25 Best Gift Ideas For Newborn Babies in Nigeria

     The birth of a baby often brings a lot of joy not only to the family but relatives and friends also. Everyone is often in awe of how tender, sweet and completely helpless a newborn baby is. It is hard to imagine that we were like that at some point in our lives. It is a time-honoured tradition that newborn babies and families are offered gifts and support to the mother while she is recovering from childbirth.

Here in Nigeria, visitors come by at any time during the day and sometimes without calling in advance! Don't I just love my country? But seriously, I don't mind the unannounced visits but then, I'm speaking for myself. I also know that it will take a long time if it will happen to remove communal life from us but that is what makes us unique as a people. Some people may feel annoyed that you did not invite them to your wedding but when it comes to a newborn it doesn't matter if you informed them that you have a new baby or not. You will receive tons of calls and messages plus visits and gifts. 

The newborn's family in turn reciprocates the offering of drinks like coca cola, malt, and sometimes alcoholic beverages depending on the visitors' choice. The drinks are presented alongside snacks and maybe food. The baby is also brought to be seen by the visitors who will admire the baby, pray for the baby and its parents and present their gifts.

Factors to consider when choosing baby gifts

Choosing a gift for a newborn baby can become a brain-wracking activity especially if you have not had a baby yet. This guideline will help make your task easier:

• Your gift should have sentimental value, an item that can still be useful in the future and will also remind the parents of times past. This could be a baby photo album and personalised gift items like towels.
• While choosing a gift for a newborn, make it a practical one. An item that will be used and is in frequent demand. Items such as baby diapers, wet wipes and detergent fall into this category. You can never go wrong with them and they cut costs for the parents.
• Your gift should also be unique. If you are buying clothes for the newborn, buy clothes that are of good quality and not the usual run-of-the-mill gifts.

Whatever your choice, it is the thought that counts. Now that we have gotten these out of the way, let's look at the baby gifts that will be appreciated by parents.

Best gift ideas for newborn babies

1. Disposable baby diapers. Diapers are in demand by parents with newborn babies. Whatever size you buy, it is a welcome gift.
2. Baby wet wipes.
3. Detergent for washing clothes.
4. Baby socks or leggings.
5. Onesies or cover all as is more popularly known in Nigeria.
6. Baby underwear.
7. Baby toys like rattlers or stuffed animals.
8. Diaper bag.
9. Bathtub set.
10. Baby sweater.
11. Baby shawl.
12. Towels.
13. Baby photo album.
14. Baby bed sheets.
15. Baby skin care products.
16. Baby feeding essentials like baby bottles, bottle brushes and breast pump
17. Pacifiers or teethers.
18. Baby clothes.
19. Baby accessories like a rocker, car seat, and baby carrier.
20. Baby nail set.
21. Hot water flask.
22. Baby blanket.
23. Flannel or swaddling clothes.
24. Baby bibs.
25. Money.

What are your favourite gifts for newborns? Please let us know in the comments section. Thank you for reading through.