8 Creative Online Baby Gift Ideas From Real Mums Jumpsuits, Bottles, Blankets?
If you’re a mother yourself, you'll understand the dilemma that comes with every new baby. A hundred well-meaning friends and relatives all buy you the exact same thing ... which often ends up being rarely used and eventually discarded. If you're looking to overjoy, rather than underwhelm, a friend on the arrival of her new baby, today we check out 8 colourful and creative baby gift ideas from real Mums.
1. Nappy bags
Smart and stylish nappy bags are one of those items that most new Mums simply do without for the first few months, til they finally get sick of carrying a navy vinyl blob everywhere! There are so many lovely nappy bag designs available in online baby gift ideas sites ... and they can go a long way towards helping new Mums feel 'human' again at a very strange and sleep-deprived stage!
2. Feeding covers and carrying wraps
Most new Mums will have already received enough blankets to last them a lifetime, but will have to purchase their own baby slings or feeding covers. There is a massive variety of sizes, styles and colours of these items now available in online baby gift sites, and they make a very welcome change.
3. Baby name puzzles
When kids are young, these are a very cute nursery decorations. As they get older, they are one of the first 'puzzles' that kids are able to do, and great for developing hand-eye coordination. There are quite a few different online suppliers, simply search for 'baby name puzzles'.
4. Hand and feet modelling sets
As a Mum myself; I can say without reservation that those tiny, poignant twinges of nostalgia that come with seeing the actual size and shape of your little one's hands or feet are priceless! Especially when the kids are all grown up, far less helpless and slightly less sweet ;-)
5. Aromatherapy sets/ Scented bath products
While second- and third- time mothers are old hands at mentally blocking the smell of a dirty nappy, an aromatherapy set or gorgeous collection of scented bath products can be a lifesaving online baby gift for first timers!
6. Baby mobiles
Mobiles are fantastic for lulling little ones to sleep ... as your friend finally sees those little eyes drift shut every night, she'll be very appreciative of a mobile as an online baby gift!
7. Post pregnancy massage voucher
Your poor friend will have had some pretty harrowing experiences inside a body that feels like it has stopped being your friend all of a sudden! Masseuses generally won’t work on pregnant women because of safety concerns, but a voucher for a post-birth massage could make her year.
8. Baby music
Babies love classical music, as well as anything that is simple and has a beat. Make your own mixed CD rather than getting an online baby gift if you like to personalise gifts!
Of course, you can always ask your friend or relative what they most need or want ... but do remember that people will often choose less expensive (and also less necessary) things out of consideration. Gift vouchers are another good solution to the gift dilemma - or simply make sure the online baby gift store you choose is happy to do exchanges.