| 1 - Is this the new parents first baby or do they already | | | | won't be used. |
| have other children? If this is the first child then the | | | | 4 - Consider the parents preference. Maybe they |
| new parents will need a practical gift. But what is a | | | | might want a special gift for the nursery or they might |
| practical gift? Diapers, sleepers, nightgowns, baby | | | | want their baby to have a special book. It might be |
| wipes, baby booties, hooded towels and washcloths, | | | | nice to consider what the new parents would prefer. |
| lightweight blankets or burp cloths. These are some of | | | | 5 - What if they already received the same gift? |
| the many practical gifts to buy that it doesn't matter | | | | Make sure and always include a gift receipt with the |
| how many they receive they will need them all. If the | | | | gift. Besides that is why it's always good to ask the |
| new parents already have a child then a gift such as a | | | | new parents what their preferred gift would be. |
| keepsake plate with the babies name and birth date | | | | 6 - What if you still can't decide what gift to buy? How |
| on it or picture frames or any personalized keepsake | | | | about a gift for the new Mom instead! Any new Mom |
| gift would be greatly appreciated are great gift giving | | | | would be overjoyed which a gift certificate to a spa or |
| ideas. | | | | a spa gift basket full of luxurious bath items. |
| 2 - Think Big Enough. How many times have new | | | | 7 - What if you are budget? What new parents |
| parents received adorable outfits or shoes and they | | | | wouldn't appreciate a gift certificate for an afternoon |
| are too small? It's always better to buy an outfit that is | | | | of babysitting so Mom and Dad can get some alone |
| not a newborn size to make sure it will fit, if it is too big | | | | time or volunteering to vacuum or help around the |
| it will be great for them to have an outfit that can be | | | | house for a day. The new Mom would appreciate any |
| used later on as the baby grows. | | | | kind of assistance to give her some relief. |
| 3 - How about a hand made gift? What new parent | | | | These are a few ideas to consider when giving that |
| wouldn't appreciate a gift that it has taken time to | | | | "perfect baby gift". Hopefully these are helpful ideas |
| make! If it's a quilt or baby blanket find out what colors | | | | when pondering over what to buy for that new |
| the new Mom prefers before you make it. Nothing is | | | | precious bundle of joy. |
| worse then spending all that time making it and then it | | | | |