by Dawn B
In this day and age, having a baby can be very expensive. With all of the gadgets and gizmos available, a new parent can spend upwards of $2000 just in accessories. However, babies don't care if they are wearing a top de...read more
by Mel Bergen
There are four inexpensive things that new parents can never have enough of. The first is a rather obvious one - diapers. It is better not to load them up with tiny newborn sizes (what if they have a 12-pound baby?) but ...read more
by Lisa Web
Baby is here and you're stretching your budget. Let's discuss some inexpensive yet wonderful gifts for newborns. We will be honest and say that any gift for a newborn is really, in all honesty, for the new parents. The ...read more
There are so many things you can purchase for parents expecting a baby that don't cost a lot! Your best bet is to go with practical gifts. Sure, those cute little outfits are hard to resist, but the parents may not ever ...read more
by Rhonda M.
When buying gifts for a newborn there are some things you will want to keep in mind. The season is an important factor to take into consideration. The sex of the baby can influence your color decisions. Your budget will al...read more
Bibs - After about a day or two home with your new bundle of joy you realize spit-up is a common thing projecting from this new little person, who's now living with you. It's usually all over your clothes, carpet, couch, ...read more
by Jeni M
1) Socks... and if possible a pack of 3 different sizes! 2) Onesies... either newborn size or 6 months (depends on if the person has had other children and if they were small or big or if the woman's stomach is big or s...read more
by Emily White
I agree its great to receive nappies, ointments, etc etc, but hang on a minute we are talking gifts........ the most important ones too, as your first memories are cuddling your new born, so surely it is important to recei...read more
by Kim Sharpe
Sometimes the smallest gifts will end up being the most used and the most valued. Buy a pack of diapers, buy a box of wet wipes, buy some binkies. You can never have too many Binkies. You will be amazed how many binki...read more
So you're in your last trimester, or you know a mom-to-be who is, and the question arrives "are you coming to my baby Shower?" Immediately you say "yes of course I'll be there when is it?" Without even considering , that ...read more
by Erin Yorke
Get a camera for the parents to take photos of their little one; preferably a digital one with a memory card. Then include a photo album or scrapbooking kit, and a baby book for them to record all those precious memories. ...read more
by Renee Grimes
Who can resist buying all of those beautiful, lace-filled, frilly dresses for a newborn baby girl? I received a lot of these dresses at my baby shower, and my daughter wore maybe two of them; for pictures. They are beaut...read more
by Autumn Burke
When you are planning to buy a gift for a newborn and either do not have a lot of money to spend or you do not know the family that well, so you just don't want to spend a lot, i have a great idea. Gift baskets, many gif...read more
I feel since I had my son only six months ago it is easy for me to remember what gifts were used most. I have to say I am from a very large family so the amount of wonderful things we received after the birth of our son wa...read more
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