Choosing the Perfect Gift for a Newborn Baby Boy
Finding the perfect gift for a newborn baby boy can be a little tricky. Lots of parents complain that all of the "cute gifts" are for girls (lots of pink and butterflies) and it's often hard to find something that is both thoughtful and useful. But there are great choices for gifts for newborn baby boys.
Keepsakes
A great gift for newborn baby boys is a keepsake. A keepsake is something that might not be for the baby, but for his parents or for him to enjoy later in life. A popular keepsake is a baby book, where the parents can record all of their son's milestones. Picture frames are another popular choice; many stores have entire sections of baby keepsake picture frames in a variety of materials.
There are also more unique keepsakes that make a perfect gift for a newborn baby boy. Boutiques and baby stores have a wide selection of keepsakes like kits to make an impression of baby's hands and feet, boxes to hold keepsakes from the hospital (like hospital wrist bands), and baby's first piggy bank. All are great choices for a gift.
Clothes
Clothing is always a popular gift for a newborn baby boy. When picking out clothing as a gift, think about the family; whether they have other children (and have plenty of hand-me-downs) or the climate they live in makes a big difference. You don't want to buy a winter sweater for a family who lives in south Florida! A lot of parents say that they are often overwhelmed with baby clothing, and appreciate gifts of clothing for when their son gets a little bit older (12-18 month sizes).
Toys and Books
Toys and books are always a good gift for a newborn baby boy. Even though it might seem too early to be buying books, there are many studies that show that the earlier parents read to their children the better. In fact, children who were read to at an early age have a much larger vocabulary and consistently do better in school! You can buy baby books as a gift for a newborn baby boy; many publishers offer board book versions of their most popular books.
And just like with clothes, you can always buy your favorite books for when he gets a little older. Toys can be a good choice, too, for a gift for a newborn baby boy. Toys that are red, black, and white are very popular because those are the colors that newborns can see first. And make sure that any toy you buy is designed for a newborn, since it will likely end up in his mouth!
