Part of the fun of a new baby is shopping for unigue gifts for parents to be. New parent gifts can be a blast to shop for – and the best presents will be both fun and useful. Items that are useful for both the parents and the new arrival are worth seeking out and will likely see the most use. A gift for new parents can be anything from a fun gadget to play with during feeding time to something to help them care for the new arrival.
Crock Pot 7 Quart Slow CookerA new arrival can turn even the most organized household upside down for a while. Giving a slow cooker as one of your new parent gifts allows the new mom – or dad—to assemble a meal in the morning and then forget about it all day. The finshed meal will be ready by dinner with no additional work required. Include a slow cooker recipe guide to round out the gift.
Baby’s First Christmas OrnamentSplurge on a fine porcelain memento to celebrate baby’s first Christmas. Ornaments make excellent Christmas gifts for new parents; and you can begin a tradition of giving the new baby an ornament each year. A fine ornament is a luxury item and looks very impressive, but isn’t very expensive to purchase, making it a more practical option than it seems at first glance.
Reed & Barton Ducky Themed BankChoose a cute baby themed piggy bank, or select a traditional model that can grow with the child. This type of gift for new parents will grow as baby does, and will be useful for any family. A piggy bank can be used as room décor and to hold a child’s growing savings. Look for models featuring your favorite characters, or that will work well in the existing nursery décor.
Clay Keepsake and Photo Frame KitIt is easy to forget how very tiny a newborn is, particularly when you watch the child grow before your eyes. This gift idea for new parents allows them to perfectly preserve those precious hand and foot prints, and display them in the nursery or on the mantle. The kit comes with everything you need to create a one of a kind memento.
Winnie the Pooh Baby Health KitThis may not be the most fun gift for new parents, but it is surely one of the most practical. A wellness and grooming kit contains all the essentials you need to care for baby, from trimming nails to administering medication. This is one of the best gifts for new parents, particularly for couples expecting their first baby.
Fisher Price Whale of a PlaytubFill the baby bathtub with bathtime essentials, including baby wash, lotion and other helpful products and you’ll be able to cover bathtime with a single gift. Choose a cute bathtub and fill it with silly, attention getting toys for a fun and functional gift idea for new parents; your gift will make bathtime fun for the whole family.