Baby shower dilemmas – what to bring as a gift for the newborn?

Are you planning a baby shower? If you don't have any gift ideas, stay with us, we'll help! 

What kind of gift would you like to give? Practical, developmental, memorable, surprising, made from organic and environmentally friendly materials? If you don't know yet, you will definitely get closer to it by the end of the article!

Why do we give a gift to a newborn baby when they first meet? 

The arrival of a new life is a special occasion for everyone. We can't wait to admire the tiny face and talk to the parents about the circumstances of expecting a baby, giving birth, and caring for the baby. In our culture, a baby visit gift is a natural consideration, with which we share in the parents' joy and happiness. But we also feel – or know from experience – that this period is not easy, and we would like to help with practical gifts. This is how we send them the message: "We are here with you to support you and make this period easier for you." 

So a baby shower gift also has a deeper emotional impact.

Do you like practical baby gifts?

Perhaps most of us choose surprises that the mother can use for baby care and dressing. This way we can help her with everyday life. It can be a good idea to ask the parents in advance what they need and which products they would like to use, so that the gift will be truly useful!

What can we think about?

• A baby blanket is a basic item. It is an important accessory for sleeping, traveling in a stroller, and during counseling.
• Bath products and other accessories – wet wipes, baby creams, baby oil – are also useful. If you really want to be considerate, choose organic and hypoallergenic products, but it is also a good idea to ask parents about products that have proven to be effective so far. This can be important because not everyone likes to introduce new products due to possible skin irritations and allergic reactions. In addition to bath products, you can also choose towels and baby wipes made of baby-friendly materials.
• The gift package often includes a pack of diapers , as we know that they are a quickly used item. Be sure to discuss the size and preferred type with the parents!
• Baby clothes are at the top of the popularity list! Because they are useful, cute and beautiful. Don't just take the type and look of the little dress into consideration, but also take a good look at its material and cut! When it comes to gifts, it's good to be careful about quality. Natural materials are gentle on a child's sensitive skin. Therefore, instead of synthetic fiber solutions, choose cotton, down, hemp, wool, bamboo. Also, consider how easy it is to dress the little baby in the little dress!

We would like to recommend bamboo fiber as a raw material. Our baby clothes made from it contain 95% bamboo viscose, which is why they have extraordinary breathability and heat regulation capabilities, while thanks to the 5% elastane, they are extra flexible, comfortable, easy to put on and take off. Therefore, using these beautifully colored and patterned baby clothes is a real pleasure for mother and child!

As a newborn gift, you can choose baby sleeping bags in 0.5-2.5 TOG thickness, long- and short-sleeved snap-button bodysuits in beautiful bright colors, cute, form-fitting zippered jumpsuits , soft- soled pants with a raised waist, and other accessories, bows, and hats. 

• You can also choose gifts related to feeding . Here, it is also an advantage if you communicate with the mother before buying, as she can tell you about the current breastfeeding situation and what they have already purchased at home. Bibs are always useful, but some people don't like them on newborns because they are difficult to fit around their still short necks, so they prefer cotton diapers.
• You can also give a gift related to sleep . These include soft, breathable blankets, nice bed linens (ask the mother about the dimensions of the baby bed linen), sleeping bags, and soothing sleep toys. 
• If you want to make traveling and leaving home easier, you can also look for practical carrying devices . A good-sized, strong diaper bag can serve the mother for years, a portable diaper mat is a great idea. You can also choose a bottle warmer, and if you know that the mother wants to carry her baby in a carrier, a quality, safe baby carrier or Mei Tai will bring great joy.
• Although it's not directly aimed at the baby, it's still good for the family to have food supplies, especially around the time of the baby's arrival. Because cooking is the thing that gets pushed to the back burner at this time, and a few servings of delicious food or even a food delivery gift card can be a great help.
• Speaking of gift certificates, they can be used successfully in cases of complete lack of ideas! 

If you would prefer to give a developmental game, what would you think about first?

A newborn is still tiny, but he's developing quickly! You can think ahead and buy toys that he can only vaguely see now, but will be able to look at and pick up in a few weeks.

• If you want to appeal to your child's senses, choose soft, washable textile books, rattles, teethers, and squeaky plush toys. Figures that play soft melodies are favorite items.
• Movement development toys can include play mats, light, soft balls, foam cubes, a peek-a-boo game, a musical spinning top, a nap blanket, etc. 

Would you like to come up with something unique and creative?

• Hand and footprint making kit gives parents a lasting memory
• Handmade knitted and crocheted blankets and amigurumi figures decorated with names have an ideological value.
• Imagine a charming wooden box that can hold your little one's first memories!
• The star map shows the image of the starry sky at a given location and moment. This moment is unique and unrepeatable. The creators of the star map print and frame this touching gift for you based on the time and place of your baby's birth.

• Do you like to create? Think about what kind of gift for a baby you could make using your technique! Can you knit or crochet? Or do you paint beautifully? The main thing is that the ingredients are made of baby-friendly materials!
• A gift package can be really creative if you put useful, appropriate, or cute things inside.
• Voucher for baby-mom program, yoga, family photo shoot

Gifts in the spirit of health and environmental awareness?

If direction is important to you and you like to show others how many conscious products there are in our world today, then use your imagination! Any tips?

• Cosmetics for babies made from natural ingredients
• Baby clothes made of bamboo fiber or organic cotton
• Cotton or bamboo cloth diapers
• Handmade plush toys and blankets made from natural yarns
• Natural bedding set
• Gift certificate to organic store
• Organic foods, natural teas, seeds, dried fruits
• Items made from recycled materials, such as a stroller bag
• Baby swing, baby nest made of natural materials

If you are a man and you choose a gift yourself

You may be able to arrange a baby shower without the help of a woman. No problem, you can choose from gifts that the family will be very happy with. 

A gift basket available in traditional stores is packed with all kinds of earthly goodies and is a nice thought for the whole family. You can find a similar gift package with baby clothes and diapers in a baby store, you just need to know how old the baby will be when you go to visit. The gift certificate was invented for you! Look mainly for cosmetic and baby stores, or a store that the family likes to visit during this period. A bookstore may not be the best choice. You can order a cake for the family and give it to the mother with a nice bouquet of flowers. 

If you are not just giving a gift to the child, be thoughtful and pack something small for each family member! But above all, the most important thing is your presence, your sincere interest, your attentiveness, and your good wishes!