Gift ideas to help you complete that new baby checklist

"One of my favorite gifts was a personalized book, telling the story of how a little boy goes on an adventure to find his name. In the end it spells out my son’s name,” says Jenny, mom of one. You too can give something personal by adding the new baby’s name to Baby Dove products. By personalizing bottles of Baby Dove Tip to Toe Wash and Lotion, they can have their very own skin care products - gentle enough for baby's first bath

With so many things on the newborn checklist swirling around a new parent's mind, baby toys are easily forgotten - so they can make great gifts. “When I was expecting, my concern was to have the room ready and all the baby clothes washed, and I completely forgot the baby needs toys!” says Yasmine, mom of two

Practical presents are popular too. Baby Dove Research and Development expert and mom of two, Diane explains, "If people buy you individual products, you don’t always know how to use them in the early days. But having a range of products can give you an idea of a routine and all the skin care essentials you might need.” Looking to treat a new parent to a skin care hamper? Include Baby Dove Caring By Nature Ultra Gentle Foaming Wash for cleansing baby’s face, body and hair, Caring By Nature Baby Hypoallergenic Lotion for soothing and moisturizing their dry skin and Caring By Nature Oil for baby massage time, which helps baby’s skin retain natural moisture. 

Often with a new baby around, new parents put themselves right at the bottom of the priority list – but it’s important that they look after themselves too. As Craig, dad of a newborn, explains: “I would make some delicious meals, ready to stick in the oven – there’s no time to cook properly in the early days and it’s important to put your health and comfort first at times.” Many moms and dads may also love to have five minutes' peace to themselves

The arrival of a new sibling can be a challenge for older brothers and sisters, too. So gifts for them can be a special way to welcome a new family member, as Laura, mom of two remembers, "When our second child was born, friends and family sent small gifts for our eldest too. Not just so he felt included, but many of the gifts kept him occupied while I was feeding the baby"