With a new baby in our family, we’re more in-tune to infant gifts than ever before. All those friends who had babies and I sent cashmere cable-knit booties must have thought I was crazy and impractical, but now I’ve learned. Washable! Chewable! Bright contrasting designs! These are the elements of a successful baby toy. Onesies (aka baby-gros) can have the same qualities, plus full frontal snapping or zipping. So, here is my list of lesson-learned baby gift ideas that will have any new mom or dad thinking you are awesome.
Everyday Practicality & Fun
Baby by Fiesta Crafts Giraffe Squeakaboo Plush Toy
Developmental Visual by PinkGasoline (Etsy)
Wood Teether Fish wooden toy natural baby toy by littlesaplingtoys (Etsy)
Ergo Baby Carrier Black/Camel which is great to pair with the Ergo Infant Insert Heart2Heart for premies, newborns and smaller babies.
Kids II Bright Starts Fun on Safari Bouncer
Lamaze High Contrast Flip-flop Bug Rattle
Lambskin Fleece with Shorn Hair
Burt’s Bees Bundle of Joy Baby Basket
Blankets & Apparel
Oddsocks Billy Pack, Socks, Unisex, 0-12 months
Quack Quack Blanket (for a boy) or Tickled Pink Blanket (for a girl) from Mary Grace Designs
aden + anais Jungle Jam Four-pack Muslin Swaddle
Baby Aspen Five Little Monkeys Five Piece Gift Set
The First Years Soft Teething Beads
Four-compartment Boby Formula Powder Storage
Munchkin Soft Tip Infant Spoons 6 Pack
MAM Self-Sterilising Anti-Colic Bottle Starter Set
Boppy Lots of Dots Nursing & Feeding Support Pillow
If you want to completely offend a new mother friend, give her The Tracy Anderson Method Presents Post-Pregnancy Workout [DVD]
I need to return that DVD I bought you so… 😉
Congratulations!! Babies are so much fun to take care of, and I’m happy to hear you can still find your way to the blog. Sending fond thoughts and best wishes to you, your husband, and the new little one from across the pond in chilly Rhode Island, USA, Joan
Congratulations to you and your family!