Babies and Infants

When purchasing a crib for a new baby, it’s important to shop around and find one that will be guaranteed to last.  A quality crib can last through multiple children.  Or could be handed down to relatives when they require a crib.

When looking for a quality baby crib, it’s best to purchase one made of solid wood.  Cribs made of plastic or fiberboard are inexpensive, but will tend to fall apart over time.  Instead look for a sturdy wood like parawood, oak, or cherry that can withstand infancy and early childhood.  It’s also important to make sure your baby is comfortable with soft sheets fitted to the crib. 

Though there are dozens, even hundreds of items you could purchase to help out a new mother in preparing for her newborn, it’s not always easy to know what to purchase.  There’s always the risk that you will buy something the parents own, or that another friend or family member has bought.  Here are a few gift ideas that the new mom and dad have likely not considered, but are none the less helpful:

~Changing Table – changing diapers can be one of the least pleasant responsibilities of having a newborn, anything that can make it easier will surely help out the parents! 

~Clothes for 6mo-1yr ~ babies grow fast and go through clothes quickly; most people will buy clothes for a newborn, but purchasing clothes for a few months or even a year down the road will save a lot of time and money. 

~Burp Cloths – these are invaluable to have for those messy feeding sessions, and when the baby happens to be a little fussy.