Having a baby is a magical time for the whole family, and it is not surprising that loving grandparents seek to choose the best gift for young parents and a newborn. But it often happens that the abundance of children's goods and toys is so huge that it puzzles and makes you get lost in options.
The best gifts for the baby
We offer the top best gifts for a newborn grandson.
Gift voucher, money
Quite a prosaic option, but you can be 100% sure that it will come in handy. Banknotes in an envelope have not disappointed anyone yet. It also happens that young people are too busy caring with the newborn, and they have no time to think about their preferences and discuss them - in such circumstances this is the best option.
As an alternative to money, a gift certificate to a children's goods store.
When buying a certificate, consider the proximity of the store to the place of residence of a young family, because when a baby is in the family, time is worth its weight in gold.
Photoshoot with a newborn
A prepaid professional photo shoot is what will definitely please your daughter or daughter-in-law and help capture the magical moments in the life of mother and child.
An ideal option would be to order an on-site photo shoot at home so that the process does not become stress for either the mother or the child.
A photographer specializing in such filming can be easily found via the Internet, immediately familiarizing himself with his work and discussing all the details in advance.
Photo album for a newborn
When choosing an album, give preference to an instance in which there are a minimum of labels and ready-made forms.Ideally, this is an album with blank pages painted in children’s themes, equipped with a special film under which you can put photos as if gluing them to the page. The beauty of such an album is that you are unlimited by any templates and you can save notes and photos only about those events in the life of the crumbs that are most important to you and in the order that suits you.
Photos can be easily moved if desired, the film does not stick them forever, only fixes in a given position.
Baby monitor
This is a truly irreplaceable thing at some points. Imagine that parents with a child in the country, the baby fell asleep, but you do not want to leave him alone in the house, but sitting next to you when you can do something else or go out is not very convenient. In such a situation, the baby monitor is simply an indispensable assistant. Mom can calmly go away, and after hearing that the baby woke up, immediately return to him.
Baby scales
At an early age, fluctuations in weight are very important, so it is always convenient to have baby scales at hand. The choice is huge - from simple mechanical models to ultra-modern electronic with many options. Do not chase the number of functions, just select a model with a small measurement error, preferably with sides.
Electric swing for a baby up to a year
An electric swing will help mom move quietly around the house with her child, while doing her own business. Swings have features such as motion sickness, playing tunes. Some models even have a game block that will not let the crumbs get bored.
Bedding Set for Baby Crib
Having presented a bed set, you can be sure that your gift will come in handy. It will be easy to choose a gift option for a boy or for a girl in a thematic coloring.
Undoubtedly, the kit should only be made from natural fabrics so that irritation or allergies do not appear on the delicate skin of the newborn.
Clothes for newborn
Yes, most parents buy something from clothes before birth. However, all babies are born with different height and weight, so it is quite difficult to buy suitable clothes in advance. But there are never too many cute vests with bunnies and ruffles. Photos of a baby in a jumpsuit with “ears” or in a tiny princess skirt are something that you will enjoy for many years.
Grandma's Presentation Options
Consider what a grandmother can give to her grandson or granddaughter.
DIY gift
It can be knitted booties or socks that will warm the grandson or granddaughter during walks, a self-developing rug made of multi-colored patches, beautiful bedding for the baby, a bath towel, bumpers in the crib, and so on. To receive a gift from a grandmother made by her hands and with love is always very pleasant.
Books on children's subjects
The decree has a lot of time to read, so you can give a book about baby food, the psychology of child development, and so on.
Such a gift for the birth of the first child in the family is especially good.
A great choice would be a hardcover gift edition. If books on the upbringing and development of children from the past generation are preserved in the family of grandparents, you can present them as a family heirloom. This will be a good gift for the daughter at the birth of a granddaughter or grandson. But before you give such a gift to your daughter-in-law, you should make sure that she does not take it as a hint of her incompetence.
What can grandfather give?
Decorating a child for the arrival of a mother with a baby from the hospital is the responsibility of the pope. But grandfather can help him. A similar surprise is what every mom dreams of. If the celebration is about the birth of a son, then you can order balloons and ribbons in blue, and if your daughter is in pink, however, it all depends on your imagination. You can organize and think through everything yourself or turn to professionals. There are many companies specializing in such services, ready to help create a festive atmosphere in your home on this occasion.
Tablet, e-book
Infants sleep a lot, often the mother has to spend long hours next to the sleeping child in stillness, not having the opportunity to do anything. A tablet or an electronic “reader” is a great way to spend time with benefit, without looking up from the baby.
Standard Gifts:
- bath thermometer;
- a spoon of silver on the first tooth;
- rattles and rodents;
- toy sorters;
- children's night light;
- feeding table;
- bath and bathing toys;
- changing table.
And yet, despite the variety of possible gifts, according to many mothers, the best gift they received in the first year of their baby's life is a couple of hours of free time when one of the relatives was left with the crumbs for a short time. Therefore, give your time, attention and participation - this is the most expensive and unforgettable.
You will learn even more gift ideas by watching the following video.