I don’t think the world is ready for it, but here it is. The gift guide of gift guides, every article I’ve written that can help you pick the perfect present this year. These are honest, useful suggestions for the meaningful people in your life. They’re appropriate year-round, too. And hey, you’ll be helping support a small business, so thanks for your patronage!
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Gift Guides for Mom
- Check out the best gifts for a selfless mom for things that Mama will actually want to use.
- If Mom worries about saving the planet like I do, check out my easy hacks to save the planet.
- Teething jewelry for Mom is cute and functional. Check out my recommendations with Chewbeads and Nixi brands.
- A good book is one of the best presents you can give. Confessions of a Domestic Failure by Bunmi Laditan is a hilarious, raw look at the life of a stay-at-home mom. Check out my review at the link above.
- And if you know a new or expectant mom, this is my top list of things to help make her life easier, and more enjoyable!
Gift Guides for Dad
- Every new dad needs these baby instructions!
- This was my husband’s favorite baby carrier – check out the Infantino Mei Tai.
- Coming soon: The Best Gifts for Dad!
Gift Guides for the Expecting Couple
- For making a baby registry, Baby.list is the way to go. See my honest review here.
- The most unique and endearing gift I got when pregnant? The Ritmo, for playing music in the womb.
- We used our Snuggle Nest faithfully for both kids, and it will always have a special place in my heart. It’s a traveling bassinet which also works beautifully for bedsharing.
- For young babies, the absolute best baby carrier is the Ktan. It’s soft, machine washable, comfy for adult and Baby, and so simple to use! Why do I baby wear?
- And for older babies or toddlers, the Ergo carrier is the way to go. It’s designed more like a backpack, with structure and comfort as you wear an older (heavier) child.
- Cloth diapers are really useful and will end up saving you a ton of money in the long-run of having a baby. I have tons of content that explain cloth diapers, but start here when looking at getting some for an expecting couple (and ask them what they think too!).
- Which is better as a baby nursing pillow, the Boppy or the My Brest Friend? See my honest comparison review here.
- I really do believe in minimalism when it comes to baby stuff, but not when it comes to safety. I recommend all parents have a baby monitor.
Gift Guides for a Baby
- Firstly I’ll send you to my ebook called What You Really Need for a Baby, which is an extensive text all about the things you’d want for a new baby (and what you don’t need to mess with). You can gift the book, too!
- If the baby has an older sibling, check out a fun gift that Big Bro or Bib Sis can make for the new addition!
- Everyone’s gotta have teethers for their baby arsenal (and some babies start teething as young as three months old!). Check out my honest comparison teether review.
- Lastly, check out my Creative Gifts for Baby and Family ideas (which is really good for the family who seems to have everything!).
Gift Guides for Children
- Want to be the cool gift-giver? This is the best pet for young children!
- I recently published a review of the best science STEM/STEAM toys approximately for kids aged four and up.
- One of my favorite toy reviews is battery-free – check out the best toys to inspire imagination and creativity!
- I did a huge review list of the best books for kids – lots of ideas, some popular classics and some a bit more quirky.
- I think that memberships and experiences are amazing gifts for kids and families. We adore our zoo and use our membership all the time! Look for local zoos, museums, and other kid-friendly venues and see about purchasing a membership for the child or family.
- Kidloland has multiple apps for kids if you’re looking to go digital with your gift. You can purchase an app like Kidloland’s original app which is great for all ages, or their Coding for Kids app for older kids, too. (The links are my reviews.)
- If you’re wanting to get a toy that’s specifically for outdoor play, look at our review of the best outdoor toys for kids!
- Lastly, if you’d like to see what’s in our playroom to get some more toy ideas, check it out here.
- Coming soon: Family Games We Love, including Roosterfin Games
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