At what age do children begin to develop some memories? Experts say that from about 3 years old. But this does not mean that little children under one year old do not understand anything at all. They are also able to appreciate holidays and gifts in their own way. Therefore, they definitely need to prepare some kind of gift for the most important winter holiday - New Year.
First toys
Many people choose a toy as a New Year's gift for a boy under one year old. And this is fair, because kids need to play in order to develop. What to prefer?
- Up to 3 months. Perhaps in the first month the baby does not yet need toys as such, but to develop vision and attention, a mobile phone will come in handy. This is a pendant consisting of several figures that rotates slowly and sometimes plays a melody. It is installed above a crib, stroller or changing table. Closer to 2 months, a rattle will come in handy, and a little later - something that is convenient to grab with your hand (rings, “mushrooms”, “dumbbells”, etc.).
- From 4 to 6 months. It's time to give your baby a rug with an arc over it. Multi-colored toys should be hung on the arc so that the boy reaches for them and learns to roll over. Toys that make sounds are also useful - rattles, knockers, squeakers, etc. You can already think about cubes with non-sharp corners (cloth, rubber) and toys of different shapes and textures to develop the sense of touch.
- 7 months and older. At this age, the little boy will most likely begin to crawl. Therefore, anything that can be pushed and crawled after will be appropriate. These are, first of all, all kinds of balls and objects on wheels. Tumblers, pyramids and bathing toys are also suitable.
Before choosing a New Year's gift for a boy under one year old, you need to make sure that the item is completely safe. It should not consist of small parts that the baby could accidentally swallow. And the material of the toy must be completely safe.
Useful little things
All sorts of useful little things for small children will be useful, first of all, to the parents of the baby. But if they are bright and pleasant to the touch, then the boy will like them too. What are these things?
- night lamp;
- bibs;
- comfortable and safe spoons for feeding;
- teether (the device should be put in the refrigerator and then given to the baby so that it cools the gums when chewing);
- a convenient bag that attaches to the stroller;
- sling or “kangaroo”, etc.
There are also gifts that a little boy is unlikely to appreciate, but they are undoubtedly useful. These are bottles, pacifiers, hanging pockets for the crib in which various small items are stored, baby cosmetics (cream, soap, powder, shampoo), thermometers for water and body, a potty, etc.
Cloth
When it comes to what to give a newborn boy for the New Year, many people choose clothes. This is a very good gift, but a child (especially a baby) is unlikely to fully appreciate it. However, here's what a little boy might find useful:
- bodysuit;
- slip (onesie with long sleeves, unfastened on the inside of the legs to make it convenient to change the diaper);
- warm overalls;
- rompers with button straps;
- button-up vests;
- socks;
- tights (after 6-7 months);
- blouses with a fastener on the shoulder, etc.
When choosing clothes as a gift, you need to pay attention to the size and the material from which it is made. As for size, you should focus on the baby’s height: from birth, a child grows on average by 4-6 cm every 3 months, but it is better to take clothes that grow slightly, especially overalls. And the material should be natural, it is better to give preference to bamboo and cotton. Wool is also a good material, but it can cause irritation.
As the boy gets closer to one year, they increasingly begin to dress him in some smart clothes. Is it worth giving such things? Probably not, because, firstly, you may not like the style, and secondly, the baby grows quickly, and, most likely, the outfit will be used at best once.
Content:
- 1 Gifts for a newborn boy 1.1 Useful gifts
- 1.2 Educational toys
- 1.3 Expensive gifts
- 1.4 Clothing and bedding
- 1.5 DIY gifts for a newborn boy
Every second dad, according to statistics, wants a son first. And then the successor of the family, a little baby, is born. Discharge from the maternity hospital, and then a big family event in honor of the birth of the boy - the heir. And so the invitees are faced with the question of what to give to a newborn boy? The life of newborns is very different from older children; basically, during the first month they sleep, eat and fulfill their biological needs.
In this article, we have collected gift ideas for you, which we have divided into categories for easy searching. The choice of gift depends on the material budget of the invited guests.
Handmade
If among the child’s relatives and friends there are people who are capable of creating something with their own hands, then for them the question of what to give a boy under one year old for New Year will disappear by itself. What things can be done?
- Educational book. Each page is made of fabric, preferably with a different texture. The page should have loops, pockets, etc. - something that a child would be interested in sorting, folding, folding and just touching. It is better not to sew on small details (for example, buttons), because... The baby can tear them off and accidentally swallow them or put them in his nose.
- Educational cubes or houses. Such toys are made of dense material (for example, felt), the pieces of which are connected to each other by cords. The holes through which the lace is threaded should be quite large so that it is convenient for the baby to push it through them. Of course, such things are more suitable for boys after 7-8 months, when they can already sit in one place for quite a long time and confidently.
