4 Ways To Check If Your Gift Is Safe For The Baby
Another of your friends is about to become a parent for the very first time, and, of course, you wish to buy something for mother and baby, and while there’s a wide range of choices out there. Safety is something that needs to be kept in mind when choosing a gift for a baby. As you may, or may not remember, we all start by putting absolutely everything in our mouth, as we try to fathom exactly what it is. If you are soon to be looking at suitable baby gifts, here are some ways to ensure the gift is both safe and suitable.
- Buy Clothing – If you are at all worried about buying the baby a toy that they might end up swallowing, you can’t go wrong with items of clothing, and with well-known brands that are made from suitable fabric, mum will appreciate the practicality of your gift, and she’ll need all the help she can get in that department. Safety is rarely an issue with baby clothing, so this is always a practical and reliable choice. If you would like to read about the best fabrics for baby clothing, there is some further reading on the subject on various references online.
- Choose a Baby Hamper – This is perhaps the most popular choice for a baby gift, as it contains many useful things, and with a themed baby hamper, you can select something ideal. There are hampers for boys and girls or a unisex version if you prefer, and with lower than retail prices and superb presentation, the baby hamper makes for the ideal gift, and with a secure online payment, the hamper will be despatched to the lucky recipient. Everything in a baby hamper is screened to ensure safety, and with only the best brands, the gift couldn’t be more suitable.
- Do Some Research – If you have an idea about what you would like to buy, then you could conduct an online search, specifically looking for safety issues with that product and if you come up with a blank, you will have some added reassurance that your choice is suitable. You could also talk to friends, to see how they feel about your choice, and someone might have an idea that you had not considered.
- Safety Approved Products – In some countries, there are agencies that review baby products, and providing they pass, they are given a seal of approval. Look for the specific logo on any product and you can be sure that the product has passed stringent tests, and they do not lend their trademark to any product lightly.
There are so many different things one could buy for a new baby, and perhaps the best choice is a baby hamper, as it contains many items that are necessary for mum and baby, and with an online supplier, you won’t waste any time looking for that ideal gift. The wide range of baby hampers makes choosing easy, and rest assured that the gift will be most appreciated.
This is a collaborative post
Clothes are always a safe bet as gifts & what I opt for first #KCACOLS
Good post. I think just asking what the parents might want or need is always the best way to go. #kcacols
An important subject and very useful points. I think I will stick to buying clothing too if I am unsure!
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Great advice, especially for those who don’t have children. #bloggersbest
I like to buy clothes for new babies as I like to shop for cute little outfits! Great list so thank you. #bloggersbest
This is so helpful for people who may not have children. I tend to stick to clothes for younger years and then buy toys when they are a bit older (coz they get disappointed by clothes!) #KCACOLS
Some good tips here Mainy and I think that buying clothes for a new baby is a winner on all fronts, so long as you go for the bigger size and of course washable! Cute is good but practical is even better! #kcacols
Wise words Carol, thanks for stopping by, Mainy
Great tips. I love making my own hampers for all occasions! I made one for my friend as she had a new baby and she loved it. #KCACOLS
Hi Beth I love hampers too, great idea x
Great tips here, and it’s such an important topic as new parents are worrying about lots of things anyway so it’s nice to be considerate of safety for them! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time x
This is such an important post, it’s so important to make sure our littles are safe! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza xx
It’s something that is at the forefront of my mind, anything to ease the pressure and I’m pleased.
I had to click on your link to see what you were referring to as a baby “hamper”. Where I live a hamper is a container in which to put dirty clothes. Thanks for sharing all your tips at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life
Great tips! Always nice to do prechecks before gifting! Thanks for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty!
I like to stick to the gift list or I buy clothing a few sizes too in the right season for when they would need them. I know people get a lot of newborn stuff. I like to help stock a little further out. This is a great reminder for those buying. #blogstravaganza
Thanks, I too tend to get clothes for further down the line, at least 6 months so that they have something there when they need it a bit more.