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Your friends had a baby, and you're wondering what to get for a gift. Well, you've come to the right place. Here are some ideas to get you thinking – you will not like everyone, but hopefully there will be something here you like.The first and most obvious candidate for a baby gift to be clothing. Many people are reluctant to buy clothes in advance of the birth because they are not sure what sex the baby will be, but do not be put off – white clothes are good looking, non-sexist . It depends on where you live, but the best baby clothes tend to be soft, fluffy things that can keep the baby warm and comfortable. Do realize, however, that the clothes are not exactly an original gift, and the couple may already be overwhelmed with them.Toys are another favorite, but it can be difficult to know what to buy. Things like mobiles and brightly colored things that the baby can slip tends to be a good choice, like rattles and soft toys that make noises. You will probably earn more points with parents getting more educational baby toys, such as those with shapes or animal noises instead of those that just seem cool.If you want to think more unconventionally, though, there are many things to consider. Why not buy (or contribute to) a bed or a stroller? Why not start a savings fund for the baby, with a piece worthy of money to start it? Or you could buy diapers or bath stuff, or whatever – take a look at the baby section in any store to get lots of ideas.One last idea: With all this focus on things for the baby, maybe the parents feel a little left out, no gifts for them and no money or time left to care for a good long while . A nice thing to do is get a gift for parents, as is likely the only thing they get for themselves, and they will be pleased that someone thought of them.
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