Original baby gifts for first-borns and their parents
Not sure which birth gift is the best choice? We at Petite Année have taken the time to explain what belongs on a list of practical yet original baby gifts.
The Nursery: What Should Not Be Missing
The baby cot and changing table are already in place in the nursery. What is still missing is the finishing touch – baby décor. With a baby starter set for furnishing the nursery, we have thought of everything. Let’s start with the cot: For your baby to sleep soundly through the night, it naturally needs not only a pillow and a baby blanket, but also a comforter or a musical toy to lull it to sleep with sweet melodies. These come in a variety of shapes and colours and can easily match any nursery décor. The musical toy should be accompanied by a high-quality blanket that will keep your baby warm and cosy after birth. We recommend knitted or polyester blankets, as they provide long-lasting warmth. A comforter is there for difficult moments, helping to soothe a crying baby. A teddy bear as a soft toy or plush cushion is also a wonderful comforter and playmate.
Everything sleeps better with a pillow: a blanket, musical toy and comforter can be complemented with the cherry stone pillow from our range to create the perfect baby starter set for peaceful sleep.
Read on to discover how a swaddle blanket or baby carrier can perfectly complement a baby starter set for everyday life.
From Swaddles to Baby Carriers
Should a baby starter set be practical and suitable for everyday use? With our swaddle blankets and baby carriers, that's no problem at all! Swaddles and carriers should be chosen with great care, as they need to adapt to the baby’s size. Newborns typically move around in their sleep and rough materials can irritate their delicate skin. This is where a swaddle blanket is ideal. When purchasing one, make sure it is high quality and adaptable. That way, you can be sure that the baby starter set will be appreciated by the parents.
While swaddles are ideal for sleeping, a baby carrier is perfect for everyday use. The same rule applies: quality and materials must be excellent. Have you found the right carrier for the family? Great – now the parents can look forward to lots of closeness and warmth while carrying their baby.
A baby carrier is more than just a carrier: wrapping a baby close creates a sense of security, similar to being in the womb, where the baby can feel the heartbeat of the parent.
Make everyday life easier for new parents with a versatile baby starter set. A soft swaddle blanket and a comfortable baby carrier are essential for protecting the baby from the outside world. A special idea: with a diaper cake, you can give something practical and beautiful at the same time.
Mealtimes and the Right Accessories
We know that baby blankets, pillows, swaddles and carriers are essential baby items. But that's not all: a baby starter set should also support babies with bibs and bandana bibs during mealtimes. While babies only start eating solid food later on and can be quite messy at first, a bib or muslin cloth helps keep things cleaner. Luckily, you already included a comforter in your baby essentials – your little one may want their blanket or comforter while teething. A combination of bibs, bandana bibs, a baby blanket and a comforter provides everything needed for a practical baby starter set during mealtimes.
The Essentials of Baby Care
The cornerstone of any baby starter set is baby care. A complete baby care starter set should include a brush, sponge, bath toys, bath towel, hooded towel, bathrobe and bath thermometer. Parents generally prefer soft and organic baby products that care gently for their baby's delicate skin. A good starter set should make it easy to wash the baby with a brush and sponge and then dry them with a bath or hooded towel. Petite Année has come up with something extra special: a personalised gift set that combines various bath accessories such as a bathrobe or hooded towel with an adorable teething and bath toy. This makes baby care not only enjoyable but also practical for both parents and baby.
The ABC of a Baby Starter Set: The Checklist
That’s quite a lot for a baby starter set. Of course it is – because one thing is certain: when it comes to quality, no price is too high, and when it comes to quantity, no number is too small.
If you are new to our website and still finding your way around, we have created a checklist covering all categories of baby essentials. This way, you can be sure you are giving parents and baby the very best gift for their first baby starter set.