Best Baby Gifts for Newborns
Updated by Jordan White
Did your friend and family member recently share good news with you? Let me guess: they’re expecting! And while you’re happy for them, you’re probably also a little stressed. Now, you have to find a baby shower gift. And that can be challenging, especially if this is your first time shopping for one. What do you get a baby? Or, should the gift be more for the parents? These are both excellent questions and luckily, we can help shine some light on how to pick a gift. We’ve also highlighted some thoughtful baby gifts available on Cratejoy — take a look:
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Best Practices For Baby Showers
The first step to picking a baby shower gift is knowing your budget. Determine how much you’d like to spend, and then stay within that budget. Then, check to see if the expecting parents have a baby registry. Some people will create this to make shopping easier for the giver, but not always.
If there’s a registry, do your best to pick something from there, as the parents probably decided on those items for a reason.
If there’s no registry, that means you have some creative freedom. Even still, focus on finding gifts the expecting parents will appreciate. Remember that you want these gifts to make their lives easier as new parents. For example, the Balanced Snack Box . Each subscription includes five to eight full-size healthy snacks, like protein bars and popcorn. We know this may seem different than a typical baby shower gift. But having snacks on hand for mom and dad will go a long way in helping them stay healthy as they take care of their newborn.
The New Mom & Baby monthly subscription box is another great baby shower gift. Not only is it great for mom, but baby too. Each box includes a full-size product of their natural skincare and baby product line. Whether it’s a bath bomb, body oil, or lotion, every product is made with the highest quality ingredients.