Mums Merry Gift Guide: for the New Parent
Posted by: Laura on November 26th, 2009
If you’re shopping for new parents or parents-to-be, there are a couple of must haves that we swear by.
Leapfrog, of course, has items for all ages, but our new favorite is My Pal Scout. Scout connects to the computer and can be personalized with your children’s favorites & he will even say their name. Scout teaches early learning skills, such as:
- First words
- Daily routines
- Early number sense
- Feelings and emotions
- Animals
Scout is a great first toy, that is guaranteed to be a favorite for years.
One of the best ways for new parents to bond with their baby is through babywearing. All of us have been or currently are babywearers and we’ve talked about it many times. A couple of our favorite companies are TogetherBe and Rockin’ Baby Slings.
I just passed on my favorite “I’ll Stop the World and Melt with You” pouch from Rockin’ Baby Sling onto our new mom *and soon to be new MUM*, Diane. I can’t wait for her to tell you more about it. I absolutely loved this pouch. All of my slings and pouches have been comfortable, but this one is particularly pretty, and so very 70s. All of Rockin’ Baby Sling’s designs are so unique and cool.
Rockin’ Baby also has a great deal going on right now! Through the end of November, you can save 40% on any non-sale item!
Because I’m only toting around 1 toddler these days, I passed all of my carriers but one on to Diane. I kept my TogetherBe Mei Tai. The Mei Tai is a great carrier, because it will carry an infant or a toddler effortlessly. Like Rockin’ Baby, TogetherBe has beautiful fabrics from which to choose. You’ll carry your baby in style.
The Mei Tai straps might seem intimidating, but once you learn how to tie it on (there are instructions online and with the carrier), you’ll be wearing your baby in no time.
Slings and wraps are a great gift for new parents, and we think these are two of the best places to find quality and style for anyone you might be shopping for this holiday season!
