Having a child in a family is always a great joy. And the closest people try to please young parents and the baby, to give something useful and dear to the heart. Especially when it comes to the birth of the first child. Of course, grandmothers immediately become alert to please a family of children. The most correct option, of course, is to check with the children themselves - what they need in connection with the birth of a long-awaited baby. This way you will not risk giving away something unnecessary or duplicating recent purchases.
For the birth of a granddaughter, a grandmother can give beautiful clothes for the baby, toys, some kind of jewelry "for growth." For a grandson at this age, the presents will be more different in color, because it is too early to give some games and toys with many details. And envelopes, towels, little men and baby sleeping bags will not differ in anything serious.
What is good to give a daughter for the birth of a granddaughter
For every mother, her daughter will always be a beloved little girl, even if she herself has already become a mother. For a young family, having a child is a difficult test, no matter how desirable the baby is. So pleasant and practical gifts from those closest to you will be very useful.
What gift for the birth of a grandson or granddaughter can a newly-made grandmother give her daughter:
- Comfortable pillow... Today there are special pillows for breastfeeding. They greatly facilitate the life of a young mother, making the process more comfortable and simple. This pillow is available in different shapes and sizes, so it will be easy to find it for every taste. There are comfortable models that are good for sleeping during pregnancy and are very convenient for nursing after childbirth.
- Stroller... In the event that you want to buy a stroller separately, it is better to give preference to a cane stroller. It takes up little space and is easy to fold. In any case, it will come in handy a little later on walks and on trips, including when the grandmother herself will walk with the baby. Parents will choose universal strollers with removable cradles themselves. As a last resort, you can participate financially. By the way, despite the fact that three-wheeled strollers look very interesting, you shouldn't buy them. In management, they do not show themselves in the best way, and on our imperfect roads they will cause a lot of problems for the young mother.
- Infant car seat... It is especially relevant when the family has a private car. Indeed, with the advent of a child, visits to hospitals become much more frequent. However, even if the family does not have their own car, not every taxi is equipped with a child car seat, so your own will be very useful for such trips.
- Baby Monitor... Modern technology gives young parents more freedom, allowing them to keep their finger on the pulse of events. A baby monitor is a useful and practical gadget that will allow you to monitor your baby even from another room, and quickly respond to any circumstances. Young parents around the world have already appreciated the benefits of this technique.
- Napkins, undershirts, diapers, first clothes and shoes - all these are consumables that will be needed a lot at the beginning of a child's life. So such a gift will always come in handy.
- Baby toys, rattles... But when choosing, be sure to pay attention to the materials of manufacture, to the availability of certificates. It is better to take such things in proven specialized stores for children's goods. Children quickly start to put everything in their mouths, and therefore safe materials and dyes are especially important. You should not buy such things at the bazaar, cheap materials and harmful paints can adversely affect the health of the child.
- Bathing sets... A set of brightly colored toys for bathing will help your baby to quickly adapt to water procedures. Toys made of silicone or rubber that are safe for health are best. After all, the baby will not miss the opportunity to chew on a cute duck or bunny while mom and dad are bathing him.
- Soft towel with a hood for the kid. A very handy accessory. After bathing, you can comfortably wrap the child in it so that he does not freeze.
- Playpen and accessories - soft pads, protective mesh for the outdoors. Pads can be chosen in the form of cartoon characters, animals, with letters. It will turn out to be a very good development for the future.
- Silver spoon... A traditional gift for the birth of a child.
- Subscription to massage or spa... Of course, gifts for a baby are important, but for a young mother, I also want to find something pleasant and necessary. A course of relaxation or therapeutic massage after pregnancy and childbirth is exactly what the doctor ordered. Or the opportunity to relax for a day at the spa, throwing all worries and recent shocks aside.
If you find it difficult to think of what is better to choose, it is worth consulting with the young parents themselves. Especially if you have a good relationship with your daughter. She herself will tell you what they have not yet had time to purchase. In general, mothers are often aware of all the preparations for the birth of a granddaughter or grandson from the very beginning of pregnancy and immediately before childbirth and the postpartum state.
It is better to negotiate large gifts in advance so as not to buy the same thing at the same time.
Considering how much the young family will have to spend, it is worth choosing only what is really needed.
And what can you give your daughter-in-law
Is there a new addition to the family of your beloved son? Of course, I would like to congratulate both the baby and my own child. But the daughter-in-law, who bore and gave birth to her beloved grandson or granddaughter, would like to especially please at such a significant moment for her. Even if the child is not the first.
What can you give your daughter-in-law for the birth of a child? In principle, everything is the same that you can choose for a gift and your own daughter. Look at your financial capabilities, the needs of a young family or the daughter-in-law herself.
