A new little person has appeared in the family of your relatives or friends, or maybe a work colleague.
The birth of a child is undoubtedly a joy. Therefore, people try to make the celebration of this event as memorable as possible. If you have been invited to visit a family that has recently welcomed a newborn, then, of course, you cannot do without a gift. But what can you give for the birth of a child? Let's consider the options for gifts specifically for the birth of a boy, although, of course, at this age gender is not yet particularly significant, and that is why most of the differences will be rather purely symbolic. For example, pink will be replaced by blue and the like. So what should you give young parents as a gift for the birth of a child?
Gift for parents
With the birth of a child, parents have a lot of worries, so you can try to ease them a little by choosing a gift for the birth of a child from this list:
- Breast pump
. With its help, the amount of milk increases, and it is also needed when a woman needs to be away for a long time. - Sterilizer
. All equipment for feeding the baby must be sterilely clean, so a gift will become a necessity.
Very soon the baby will grow up and will enthusiastically look at his first toy mobile.
Should a husband give something to his wife for the birth of a son?
The word “should” is not appropriate for a good marital relationship. Whether to give memorable gifts to your wife for the birth of your son is up to you to decide. This decision depends on family foundations, relationships, traditions and available funds. After all, with the advent of a beloved tiny son, the family’s material expenses increase significantly. Of course, it will be great to please the baby’s mother with a memorable gift that expresses your sincere gratitude and joy for her work and effort, because childbirth is an exhausting and difficult process. If you nevertheless decide that you simply must give something as a gift, we advise you to consider:
- Decoration. A traditional gift from a loving husband for the birth of a long-awaited son. Jewelry chains, rings and pendants are what will express your feelings better than pompous words.
- Photoshoot. Mom takes millions of photos of her beloved child every day. Professional photography cannot be compared in quality to amateur photography, and when the baby grows up a little, you will be able to capture him in high-quality photographs that will delight his parents throughout his life.
- Humidifier. A gift that will not only help restore the strength and health of a young mother, but will also be useful for her beloved son.
- Flowers. A touching addition to the main gift or a mandatory stand-alone gift. The bouquet should be bright, lively, voluminous, like the feelings you experience on the occasion of the birth of your son and heir.
- Smartphone or tablet. With the help of a new and multifunctional gadget, a mother can shoot and store numerous videos and photos with her baby son, and will always be in touch. In the evening, when you come home from work, you will see on the tablet screen the moments that your mother managed to film during the day: your boy’s first steps, first words and emotions.
Walkers
Such a gift can be made with an eye to the future. Baby walkers will come in handy at approximately 10-12 months of age. Before choosing such a gift, you can ask mom and dad about their attitude to such devices. The fact is that many parents consider walkers harmful and categorically refuse to use them among their children.
Most of these devices are equipped with gaming music panels. If you remove the panel it makes a great high chair.
What should a godfather and godmother give?
Baptism usually takes place in the first months of a newborn's life. Godparents are important people in a child’s life; they must take responsibility for his life, health and spiritual education no less than his relatives. It is customary for godparents to give gifts accompanying the ritual of church baptism of an infant, such as:
- Cross. The most important symbol of the Orthodox faith, worn close to the heart. It is designed to protect and protect a tiny person. The cross must be purchased by the child's Godfather.
- Large towel. The church name “Kryzhma” will be necessary not only for baptism in the church, but, in addition, it will be useful to the godson for daily bathing at home. The boy's godmother should buy Kryzhma.
- Angel figurine. A memorial figurine of a guardian angel next to the crib will protect the child day and night.
- Icon with the image of a guardian angel based on the boy’s church name will help to introduce the baby to Christianity from the cradle and know his protective angel “by sight.”
- Bath toys. Gifts from godparents can be not only of a religious nature. If you choose cute rubber animals, you won't go wrong. These are the best and safest gifts for babies under one year old.