- Baby sling beads. Perhaps every young mother knows how difficult it is to keep a child busy when you have to hold him in your arms for a long time and stand in one place. A great opportunity to decorate yourself and distract your baby is to wear baby wraps. They are made from natural hypoallergenic materials, such as wood and cotton threads. The baby will fiddle with them and thus develop fine motor skills.
- Small rattles. They are probably the easiest to make. After all, for this you only need small plastic jars, filler (dry peas, beads, cereal, etc.) and multi-colored pieces of fabric to wrap the jars. The most important thing is to close the lids tightly and tape them with tape so they don’t accidentally open.
From what to give a child for the New Year, music books, finger paints or hand puppets may also be suitable for a boy. All children are different, some do not sit still for a minute and do not concentrate on one thing. Others enjoy playing with one toy while sitting in the playpen. Of course, the gift should take into account these characteristics of the kids.
What to give for New Year to a child from 0 to 1 year old. 25 useful gift ideas!
Do you think your baby is too young to receive gifts? After all, he still doesn’t know how to not only walk, but also sit! Does a child at this age still not understand the importance of the moment? Who can say this for sure? If he felt and heard everything before he was born, now he knows very precisely what he wants, besides warmth and food: your festive mood.
We present to your attention gift options that you can use to please your beloved little one and rejoice with him!
1. Musical toys. They bring the child a lot of joy.
2. Pyramids - they develop logic and motor skills well and introduce the baby to colors.
3. Books. This is a great gift that is suitable for any age. But for such small children, the book should have large bright illustrations, large letters, and washable pages.
4. Developmental mat. Children crawl on it with pleasure and explore the world around them.
5. Yula. It stimulates the child to take active action, develops coordination and dexterity.
6. Mobile. It will entertain the baby while resting in the crib and allow the mother to rest a little while the baby looks at the bright figures.
7. Large designers. Among other things, thanks to them, it becomes possible for children of different ages, as well as children and adults, to communicate and spend time together.
8. Sorters. Sorters develop the child’s logical thinking, coordination of movements, sensory skills, form analysis skills, the ability to compare and find cause-and-effect relationships, introduce the baby to the shapes of various objects, and teach colors.
9. Toys with hammers.
10. Decoration. A good option is earrings and a chain for a girl, and a chain and pendant for a boy. Of course, a child will not be able to appreciate such a gift, but parents will. It will never depreciate and will be useful in the future.
11. Rocking chairs and jumpers. Climbing onto such a character, the child jumps and develops the vestibular apparatus.
12. Wheeled car. The baby can “steer” such a device himself, pushing off with his feet. What’s interesting is that a child will need a car for more than one season, and you can play with it both indoors and outdoors.
13. Interior pillow made of bright natural materials with applique, or made in the form of a toy or cartoon character. This item will not only decorate the nursery, but will also become your baby’s favorite accessory for falling asleep.
14. Warm and beautiful “going out” blanket. An indispensable thing during walks, shopping trips and visits.
15. Finger labyrinths. They develop fine motor skills well, promote the formation of logic, and captivate the baby’s attention for a long time.
16. Lacing toys. According to reviews, they are also aimed at developing fine motor skills and imagination of the child. Helps build perseverance.
17. Swimming buddies. Funny characters that your child will take with him to the bathroom. They will help the baby to fidget less in the bath and not be capricious during water procedures.
19.Sleds or snow scooters. A child's car park must have such a vehicle. Remember yourself as a child: how great it was to slide down the slide in the snow! This is also not a one-year thing.
20. Swing. Of course, not all families live in private houses with large yards. But now there are options for “apartment” swings. Hanging models are easily attached to the ceiling in the nursery. The baby will definitely appreciate such changes in the interior.
21. Beautiful bed linen. Every baby needs healthy, sound sleep, and the quality of sleep directly depends on the quality of bedding. Maximum comfort is provided by underwear made from natural fabrics.
22. Rolling toy. Develops gross motor skills. The baby learns to stand and walk, to maintain balance.
23. Own dishes. The baby is introduced to “adult” food and sits at the same table with his parents. It will be easier for your child to forget about the bottle if he has his own set of dishes: bright plates and a mug, a fork and spoon that are convenient for small hands.
24. Play tent or house. Also a gift for more than one season. Plus, it's inexpensive. Variations for every taste. By the way, such a corner can be used not only for games, but also for storing toys.
25. Dry pool. A large dry pool filled with bright plastic balls is expensive. In addition, such a gift cannot always be placed in a child’s room. But the idea itself is good and there is an alternative. Pools in the form of large soft toys are more affordable and compact. You can also buy a trampoline playpen and fill it with special balls.
