New Year Baby? Baby Shower Gift Ideas for 2015

The New Year is always a time of optimism and rejoicing. The arrival of a new baby  is an added joy, and there are many different types of presents that you can buy to give the new born a perfect start in life. Here’s a selection:

Presents for a new baby are always welcome

It’s often difficult to decide what to give a baby, and one way around this problem is to present the family with a gift basket. Most gift baskets come with a cuddly toy, a baby grow, some bootees, if you get your present from Glitter Gift Baskets, you’ll soon be able to make your choice from their wide range.

Gifts for the environmentally aware

Natural skincare products and diapers that are made from organic cotton are safe for your newborn and don’t present you with disposal problems. The diapers are biodegradable, so you won’t be adding to the landfill problem. Make sure that the Organic Trade Association authorizes the outlet you buy from.

A soft baby blanket

A baby blanket is indispensable. Your child will probably love it for years, and it’ll accompany it everywhere even when it’s a toddler. The journalist Scott Corbin, a proud father of twins and writing in The Star suggests that ‘swaddling is vital to maintaining parental sanity,’ so you’ll be giving a present to the child and its parents at the same time.

Be innovative

The blog Savvy Mom suggests that you buy presents for a baby shower that will be as suitable for the new mom as for the baby. Why not buy a slumber sound machine, that might help mom get a decent night’s sleep and also will soothe your infant so it will also reach the land of nod? If you want to make your life even easier you could invest in a Moses basket, as recommended by The Huffington Post, you’ll be able to carry your infant around with you, and then you can use the basket for your own accessories and sundries once the baby has stopped using the basket.

Organic gifts are always a good idea

From organic baby bibs to terry towel diapers, it’s important that you give a newborn baby the best start in life. Too much plastic is never a good thing, if you can source presents that won’t harm the environment, you’ll be helping conserve your baby’s future. Also, look out for natural rubber pacifiers that are free from artificial colours and chemical softeners. Everyone worries about what babies put in their mouths; this is a good way to ensure that they are getting the best start in life.

Encourage activity

It might appear that babies are always on the move. An ingenious way of absorbing their attention is a specially designed activity gym. This comprises a soft quilt with an attached frame complete with suspended soft toys and other attractions. The idea is that the baby will reach out to try and grab the toys and therefore give itself a workout in the process.

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