Newborn Baby Gift Ideas

Finding the perfect gift for a newborn can be difficult. It's not like there isn't millions of things to choose from. The problem is the majority of baby showers are filled with baby gift baskets usually pre-made and filled with oodles of toys, baby clothes, bottles and bibs. Now don't get me wrong, any parent will definitely need to purchase these things, but a good portion of these are usually not needed right away. Instead of the usual gift basket, think outside of the box. What are they going to need in those first precious months...besides sleep of course!

Diapers: I realize diapers are an obvious answer and although they may be dull to give, there are many ways to spruce it up! Any mom will be thankful for diapers due to the fact that they are expensive! You can arrange diapers into a decorative diaper cake using ribbon, bows and more. A lot of times people use a couple small stuffed animals for a cake topper. There are numerous guides online which show step by step instructions on how to assemble a diaper cake. You can also by them pre-made if you do not want to assemble it yourself, although that may be more expensive. Another idea is to find a stylish diaper bag that you know mom will adore and fill it with diapers! You could even pick up a couple tubes of diaper rash cream and wipes and hide them in the pockets as well, because these are also needed items that tend to be overlooked until you realize you don't have them.

Nursing Products: Casually check with mom first since not everyone breast feeds, but if she is going to be nursing you can pick up things like nursing bras, nursing pads or even if you can afford it a breast pump. Cute or decorative nursing shawls are great ideas also for mom. I also would recommend storage bags or containers for breast milk and Gerber even carries warm or cool relief pads as well. These are great ideas that not everyone will think to pick up!

Baby Monitors: A nice set of baby monitors always make an excellent gift for parents. They are a reliable way to check on your baby without waking them. In this day and age you can even purchase video baby monitors so you can check up on the baby anytime without going near their room! A great way to put any parent to ease knowing their newborn is sleeping safe and sound.

Humidifier: A humidifier is a great gift for anyone in general but especially for a baby. So, why get a humidifier? Well, The National Institute of Health recommends the use of humidifiers to help relieve congestion from the common cold, flu and sinus infections. Any time you have congestion, a humidifier may be able to help. They add moisture to the air which will in turn moisten your skin (including nasal passages) and thin some of the mucous in your sinuses. This makes it easier for you to breathe and easier for the mucous to drain. Since babies are more prone to picking up coughs and colds, this makes an excellent gift! A brand named Crane even makes them shaped like adorable animals like penguins, pigs, frogs and more!

Baby Care Package: This is the best thing you can do for any soon to be parents. The things no one ever seems to get, are the things you absolutely need the most. Create a care package or basket including common medicines for babies such as diaper rash ointment, infant Tylenol, baby orajel, cold medicine, no tears shampoo and more. Find things like pacifiers, a thermometer, nasal aspirator or a medicine spoon. These are a big hit. I have always done this for friends because I know this is what is needed and every time I have been told it was the best gift they received because they just did not realize how much they would use all of that!

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Baby Care Tips For Your Newborn Baby

Before I was a mom I had never changed a diaper or had even held
a newborn baby in my life. I never really was the babysitting
type. I had no clue what I was doing, I needed some major help.
So now that I am a mom I would like to share some things that I
have learned that I didn't know but wished someone would have
told me. Of course the nurses in the hospital showed me what to
do, but I always wished I could have been more prepared. So here
are some baby care tips, to care for your newborn baby.

-A bath two to three times a week is all the baby needs until
he/she can crawl around and get dirty. Of course you will want
to give sponge baths after meals and after diaper changes to
keep the baby clean. Giving baby baths to often can result in
dry irritated skin.

-Don't ever leave baby alone in the bath for even a second, be
in arms reach of baby at all times. Make sure you have
everything you need with you when you are giving baby a bath so
you don't need to leave for any reason, the phone, a towel,
shampoo are just a few items that you definitely will need when
giving baby a bath.

-The best way to avoid diaper rash and irritation is to change
the diaper before or after every feeding and as soon as possible
after each bowel movement. Sitting in a dirty diaper for even a
little while causes irritation. Use a diaper rash ointment
after every diaper change to avoid diaper rash.

-Diapers need to fit snugly as to avoid leaks but not so tight
that the diapers can cause skin irritation around the thighs and
stomach areas.

