8 GIFTING IDEAS FOR THE PARENTS OF NEWBORN

Living in Maharashtra (a state in India), we have a typical baby naming ceremony called as 'Baarsa' in Marathi. The new born baby and her parents are showered with precious gifts like gold rings and bracelets for the baby, sarees and clothes for the parents and etc,  etc. 

This ritual is all about naming the baby in presence of all relatives and friends,  then gift giving event and then grand feast. Actually the idea of gifting new parents with the precious gifts is not really bad, but who won't love being gifted by something helpful. Isn't it a good idea though? 

After the naming ceremony,  many other relatives and people come for a visit and meet parents,  see baby and all that stuff. The visitors bring toys and clothes for the baby,  few of them bring clothes for mother too. They also hand over money also known as 'SHAGUN' in Hindi to the little baby. 

Apart from all these stuff, a mother will really love if something helpful is recieved as a gift which she can bring into use in everyday life. Life of parents become so busy after the birth of a baby that they hardly get time to relax and eat something they like. 

What will you gift new parents and the baby while visiting them to meet the little one? Here are some ideas which will definitely be loved by the new parents. 

1) CLOTHES FOR THE LITTLE BABY

Yeah, this idea is really very good and kind of thoughtful too. A newborn baby needs lot of clothes to change throughout the day as a result of her vomits and poops and wetting. If few sets of clothes are gifted it will be totally fine. 

You can gift couple of cotton based clothes which are much preferred by parents. 

The idea of gifting socks,  mittens,  caps and bibs are also good. 

2)  WARM CLOTHES

Especially in winter,  babies need to have pairs of warm clothing.  As you need to change their clothes very frequently throughout the day,  it is good to have many of them.  

In warm clothes also you can gift baby t-shirts and pants,  caps,  socks, gloves,  hoodies,  wrap ons,  one sees made up of warm material. 

The choice of the material for little babies should be preferably different from the woolen clothes. 
As some studies show " Woolen material or blankets can cause sudden death syndrome in infants ",  it becomes necessary to avoid such materials during their new few months. 

There are very good warm clothes available for babies and newborns in market. Variety of materials with different patterns and very comfortable for the babies. 

If you are particular about the woolen cloth then you can solve this issue by putting woolen clothes in layers above another regular clothes. But,  avoid direct contact with the body. 

3) DIAPERS

There are 2 types of diapers available in market.  

1. Disposable 

2. Cloth diaper or reusable

Disposable diapers are now-a-days more preferred types as they require very little efforts. Whereas reusable diapers need to be washed time to time,  sterilize with disinfectants like detol water,  dry and keep stuff. 

But,  the very true fact behind the use of both diapers is that reusable cloth diapers are the best among both.  Disposable diapers are easy to wear and throw, and the efforts behind its use are very less.  But,  still it has few disadvantages like it can cause diaper rashes,  uneasiness among baby,  wetness caused as not removed on proper time, etc.  

After wearing disposable diapers,  there is no space left for the air to pass and so,  your babies skin gets devotion of that ventilation required by body cells for good health.  This issue causes wetness and uncomfortable feel to the baby and can cause diaper rashes too. 

I recommend using disposable diapers as needed.  One can use frequently but not regularly.  Try avoiding use of these diapers while at home.  You can use it at night,  to avoid disturbance,  during day you can go on with cloth diapers. 

This way your baby will stay happy and smiling in that cute and healthy way. 

So,  coming back to the point,  as a newborn babies keep on wetting diapers from time to time,  it is very good option to gift diapers for the little one.  You can gift both type of diapers which will definitely make the parents happy.  

4)  BABY BATH SET

This category includes : 

1. Baby oil for massage

2. Baby hair oil

3. Baby soap 

4. Baby shampoo

5. Baby diaper rash cream

6. Baby lotion

7. Baby powder 

8. Baby wash

9. Bath tub

10. Bath soft towel

11. Wrap on towel

All the above list of things required before and after bath for the baby are available in packed sets.  Like you may get a set of soap,  shampoo and hair oil; and you may also get another set of body wash,  soap,  and powder,  etc. 

So,  this is also a very lovely gifting idea for new born babies. 

5)  BABY SLEEPING NEEDS

A baby needs a lot of sleeping and other routine stuff than us. Every parent is always busy in comforting their baby with all the good things essential for their well being.  

Baby sleeping needs include all the things from covering the baby to protect them from mosquitoes. Here are given the list of essential things required by the baby for comfortable sleep: 

1) Baby bed cusion

2) Bed pillow

3) Baby carry bedsheets

4) Blankets and shawls

5) Baby bed with net and zip

6) Baby cradle

7) Mosquito repellent nets

All the above things are very essential for every new born baby. 
From taking care of a baby at home to carrying her out,  we need a set of different things and products. If you have a separate baby bed with mosquito net at home,  you still need another baby carrying bed with zip and net when you go somewhere away from home. 

These all are very nice gifting ideas for new parents as they need to take care of all these stuffs and get frustrated at times as there are lot more things to get for their baby. They are running after all these things and become very happy if gets some help. 

6) BABY STROLLER

This is something which is very good thing to gift if you are looking to gift something exclusive.  It is though needed by all the parents of little one to carry their baby safe everywhere they go. 

These strollers are available in different varieties with mosquito nets and carriers to carry some mommy nd baby stuff like milk bottles,  etc. 

I think this is a very good gifting idea. 

6)  TOYS

Toys come under the category of commonly gifted items. There are different toys meant for different age groups.  For 0 to 3 months,  then from 3 to 6 months and onwards.  Their types depend on the capacity of baby to understand. 

For 0 to 6 month babies,  you can go for the following gifts: 

1. Little handy toys

2. Hanging toys

3. Handy sound making toys

4. Musical toys

5. Baby teethers and pacifiers

All the toys a little newborn baby can understand and play well are available  in market and online.  
This is also a good gifting idea for new parents. 

7) MATERNITY GOWNS FOR NEW MOM

In our Maharashtra,  ladies usually bring series and blouse materials as a ritual for new moms.  But,  as the generation needs are totally changed,  no one prefers saree today atleast at home. 

Every mother after delivery needs to have maternity gowns and dresses that she can carry comfortably and feed her baby easily anytime. 

Other things needed by baby's mom are feeding stoles,  feeding accessories, burp towel for little one and so on. You can personally ask her what will work good to be brought as a gift if you are really close to her. 

There are many such things needed by a new mom facing challenges in her new phase of life.  While one can help her with a little gift which will make her feel good. 

8)  FOOD FOR NEW PARENTS

This is a very good idea to gift food items to the parents of little baby.  They are busy in many chores that they rarely bother to eat on time. 

When they are offered with ready to eat food items,  they will really feel good. 

One can gift chocolates,  sweets,  fruits and dry fruits to the new parents.  Fruits and dry fruits is actually a best idea because these are beneficial for their health too. 

Rather you can also gift some snacks and dry fruit laddoos (dry fruit laddoos are always accepted by new moms on India).  Dry fruit laddoos in India are considered very healthy and nutritious for the mother who delivered recently. 

All these are very helful ideas to gift new parents.  Show your love in more thoughtful gifts. Always keep in mind ' whatever you give,  comes back to you. ' 

Thanks for reading.  Keep coming back for more helpful ideas and enjoy reading. Have a great day.  🙂✌

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