| Whether the mother-to-be is a first time mom or a | | | | display them. The gift of a nice infant picture frame for |
| mother of eight, there are a few gifts which will serve | | | | the baby's bedroom or the family living room is a |
| to please all of them. Thoughtful gifts don't have to be | | | | thoughtful and practical way to capture a memory. |
| expensive; however, they should be practical. | | | | 6. Number six on the top ten most practical baby gifts |
| Hormonal, sleep-deprived new mothers have little | | | | list is toiletries and bath products. Spit-ups, formula spills, |
| patience for items which involve thick instruction | | | | and diaper accidents create a constant need for baby |
| manuals, require excessive assembly, or feature | | | | bath products. A variety of smaller sized bottles will |
| non-productive bells and whistles which don't meet the | | | | allow mom to experiment with different brands and |
| needs of baby and mother. | | | | smells and textures to break the monotony of what |
| | | | feels like non-stop bathing. |
| 1. Disposable diapers - For the eco-conscious mothers, | | | | 7. Dinner gift certificates for the mother - preferrably |
| cloth diapers are a constant necessity. From eight or | | | | from restaurants with take out or delivery services. A |
| more diaper changes per day for newborns to one or | | | | break in a hectic mother's schedule is invaluable. With |
| two diaper changes a day for two and three year old | | | | the expense of a new baby, nights out aren't always |
| toddlers, the need for diapers is almost as important as | | | | possible; but allowing Mom to provide dinner for the |
| the need for food. The expense of buying diapers | | | | family without taking the time to cook is truly a gift. |
| adds up quickly when the requirement is constant. | | | | 8. Coming in at number eight are babysitting |
| Fortunately, baby diapers don't expire and can be | | | | certificates. Even new mothers who swear they'll |
| exchanged for larger sizes as needed. | | | | never let their new bundle of joy out of their sight |
| 2. Bibs - From formula spit-up, to baby food accidents, | | | | reach a point where sleep or a moment of freedom is |
| to slobbering toddlers, bibs are a wardrobe accessory | | | | necessary. A simple card with the offer to babysit for |
| for the average child from birth to three years old. | | | | a certain amount of time is invaluable to any mother |
| Between food stains, teething toddlers, and washing | | | | especially given the going rate of babysitting services |
| machine mishaps, bibs can be a quickly diminishing | | | | currently. Dinner and a movie carry a price, but a |
| commodity. Three hundred sixty five days in a year | | | | couple of hours of freedom are priceless. |
| multiplied by three years leaves more than one | | | | 9. Cute baby blanket - Baby blankets serve a number |
| thousand opportunities for the use of a bib. When | | | | of purposes from simply keeping baby warm to |
| considering multiple feedings per day, that number | | | | decorating the crib to keepsakes for future |
| triples. The need for a clean, fresh, optionally cute bib is | | | | generations. A single use can lead the baby blanket |
| a necessity. | | | | straight to the laundry cycle where it may not look |
| 3. Treats for the mother - Tired, overworked mothers | | | | quite as adorable after a few washings. Day care, |
| often opt for new baby shoes over jewelry, perfume, | | | | similar diaper bags, and multiple babysitters often |
| or new items for themselves. When resources are | | | | deliver casualties to the baby blanket collection. The |
| limited, the baby's needs most always come ahead of | | | | constant need for a supply of clean, soft baby |
| the mother's needs. Lotions, body wash, earrings, nail | | | | blankets make them the ninth most practical baby gift. |
| polish or something to remind mom that she's still a | | | | 10. The tenth most practical baby gift is newborn |
| woman would be a welcomed treat for the mothers | | | | sleeping outfits whether it's Onsies or other |
| who neglect themselves. | | | | comfortable, easy to dress clothing. New mothers |
| 4. Closely related to number five, the fourth most | | | | often buy lots of cute outfits with which to showcase |
| practical baby gift is film development gift cards. Lots | | | | their beautiful new babies, but often overlook the fact |
| of busy parents have digital camera cards full of | | | | that newborns spend most of their time sleeping. |
| photos that need to be printed, while traditional film | | | | Seasoned mothers always need to sleep outfits to |
| cameras always seem to need developing. Along with | | | | replace formula stained outfits from older brothers and |
| the cost of formula and diapers, capturing that perfect | | | | sisters. |
| Kodak moment on film can be expensive. A gift card | | | | The options are as endless as the needs. Babies |
| to assist with printing or film developing costs would be | | | | require love, care, and compassion which can't be |
| ideal. | | | | bought in stores. The love and support of family and |
| 5. Picture frames and photo albums - New moms like | | | | friends provides a timeless gift and lasting memory |
| to take pictures and often don't have the time to | | | | long after the baby has grown into a college student. |