Best gift for a newborn

Christening, naming party, baby shower or the more recent phenomenon of gender reveal. There is much to celebrate around a new little life, and many of the more American traditions such as baby showers and gender reveal have started to find their way across the Atlantic and are increasingly establishing themselves in Sweden. Common to all events surrounding a large pregnant belly or a small baby are more or less pronounced expectations for gifts.

So what to give?

Scandinavian design

Most things you get for a child have a shade of pink or light blue. Finding a gift that actually looks good while also serving a function is worth spending time on. We like The Straw's Changing Basket and, of course, is also happy to recommend the book Small steps Great Stories .

Focus on the parent

Of course, the child in all glory, but the new life that awaits the parents may also deserve encouragement. In the book Small steps Great stories, there is a lot of focus on capturing the adult's experience of parenthood, as much as it is a documentation of the child's upbringing. Giving a gift card to a lovely restaurant or cinema, and offering to babysit when they feel ready is appreciated. A little adult time is pure luxury when you are a new parent.