While the Christmas season may be over, a great baby gift can be given any time of the year. There are some tried and true baby gifts that the staff at Cotton Babies – most of who are parents – adore.

Baby Carriers

A supportive baby carrier is essential to many parents. It allows baby to feel the closeness of a parent or caregiver while provider the wearer to have the freedom to get things done. Where it’s walking the dog, doing some dishes or just eating a meal, baby carriers definitely come in handy around the house. If parents are worried about germs at the grocery store or church, a baby carrier is an excellent way to keep well-meaning germ carriers at bay. A baby carrier makes an excellent baby gift for new moms and dads.

Muslin Swaddles

Muslin swaddles have many uses! They are one of the most multipurpose gifts available. A nice swaddle can be used to swaddle baby, clean up messes as a burp cloth, cover baby’s car seat or stroller, function as a nursing cover, a play mat on the floor, the backdrop for a photo op, and much more. We carry tons of adorable prints that fit parents’ style or complement baby’s nursery. Truly, a baby gift that will be used day after day.

Baby-Friendly Soap

There are lots of baby soaps on the market. Carcass Cleaner by CJs Butter is a favorite because of its gentle formula and the fact that it has so many uses: body wash, cloth wipes solution, face wash, hand soap, body soap, shampoo and/or shaving cream. Keep it simple and use 1 product that does it all.

Open-Ended Play

Baby gifts that also serve an educational purpose are gifts you can feel good about giving. Fat Brain Toys offer many toys that are colorful, long-lasting, and encourage open-ended play. When there are no rules, kids let their imaginations guide their play. Toys like Dimpl are fun for babies and continue to be a great toy into toddlerhood and beyond.

 These are just a few of our favorite gifts for welcoming new babies. Check back for more great gift ideas!