Serious Picks by a Mom of a 2-Year-Old Girl! 6 Items to Give or Receive as Gifts for Baby Birth 🎁👶

2023.09.19 published

What is a good gift for a baby celebration?

It's truly a dilemma about what to give as a baby gift.

Since I’m giving a gift, I would like it to be used if possible, and I want to choose something that will be appreciated and thought to have good taste👶.

Therefore, in this article, I would like to pick and introduce the [baby gifts] that I, as a mom of a 2-year-old girl, was happy to receive and that I believe would truly make me happy based on my two years of parenting experience🤍.

Baby gifts chosen by a girl mom➀ Diaper Cake

Although it’s a classic, "diaper cakes" are definitely something to be happy about!

They look gorgeous, so when a friend comes to my house and hands me a big diaper cake saying, "Congratulations on the birth!", it really lifts my spirits♡.

I sometimes hear concerns like, "There may be a preferred diaper brand...", but especially for the first child, there is a desire to try various types of diapers! (I certainly felt that way).

So, I was grateful to receive different brands of diapers from various people♡.

Diaper cakes often come with baby items, and the popular British stuffed animal "Jellycat" is one that I love so much that I bought it myself.

My daughter also loves the soft texture and sleeps with it every night♡.

➡ All of Belbee's diaper cakes are cute♡

A diaper cake set with a name-engraved balloon and a Merry Meyer stuffed animal is also adorable♡.

➡ All of Belbee's diaper cakes are cute♡

For moms who like a stylish and chic atmosphere, the MarMar diaper basket seems ideal.

The MarMar diaper basket can be combined with favorite items in a galvanized bucket with dried flowers＊.

➡ MarMar Diaper Basket♡

For moms who like fashionable brands, a diaper cake set with Ralph Lauren's Polo Bear romper, towel, and socks would surely be appreciated♡.

➡ Look for Ralph Lauren diaper cakes on Rakuten＊

Baby gifts chosen by a girl mom➁ Blanket & Swaddle

Blankets and swaddles are indispensable items, and having a few is always great.

I received a lot of swaddles and blankets as baby gifts, and honestly, after the third one, I thought, "More cloth again...!" However, once I started living with my child, having many was incredibly convenient!

For about six months, I would use them to wrap my baby, then as blankets, and once we could go out, I would always take one on the stroller. They are handy not only for warmth (in winter and even summer when the AC is blowing) but also serve as a shield against sudden rain.

When using a baby carrier, they help with warmth and rain protection if you add a clip, and keeping one in the car is quite handy.

At home, we keep them on the sofa and bed to use freely (whether to cover up, play peek-a-boo, or just casually carry around...).

By the latter half of the first year, playing with toys became a trend, and they even served as tablecloths!

Since they are often washed, swaddles and blankets are perfect items to give without worrying because they can be used repeatedly♡.

The Atelier Choux swaddle, a French brand, has stunning animal, flower, and landscape patterns that are truly adorable and childlike, making it a great recommendation♡.

➡ Check out Atelier Choux's swaddle here♡

"Barefoot Dreams" blankets, loved all around the world for their soft and plush feel, would definitely be appreciated.

➡ Check out Barefoot Dreams' blanket here♡

When it comes to swaddles, the American brand aden+anais is attractive because they have a wide variety of patterns♡.

They also have many items collaborating with Disney, making them perfect for baby gifts for Disney lovers＊.

➡ The official online store for aden+anais is here＊

Baby gifts chosen by a girl mom➂ Bruna Bonbon

It would not be an exaggeration to say that "Bruna Bonbon" is a staple in stylish baby shops♡.

It's a toy that allows kids to hop around and bounce!

➡ Online shop for Bruna Bonbon is here＊

At first glance, it may seem expensive, but at 7,700 yen, it’s actually not that high (?), making it just right as a newborn gift♡.

At the children's center I frequently visit, it’s popular among kids and often leads to friendly competition, so it’s definitely a hit🫶.

If there’s an older sibling, it's a joy for parents that the older child would be happy to play with it immediately.

➡ Online shop for Bruna Bonbon is here＊

Baby gifts chosen by a girl mom➃ Building Blocks

Building blocks can be combined and played with, making them a welcome gift, no matter how many you have. (In fact, the more varieties, the merrier!)

Around one year old, children can hit them with their hands; at around two years old, they start to stack them; by three, they can combine them with other toys (like making a carport with building blocks), and from four years onward, they can create larger works, making them a toy that can be used for a long time♡.

Lumiere Cubes, an acrylic building block, sparkles beautifully in the light. Combining it with regular wooden blocks adds a cute accent✨.

➡ Online shop for Lumiere Cubes is here＊

Grimms' building blocks, internationally famous and popular, are likely to be appreciated by anyone you give them to♡.

The most famous ones are the "Rainbow Arch" building blocks, but there are various types available, so be sure to find something that they would enjoy🌈.

➡ Look for Grimms building blocks on Rakuten＊

Baby gifts chosen by a girl mom➄ Picture Books and Set Items

Picture books and characters from the books expand the world of the story, making them wonderful gifts♡. (In my personal opinion, I hope my child grows up loving books, so I'm happier receiving items based on picture book characters rather than anime ones!)

For example, stuffed toys and building blocks from the "Little Polar Bear" series that features "Hot Cakes".

Building blocks based on "The Goldfish Escaped".

Stuffed toys based on "My Dress".

The online shop “Ehon Navi”, which provides information about picture books, makes it convenient to select items from characters.

➡ Search for character items on Ehon Navi♡

Baby gifts chosen by a girl mom➅ Photo Shoot Gift Card

Finally, I would like to introduce photo shoot gift tickets🎫.

There are many opportunities to take pictures after a baby is born, such as newborn photos, shrine visits, first birthday parties, and travel memories♡.

(Here’s a photo taken by an on-location photographer during a shrine visit!)

The “Memorial Photo Shoot Ticket” from So Experience allows you to choose not only studio shoots from Ravi Factory but also on-location shoots from Love Graph and Our Photo, which is a highlight.

Fixed photo studios may not fit your preferences, or they may not be near your home, but on-location shoots are adaptable to your preferences and place, which is likely to be appreciated♡.

➡ So Experience's Memorial Photo Shoot Gift

Let’s Send Gifts That Will Be Appreciated♡

I introduced items that were delightful to receive as baby gifts and ones I believe will bring joy when given＊.

Personally, while I have received food items (such as soup and fruit) as baby gifts, I think toys, towels, and items that can be used for a long time are wonderful because I can tell my daughter, "This was a gift from Mr./Ms.〇〇 when you were born," allowing her to realize how many people celebrated her birth (even if she may not understand at two years old…!). This thought makes me appreciate gifts that remain as memories♡.

A present to celebrate the arrival of a lovely baby. Let’s choose something that will be well-received♡.

➡ Search for baby gifts on Rakuten＊