Baby Gift Ideas for Friends, Family and Staff
When someone in your family, or a friend or work colleague is about to have a baby, it’s often hard to think of the ideal newborn baby gift. Luckily, we’re here to help and have made a list of the Top Five Tips for finding memorable gifts for a baby online today.
1) Keep it gender neutral
Even if you know the gender of the baby, more and more parents are choosing to refrain from dressing their little tykes in overly gendered colours like strong pink or blue colour schemes. Thankfully there is always a range of cute – yet more gender neutral - baby clothing available in white, creams, greens, and reds. The eco friendly range of Hank & JoJo Retro Tube bamboo sock sets is a great example of fun, unisex design. Loved by celebs for their babies (think Gwen Stefani’s little man Kingston), and made of chemical free and eco friendly bamboo, these super cute knee high socks will be a fantastic addition to any newborn baby’s closet.
2) If in doubt, go practical
If you’re unsure as to the mother’s tastes in clothing, it can be a good idea to select practical baby gifts, like our Little Pumpkin Organics Sleepy Baby Balm, for instance. Handmade in Australia using purely natural and organic products, the beautiful Little Pumpkin
Organics range is perfect for a new born baby’s sensitive skin. It’s also the perfect gift idea for babies when you’re not sure of the sex, so it is a great choice for any baby gifts you need to shop for online. These types of practical yet pure and ethical gifts are endlessly useful and are often things the parents may forget to buy – making your gift a winner any day. And what parent doesn’t love the idea of a gift for their baby that will help the bub sleep better!
3) Babies grow quickly
Sometimes it’s a good idea to purchase 3 month or 6 month old clothing (or even older) rather than newborn baby clothing sizes. Many
new parents are inundated with newborn size singlets, booties and hats and discover in a couple of months that baby has nothing to wear that fits. Buck the trend with by choosing more practical sizes, and we’re sure the new parents will be grateful! A great organic product option available in multiple sizes is the sweet Maptote Organic Cotton Onesie for babies, in a Paris or New York City theme. These super soft yet funky designer clothes for babies will keep parents and bubs happy – parents will love the eco friendly features of this organic cotton onesie, while babies will love how soft and chemical free it is against their sensitive newborn skin. These onesies make lovely maternity leave gifts for staff or co-workers, and baby shower gifts for parents-to-be.
4) Natural is best
A baby’s skin is incredibly fragile and susceptible to irritation. Keep newborn babies comfortable by choosing all natural materials, like organic cotton, bamboo or hemp, that hasn’t been treated with harsh chemicals either in processing or printing. The beautiful range of organic cotton baby toys from Dandelion are a great example of eco friendly and non-toxic baby gifts. With sweet gift ideas for baby boys, baby girls or unisex options for bubs on the way, the Dandelion range of baby gifts is a great choice when you need a cute yet practical gift for a newborn baby; a baby shower gift; or a christening gift. One of our favourite items in the Dandelion range is the super soft range of Bamboo Zoo toys – from the adorable Plush Lion to the sweet Giraffe Soft Shaker Rattle, you’re certain to find the perfect gift idea for all babies.
5) Every baby needs toys
One of the best things about buying gifts for a baby is that toys are good for them, and fun to purchase! Toys and play time increase a baby’s motor and verbal skills (if only to demand which toy they want!) and they need a variety of toys for a full range of development. Tiger Tribe’s range of Baby Bell Roller Toys – including a Dog, Elephant and Duck – are a fantastic, affordable yet eco friendly gift idea for babies to enjoy. Designed here in Australia, these beautifully packaged presents for babies are made from sustainable plantation forest wood; free of lead and heavy metals; and decorated with non-toxic paints. They are perfect for babies 18 months and upwards, and also make a really cute addition to a new baby’s room décor.
For more ideas for the perfect christening gift or baby shower gift, browse through our selection of unique presents for a baby. We’re sure you’ll find just the right present for your loved one and their new arrival.