Last minute gift guide: Baby’s first christmas

How to help new parents make the holidays special

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After a particularly long, cold winter like Lansing had last year, baby rates tend to spike the following year. Funny how nature works. That means a whole generation of ice storm babies are getting ready to celebrate their first holiday season.

As the time approaches, however, parents and extended family don’t know how exactly to celebrate with a little person who will likely have zero memory of the event.

Consider these aspects when planning your holidays around a baby:

· New parents typically are short on time. There´s little time to shop, eat and sleep. Friends and family of new parents can give the gift of time this holiday season. Offer your services as a babysitter so new parents can enjoy some alone time, or simply lend a hand with household chores so the new mom and dad can relax instead of work while their bundle of joy is napping.

· Baby’s first months are filled with opportunities to capture every moment. Digital technology means some photos never make it to hard copies, but even if photos rarely find their way into frames, preserving early memories is essential. Computers can fail and camera cards can break. A wireless memory card will automatically upload images from a camera to a computer or external memory source, ensuring no precious snapshots are lost.

· New parents´ nourishment may come from any package that´s easily torn open with their teeth while tending to a crying infant. Meals, snacks and food baskets make great gifts that keep parents fed and happy. Consider memberships to fruit of the month clubs or call the new parents´ favorite restaurant and send them a meal.

· Sometimes new parents just need some pampering, whether it´s a shopping excursion, a visit to a hair dresser, an appointment with a masseuse or something as simple as a long, uninterrupted hot shower. A gift card to a spa or salon may make a good gift for a luxury-starved parent. Just remember to factor childcare into the equation so that Mom or Dad will not have any excuse to cancel their appointment.

New parents face many challenges, and helping them through their first holiday season as a mother and father can make this precious period that much more memorable.

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