The cost of having a baby nowadays is so high that many cash strapped parents would prefer to be given practical gifts for their baby that they can use everyday. Here are some great baby gift giving ideas to help the new mum and dad get started:

Baby Bibs – An absolutely essential piece of baby equipment! These come in all shapes and sizes and with different fastenings. They make great inexpensive gifts for a new baby.

Baby burp cloths and muslins – There are lots of pretty baby burp cloths and muslin squares available on the market. Who says moping up sick can’t be glamorous? A very practical gift for a new baby.

Baby blankets – An extremely useful gift for a baby. They get seen as baby goes out and about in the buggy. Choose from practical fleece baby blankets, lamb’s wool, simple white waffle or cashmere.

Natural lambskins – Research has shown that a baby lying on a natural lambskin fleece settles more quickly and cries less so they make excellent gifts for a baby.

Baby changing bag – All new parents can find getting out and about quite difficult at first. Why not make it easier for them by giving them a great changing bag like the one sold by The Baby Gift Box Co. Designed by Baby Rucks it has lots of handy compartments and a portable baby changing matt too.

Baby sleeping bag – Giving a baby sleeping bag as a gift for a baby guarantees both the parents and the new baby will benefit from a better night’s sleep. This is because the baby can’t kick off the covers and get cold and wake up.

Melamine Baby Crockery Set – They have been around since we were children and they still do the job perfectly. Available in lots of bright and beautiful colours they make feeding time fun! A wonderful gift for a new baby.

Hooded Baby Towels – Hooded towels make a great gift for a baby. Designed to keep baby warm and dry when he gets out of the bath. The Baby Gift Box Co. sells a lovely range of hooded baby towels with a gingham trim in either baby blue or baby pink.

Baby Photo Albums – All new parents love to receive baby photo albums as a new baby gift!