2020 Gift Ideas for Babies | Christmas Gift Guide
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It feels like such a long time since we had a baby's first Christmas to celebrate. This year we have three… of course we have Munchkin but we also celebrated the arrival of my beautiful niece and a new nephew too. Read on to discover my top 2020 gift ideas for babies from newborn to almost toddler.
The rule of 7
Many of us have a home full of “stuff" and Christmas can easily become a time when it gets worse.
This year, more than ever (especially because of the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on jobs and finances) I believe the rule of 7 is a great way to work on a budget, as well as limit and prioritise gifts within the following 7 groups:
Something they need
For changing
Nappies and wraps
If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I'm a cloth bum mum, and as such a huge advocate for making the switch to cloth nappies. Both practical and cute, Christmas is a great time to invest in some cloth nappies. After ordering my own collection of new nappies from them, TotsBots decided they'd love to work with me! I was so excited to be asked to create some Christmas lifestyle shots of their new Christmas EasyFit range*. These nappies have been my favourites since using the TeenyFit nappies on Munchkin's newborn bum!
For teething
Gummee
For weaning
Plates, bowls and more
I mean, baby shark is one of the most annoying songs on the face of the earth. However, a full set of plates, bowls, cups and cutlery which Munchkin can call his own will not go amiss this Christmas. As babies reach weaning age it is important to make sure you have the appropriate products for giving them their meals. We have chosen to go down the route of baby-led weaning, which means he eats what we eat (and he loves it!) Whichever route you go down, there are suitable items available to help you along the weaning journey.
Bottles
†, perfect for a weaning baby or toddler.For feeding
Muslins
The one thing you can never have too much of when you're a parent is muslins. The large ones can be used to swaddle, the small ones as burp cloths or to wipe snotty noses and mop up milk spew. I got a 5 pack of organic muslins free when I placed an order for the next size cloth nappies for Munchkin which is a helpful top up… but you can buy amazing, soft, organic and natural muslins from many different brands. My favourites include Etta Loves, aden + anais and Frugi.
Something they want
Toys, toys, toys
Eco-friendly and fair trade
From their favourite TV show
Jack-in-the-box
Gift sets
Teething toys
Bath sets
Something to wear
New PJs
Bonus points for Christmas
Babies and children grow out of their clothes way too quickly for my liking. At an age where they are not really able to ask for 100 different things they want, useful gifts such as pyjamas are always going to be an ideal gift. As Mama Christmas my obvious choice will always be a Christmas set, which can be picked up from supermarkets such as Asda or fashion retail stores such as Matalan or Primark.
Comfy shoes
Moccasins
Clothes in the next size up
Outfits and more
For the same reason that pyjamas make a great gift for babies, new clothes are always going to be a winner. The best idea when buying clothing is to consider one or two sizes bigger than the clothes they currently wear. Don't forget to always make sure what you pick out things suitable for the seasonal weather that will be around at the age you pick to buy… after all, a snowsuit will be a bit useless in the middle of summer.
Something to read
Something for them
Personalised gifts
I cannot recommend this brand and their products enough, and I am so grateful for the beautiful frame they made me. You can choose a gift to celebrate a birth, engagement, wedding and so much more. They even have keyring and so much more available too! All I can say is that I hope my brother and his wife have the same emotional reaction when they open their gift.
Handmade gifts
Ok, I'm probably tooting my own horn a little bit here, but I cannot think of a better gift than a handmade one. These gifts contain all the love and hard work of someone making it especially for you and if you have a skill such as crafting, crochet, sewing and more why not put it to use to make a gift this year? I myself run Mama Naii's Crochet; and this year more than any other year have worked hard on whipping up handmade gifts, including for my children! It's not a cheap cop out, it's a precious keepsake and worth every second of your time.
So that marks the final of 2020's Christmas gift guides… I hope I've given you some great inspiration for gifts for the babies in your family on their first Christmas!
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from my family and me this year!
For more posts about Christmas, visit the Christmas category page. If you have any questions about any of the products included within my gift guide, feel free to ask in the comments section below.
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