Picking The Right Baby Gift

By Mandie Klein

The baby gift - that most difficult of gifts to figure out; the gift that must stand the test of time. The baby gift must be as relevant to its recipient years from now as it is right now. How do you purchase this gift correctly? With a lot of care and forethought of course!


Bring A Smile

The baby gift should make that child smile like sunbeams. There are fewer things that can make someone feel good than the genuine smile of appreciation that only a baby can give. That is why picking the right gift is so important. You want the child to be extremely happy about your choice, or you will end up feeling like a grinch. So analyze the situation and study what the child likes. How he behaves will usually give you some clue as to what interests him or arouses his curiosity. When you do this, you can get an idea as to what gift to get that child.

Something you should not do is look at the cost. More expensive gifts are not necessarily that much better. Think of purchasing something that has some use to the recipient. Whether it be something he can hug or something that can amuse him for a few hours, the item should have some utility. Buying a bejeweled scepter to hang over the crib is not going to cut it.


Sensible Choices

Safety must be above all. No use in giving the best and greatest gift if it is going to potentially hurt the baby. So do not give glass or wooden objects with sharp edges as they are accidents waiting to happen. Look for something that is non-toxic. Obviously, babies are more sensitive than adults when it comes to chemicals and materials. Always keep in safety in mind when you are considering your choices.

Also, as mentioned before, do not make the price tag a consideration. Babies have no concept of material wealth in the first place. So do not even make that a consideration. Instead, focus on how the item will engage a child and hold his attention. Stuff like books and audio CDs would fit into this category. Even if the child is really too young to understand, images and sounds will generate brain activity and development. This type of baby gift not only engages the child, but teaches him something as well. So think about your gift choice long and hard. Think about the drawbacks and benefits so you can make a better choice.

Whatever baby gift you end up giving, make sure that it is something the child will treasure, even when he grows up. It should be a gift with a lot of sentimentality and love in it, not some generic thing you picked out of the store. You will be very happy when you talk to the child about the gift when he grows older. You will have shared joy and love with an innocent soul and few things can beat that.


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