There are so many choices when it comes to buying a gift for the new baby. I always get a kick out of the little outfits and dresses, so tiny, I want to buy a bunch! But, you know, those little people grow so fast that onesies and such will be too small in just a few weeks.
My first Granddaughter wore most of hers once or twice before she couldn't squeeze into them anymore. While it is fun to buy the cute clothing and outfits, consider other baby gift choices that can actually be beneficial to the newborn baby's development.
What a difference a week makes in terms of a newborns growth...just amazing! It's especially fun when they are able to focus on the people around them, make eye contact and start to interact. It's also during these first two months when they become more aware of their surroundings using all their senses.
Their physical and mental development is amazingly fast. We must feed them every few hours to support that rapid physical growth,. To feed their developing brains, we interact with them with many sights, sounds and other things that they will use to refine their senses as a basis for learning their whole lives. Certainly their sense of touch is also being developed every time they touch or are touched.
Babies can already see, hear, taste and touch things while still in the uterus. Although their senses are all still developing, their sense of touch is actually more advanced at birth than the others.
It is important that babies experience their senses early, especially touching. It helps them develop their motor skills, tactile sensitivity, safety and for emotional well-being. There are lots of things you and your baby can engage in to help nurture their sense of touch. Here are a few of the baby gift ideas sure to help;
Baby toys that rattle, squish and make noise
Swaddle blankets that soothe and calm the baby
A baby gym or walker with interesting toys that dangle, slide and spin
Baby blankets with various textiles of different feeling textures.
Unique blankets with a soft plush toy sewn right into the blanket
Any toy that makes noise or lights up when touched
Stuffed animals with tags, bells and various textures used in their construction
It is always fun to watch babies react to the different objects and their amazement as they discover newly introduced things to touch and learn from. Hopefully these baby gift ideas get you thinking. I'm sure you'll think of even more when you consider their sensory development as a guideline. Feel free to stimulate others creativity with more baby gift ideas of your own!
My first Granddaughter wore most of hers once or twice before she couldn't squeeze into them anymore. While it is fun to buy the cute clothing and outfits, consider other baby gift choices that can actually be beneficial to the newborn baby's development.
What a difference a week makes in terms of a newborns growth...just amazing! It's especially fun when they are able to focus on the people around them, make eye contact and start to interact. It's also during these first two months when they become more aware of their surroundings using all their senses.
Their physical and mental development is amazingly fast. We must feed them every few hours to support that rapid physical growth,. To feed their developing brains, we interact with them with many sights, sounds and other things that they will use to refine their senses as a basis for learning their whole lives. Certainly their sense of touch is also being developed every time they touch or are touched.
Babies can already see, hear, taste and touch things while still in the uterus. Although their senses are all still developing, their sense of touch is actually more advanced at birth than the others.
It is important that babies experience their senses early, especially touching. It helps them develop their motor skills, tactile sensitivity, safety and for emotional well-being. There are lots of things you and your baby can engage in to help nurture their sense of touch. Here are a few of the baby gift ideas sure to help;
Baby toys that rattle, squish and make noise
Swaddle blankets that soothe and calm the baby
A baby gym or walker with interesting toys that dangle, slide and spin
Baby blankets with various textiles of different feeling textures.
Unique blankets with a soft plush toy sewn right into the blanket
Any toy that makes noise or lights up when touched
Stuffed animals with tags, bells and various textures used in their construction
It is always fun to watch babies react to the different objects and their amazement as they discover newly introduced things to touch and learn from. Hopefully these baby gift ideas get you thinking. I'm sure you'll think of even more when you consider their sensory development as a guideline. Feel free to stimulate others creativity with more baby gift ideas of your own!
About the Author:
Jaclyn Hill specializes in baby shower planning and baby gift ideas. She writes for SimplyUniqueBabyGifts.com, a baby gift boutique with free shipping on unusual and trendy baby gifts and baby shower favors.. Free reprint available from: Baby Gift Ideas to Help Develop Baby's Sense of Touch.
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