Gift for baby from grandparents
Stroller
Many grandparents already know in advance what to give for the birth of their granddaughter - they give strollers. Choosing a stroller for a girl is a responsible task, but a very pleasant one. You need to pay attention to versatility, the presence of straps, footrests, an adjustable backrest, a rain cover, and a mosquito net. The wheels must match the dimensions of the stroller. When choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account that the parent will walk with the baby not only in dry weather. Therefore, there is no need to buy a stroller in light colors. Let it be dark pink, red, bright purple or orange.
Silver
A gift for the birth of a grandson or granddaughter in the form of silver is pleasant and useful. For a little girl, you can buy a set of small combs with silver plating. The baby, of course, doesn’t have much hair yet. But with such combs you can give a light massage to the baby’s head. You can give a chain with an unusual pendant. The girl will not wear it yet, but such a gift will become a symbol of her birth for the rest of her life.
Gold jewelry
You can give absolutely any gold jewelry, knowing that she will not wear them yet. It is forbidden to give only a gold cross. It is given by godmothers.
What do friends usually give as gifts?
If you have no idea what gifts are given to babies, don't despair! The category of “gifts for newborns” has its own universal, win-win and always necessary things. There are never too many such gifts, even if someone buys an identical gift. These include:
- Diapers. “A lifesaver” for parents of a baby, which they so often save on buying. A large package of premium diapers is a solid and practical gift.
- Baby hygiene kit. It is customary to bathe babies every day, and their delicate skin requires constant care. Shampoos, foams, diaper rash creams, and sanitary napkins for babies are in demand right up to the end of kindergarten. Buy a ready-made set or make it yourself by packing a gift in the form of a large candy with a blue ribbon.
- Cloth. Any item of an infant's wardrobe will not remain unused: their clothes get dirty several times a day. Buy your favorite overalls and vests with the seams facing out and growing slightly, the sales consultants of the children's store will help you with the appropriate size.
- Gift Certificate - the prerogative of not only large federal chains, but also small city departments selling children's goods. By purchasing a gift certificate, you will kill two birds with one stone: show your attention and guarantee that you will not miss the choice.
When choosing one of the options for a universal gift for a newborn boy, do not forget that despite all its importance and practicality, it is unlikely to be remembered by new parents.
Family traditions on the occasion of the birth of a child
Some families, at the birth of children, reward the emerging, small family member with a carefully protected heirloom, which they store and thus pass on from generation to generation. In turn, the grown-up child will give this item to his children when the time comes. Such family traditions strengthen family ties and teach one to treat family and one’s clan with great respect. If your family doesn’t have such a tradition, it doesn’t matter! Perhaps you are destined to become its founder.
The most necessary things for a baby, which are suitable as an excellent gift.
With the birth of a baby, the family will have to make a lot of purchases. The list of necessary things is extremely long, from a crib to diapers. And in order to decide on a gift for a newborn, it would be best to first check with the parents what they already have. Otherwise, it may turn out that friends and relatives gave several identical gifts. To avoid such a situation, we advise you to announce your planned purchase to the baby’s parents in advance; they will definitely tell you what they need most at the moment. And you will avoid an uncomfortable situation and unnecessary expenses - everyone will be happy.
