| A first birthday is a milestone in a child's life. The | | | | fleeting months. |
| day honours the first anniversary of when your | | | | Fun for Baby |
| precious bundle became a part of your life. While | | | | Of course, any time you consider what to |
| most babies won't remember this day, there are | | | | purchase as a birthday gift, you need to stop and |
| memories and traditions attached to it that will | | | | think about what the birthday child will enjoy. For |
| need to be preserved. Also, for the parents, this | | | | a first birthday gift, the baby is at a stage where |
| is a major event that they will want to | | | | they are still developing quite quickly. It's |
| remember. The first birthday gift is an important | | | | appropriate to purchase toys that the child will |
| part of this process of honoring the addition to | | | | grow into in the months ahead. Just because the |
| the family. | | | | baby can't use building blocks right now, doesn't |
| Clothing Shows You Care | | | | mean that they won't soon enjoy that toy. In |
| Clothing can be a fantastic first birthday gift. In | | | | addition, gifts that encourage interaction with |
| order to avoid delivering a gift that is predictable, | | | | parents and other family are a no fail choice. For |
| make sure that you make your clothing gift truly | | | | example, pick a classic book that can be read to |
| unique and memorable. Some great ways to | | | | baby. |
| accomplish that are to choose personalised outfits | | | | Invest in Their Future |
| for the baby. Items with initials are well received, | | | | Most babies receive dozens of toys and personal |
| as is clothing that features the mother or baby's | | | | items on their first birthday. In fact, some parents |
| favorite character. Finally, for a truly fantastic first | | | | end up putting things away for later in order to |
| birthday gift, shop at a boutique seller. These small | | | | cut down on clutter and avoid overwhelming their |
| manufacturers produce small lots of original | | | | one year old. For this reason, it's a good idea to |
| designs. Some may even allow you to order a | | | | consider a gift that will invest in the baby's future. |
| completely customised outfit for the birthday child. | | | | This is the perfect choice for grandparents. There |
| Preserve the Memories for Parents | | | | are several easy options for investing in the |
| Any parent who has raised a child knows just | | | | baby's name. First, consider buying a savings bond |
| how fast they grow. For those who aren't | | | | that will mature as the baby grows. |
| parents, this is only a trite cliché. For a | | | | You can also purchase stock in a recognisable |
| parent, it is a gentle reminder to stop and savour | | | | company that is kid friendly, such as Disney or |
| each moment of childhood. A perfect first | | | | Gymboree. These certificates can be framed and |
| birthday gift is any item that allows the parents | | | | added to the nursery décor. Finally, don't |
| to stop time and hold those memories forever. | | | | forget the classic choice of opening a university |
| Picture frames, memory books and scrapbooks | | | | fund. While it may take years to mature, it will |
| are ideal choices. If you are skilled at arranging | | | | definitely be a long term gift that will continue to |
| those memories, you can include that service in | | | | pay back for years to come. |
| your gift, freeing up the parents to enjoy these | | | | |