Picking good baby gifts

Men are supposed to be hard to shop for but babies are even harder. This is mainly because baby gifts have to be baby safe. Twenty or thirty decades ago, parents didn’t have to worry about what they gave to their baby, as long as it wasn’t sharp, was in danger of splintering or could be swallowed. The same applied to friends, family and well-wishers who wanted to give the newborn a gift.

However, now we know more. The research that has gone into analyzing baby gifts has cause use to think twice or thrice before we pick something up for a newborn. The easiest thing to do when you encounter this dilemma is to go to a reputed baby gift shop. These shops have gained a reputation for a simple reason – they are baby safe. This means that you can safely buy gift hampers at these shops and be assured that the baby will come to no harm.

Other than this, you need to give careful thought to what you are buying. Pillows and tiny blankets are great gifts, but be aware that babies go through sudden growth spurts. So picking toys that the baby will be able to play with a few months down the line would be ideal. You should also do a bit of research and pick toys that advance the baby’s cognitive skills. Look for toys that are in high contrast colors, curious textures and interesting patterns. These have been known to pique a baby’s interest.