Is your best friend about to have her first baby? If the answer is yes, then you definitely have a lot of time to find the perfect gifts for that little bundle of joy.
And it could be any typical gift that you see on a baby shower, right? But on this once in a lifetime opportunity, do you really want to give the same gifts as everyone else? Or would you rather make a difference and find the perfect gift for a super mom and her baby to be? I was facing a similar dilemma back when my best friend, Janet was about to deliver little Kyle into the world.
I saw all my other friends grab those typical gifts that you see on baby showers: big stuffed toys, diapers, cute shirts and baby bottles.
I mean, those gifts are really great and they reflect the best intentions but seriously, who wants about 30 baby bottles for presents on a baby shower? So I got something that would not only be an amazing baby shower option but also an item that would outgrow their baby stage and benefit them even in adulthood.
That my friends is the simple but very effective gift called the book.
I bought little Kyle a book of fairy tales, but you can buy almost any kind of book that you think will absolutely help them grow up into wise and smart adults soon.
One of the best book ideas to give, as mentioned is a book of classic fairy tales.
Most preferably, go for the most trustworthy and comprehensive selections, such as the Brothers Grimm's collection of fairy tales.
It's been around a long time to tell children and adults alike a little bit of how the world works.
Stories like Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Briar Rose are contained in this compilation.
Another great collection would be that of Hans Christian Andersen, which includes classics like The Princess and the Pea, The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen and The Emperor's New Clothes.