New parents receive a lot of gifts, and many of them look very similar. If you want yours to be remembered, and used, here are the presents our customers keep coming back to tell us about.
Something that grows with the baby
Newborns do not need many toys. A gift that becomes useful in six or twelve months’ time is often appreciated far more than another rattle. A ring stacker or rainbow arch stacker fits the bill: lovely to look at on a nursery shelf, then genuinely played with for years.
Something soft and safe
A good soft toy becomes a comfort object for many children. Choose one made from natural, washable fabric, with embroidered features and no small parts. Our Bramble the Cotton Bear is the toy we wrap most often for new arrivals.
Something to look at
In the early weeks, babies love to watch slow movement and bold contrast. A handmade mobile above the changing table gives them something to focus on while parents get on with the nappy.
Something for the parents
The days after a birth are long. A gift for the grown-ups (good chocolate, a takeaway voucher, a meal you have cooked) can mean as much as anything for the baby. Our Hello baby box includes a bar of locally made chocolate for exactly this reason.
Something personal
A handwritten note about your hopes for the baby, or a book inscribed with the date, becomes a keepsake. We write your message by hand on every gift box, so you can send something personal even from far away.
Our gift-giving checklist
- Is it safe for a newborn, or will it be put away until the baby is older? (Both are fine, but say so on the card.)
- Is it easy to clean?
- Will it fit in a small home?
- Does it come with a gift receipt?
If you are stuck, our gift boxes take the guesswork out of it, and we are always happy to put something together to your budget.
