When it comes to buying a gift for a baby shower, baby clothes are always a good choice. Even when you don’t know the sex of the baby, getting a selection of cute gender neutral pajamas and onesies will help the mom and dad to be have everything that they need for their new addition to their family.

A new parent is literally swamped with things that they must do and buy for their new baby. The nursery has to be prepared, bottles must be bought and there are more accessories that go with a baby than you will find in the accessory department of your favorite clothing store. The wardrobe is one area for concern as new parents struggle to get everything ready for the new baby. Baby clothes can help them build up a wardrobe for their little bundle of joy and you can help with that.

You might want to consider buying baby clothes in various sizes as well. This is the thoughtful way to make your gift last just a little bit longer. Babies grow out of their clothes at breakneck speeds and if you can have something for the next couple of sizes for the parents to have on hand, you will be giving them a nice helping hand.

Going through all of the baby clothes in the store is also a fun experience. There are so many cute styles of clothing in the stores for babies that you will spend hours just browsing through the clothes finding the perfect outfits to give for your baby shower gift. When you know whether you are shopping for a boy or girl, it can be even more fun. You will get to go through all of the dainty and pretty girl dresses or the rough and tumble boy clothes. Why not pick up a special outfit for the new baby that mom and dad can use for the many outings that they will be bringing their baby to when they are home from the hospital.

Typically shoes are not a good idea for your baby shower gift. Parents generally like to buy those on their own because a first pair of shoes is pretty important for the child.

Your choice of baby clothes will be appreciated a great deal. There is a big financial burden to new parents and having some extra clothes for their new baby can take some of that burden off of their shoulders. Baby clothes are a way to give new parents a practical gift that is thoughtful and adorable at the same time.

Parents marvel at their children from birth, and the months that follow are a time of joy and amazement as parents of babies become parents of toddlers. Children grow at an astonishing rate and are unrecognizable as the tiny babies they were by the time they reach one year old. One year olds have very different needs than infants and begin to learn the skills that will carry them into childhood.

Every child is different, but there are some common traits that most one year olds share. If you are a new parent of a toddler here are six things you should know about your one year old.

It’s ok if your child does not walk by one year. Walking is one of the most anticipated milestones, but not all babies walk by one year and this is perfectly normal. Give your child lots of encouragement and practice and they will walk in their own time.

Young babies have a hard time concentrating on anything for more than a minute or so, and many parents look forward to the time when their child will be able to play games and interact for longer periods. Most one year olds have attention spans of about five minutes if they are interested in the activity so you will be able to play one game for longer stretches.

Your one year old will probably have distinct preferences for the type of play he enjoys, and their favorite games might not be the ones you like. One year olds like to push, throw, drop, and dump things which may not be your favorite game but helps them learn about the world around them.

Toddlers thrive on routine and having clear routines for bedtime, naptime, and meal time will make these activities go smoother. Form some habits that can be repeated every day for these times and your one year old will eagerly anticipate and take part in these routines.

Most babies develop some sort of separation anxiety which can range form mild to severe around seven or eight months, and this anxiety usually heightens by one year. One year olds will often protest loudly when being left with a sitter , and it is best to allow your child to warm up to their caregiver before you leave and not prolong the leaving process.

By one year your child may have developed distinct food preferences as toddlers are notorious for being picky eaters. You may have to introduce a food ten or twenty times before your child will like and accept it.

Parents of toddlers face different challenges than those of infants, but these challenges are all part of helping your child grow and develop. Your one year old is busy learning about the world around her and the better you understand your child’s needs the better you will be able to help her grow.

Breastfeeding tops are specially designed so that your baby can get feeding access without you lifting your top. Nursing tops work well if you want to wear a stylish fitted or long top. Designs vary – a fabric cross-over at the front is a classic maternity top design, simply because it is so easy to use one-handed.

Other styles for nursing tops include tunic tops – not usually an option for the nursing mum, but new styles have cleverly designed access for feeding so you can make the most of the current tunic trend.

The best breastfeeding tops are, of course, cut to flatter the New Mum shape – bigger around the boob and not clingy over the tummy. Look for stretchy material, if the fabric contains elastane, it will always look good. Team with slim jeans and boots for stylish winter feeding. Breastfeeding tops with bold interesting prints give your new mum wardrobe variety, while plain nursing tops, including classic black, will go with anything.

Remember that maternity accessories such as a pashmina can also help screen yourself from neighbours as you latch baby on.

Remember your underwear! Maternity underwear is a must. Key points to remember are that you need to be able to unclip quickly without fiddly clasps and hooks. Of course, you must get something that fits well. Try ordering a few styles of nursing underwear in a few different sizes. Try them all on, jiggle about and only keep those that really fit and feel comfortable.