Practical gifts were in top place when we asked parents what the best newborn gift they received was. Some examples included; nappy bin, fleece sleeping bag for the pram, linen, sling, wraps and clothes in a variety of sizes.

Some parents felt that the best gifts they received were the ones that could be used months down the track such as a portable high chair. This is a high chair that folds up and can be kept in the car and taken out when you go to restaurants, friends places or away on holidays.

Personalized gifts were also rated highly by parents. Some examples include a handmade felt

book with the baby’s name inscribed on the front. A hand made towel with the baby’s name on it, beautiful quilt with baby’s name and date of birth on it. Another personal gift was that of the baby’s birth stone.

A number of parents expressed their gratitude at receiving prepared meals in the weeks after their baby was born. This is a time when parents are so focused on the needs of the baby that they often forget about themselves. When they do have a spare minute to think about themselves making a meal can seem more like a chore. Having prepared meals in the freezer or knowing that one will be dropped over can be a godsend to parents and just one less thing for them to worry about.

Our parenting team received home cooked meals from friends and relatives that were given in plastic take away containers ready to freeze. Others had friends deliver a fresh meal ready for that evening. Others were given a pack of 6 frozen meals by a specialty internet food provider.

Another favourite category was toys. You can never have too many toys for your newborn. Our parenting team found that they received many interesting toys some of which they would never have thought of to buy themselves and as different people think different toys are good you end up getting a variety! Some examples included musical box, activity mat, developmental toys, nesting blocks, rattles, toys with mirrors, nursery rhyme CD’s, animal train, toys for hanging off play gym and pram.

The last category of best received gifts was books, many parents commented that they loved gifts of books. For this age board books and cloth books are the best, a variety is also good so that parents do not get bored. Books for parents such as an ideas book of activities to do with your baby or a subscription to a parenting magazine were also favourite gift ideas.

Do you remember the best gift you received when your baby was born? Why not share your idea with us. Send us your best newborn gift idea.

Want to find out what the worst newborn gifts our parenting team received were? Why not read Parent Say: What Was the worst newborn gift you received?

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