How to Buy Unisex Baby Gifts

Some parents choose not to find out the sex of their unborn child because they want to experience the surprise on his or her day of birth. Other parents don’t know the sex of their unborn child because on the day of the ultrasound the baby chose to be uncooperative! Whatever the reason, having to purchase a unisex baby gift is not always easy. Read the steps below for a helpful guideline on purchasing gifts that are appropriate whether the baby is a boy or a girl.

Step 1: Avoid purchasing clothes. There are a lot of adorable outfits out there in green and yellow. However, when the baby has arrived and the parents know the sex, they will inevitably pass over the green and yellow outfits in the baby’s closet for more gender specific choices. In fact, sometimes it’s so hard to distinguish a baby boy’s face from a baby girl’s face that parents specifically avoid neutral clothes in an effort to avoid the question from strangers.

Step 2: Can’t go wrong with the essentials. Diapers and wipes are two products you can never go wrong with. Babies will use these items regardless of their sex and they will use a lot of them! The parents will appreciate the fact that you thought about practicality.

Step 3: All babies need baths! Anything associated with tub time would make an appropriate gift for a baby whose sex you don’t yet know. The parents will need a small tub to bathe the baby in, as well as washcloths, shampoo, lotion, and towels. Tub toys are also a great gift to receive as babies are entertained by them very early on.

Step 4: Lullabies are not gender specific. Find some soft soothing music for the unborn child. There are classic lullaby CDs, lullaby CDs by modern artists and lullaby CDs that are specific to the baby’s heritage, such as a Celtic Lullaby CD. You can search for lullaby CDs online, at bookstores or at baby retail stores.

Step 5: Books and toys are always appropriate. Babies like to be read to as soon as they enter the world. Purchase any type of book for the new family (soft books, board books, classics, etc.) and know that they will be read regularly. Newborn toys such as rattles and soft blocks come in bright colors and are not typically gender specific.

Step 6: Check out the registry! If the parents have visited a store such as Babies R Us, Target or Wal Mart and created a gift registry, check out those items. You can be sure that if the parents registered for the item, it’s something they want or need. You don’t have to worry about offending them because they’ve chosen all the products on their registry!

It might seem inconvenient to have to shop for a baby whose sex has been kept a secret, but if you follow the steps above you can be assured that your gift will not go to waste. And don’t forget, if you’re still unsure as to what to purchase, you can always choose a gift card to a store the new parents will need to frequent!

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