- Choose a functional and thoughtful gift for a new mom and her baby boy.baby boy image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.com
The arrival of a baby boy is a very special time for the mother and entire family, and is a good reason to celebrate and congratulate her and her newborn. The best gifts are those that are both functional and thoughtful. New moms have plenty to do to keep them busy, so avoid gifts that might distract her from caring for the newborn. - Gift baskets are a thoughtful way to congratulate and welcome the newest family addition. Fill a basket or baby carrier with various items the new baby boy and Mom can use and enjoy. Items for the baby include diapers (buy environmentally friendly diapers as a nice touch), a blue baby swaddle, teething toys, blue onesies, blankets, duck motif shower towels, burp cloths, lotion, a lullaby CD and bathing items. Items for the new mom include jewelry, favorite make-up items, bath salts, candles and chocolate. Incorporate the theme of the baby's room or the baby shower into the gift basket.
- Gift certificates are a thoughtful and generous way to show support for the mom and baby, and are a flexible gift that she can use whenever it is convenient. The gift certificate can vary widely in cost and purpose. It can be for a day at the spa, an I-owe-you babysitting card, a family photo shoot, baby retail stores, or one month's worth of maid service to help the new mom and baby settle in at home. The best gift certificates usually do not cost you money; instead, you provide hands-on support for the new mother and son. Give the gift card along with a handwritten card congratulating the new baby boy and mom. If desired, attach a small blue rattle or little baby booties to the card.
- Personalized gifts can be as simple as engraving the baby boy's name on a sterling silver rattle, baby booties, a spoon, a frame or creating a personalized scrapbook. Use sports or other boy themes on the scrapbook if you make one. Also, leave blank pages in the scrapbook to be filled up by the mom with pictures marking different developmental or precious moments.
