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PRACTICAL BABY GIFTS

Practical baby gifts always are a good pick. Let's be honest, something for the shelf is probably pretty and nice - but if you give a practical baby gift you can be sure that it is used. Often with thankfulness and memories of you, too. There are lots and lots of 'common' useful baby gifts around such as diapers, wipes, bibs, onesies, socks, bath time accessories, etc. And there is absolutely nothing wrong about giving something like this, especially if it is nicely presented in form of a gift basket, a baby sock flower bouquet or a diaper cake.
However, I have tried to find some special and unique practical baby gifts, for example some of which the new parents never knew they existed unless they hadn't gotten your present. At my baby shower I received some pretty cool stuff of which I did not know before and whenever I use these extremely beneficial gifts I think of the donor and am really grateful!
I hope you enjoy my best finds on practical baby gifts!

Travel High Chair / Portable High Chair / Folding High Chair
Chances that the new parents have bought a high chair yet are high. But did they think of a portable high chair, too? If you know the couple likes to travel or go out for dinner a lot or even that mummy needs to take baby to work from time to time, this surely is a great practical baby gift! Restaurant high chairs often are dirty and gooey and not very 'trustful'. If you bring your own you know for sure the chair is safe and clean. There are models that foldeasily and are just clamped to the table. The phil & teds Metoo Highchair is made of aluminum and nylon and claims to be the world's smallest folding highchair. It comes in red or black and is suitable for toddlers up to 3 years (or 33 pounds) and parents call it 'a must for going out and travelling'. A cheaper but not less practical and useful alternative is the Regalo Easy Diner Portable Hook-On High Chair which is for babies and toddlers up to 37lbs and comes in blue, and with a removable seat cushion for easy cleaning.

Car Seat Sun Shade / Car Seat Cooler
This literally is a COOL practical baby gift idea! Give a COOL bundle for baby. If the baby lives in a very hot area a car seat cooler (such as the Baby Bee Car Seat Cooler Pad) might be a good idea. Otherwise a car seat sun shade like the Mommy's Helper Car Seat Sun Shade should do it, too. They both prevent the seat from getting too hot and hot metal buckles are a thing of the past. For a COOL gift set add a baby window shade, there are tons with cute characters (Disney, Dora, Sponge Bob, Hello Kitty, etc.) available and a bottle cooler bag and / or an insulated sippy cup (try the Playtex Sipster Cup - 2 Pack). Et voila, a COOL gift set for a COOL baby!

Nosefrida - Nasal Aspirator
The Nosefrida is a nasal aspirator helping baby to better breathe when its tiny nose is congested. Find all information on this ever so practical device here.

Aquatopia Deluxe Safety Bath Thermometer Alarm
This fun bath thermometer comes in the form of a turtle. It activates automatically, reads the bath temperature every two seconds and alerts you with an audible alarm if the water is too hot or too cold. This makes bath time safe and fun! For a baby bath gift basket add some bathing ingredients such as baby shampoo, baby soap, a sponge, a bath cloth, squirting toys, etc. A great addition is also a
Shampoo Visor / Foam Visor / Bath Visor
No more tears and no more tantrums when washing baby's hair! This visor prevents the foam to run into baby's eyes.
Add a hooded baby towel and your practical baby bath gift basket is perfect!

The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block
(Not only) celebrities like Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Bosnan praise Dr. Harvey Karp (a pediatrician in Santa Monica, California) and his approach to calm crying babies and help newborns sleep longer! Available in several languages as a book or DVD. This review on The Happiest Toddler on the Block: How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient, Respectful, and Cooperative One- to Four-Year-Old just says it all: 'At birth, this book should be included as a "manual"! This would spare many parents a lot of grief and anger. It is simple, clear and entertaining. Had I read this earlier, I could have done without all the numerous other books.'

Twilight Turtle - Twilight Ladybug by Cloud b
This baby nightlight is just awesome and so cute at the same time! It's hard to decide which nightlight to choose as a gift as they are all so adorable. The Cloud b twilight constellation nightlight either comes as a turtle, a sea turtle or a ladybug. And absolutely everybody loves it - mum, dad, baby, toddler and kids are equally thrilled. The Cloud b animal nightlights project star constellations onto the ceiling at night and soothe babies and kids who are afraid of the dark. It uses batteries but will turn off after 45 minutes to preserve battery life. The nightlight comes with an adoption certificate and a constellation guide.
Click on the photo below to find out more about this absolutely beautiful practical baby gift!

Parenting Magazine Subscription
How about helpful tips for all stages and problems right from the experts? Treat the new parents with a gift subscription for a parenting magazine. For the US, check out 'Parents' magazine (12 issues) at parents.com, alternatively 'Parent & Child' (9 issues). For Canada choose 'Todays Parent' at todaysparent.com (12 issues), for Australia 'Practical Parenting' - go to subscribetoday.com.au.(12 or 24 issues). If you want to give a gift subscription in the UK I recommend 'Mother & Baby' (12 issues) which is also internationally available, get your gift subscription at greatmagazines.co.uk/parenting/mother-and-baby-magazine. For other countries google for 'parenting magazines' (in your language).

Nursing Cover
A nursing cover is a great gift for moms on the go. It gives the nursing mom privacy and freedom to breastfeed in all places and situations. The cover sort of looks like a stylish apron and comes in various styles and designs. Some breast feeding covers are plain-colored and unobtrusive while others are colorful and eye-catchingly patterned. And some even come with frills! So there's something for every type of mommy. Most of the covers are either made of 100% cotton or microfiber. They are multifunctional and cannot only be used as a nursing cover but also as a baby blanket or a sunshade for baby. And they are so small, they fit in any diaper bag. Check out the ones from Bebe Au Lait or Hooter Hiders, as these make especially practical baby gifts! Of course you may also get these just for yourself ;-)

Read product reviews on breast feeding covers and other practical baby gear at My-Newborn-Baby-Care.com.

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Baby Video Monitor
Do you need a baby monitor with a video screen or isn't just a monitor enough? Well, a baby monitor is a great thing. But a video baby monitor is even more practical. The reason is quite simple: if you can see your baby it gives you peace of mind that baby is gone back to sleep again. Without a screen you'll need to open the door and have a personal look to verify everything is okay. This, however, might disturb baby and instead of going back to sleep baby might be all the more awake when it sees mummy or daddy at its crib. So if you consider giving a baby monitor go for the REAL practical gift and take a baby video monitor.

Bumbo Baby Seat
The Bumbo Seat makes mommy's life just a little bit easier!

Hands Free Umbrella
Moms are always in need of two hands (or even more...), especially when it is wet outside. A hands free umbrella straps on like a backpack and keeps mom perfectly dry while keeping both hands free to tend to the baby. It is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking or also for running errands. Additionally, it is also great for shielding the sun's harsh rays. Another great practical baby gift!

Boppy Pillow / Boppy Nursing Pillow
A nursing pillow is not only great for nursing but also for letting baby rest comfortably and fully supported. The versatile Boppy Pillow lifts the baby to an ergonomic position for comfortable feedings, then transitions to the perfect spot for propping, tummy time and learning to sit. Most Boppy Pillows have a removable slipcover which zips on and off for machine washing. The Boppy Nursing Pillow is also available with a 100% organic slipcover. Lots of positive reviews on amazon confirm that the Boppy Pillow is one of the best nursing pillows around, and it makes a practical baby gift for sure.

In my twins baby gifts section I have listed some more practical baby gifts which are not only helpful for twin parents but also for singleton parents! View more practical baby gifts here!

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