Parents who already have a child or children may already own newborn essentials, and because they already have most of the essentials an expecting parents need, it can be quite tough to find what else to buy them.
Buying baby shower gifts for first born baby is relatively easy, because you know that the expecting parents are starting zero, so they will need all the baby essentials they can get. But when it comes to second, third or so baby, unless there is a huge gap between the sibling and the impending baby, buying gifts get a bit tricky – what else do the parents need though?
If you are attending a baby shower or baby sprinkle of expecting parents who already have kids, and you’re having a hard time choosing the right gift, here are some great gift ideas that are fun and really useful.
But before that, you can never go wrong with “newborn basics” even if the expecting parents are having second, third or so baby. Newborn basics are the kind of stuff they’ll need plenty of, and therefore it will be a huge help for them, especially now that their family is growing. Basic essentials like diapers, wet wipes, bath soap and shampoo, lotion, powder, and the likes are the most practical gift you can gift them, and will surely be highly appreciated.
However, if you want to go beyond the newborn basics, here are some of the best gifts you can get them:
1. BABY SITTING
Any parent with a couple of kids would love to have some alone time. Babysitting service is the best gift you can give them. Having someone watch over the baby and the older siblings will give the parents couple of hours to relax, take a walk perhaps, have a long bath, read a book, sleep, and recharge.
2. STORAGE BOXES
Eveytime there is a new baby, there are also lots of new stuff, from clothes to toys to gadgets and equipments and more. Gifting them with spacious storage boxes for the new addition to the family will make their life easier. It helps to have additional room to hold those special keepsakes and essential stuff, and help them organize.
3. PAMPER PRODUCTS
With a hectic daily routine and so much on their hands and barely getting sleep, a night free of all these chaos is pure luxury. Get the parents out of the house for a couple of hours or the whole day if possible, without worrying about their kids. Treat them on a spa, dinner, overnight in a hotel, go to a theatre and others. It will be a perfect way to recharge.
4. BABY SLING OR CARRIER
With their hand full, having a sling or carrier helps parents carry their baby hands-free and allow them to multi-task.
5. PHOTO SESSION
With the technology today and the smartphones, it is easier to capture photos and post them on instagram for instance. But, there is something special with printed photos taken in a studio with the whole family.
6. CLEAN HOUSE
Lend a helping hand or hire a cleaner to help parents get through their sleepless and hectic day-to-day routine now that their brood is growing. Anything that will make their life easier will be a great help.
7. PREPARED FOOD
This will be highly appreciated. You can either order a weeks food delivery service or some grocery shopping of ready-made food or spend time in their kitchen and help them in preparing food. Parents will barely have time for themselves with more kids plus a new one. They will surely appreciate extra hand.
8. GIFT CARD
A gift card to a baby store is a great alternative to baby clothes where the baby might end up getting plenty of in the same size, and also they might already have plenty of these clothes from hand-me-down. Atleast the parents can get something else to fill the gaps.
9. LUXURY TREATS
This is all about the parents. Having more kids take a lot of toll on the parents and will totally appreciate treats at the end of a hectic day. Simple treats like a box of chocolates or some fine wine if you want to be generous.
10. SHOWER FOR THE OLDER SIBLING
Sometimes the older sibling might feel neglected with the coming of a new baby. Buying gifts like books or toys for the older siblings will make them feel special and appreciate having younger sibling.
Whether its the second, third or so child, any baby shower gift is much appreciated. You can never go wrong really, anything that genuinely comes from the heart, thoughtful and useful for the family’s growing brood is the best. Hope this list help you find what you are looking for.