Here is a list of necessary things that a family with an unborn child will definitely need:
- automatic washing machine - it’s unlikely that anyone should explain how much time and effort it will help save young parents;
- a universal blender - it will chop any vegetables and fruits in a matter of seconds, thereby reducing the time usually spent on cooking several times. Not only that, it will also help you save money. Since the mother will be able to do the first feeding of the child herself, and not buy expensive jars in stores;
- car seat - with this gift, parents will be able to safely transport their child in the car and take him with them on shopping trips and visits. An irreplaceable thing in the household;
- rocking chair for mom – this item will be truly appreciated by the baby’s mother. Just imagine how many wonderful minutes they will spend together in this wonderful chair. Breastfeeding your baby will become much more comfortable;
- An air humidifier is a very useful thing in a family with small children. It will create a comfortable and healthy atmosphere in the room. This will help avoid many diseases;
quartz lamp - also perfectly purifies the air from infections and viruses, guaranteeing that the baby will grow strong and healthy;- A dishwasher is a great gift for a friend when she has a baby. Every young mother dreams of her. A dishwasher, like a washing machine, will save both time and nerves;
- steam generator - this item will disinfect toys, carpets, and all textile surfaces in the house. It will especially appeal to mothers who are obsessed with cleanliness;
- a beautiful envelope for a party is also suitable as a gift, but you need to take into account the time of year when the child was born. This item is only needed for a few months;
- beautiful musical night light. It will bring pleasure not only to the baby, but also to his parents. A huge range of colors and designs will allow you to choose the ideal option that will highlight the interior of the children's room; hygiene products, including, of course, a set of cosmetics for bathing the baby, towels, a bath - all this is a must for a newborn;
- a developmental mat with interactive buttons and surfaces of different textures will help develop fine motor skills of a child’s hands;
- a beautiful set of children's bed linen, a bright blanket and a pillow - an excellent gift;
- A thermos bag is an indispensable item for long walks with your baby in nature. It will help nourish both the child and the mother; toys, books with large pictures and children's fairy tales.
This is not a complete list of everything a child needs.
Thermopot
Supports several temperature modes according to your desire. A new mother will be delighted with this device, which really simplifies life!
As a rule, children want to eat quite often, including at night, so it is very important to always have warm milk on hand for feeding.
The thermopot saves time that mom can spend sleeping.
Young mother courses
Every girl who has recently given birth to a child needs tips from more experienced women, especially if there are no parents or an older friend nearby. Any young mother will be happy to receive advice on how to properly treat her child.
At the courses you can also find like-minded women united by a common goal - to raise a wonderful, happy child and give him the right upbringing.
TOP 10 best educational toys for babies
Children love to explore the world around them. The main helpers in this are toys, thanks to which babies develop logic, motor skills, attentiveness, and imagination. We offer a rating of the best toys:
- Development center.
- Hammer with pegs.
- Musical instruments (violins, drums, piano).
- Pyramid.
- Sorters.
- Busyboard.
- Laces.
- Educational books.
- Large puzzles.
- Sand and bathing kits.
Certificate for visiting a nanny or governess
With the birth of a baby, the life of adults becomes more complicated due to the fact that they have to rearrange their usual work and leisure schedule, because a newborn requires close attention.
Parents will be glad to sometimes take a break from such unusual, albeit pleasant, chores, and spend time alone, or going somewhere with friends.
Inviting a professional assistant will come in very handy to relax and gain strength.
Photo album made with your own hands
With the advent of modern technology, photography has gained immense popularity. But at the same time, almost no one has at home, like in the old days, a family album in which all the photographs are collected, especially dear to the heart because each of them is unique.
Nowadays most people just store pictures on social networks, which is a shame! How nice it is sometimes to look into the family archive and see the older generation, family evenings, holidays...
In order to give the album uniqueness and a piece of your warmth, it can be made using the scrapbooking technique, having previously purchased all the necessary scraps of fabric, ribbons, getting beautiful, but not used, buttons, old postcards.
Made with soul, such a gift will be perfectly remembered by your mother and will remind you of you. And you, perhaps, will acquire a new hobby.
Gifts for mother for baby at birth
Height meter. A very necessary thing in the first years of a child’s growth and development, as he will grow very quickly.
Scales for a newborn. It is always useful to know your child's weight, if necessary.
Certificate for a children's store. A convenient gift, since parents themselves will be able to choose what exactly they need to buy for the baby based on their own considerations.
A contract for medical care for a baby is one of the necessary gifts. In the first months of life, the most correct decision would be to see a highly qualified doctor who can correctly diagnose the child’s problems.
Diapers . One of the most useful, practical and irreplaceable gifts. Such a gift will make parents very happy, since nowadays diapers are very expensive and they are used every day. But there is no need to make cakes from diapers, as this is not hygienic and carries the risk of infecting the child with some kind of infection. If you want to make such a gift beautiful, then just wrap it in gift wrapping.
