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Go-To Baby Gifts

November 1, 2012

Go-to baby gifts for friends, co-workers or acquaintances

Last week I met a friend’s one-week-old baby girl and brought with me small gifts for her new daughter and toddler son. If she and I were very close friends, I might have splurged on an outfit or two because I can’t resist adorable girlie clothing. Or I might have purchased something practical from registry. But since we’ve only known each other for a couple months (and I couldn’t find a registry online), I went with my go-to baby gift: Books.

I found a sweet cupcake bib at Target that I wanted to pair with the book You Are My Cupcake but couldn’t locate a copy anywhere in Omaha. Because I didn’t have time to order it from Amazon (that’s what you get for last minute shopping!), I wrapped the bib with a toy that suctions to a high chair for a mealtime-themed gift. For the new big brother, I bought the appropriately-named Now I Am Big! book. I love its retro style!

Last week I also posted my first-ever Facebook poll. Here’s what you told me about your go-to baby gifts:

  • Books were a universal favorite. I like Hello, Animals! and Hello, Bugs! because they feature high contrast black-and-white patterns perfect for an infant’s developing vision.
  • Sara said she loves giving “shoe socks” like these Trumpette Skater Johnny’s Socks and Trumpette Lucy’s Big Bow Socks.
  • Kerry’s new go-to baby gift is actually something for mom–Mom’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book, an easy way to record all of the random yet memorable things that happen each day.

What gifts do you most frequently give to new or expectant mom friends? Tell us in the comment section below!

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