Giving a baby gift means celebrating baby's arrival and delighting the parents. But between soft toys, clothes and nursery items, choosing is not always easy. This guide brings together our tips for giving a useful, soft and memorable gift, whatever your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents of a newborn are mostly short of time and sleep. Practical gifts are therefore a safe bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A comforter is often the first object that stays with baby for years. Choose one that is soft, washable and has no small fragile parts: multicoloured panda, pig or rabbit comforter<\/a> or ultra-soft plush animal comforter<\/a>. Find the full selection in the category comforters and soft toys<\/a>, and our tips to choose the right comforter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An embroidered, engraved or printed name turns a simple object into a keepsake. It is the ideal choice for giving something unique, to keep in the nursery or in the memory box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To go further, discover our dedicated guide to personalised baby gifts with a name<\/a> and our complete guide to personalisation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No need to spend a lot to please: a small, well-chosen gift is better than a big, useless one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Neutral shades (beige, grey, green, white) appeal to everyone and are easily passed on from one child to the next. If you prefer a more distinctive gift, we have gathered ideas for each case: baby girl gift<\/a> and baby boy gift<\/a>. For an even wider choice, browse our 21 original gift ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many relatives give it at the birth or during the first visit. Others prefer to wait a few weeks to let the family settle in. For a personalised gift, the simplest is to order it as soon as the name is known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose a universal item: a sleeping bag, a comforter, a pack of bodysuits or a gift box. Avoid sizes that are too small and very marked colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 3-6 month or 6-12 month size is often more useful than newborn size, which baby wears for a very short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not if you are sure of the spelling of the name. If the name has not yet been announced, wait for the birth before ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPersonalised gifts: the ones you keep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Baby gifts by budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Baby gift for a girl or a boy: do you have to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When to give the birth gift?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about baby gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to give a newborn when you barely know the parents?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What clothing size should you give?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is a personalised gift risky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n