Baby Gifts - A Guide for Men
Buying gifts for babies can be a difficult chore for men,
especially for single men. After all, how can a man who has no
children know what the best Baby Gifts are? With this article I
hope to help men take some of the mystery out of shopping for
Baby Gifts. Baby shower gifts can be simple or elegant,
traditional or creative and personal. Select with creativity and
care. The possibilities are endless. Check the registry. A lot
of moms are doing the same thing for baby showers they have
always done for wedding showers and that is to create a
registry, a list of items she knows she will need. By picking
something that is on the list you avoid having to make a choice
at all. For a man, that's always the best choice!. Use your
experience as a parent (or ask someone you know who has kids):
If you are a parent, think back to what you couldn't have done
without. If you aren't a parent, then talk to one of your
friends who is. They can help you choose the right Baby Gift.
Ask the new parents to give you a list of things they might
need. If you are good friends with them, they won't mind you
asking and might even appreciate the fact that you want to buy
them a Baby Gift they can really use. Look around and imagine
what they might need, like car seats, front carriers, etc. Go in
with a group to purchase baby furniture or strollers. This is
perfect for men who don't have a clue! Ask some of your friends
what they are getting as a Baby Gift and ask them if they want
to split the cost of a more expensive Baby Gift. Monogram an
Item. A Picture Frame, A Bib, Baby Silverware, anything like
that, can be a great baby Gift that is both useful and cherished.
Baby Gift Baskets. Shop around for little things you know the
parents and the newborn will need. Baby Powder, Baby Lotion,
Baby Shampoo, Diapers, and other small items in a Nice Baby Gift
Basket is always a safe choice.
Personalized baby Song CD. Now this is a unique gift! Go to
http://www.giftsfortots.ca/personalcds.asp and you can order a
CD made with songs that actually use the baby's name in the
songs! Buy child-sized jewelry: Bracelets, Necklaces, ID
bracelets, Tie Bars, and Cufflinks, make a great Baby Gift made
for babies make great Baby Gifts. Choose clothes in size 3
months or larger. Anticipating that the baby will soon grow out
of the clothes usually bought at a baby shower can please the
parents immensely . Include gift receipts if possible so they
can be exchanged if you suspect you have awful taste or if they
just need them in a different size. Start the baby's library
with a book. Choose one of the classics for children, Winnie the
Pooh and other books are a great Baby Gift. Put a nameplate in
the front cover for a personal touch. Give the baby a savings
bond. Start their college fund with a savings bond and the gift
is truly for the baby. The parents will appreciate the gift and
it will encourage them to add to it as years go by. Get them
started early!
We hope the Tips on buying a Baby Gift are helpful to you. There
are more tips for buying Baby Gifts at
http://babyport.info/30789.php Take time to choose the right
gift and it will be very much appreciated.