Why prepare a birth list ?
The birth of your baby is fast approaching: you are starting to think about everything you will need to welcome him or her and your loved ones want to know what kind of birth gift would make you happy. Why not prepare a birth list? It's useful for both the parents-to-be and the people around you. If you are still hesitating, here are the good reasons to create a birth list !
List all the things you need and want
Before being useful for friends and family, the birth list is a precious help for future parents. Indeed, it allows you to take stock of what you really need to welcome your baby with peace of mind. Preparing your birth list leads you to ask yourself about the essentials to buy and the choices to make according to your lifestyle. You will be able to list, in a clear and orderly fashion, all the products that you consider important to take care of your little one. Although each list is unique, it often includes essentials such as layette, early learning toys, feeding, bathing and sleeping accessories, and equipment such as cribs, pushchairs and high chairs. If you start early enough, you'll have time to compare the different baby accessories and consider all the options before making your choice.
Give your family and friends ideas for a baby gift
Your family and friends don't know what to give you as a baby gift? Preparing a baby gift list will make their job much easier, so don't be shy about suggesting gift ideas! By choosing an item from your wish list, your friends and family are sure to make the right choice and give you a gift that is both useful and in keeping with your tastes. This way you can limit the number of stuffed animals or clothes in small sizes that you will never have time to put on your baby !
Avoiding duplication and unnecessary purchases
It is not uncommon for two people to have the same idea for a baby gift. Creating a baby gift list is a great way to avoid ending up with a duplicate piece of clothing or the same toy twice. Once a gift has been selected by a relative on the birth list, other people are informed because it appears as unavailable.
Getting childcare equipment
Welcoming your baby is a great joy but it also represents an investment. Certain childcare items such as cots, pushchairs and high chairs are often quite expensive. By including them in the birth list, your friends and family will be able to organise themselves and get together to offer one of the expensive gifts. In addition to these large purchases, think about including low-cost products such as feeding bottles, bibs or small toys, so that everyone can contribute according to their means.
Announcing the birth to friends and family
If your close family and friends already know that you are going to have a baby, this is not necessarily the case for everyone around you. Sharing your birth list is a nice way of announcing that your family is going to grow, just like an announcement! If your distant cousins, your childhood friends or your colleagues wish to share this moment of happiness with you, they can do so easily through the birth list.
