Gifts for baby from birth to the year one – quick guidelines on what to buy and DIY ideas
There are plenty of occasions from the child birth, birthdays, christenings, New Year’s, Easter, Christmas to regular visits when you would like to buy some gifts, but you might be questioning yourself what to buy? At the moment, it might seem like it would be easier to choose a gift for an slightly older child than for a baby. In addition, since the baby probably has a lot of things already, it is not a easiest task to make a decision.
But today we are revealing to you our „easy daily“ ideas and suggestions for choosing gifts for baby (up to one year old).
Wardrobe in larger sizes than baby currently wears. You might be thinking „Maybe the baby is bigger, maybe it is wearing baby diaper covers, maybe the size of clothes is smaller than the indicated“ etc. Then it is surely better to take a larger number – especially because the baby will certainly be able to wear it, even longer this way. Make sure it is something that the baby can wear regardless of the season, such as short-sleeved or sleeveless bodysuits (if it is winter, the baby will wear it as an under-layer, and in the summer it can be worn without anything else), one-piece sleeping suit, socks, cotton trousers with long legs.
If you are good at sewing, you can sew an accessory, such as a bow tie for a boy or a hairband for a girl. If you are good at knitting, you can knit socks for example.
Diapers, cosmetics, and bottles. For this presents it is maybe better to consult with parents because each family uses the brand that suits them best. What suited one baby doesn’t have to suit another. You certainly can’t go wrong if you buy some more quality and a bit more expensive cosmetics for sensitive skin or wet wipes without additives.
If you are in the creative mood, you can wrap the diapers, and form some shape, like pyramids e.g. and tie a bow around everything.
Colored „Tetra“ diapers. Really practical gift for the baby that is not older than six months. They are very practical and can be used in so many way, and it seems like there are never enough of them.
Plush toys. This is really a nice gift, but in most cases, they can be uninteresting for little babies, especially if they are in one uniform color. So bare in mind that they could probably be not so useful as you intended. If you really liked the idea of buying a plush toy, you will not make a mistake if you buy one with some kind of animation (as suggested below).
If you are interested in DIY gift option then make a colored „cloth“ ball from different materials. The idea is to sew different materials into the shape of a ball or to put them in a transparent material so that all the colors can be visible.
Toys with animation. Rattles, teething rings, toys with spirals or toys that makes sounds and can rattle, shine, or move are a good choice and useful gifts. If the toy makes sounds when you press a button or a part of it , or if it has accessories on it (such as chew necklaces or rattles) or if it is intended to be put on the parent’s hand for animating the baby it is all a great choice. The more colorful it is, the greater the chance that the baby will like it.
If you are in the mood to do something yourself, a great choice can be the popular bags for animation “sensory bags”, just take care to glue well so that everything does not open when the baby starts using them. Each type of different texture can be interesting for the baby, so let your imagination run wild.
Bath towel with a triangular pocket for baby’s head. It is a great choice especially if it is a bit larger in size. A baby bath robe can also be a good and unusual choice.
Bed linen. Without discussion, it is a very useful and practical gift because the size of the crib is standard and the baby will use it for a long time.
If you are good at knitting, you can knit a blanket. There is also an option to make a floor covering on which the baby will play.
Gift intended for older children.
– Toys for a a little bigger ones – age 1+ (“smart box”, toy puzzles, ball, a toy in the form of an instrument)
– Kindergarten equipment (backpack, slippers, raincoat, first umbrella, pajamas)
– Interaction book (a book that makes sounds when pressed or contains various materials interesting for babies to touch, or if some parts of the book are hidden … the are quite a lot of choices available in bookstores )
Personalized things. Baby bibs, towels, cups always bring a smile to the faces.
You can sew the baby’s name yourself or order some service or tailor to do it for you.
Baby diary. Great choice if the baby has not already received one.
Photo albums or frame with pictures.
Combined with the pictures of the baby that you have received from the parents maybe through online or mobile networks, which you can use to create an album or a photoframe. It can definitely be an unusual gift and remembered gift.
Wall stickers for children’s room. A particularly and interesting gift that is maybe rarely received as a present, and the choices you can find are huge, from wild and domestic animals to the underwater world and the world map.
Ceiling lamp that changes colors. If the baby doesn’t already have it in the room, it can be a fantastic idea for a gift. It is like a classic ceiling lights, but with the ability to change colors via remote controler. Similar gift can be a lamp in some interesting shape – some animal or cartoon caracther e.g. in order to be both a toy and a lamp.
Food utensils. Different plates, cups and glasses, baby bibs are a great and practical choice for a present.
Cookies.
If you are great at making sweet cakes and other delights, you can make gingerbread or cookies in the shape of favourite cartoon characters or toys. On the other hand you can always buy them at a nearby pastry shop.
In addition to the gift. With the main gift, you can add a classic or soap balloons, a jar with porridges if the baby eats it, the first flips specially designed for babies, DIY cards with words of congratulations etc.
Voucher Gift. If it is very important for you not to make a mistake with the choice or you simply do not have time to buy anything, then a gift voucher is a great solution.
We hope we have helped you and at least given you an idea that you could use to buy or make gifts for our sweetest and smallest creatures in the world. And finally keep in mind that the most important thing is your attention and the fact that you wanted and gave effort to buy or make the baby a nicest gift you could, everything else is less important.
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