Some time after the appearance of the baby in the house, parents invite relatives and friends to visit to introduce a new family member. In this case, a baby cannot do without a gift. It is customary to give presents to a boy or a girl when he comes to visit. There are other events when it is necessary to choose gifts: a godchild or a godson for christening, for 2, 3, 4 or more months, New Year, Christmas and so on. I really want the gift to be useful, like it and bring joy.
Age features
A two-month, three-month, four- or five-month-old baby is still too small, he still does not move independently. Perhaps the most difficult thing is to think of what to give the child for 2 months, after three months the activity becomes more obvious, the wakefulness increases, the baby begins to attract objects. But you can always choose a gift, running a little ahead, because children grow very quickly. It is important to remember that during this period of life the baby tastes everything, so when choosing a toy, you know, sooner or later it will be in his mouth.
After six months, the child is already sitting and perceiving the world in a different way, so gifts from birth to 5 months are significantly different.
Basic Rules
Before you buy a toy, pay attention to such moments as:
- quality of materials - This is the main criterion that you need to focus on; In no case do not give toys and clothing of dubious production, since poor-quality materials can cause allergies and even provoke poisoning;
- convenience - this applies, first of all, to toys that the baby will hold in his hands - they should be light and easily fit in the palm of your hand;
- color - babies after two months begin to distinguish colors, they are attracted by everything bright, catchy, so restrained tones and pastel colors are not the best choice, give preference to catchy colors, colorful design.
Feel free to ask what to give - it’s better to buy the right thing without a surprise. Originality does not always work with children, if you do not know exactly what to give, buy a certificate at a children's supermarket.
Refrain from buying a bouquet for your baby’s mom, he may have an allergy, but a bouquet of fruits is a great solution.
Popular toys
If you want to give a toy, pay attention to several options.
- Rattles. This is the baby’s first toy, it is at this age that the crumbs are able to appreciate the charm of the thundering little thing. She attracts their hearing, attention, they are happy to look at the rattles, drag them into their mouths. The main thing is that it be small, so that it is convenient to take. Give up options that can hurt or easily tear off a small part.
- Teething. This is another toddler hit. Active teething can begin at almost any age, but even before it begins, children try everything to taste, that’s how they learn the world. Teethers are designed to be nibbled. It is also important here that the baby was comfortable holding and chewing him.
- Little toys. They can be made of plush, fabric, equipped with a variety of details that rustle and peep. They have tiny mirrors, bright details. Such toys can be hung in a stroller, crib, baby mat, so that the baby touches them, fingering them, hitting them with pens.
This series includes toy connectors that give the child a sense of confidence in safety, something familiar when mothers are not nearby.
- Interactive models. Kids love to watch colorful toys that ring, play, blink, make sounds, move around and so on. Pay attention to the ability to adjust the sound or the absence of too sharp sounds.
- Finger toys. This is a kind of puppet theater, with the help of which you can arrange real performances for your baby.
- For bathroom. Kids love to swim, and they do it with great pleasure when there are toys in the bath. It can be ducks, frogs or other bright animals, books for the bathroom.
- The first books. It is better to begin acquaintance of a baby with this category with soft books, bathing books, hard little books.
- Developmental rugs. This is a great gift for both the baby and parents, as it gives you the opportunity to put the crumbs for a while and do something during this period, for example, drink coffee or wash the dishes. When choosing a rug, focus on the quality of materials and the number of toys that can entice him.
- Mobile to crib or arc with toys. Another way to give a young mother a little rest. In the crib, the baby is safe, the mobile is spinning, playing the simplest melodies and attracting the baby. Pediatricians recommend giving preference to models that can be washed, since dust settles on rag toys, so they will need to be washed periodically.
- Manege. This device perfectly helps many mothers, because in the arena the actively overturning baby is safe. You can hang an arc with toys there.
- Educational aids. Now it is very fashionable if you know that a young mother is a supporter of development from the cradle, you should give her a set of developmental activities, for example, "School of 7 Dwarfs" or "Clever".
- Musical toys. This category will come in handy to the baby a little later, but he will definitely appreciate a small bright pipe or balalaika right now.
Useful gifts
If you are a practical person and like useful gifts, this category is for you. Making life easier for young parents is now quite simple, pragmatism in these matters is very good quality, especially if you know that the financial situation in the family makes you save. Practical gifts for babies include the following:
- baby cosmetics - First, be sure to check if the crumbs have an allergy to any lines, what cosmetics they use now, so as not to harm;
- night light allow mom not to light a bright light, getting up at night to the baby, while not staying in complete darkness;
- textile it is never superfluous, because children are such impractical creatures, feel free to buy bed linen, towels, napkins for babies;
- devices for observation, for example, video and baby monitors will help mom go into another room, calmly cook in the kitchen of a large house, without worrying that the baby will wake up and she will not hear;
- cocoons - studies have proven that in them children feel much more comfortable, more comfortable, protected, it’s enough for mom to shift it from a stroller to a crib;
- bathing things - a bathtub on a support or without, a ladle, a pillow, a circle, a hat;
- thermos and bottle sterilizer, if the baby is on artificial feeding;
- motion signs, swings, deck chairs - This is an excellent choice if the baby is not too manual; if he asks for pens all the time, give mom a sling or scarf;
- fitball for gymnastics;
- baby car seat;
- a chair for feeding.
clothing
First of all, pay attention to the quality, naturalness of the fabric, the absence of jewelry and the size corresponding not only to age, but also to a real small person. So feel free to ask your parents a question. In general, this is a rather controversial gift category, it must be borne in mind that children grow very quickly, so he does not need too much clothing, he will instantly grow out of it. It is worth evaluating the need for such a presentation. If the decision is made, you can choose options such as:
- diaper cocoon allow mom to swaddle the baby instantly, without suffering from regular diapers;
- various costumes, body, overalls, booties, socks, sliders, hats;
- transformer jumpsuitwhich is perfect for walking and traveling in a car seat.
There are original bouquets of children's clothing, you can give your mom such a spectacular gift.
As a keepsake
This is a very popular category, because parents will definitely buy clothes, dishes and toys themselves, but they may not have time and energy for emotions. You can choose the following souvenirs:
- a plaid with a height meter, where you can make growth notes on a monthly basis;
- development calendar, where mom and dad will make notes about events that happened with the baby, his development;
- kits for forming casts of pens and legs of crumbs;
- certificate for a photo shoot for the baby or the whole family;
- photo album, baby development book;
- Original metrics
- photo frames for the whole family;
- caskets in which you can store things baby: a tag from the hospital and others;
- name spoon made of silver.
You can buy such memorable gifts for your little daughter as:
- head adornment;
- earrings;
- body with ruffles, skirts;
- jewelry nipple;
- booties with rhinestones.
The following presents are often given to boys:
- nipple with antennae;
- body with a drawn tie;
- a cap with the inscription BOSS;
- souvenir machine.
About what to give a child up to a year, see the following video review.