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Shopping forgiftsfor the new parents in your life?
New parents actually need this lesson, too.
When I was pregnant on my birthday last year, a close friend asked what she could get me.
I told her Id love any cute baby stuff.
Everybody is so focused on the baby and what the baby needs.
Of course, a new baby is every parents priority.
Abby Ludwig is VP of parent experience at Gugu Guru, which offers parents personalized product recommendations.
When these gifts fall into the latter category, you might be tempted to roll your eyes.
Do you really need another new-fangled gadget that will undoubtedly outgrow its usefulness in a matter of months?
Here are her suggestions, along with my own recs as a new mom myself.
Best gifts for new parents
1.
Maisonette Toddlekind Premium Foam Playmat $135.00
Making a house baby-friendly isnt always aesthetically friendly.
This can be a unique, sweet addition to a nursery, says Ludwig.
Grubhub Gift Certificate
In the first whirlwind weeks (or months… or years??)
with a new kiddo, ordering delivery can become an essential coping mechanism.
Now, it lives in the diaper bag.
Abby Ludwig is VP of parent experience at Gugu Guru, which offers parents personalized product recommendations.
Obes platform offers postpartum workouts of all varieties, and classes that will keep her going long after.
Each comes with a guide for the parents explaining the how and why of each toy.
Warm up Mom or Dads toes with these cozy, supportive slippers.
Dont worry over whether they already have onedifferent carriers can be good for different activities.
Chatbooks Instagram Photo Book $15.00
Too many old-school baby books get forgotten by busy parents.
Today, there are several apps that make it effortless to record the special moments right from your phone.
Amazon Gift Card
Free, fast delivery might not be appreciated by anyone more than new parents.
The extra pouch also comes off to make for a solid day-to-day sweatshirt.
Made by designer accessories brand Caraa, were talking 15 pockets and water-repellant nylon kind of functional.
This is one thing too many new parents dont know how to ask for, says Ludwig.
It also minimizes the amount of kitchen items you’re gonna wanna clean.
It reclines and allows you to customize back and head support.
Crucially for methe parent of a spit-up prone babythe fabric has been super stain resistant.
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