Certificate for baby food . If for some reason the child’s mother cannot breastfeed, then such a certificate will be a real salvation. Firstly, baby food is indispensable in such cases, and secondly, it is very expensive. But if a young mother does not experience such problems, then the certificate will still be useful, since the choice of baby food is very diverse and everyone can choose the right product.
You can give many souvenirs, for example: photo frames for children's photographs; an album for a newborn, where the mother can write down dates and paste photos of various important events in the baby’s life; Electronic photo frame is a modern and creative gift; baby hair box, etc. In the modern world there are a lot of different attributes for preserving the memory of the stages of children’s lives; just go to a specialized store and ask a consultant about the product you are interested in.
You can also give various toys, but best of all are those that are suitable for a very small child. Various bath toys The most popular are educational toys - they are not only safe for small children, but also develop the mental, motor and physical abilities of the baby. You should not give a lot of soft toys, as the child will not play with them for up to a year, and they will always collect dust. And also toys with small parts are completely unnecessary in the first couples; they can even pose a danger to a newborn.
Bed linen for a child will be a very relevant gift. A small supply of linen sets will always come in handy in case the used one gets dirty or damaged.
Rompers , socks, clothes for newborns 0 are all good gifts, but you don’t need to buy too much. Parents most often choose according to their taste, but they will be happy with a small amount of new clothes for their child.
A modern gift would be a photo shoot . Professional photographs will please both the parents themselves and will be of interest to the already matured child.
A set of pacifiers and jars from a trusted company. Young parents will not be able to afford such an expensive purchase and will be very happy with such a gift.
quartz lamp will allow you to destroy all pathogenic bacteria from the child’s room, thereby reducing the risk of his illness. A sterilizer is what every mother needs. It will provide clean dishes for feeding the baby, destroying various harmful bacteria on them. This is very important in those moments when someone in the family gets sick with the virus.
An expensive gift for growing up is also suitable. These can be earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets, etc. This gift is suitable for both boys and girls.
A highchair , a car seat or carrier, a kangaroo bag, in general, everything you need to transport or seat your babies.
It’s worth making a list of what you don’t need to give. Often, many gifts are simply lying around unused or collecting dust in closets or closets.
Gift certificate to a beauty salon
It is extremely important for any woman to look beautiful and well-groomed in any situation. But to carefully monitor your appearance at home, it takes a lot of time, which is no longer enough when a baby appears in the house.
Therefore, a certificate for a beauty salon will come in handy. The results of cosmetic procedures last a long time, and the feeling of being aware of your attractiveness is priceless.
Aromatic massage
With the arrival of a baby, many parents feel a lack of touch, hugs and leisurely evenings that they once spent together. Tactile contact is especially important for kinesthetic learners.
If people in this group are deprived of touch for a long time, they become irritable and moody. To replenish the charge of positive emotions and restore the taste for life to a young mother, you can give her a massage session.
The oils with invigorating, soothing or tonic aromas included in the warming base will help you plunge into the fairy tales of the East.
What to give for the birth of your daughter
With the appearance of a daughter in the family, many men become soft and gentle daddies, for whom the happiness of their little princess is above all else. They allow you to pull your hair and beard, play hairdresser and much more. But this is in the future, but for now I want to give my wife something nice for the birth of her daughter:
- women's amulet in the form of a pendant or pendant;
- a cute ring with a baby's hand or foot;
- eBook;
- camera;
- cozy and beautiful blanket;
- a hug pillow or a pillow in the shape of a heart, smiley face, or unicorn;
- food processor;
- stylish wall clock;
- certificate to a clothing store to update your wardrobe;
- favorite perfume or certificate to a perfume store.
Silver bracelet with cubic zirconia
An original and pleasant gift is an engraved pendant with the baby’s name and birth details. But such a gift can be given a little later.