| Is there any time more exciting than that awestruck | | | | gift is as much for the parent as the baby. But a |
| first year of parenthood, when life ceases to revolve | | | | personalized ornament is a must for baby's first |
| around adult needs and instead centers on the beauty | | | | Christmas. Be sure to get baby's name as well as the |
| and miracle of a new birth?When there's a baby in the | | | | year engraved on the piece and hang it on your |
| house, the holidays take on heightened meaning. And | | | | Christmas tree with pride each and every Christmas |
| none are more important than baby's first Christmas, | | | | thereafter.Books - Ask child development experts: it's |
| which is a time that will be forever cherished and | | | | never too early to begin reading to your children. Even |
| remembered by parents and grandparents alike.But | | | | reading to a newborn is a worthwhile task. If nothing |
| since infants develop so quickly in that first year of life, | | | | else, the sound of your reassuring voice soothes them. |
| the difference between the abilities of a 12-month-old | | | | Books help develop language skills and stimulate |
| and, say, a two-month-old are astounding. One can | | | | baby's mind. Choose vibrant, colorful books made of |
| probably unwrap gifts on their own with (or maybe | | | | cloth that can be washed, because it's a sure bet the |
| even without) a little help. The other can't. One may be | | | | book will eventually end up in baby's mouth!Car Seat |
| intrigued by building blocks. The other won't.Point is, that | | | | Toys - Many babies fall fast asleep when the car |
| first Christmas is far more important to the adults than | | | | begins moving. Others fight it and cry. Either way, a |
| the baby, which makes it a tad absurd that new | | | | soft toy that lights up and makes sound is perfect for |
| parents stress so much over what to buy their bundle | | | | your daily travels. When baby has be stuck in the car |
| of perfection. Sure, buying for baby's first Christmas | | | | seat, these toys stimulate and pacify them.Clothing - |
| can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Here are five | | | | Your little guy grows fast - too fast. Every season he |
| can't-miss gift ideas for newborns:Teething Toys - | | | | needs new clothes and sleepers, and that's a drain on |
| When babies cut teeth, it's not pleasant for anyone in | | | | the household budget. Christmas is a perfect time to |
| the household. Teethers are a necessity, but you can | | | | supply your baby with his winter wardrobe, which he'll |
| look beyond function and include a little form come | | | | wear into March in most parts of the country. Hey, |
| Christmas. Buy the round teethers if you'd like, but also | | | | take advantage of this opportunity now. When he gets |
| pick up a teething toy while you're at it. They're soft | | | | older he probably won't want clothes for |
| and loveable, and your baby will like the friendly, smiling | | | | Christmas!Brought to you by Imaginary Greetings, a |
| bear or lion. She'll drag them with her as she starts to | | | | regular contributor of valuable family oriented articles. |
| crawl and play with them on her blanket or in her | | | | To help create the perfect holiday tree, visit Santa's |
| playpen while you take a rest. And, of course, she'll | | | | Ornament Shop for the best selection of personalized |
| chew on them!Personalized Ornament - Granted, this | | | | ornaments. |