Just Baby Blogs Practical Picks - Gifts That Make Newborn and New Parents’ Life Easy

A motorbike or doll for a one-year-old baby doesn’t sound like those ideal gift options, do they? No right! That’s why it’s important for everyone to understand that opting for or picking the right gifts as per the baby’s age is not only beneficial for the baby but also for the new parents who are on this beautiful journey together. Welcoming a new person in a family is always a special occasion for everyone in the family and friends of the new parents who brought this new life into the world. Playing is an essential component of a child’s development, which in turn contributes to various aspects of a child’s growth. Let’s understand the importance of choosing the right age-appropriate baby gifts for your new family member: Enhances Development: Gifts help babies understand the world around them, what’s going on, what they are touching, and what they are seeing. Age-appropriate toys target specific development milestones like sensory stimulation, grasping skills, or hand-eye coordination. For example - high-contrast patterns that engage a newborn’s vision. Engage the Senses: Newborns experience everything through their senses, whether it is vision, touch, hearing, or smell.

• To enhance these senses, it’s better to get them toys that they can reach for, hold on their own, suck, or makes noise when they move, like - rattles or squeeze toys with noise in them.

Safety First: No matter how fancy or beneficial the baby toy you have for your little one or nephew/niece, every parent wants to ensure that the toy their baby is playing with is safe.

• Therefore, having toys that don’t risk the chances of choking the baby or getting stuck by hurting them is something you should keep in mind. For infants, it’s best to buy toys that are soft to the touch and also easy to grab.

Not every gift can be presented to a child of every age, but with the growing mind and body, the kids start understanding their surroundings well. That’s when they need gifts that can enhance the knowledge and essential skills they need in that stage of life. I’m sure you must be asking the same question again as to how can we make sure that the gift we’re getting for our new family member is actually beneficial or not? Well, here’s the answer to your question: the perfect gift isn’t always about who got the most expensive gift or spent the most money on its packaging or how much it cost you when buying it. A perfect gift for an infant is practical and thoughtful for both the baby and the parents. Practical gifts are always the right choice when it comes to gift shopping for babies. As babies grow and move at a rapid speed during their early years, it’s important to keep in mind their safety and growth and how it would help decrease the stress level of the parents. In this blog, we’ll discuss the same thing: age-appropriate gifts for a baby based on their age and development:

Infants (0-6 months):

During this time, babies have started knowing the world around them through their senses and figuring out each and every small detail they see. At this age, toys that help them understand different textures, shapes, sounds, and colors are the perfect choice. For example, rattles, teething toys, and bright-colored toys.

Toddlers (6 months - 1 year old):

At this age, babies start developing their motor skills quickly and are fascinated by things that help them move around and make use of their motor skills and hands and legs properly. Toys best suited for this age are as follows: Stacking rings, push-or-pull toys that make certain noises, or pieces that pop or move when held.