| If you're looking for something to give a newborn baby, | | | | the baby entertained and distracted. Why not choose |
| then you might know exactly what you want, perhaps | | | | a selection of toys with different squeaks? |
| you've bought similar gifts before, or perhaps you're a | | | | 6. Items that can live on the cot frame are a good |
| parent. Alternatively if you really don't what might be | | | | idea, and will help to relax the baby when he or she is |
| suitable, here are 10 ideas. | | | | going to sleep. |
| 1. Cuddly toys are always a good idea, and can be | | | | 7. Sensory and developmental toys might seem a bit |
| simple characters or shapes and in bright colours. They | | | | grown up, but the child will develop very quickly, and will |
| can go in the pram, or can be played with during the | | | | soon be looking for something that they can grip or |
| day. | | | | touch or listen to. Think about cuddly toys with different |
| 2. Mobiles make a relaxing addition to any nursery | | | | textures, or with bells or rattles to give the baby lots of |
| room, and there is a wide range to choose from. From | | | | different options. |
| basic mobiles with characters on them, right the way | | | | 8. Musical toys again might seem a little previous, but |
| to more complex and even musical mobiles, you're | | | | children love sounds and music, and these toys can be |
| sure to find one that's suitable. | | | | a great way to get them to go to sleep. |
| 3. It might seem that a rattle would be too grown up | | | | 9. A blanket will probably be a baby's most important |
| for a newborn, but it won't be long before the baby | | | | possession, and so why not see if you can find a nice, |
| can grip things, and will want to start holding things. A | | | | appropriate one that you can give as a gift? |
| rattle is also a gift that will last a while and get a lot of | | | | 10. Perhaps you know that the baby you're buying for |
| use. | | | | will get lots of baby toys, and you want something for |
| 4. What about choosing something to go on the pram? | | | | when they are older. What about stacking toys, or a |
| As the baby will be spending a lot of time in the pram, | | | | shape sorter, or perhaps even something to pull along |
| it's a good idea to find something that will keep it | | | | for when they start walking? |
| entertained. Perhaps you'll choose something simple, or | | | | Now you know more about what sort of things are |
| something more tactile to help the baby develop. | | | | suitable, perhaps you can go and buy the right |
| 5. Squeaky toys are a popular choice, and will keep | | | | newborn baby gifts. |