Other expert shoppers of baby paraphernalia can even go beyond unique and select something that works, or which will make some difference in the baby's life. Now that requires greater thought. The best sources may be friends and family members who can recall the best gifts they have received on behalf of their babies. Baby magazines are likewise good sources of ideas for that "perfect" baby gift.
To find perfect baby gifts, you need to have some information about the baby -- habits (especially if the gift is for an upcoming first birthday), like does he/she cry a lot, and also the baby's size, plus the basic things that the baby already has (by asking the mom or nanny). If such information is beyond your reach, go for a general gift but choose one with good craftsmanship. Online baby gift specialists can offer excellent ideas. Hobnob with other parents in an online forum or discussion boards. These are invaluable sources of information on ideal baby items or baby products that are not advisable.
Simple but functional gifts may be a velvety soft hooded blanket with exquisite embroidery, or a personalized terry velour bathrobe or a sturdy plastic baby bath seat that the baby may still use until the toddler years, after which the parents may pass it on to the baby's younger siblings.
Other good ideas are baby sets like baby crib mobiles, and a rattle that's safe for baby's little hands that doubles as a teether, or a set of fun baby books & toys that encourage parents to read to & play with the new addition to the family. There are so many learning materials for tots that can help spur the child's growth and development and create parent-child bonding moments. Some can teach the basics, like the alphabet, along with music or funny noises. Choose books suited for young minds and which can withstand wear and tear from young explorers. A compact disc containing soothing classic baby lullabies to help relax & put baby to sleep, silver-plated utensil sets and feeding/sterilizing products and bath time items may be real handy, too. These may be found in baby retail stores of shopping centers, or online merchants.
It's nice to be celebrating the start of a new life with thoughtful baby gifts that parents can delightfully receive on behalf of their baby. Whether it's a little rubber duck with other bath items in a beribboned package or a huge huggable stuffed toy with safe components that the baby can snuggle up to and form an attachment to later on, or other items that offer plenty of tactile stimulation, carefully selected baby gifts that offer just the right mix of cute, whimsy, color and functionality are runaway winners that can be found through online stores or stores specializing in baby items.
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