of nappies and washing. Get something to encourage them to make memories.
Our suggestion is a baby book. Like everything on this list, there are loads of different types you can opt for. Some are photo-based, where others are all about writing down those memories. Once parents are past the sleep-deprived weeks of a newborn, they’ll appreciate being able to look back on that time with happiness.