Gifts for baby
Of course, by the time a child is born, young parents most often already acquire everything they may need. But this does not mean that they will receive unnecessary help. After all, today there are so many convenient and useful things that make life easier for young parents. And the essentials will be very helpful. Especially if you offer your help to children in advance. For example:
- Cradle... If there is a financial opportunity, you can sponsor the purchase in full or give part of the funds. But in the first case, you should not buy a thing without the participation of the parents themselves, because you still need to rely on their choice and criteria. The daughter-in-law and your son may have their own tastes in terms of how the crib should look. The most important thing in this piece of furniture is comfort and safety for the baby.
- Baby changing table... Yes, before these were not widely available, but this does not mean that young parents do not need to make life more comfortable. This is a very useful and correct present for a young mother who does not have to look for a corner every time to change a baby's diaper.
- Walker or feeding table... Of course, a newborn baby does not need them, but by doing this you will make life easier for parents at the appropriate time. And they certainly did not have time to buy this by the time the child was born.
- Electronic swing... Kids like this gadget very much, and it will be able to give a little time to a young mother for rest or household chores.
All these gifts are good, but they are still intended for the child, and not for the chosen one of your son. If you want to make a personal gift, please select one of the points below.
Jewelry
Jewelry made of gold or other precious metals. This is probably the most popular and traditional gift. Usually it is gold jewelry that is presented. But it is better to pay attention to what kind of metal the daughter-in-law herself prefers. Some people prefer silver. In order not only to be noted by the very fact of the gift, but also to please the addressee, always focus on the tastes of the latter.
What can be gifted from jewelry:
- Earrings,
- Bracelets,
- Necklaces, pendants and beads.
You've probably known your daughter-in-law for years, so you can choose jewelry to her taste. Today, young people most often prefer graceful lines, subtle geometric patterns and simplicity of lines. Bulky jewelry with many gems is not in trend today.
As for the precious stones themselves, you should choose something neutral or ask your son about the daughter-in-law's tastes. Diamonds or budget cubic zirconias will always work, but colored stones should be chosen carefully.
Gifts for beauty and body
You know firsthand that after childbirth, the female body needs rest and care. Therefore, you can donate funds for relaxation and beauty. It is best to choose natural formulations.
- Shower sets... For example, handmade soap, bombs or bath foam, scrubs, body milk. In general, anything that helps to care for the skin and moisturize it will give pleasure after a hard day.
- Subscriptions to the gym or to the pool... But this gift is suitable if the relationship is trusting and warm. Suspicious girls may take this as a hint of their imperfection. And in other cases, the daughter-in-law will be happy to bring the body into shape. But when offering such a gift, keep in mind that during training, the daughter-in-law will need a nanny for the child.
- Certificate for a massage course or for a session in the spa... If the previous point is rather complicated, and not every daughter-in-law will accept it with joy, then there is nothing to doubt about. A massage or relaxation in the spa will definitely please.
By the way, certificates are, in principle, a very convenient gift. To the store of women's clothing or children's goods, household goods. It is even better to give the same jewelry or perfume in the form of certificates if you are not completely sure of the correctness of your choice.
A certificate for a family photo session is a great option to take beautiful photos from the very first days of the baby's birth.
Help a young family
If the young are not in a very good financial situation, practical gifts will be especially relevant present. For example, household appliances:
- Microwave.
- Yoghurt maker.
- Multicooker.
- Double boiler.
- Blender or food processor.
- Washing vacuum cleaner or robot vacuum cleaner.
- Ionizer or humidifier.
All of them will simplify the cooking procedure not only for adult family members, but also for the baby in the future. A young mother will have no time to stand at the stove for hours, so kitchen gadgets that will help reduce cooking time will be very useful. With a working husband, the lion's share of household chores and childcare goes to the woman, so unloading her a little and freeing up time for herself and for rest is priceless.
In addition, if the young do not have a camera or video camera, you can give them such a gift. So that they can capture every touching moment of the child's growing up.
What not to give
If we talk about what a grandmother should not give a grandson or granddaughter for the birth, then here we can mention the following points:
- Apparel... In the event that for the near future there is already an abundance of clothes, there is no need to give too much. It is better to pay attention to other accessories for the baby.
- Bottles and nipples... It is better to consult a young mother here. Perhaps the parents have already chosen a specific brand, or have decided on the requirements for materials and form.
- Big stuffed toys... They are not needed by the baby and will become an ordinary dust collector.
Gift for grandmother for the birth of grandchildren
By the way, not only the young parents themselves and the baby are given presents during this period. Young parents also delight grandparents with pleasant surprises. Sometimes it is even more difficult to understand who is waiting more and who is more happy to be replenished in the family - the parents themselves or the newly-made grandparents. For the latter, this is an opportunity to give away all the unspent warmth and pamper the little ones.
For the birth of grandchildren, grandparents can be presented with an accessory with a photo of a baby or a whole young family in the collection. For example, a pillow or blanket, photos in a multi-frame or in an electronic photo frame. It is very touching and pleasant.
