I have two children and here are some of the best gifts we received when they were born to give you some ideas:

• Clothes in bigger sizes – we received a lot of baby clothes, however the ones that stood out came from the girlfriend of one of my brothers. She had been to Bali and came back with some clothes in sizes 2 and 3! I put these away until the baby grew in to them. Many of the baby clothes were hardly worn, there were so many. These clothes in bigger sizes were great as that was the point I really needed to buy clothes, and we had some ready to go.
• Books – this may be a no-brainer for a booklover like me, however it’s something that not many people think about. Books could be picture books to start a library for the baby, but don’t forget books as they grow up. For one of my nephews, I gave them a set of the AA Milne Winnie-the-Pooh books and poems for them to enjoy as the baby grew older.
• Linking Rings – these were larger, plastic rings that linked together. They also had a rubber part on them for chewing. These were great as we could link them together and attach them to the pram with a toy on the other end, or they could be a toy on their own. They were brilliant when it came to teething as baby could chew on them, and they were very easy to clean.
• Meals – we were lucky enough to be part of a church community that filled our freezer with meals. If a home cooked meal is not an option, vouchers for meal delivery, groceries, or pre-made frozen meals could be an option. The fact that we didn’t have to cook for a while with a newborn was most appreciated.
• Nappies – some friends gave us a few packets of nappies in various sizes. This was fantastic as they were something we needed and having a stash meant we didn’t have to buy them and had a stash to get us started. Before buying nappies, check to see if the parents prefer cloth or disposable. If they prefer cloth, you could also offer a nappy washing service for a period of time to help take the pressure off.

I hope these give you some ideas for gifts for a new baby. If you have some ideas to add, please leave a comment.

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