If you have a friend or family member who is expecting a baby, you may be wondering what the best kind of gift to get her is. You want to have a gift that is useful, but also one that is memorable. Plenty of people will give the new mom outfits for the baby, bibs, burp cloths, and blankets, but how can you think outside of the box and give the perfect gift that is out of the ordinary, yet still functional. There are a number of things to get the new mom. Here are some unique ideas.
Choose a strong, sturdy surface on which you can change diapers. It might be a changing table, or a low dresser with a changing pad on it. You can even choose to change your baby’s diaper on the floor with the use of a changing pad.
With disposable diapers your best bet is to try a few brands until you find the one that you like. If baby is continually pooping up his back or down his leg, you may want to consider a different brand or size.
How about giving a time capsule? A time capsule is a fun idea to help the baby know what was going on in the world when he or she was born. Fill it with newspaper articles from the current time. Photographs of important events, and even a newspaper from the day he or she was born.
There are also books that have all the important events for a particular day. Including one of these about mom’s birthday is also a fun thing to put in your time capsule. Put it all in a decorative water-resistant container with instructions not to open until the baby’s 18th birthday. When he or she turns 18, they’ll be delighted to have all of those souvenirs from the day they were born.
Note that both cloth and disposable diapers have pros and cons. Cloth diapers are less expensive because you don’t need to continually buy them. They are also better for the environment. However, they have to be cleaned and laundered, which might not be for everyone. Disposable diapers are more convenient, but some baby’s might be sensitive to them, and they create quite a bit of trash.
She’ll be grateful when her changing pads and diapers are there for her to use when she needs them; a new mom doesn’t have time to run to the store. Wrap the basket in cellophane and tie with a ribbon for a beautiful presentation of a thoughtful gift and the mom to be will love it.
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