What to give for the birth of grandchildren?
Having a baby is a magical time for the whole family, and it's no surprise that loving grandparents are eager to choose the best gift for young parents and newborn. But it often happens that the abundance of children's goods and toys is so huge that it puzzles and makes you get lost in options.
Best gifts for baby
We offer the top best gifts for a newborn grandchild.
Gift certificate, money
Quite a prosaic option, but you can be 100% sure that it will come in handy. The bills in the envelope have not disappointed anyone yet. It also happens that young people are too busy with caring for a newborn, and they have no time to think about their preferences and discuss them - in such circumstances, this is the best option.
As an alternative to money - a gift certificate to a children's goods store.
When buying a certificate, take into account the proximity of the store to the place of residence of a young family, because when there is a baby in the family, time is worth its weight in gold.
Photoshoot with a newborn
A prepaid professional photo session is what will definitely delight your daughter or daughter-in-law and help to capture magical moments in the life of a mother and child.
The ideal option would be to order an on-site photo shoot at home, so that the process does not become stressful for either the mother or the child.
A photographer who specializes in this kind of photography can be easily found on the Internet, immediately familiarizing yourself with his work and discussing all the details in advance.
Photo album for a newborn
When choosing an album, give preference to a copy with a minimum of inscriptions and ready-made forms.Ideally, this is an album with blank pages painted in a children's theme, equipped with a special film, under which you can put photos as if gluing them to the page. The beauty of such an album is that you are unlimited by any templates and you can save notes and photos only about those events in the life of the crumbs that are most important to you and in the sequence in which it is convenient for you.
Photos, if desired, can be easily moved, the film does not stick them forever, only fixes them in a given position.
Baby monitor
This is a truly irreplaceable thing in some moments. Imagine that parents with a child are in the country, the baby fell asleep, but you don't want to leave him alone in the house, but it is not very convenient to sit next to him when you can do something else or go outside. In such a situation, a baby monitor is simply an irreplaceable assistant. Mom can calmly leave, and when he heard that the baby has woken up, immediately return to him.
Scales for a newborn
At an early age, fluctuations in weight are very important, so it is very convenient to always have a baby scale on hand. The choice is huge - from simple mechanical models to ultra-modern electronic models with many options. You should not chase the number of functions, it is enough to choose a model with a small error in measurements, preferably with bumpers.
Electric swing for a baby up to a year
The electric swing will help the mother to easily move around the house with the child, while doing her own thing. The swing has such functions as motion sickness, playing melodies. Some models even have a game block that will not let the crumb get bored.
Bedding set for baby cot
Having presented a bedding set, you can be sure that your gift will come in handy. It will be easy to find a gift option for a boy or a girl in themed colors.
Undoubtedly, the kit should only be made of natural fabrics so that irritation or allergies do not appear on the delicate skin of the newborn.
Clothes for a newborn
Yes, most parents buy some clothes even before birth. However, all babies are born with different heights and weights, so it is quite difficult to buy suitable clothes in advance.... But there are never many cute undershirts with bunnies and ruffles. Photos of a baby in a jumpsuit with "ears" or in a tiny princess skirt are something that you will enjoy for years to come.
Options for gifts from grandmother
Consider what a grandmother can give her grandson or granddaughter.
DIY gift
It can be knitted booties or socks that will warm up a grandson or granddaughter while walking, a self-made developmental rug made of colorful scraps, beautiful bedding for a baby, a bath towel, bumpers for a crib, and so on. It is always very pleasant to receive a gift from a grandmother, made by her hands and with love.
Children's books
The decree has a lot of time for reading, so you can donate a book about baby food, the psychology of child development, and so on.
Such a gift for the birth of the first child in the family is especially good.
An excellent choice would be a deluxe edition with a thick cover. If there are books on the upbringing and development of children from the past generation in the family of grandparents, they can be presented as a family heirloom. This will be a good gift for a daughter for the birth of a granddaughter or grandson. But before presenting such a gift to the daughter-in-law, you should make sure that she does not take it as a hint of her incompetence.
What can grandfather give?
Decorating the nursery for the arrival of the mother with the baby from the hospital is the dad's duty. But his grandfather can also help him. A surprise like this is what every mommy dreams of. If the celebration is about the birth of a son, then you can order balloons and ribbons in blue, and if your daughter is in pink, however, it all depends on your imagination. You can organize and think over everything yourself or contact the professionals. There are many firms that specialize in these services, ready to help create a festive atmosphere in your home for the occasion.
Tablet, e-book
Babies sleep a lot, often the mother has to spend long hours next to the sleeping baby in immobility, unable to do anything. A tablet or e-reader is a great way to spend time with benefit, without leaving your baby.
Standard gifts:
- bath thermometer;
- a silver spoon on the first tooth;
- rattles and rodents;
- toy sorters;
- children's night light;
- feeding table;
- bath and toys for bathing;
- changing table.
And yet, despite the variety of possible gifts, according to many mothers, the best gift they received in the first year of their baby's life was a couple of hours of free time, when one of the relatives stayed with the baby for a short time. Therefore, donate your time, attention and participation - this is the most precious and unforgettable thing.
For even more gift ideas, watch the following video.