{"id":630,"date":"2021-03-26T16:38:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T13:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lionstory.com\/blog\/?p=630"},"modified":"2022-06-24T12:51:42","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T09:51:42","slug":"best-gift-ideas-for-new-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lionstory.com\/blog\/articles\/best-gift-ideas-for-new-parents","title":{"rendered":"Best Gift Ideas For New Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shopping for new parents can be overwhelming – there\u2019s just so much to choose from!<\/p>\n

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The first and most important thing to do is consider the young parents themselves. Are they minimalist? Do they prefer thoughtful gifts to treasure for a lifetime? Or are they tight on cash and in need of something that will be really helpful to them during the newborn stage?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you\u2019ve figured this out, you can draw on your own experience as a parent – and if you\u2019re not a parent yet, you can always ask your friends what they would appreciate the most in their journey into parenthood!<\/p>\n

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With all of this figured out, your job just got much <\/em>easier. And what\u2019s more, we\u2019ve chosen 9 of the very best gifts for new parents. There\u2019s something here to suit every taste and budget, all you have to do is pick one.<\/p>\n

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Easy, right?!<\/p>\n

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Here are 9 of the best gift ideas for newborn parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Disclosure: The products included in this list are not sponsored or affiliated, and have been selected by our blog writer.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0 Bookrest<\/h3>\n

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This supportive cushion<\/a> provides new parents with a place to prop their book, tablet, or magazine for easy hands-free entertainment!<\/p>\n

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During hours of feeding or holding the baby for a 3-hour long nap, this gift will become the most useful present that your new-parent friends have received yet.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0 First Year Memory Book<\/h3>\n

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Gift the new parents with a beautiful way to keep all of those special first-year memories recorded.<\/p>\n

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This first-year memory book is a great keepsake that can be used to record milestones as well the family\u2019s favorite pictures to look back on throughout the years. The prompts included on each page work as a great reminder to note down the memorable dates and moments.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0White noise machine<\/h3>\n

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Myla the monkey<\/a> is a white noise machine by VTech with all of the functions a baby could ever need! There are 5 ambient sounds, 5 gentle lullabies, and a built-in nightlight.<\/p>\n

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White noise machines are perfect for helping babies drift off to sleep, as well as block any noise from outside the sleep zone. This makes white noise machines the ideal gift for those that live on busy roads or have noisy pets that could wake the baby at any moment.<\/p>\n

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4. Storybooks<\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s suggested that we read to babies from the moment they enter the world. Reading helps language development, bonding, and can be a wonderful way to let little ones know that it\u2019s time to go to sleep.<\/p>\n

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A set of books like this Peter Rabbit \u2018My First Little Library<\/a>\u2019 is a great way to help new parents introduce their baby to the world of stories.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Postpartum tea<\/h3>\n

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Postpartum tea<\/a> is a great way to help new moms receive some of the essential nutrients that are lost during childbirth. And who doesn\u2019t love a cup of tea as a much-needed invite to relax?<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Subscription box<\/h3>\n

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Subscription boxes<\/a> are a wonderful way to treat both baby and parents to a monthly surprise. You can choose from boxes that supply mom with everything she needs to look after herself, a beer and a book for dad, or a baby gift\/toy delivered every month to suit the baby\u2019s developmental stage.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Swaddles<\/h3>\n

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Arriving in the big world can be scary for babies! After all, they\u2019ve just spent the last nine months inside a dark, cozy space listening to mom\u2019s heartbeat 24\/7. Swaddles<\/a> are an easy way to comfort babies outside the womb.<\/p>\n

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These particular swaddles are incredibly easy to use and require no folding, tucking, or confusion!<\/p>\n

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8. Dockatot lounger<\/h3>\n

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photo by DockAtot (not affiliated)<\/p><\/div>\n

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A baby nest<\/a> might just be the best newborn baby gift. It provides a cozy surface for babies to sleep on from anywhere in the house. Baby nests can be used inside cribs, on the couch, on the floor, or on the kitchen counter!<\/p>\n

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With raised and cushioned sides, babies sleeping inside a nest will be comfortable as well as safe. Some parents claim that their babies sleep for twice as long when inside a baby nest – so Mom and dad might even be able to get a little extra sleep themselves…<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0The night sky poster<\/h3>\n

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Night sky posters<\/a> are very special. When creating a map of the night sky for new parents, simply enter the time and location of their baby\u2019s birth and receive a framed image of what the night sky looked like at the exact time they were born.<\/p>\n

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A truly beautiful gift that will take pride of place in any home or nursery.<\/p>\n

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10. A helping hand<\/h3>\n

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A helping hand is one of the very best presents for new parents. Though it might be one baby, it takes a village!<\/p>\n

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Here are a few ways that you can really help new parents save time, sanity, and navigate life with their new arrival.<\/p>\n

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  • Prepare a week\u2019s worth of freezer food<\/li>\n
  • Offer to look after older children overnight<\/li>\n
  • Make a hot drink and some lunch for the new parents when you visit<\/li>\n
  • Be on hand to babysit when mom needs a shower or nap<\/li>\n
  • Offer to take the baby for a walk so that the new parents can sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Trust your gut and don\u2019t fret! New parents will appreciate anything <\/em>from this list. After all, it\u2019s from you<\/em>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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