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New Baby gift ideas for your kid
Worth knowing: Match the toy's stated age range exactly; small parts are a real safety issue for young children.
1Toys & Games
A safe default — match the set's age range exactly.
- Before you buy: match the age range on the box exactly; small pieces are a choking risk for children under three.
- Not for: toddlers, if the set has small pieces
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2Toys & Games
Knitted cotton and plush toys, from a baby's rattle to a cuddly giraffe.
- Before you buy: check the shell and filling the seller states: Pluchi lists a 100% combed-cotton shell with polyester filling.
- Not for: a newborn: choose a rattle or knitted toy made for babies rather than a large plush
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3Books & Stationery
Low effort, reads as thoughtful when it fits their interests.
- Before you buy: find out what they've read recently — a book in a genre they already love beats a bestseller they won't open.
- Not for: someone who doesn't read for pleasure
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4Antiques & Collectibles
Commemorative stamps, albums — and stamps with your own photo.
- Before you buy: for a collector, ask what they collect — a country, a theme or a period — before buying.
- Not for: someone with no interest in collecting — though a My Stamp sheet with their photo suits almost anyone
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5Flowers & Plants
Seed pens, plantable paper and herb kits — small gifts that grow into something.
- Before you buy: check what grows and how: seed pens and paper need planting in soil and regular watering, and the seeds should suit the season.
- Not for: someone with no sunlight or room for a pot, if it's a grow kit
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