-On boys aim the penis downward as the diaper is being put on.
This minimizes leaks and wet pajamas and undershirts.

-Some babies love to be swaddled others hate it. If your baby
hates to be swaddled let his/her arms out and you can still
comfort your little one but he/she can feel less restricted.

-When picking baby up lift gently, slowly and close to your body
this makes baby feel more secure. Always make sure your arm or
hand is supporting baby's neck.

-Don't use cotton swabs to clean out babies ears. Use wash
clothes to clean in and around babies' ear.

-Shampooing your babies hair only needs to be done two or three
times a week. Unless there is a problem with cradle cap that
requires you to shampoo more. Always put cotton or cover your
babies' ears with your hands as to minimize the amount of water
that gets in his/her little ears. This can cause ear infections.

Get some sleep and rest when your child is resting.

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Newborn Baby Care For First Time Parents - The Absolute Essentials

Preparing for a newborn baby can be a daunting task even for seasoned parents, let alone first timers. It's hard to decide what baby care items you really need and whose advice is best to follow. What our parents and grandparents did may not coincide with the recommended procedures for babies today. One of the main differences you'll find is the recommendation for placing baby on his or her back when putting to sleep. SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, is a serious threat that should never be taken lightly. Not only must you always remember to put your baby on his back to sleep, but you must ALWAYS make sure that grandparents, great-grandparents and any caregiver knows this as well. You can never take it for granted that they automatically know that "back is best".

Newborn babies will spend the majority of their time sleeping and eating. For this reason, it is important that you help them to be safe while doing both. When sleeping your baby should be in a crib without any blankets, stuffed animals or toys. The mattress should be firm and should be covered with a tight fitting crib sheet. It's important to never over dress your baby or to prop baby up on pillows, etc. There are wearable blankets that you can put on your baby to keep him warm. Just be sure that it is not oversized.

Some first time parents are tempted to allow their baby to sleep in their beds or in car seats or bouncer seats, baby swings, etc. Beds are especially dangerous because of the potential for suffocation with pillows, blankets, the mattress itself or even you. Car seats, bouncer seats and swings have been known to cause damage to baby's spine and to cause SIDS related deaths because the immature airway is easily blocked off when baby slumps down in the seat. For this reason it's also extremely important to never leave your baby unattended in any baby swing, bouncer seat or car seat, ever.

In the first few days, you'll want to keep the nasal aspiration bulb that you received from the hospital wherever your baby is. If you can keep more than one around the house, that's even better. Often times the first day or two your baby will try to expel mucus and might be unable to do so his or herself. When that happens, you'll need to use the aspirator bulb to get the mucus out of the baby's mouth or throat. Be sure that you know how to do this before you leave the hospital. Do not assume that you will not need to use the bulb. Always keep the bulb beside the baby when he or she is in their car seat, swing, bouncer seat or crib. Wherever the baby goes, the bulb should go too. It's also good to keep an extra on the diaper changing table and in your diaper bag. Be sure that any caregiver also knows how to use the bulb.

Bathing a newborn is not usually recommended for a few days. Check with your baby's pediatrician to see when he or she recommends that you begin. Usually a little bit of warm water on a wash cloth is enough, especially in the first few weeks. You will not want to get the umbilical cord stump wet. Also be sure that you never leave a baby in or near water unattended. You should be within arms reach always. To care for the umbilical stump, use a Q-Tip dipped in alcohol and swab around the stump at every diaper change. Follow your baby's pediatrician's advice here as well.

You'll want to make sure that any visitors are not sick and that everyone washes their hands before holding or touching your baby. Illnesses such as RSV and the flu are especially dangerous for newborns with immature immune systems.

Also, never leave children or pets around a newborn baby even if you think you can trust them, not even for a second.

You'll want to keep an eye out, especially in the first several days for a yellowish tint in your baby's skin. If you notice anything like that, report it to your baby's pediatrician right away. It could indicate jaundice which can be easily remedied if caught early enough. Left untreated, jaundice can cause permanent damage to your baby's brain and even death. Also be sure to promptly report to your child's doctor any feeding problems, noisy or trouble breathing, and/or a fever over.

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