If you are looking for some ideas for newborn baby gifts, here's a quick list of ideas for the smallest of baby beans. When shopping for gifts for any baby, you definitely want to consider the baby's physical development and purchase toys or items that are suitable for the baby's growth and developmental stage. For newborns, you might want to consider some of these ideas.
Practical Newborn Baby Gifts
If you are looking to purchase a practical gift, something that will be both needed and used, a good idea is to take a peak at the baby registry. Chances are, several gift items remain on the list. These are items the parents had asked for, so more than likely they are needed items.
Toy Ideas for Young Infants
You have to admit that newborns really can't do a whole lot with toys. So if you want to get something that is for entertaining the baby, make sure you have realistic expectations that she'll actually be able to play with the toy. Consider some of these suggestions:
- Rattles: Rattles come in many styles, from handheld rattles, to those that velcro to little wrists and ankles, these are suitable for infants.
- Play mats: Because of the focus of the "back to sleep campaign", tummy time is very important for developing babies. Play mats provide a clean enviroment for this important activity. See other recommendations for tummy time toys
- Pacifiers, chains and accessories: There are a number of cute little pacifier gadgets that help keep babies happy and pacifiers off the ground.
- Baby Mobiles: Because babies do spend so much time on their backs, safe baby mobiles can be the perfect gift. From those that dangle over the crib to soft toys that hang from the car seat handle, stimulating baby vision can be just what they need to stay entertained.
If you are looking for some specific toy recommendations, check out my top 5 toys for newborns.
Thinking Ahead to the Next Stage
It certainly is important to make sure baby's are only given toys appropriate for their age for safety reasons. However, you can still be "thinking ahead" to what she might need in her near future. Perhaps the need of a high chair is on the horizon, or it is soon time to "size up" on clothing. By peaking into the baby's near future, you might find some other ideas for great baby gifts.
