Gift ideas to help tick off that new baby checklist

“I loved wearing my baby and I bought myself a beautiful wrap, which I used almost daily,” says Laura. “I gifted a good friend the same baby carrier. It feels lovely giving something that can foster that nurturing relationship of mother and baby” 

With a Baby Dove personalized gift set, you can give the gift of nourishing skincare, as well as the opportunity for new parents to bond with their new babies at bath time

With so many things on the newborn checklist whirring around a new parent’s mind, baby toys are easily forgotten – so they can make great gifts. “When I was expecting, my concern was to have the room ready and all the baby clothes washed, and I completely forgot the baby needs toys!” says Yasmine, mom of two

Practical presents are popular too – and our Baby Gift Pack, containing products that will provide complete care for a baby’s delicate skin, is certainly that. Baby Dove Research and Development expert and mom of two, Diane, explains: “If people buy you individual products, you don’t always know how to use them in the early days. But having a whole baby bath set can give you an idea of a routine and all the skin care products you might need.” Plus, the hypoallergenic Baby Dove Rich Moisture Tip to Toe Wash and Lotion included in the set are all gentle enough for a newborn’s first bath

Often with a new baby around, new parents put themselves right at the bottom of the priority list – but it’s important they look after themselves too. You could help them do this, as Craig, dad of a newborn, explains: “I would make some delicious meals, ready to stick in the oven – there’s no time to cook properly in the early days and it’s important to put your health and comfort first at times.” Many moms and dads might also love five minutes’ peace and a soak in the bath – a great way to unwind and care for skin at the same time 

The arrival of a new sibling can be a challenge for the older brothers and sisters, too. So gifts for them can be very touching, as Laura, mom of two, remembers: “When our second child was born, friends and family sent small gifts for our eldest too. Not just so he felt included, but many of the gifts kept him occupied while I was feeding the baby”