But, until then, your lovely mum and proud dad will be there for your, and will cherish you. Little Ava, One day you’ll be big enough, tall enough, strong enough and brave enough to leave your nest and take on the world. Trish made me weep with her inscription when she gave me ‘Puffling’ for Pud. New mothers tend to weep…mostly with exhaustion. My gush about Jackie is here.Īnd I FIRMLY believe that every Australian parent needs this book. My new favourite book to give to new parents is this one by the amazing Jackie French, click on the image to read more. Read aloud to the baby and you double the benefits. There is so much time to read when you are feeding a baby. #youarereadingitwrong #crankylittlesister #patientbigsister Books for New Parentsįeeding a baby takes a LONG TIME. I also like to purchase a book for any older siblings from this list ‘Books for Siblings’. Nothing better than a board book to chew on. Newborn babies will soon be a few months old and ready to chew on some words. Board Book SuggestionsĪs well as beautiful book from the list above, it’s always good to purchase some board books like the ‘That’s My’ books here, a ‘Cozy Classic’ here or a ‘Sophie the Giraffe’ book here. My favourites are in my list here ‘Top Twenty Book Gifts for Babies’ (except there is way more than 20 now). I try to steer clear of the obvious baby book titles and go for some of the more obscure classics and modern day classics, ones the new parents will adore reading. I’ve had a few emails of late re books for babies and have realised that it’s been ages since I’ve covered this topic. What better gift than words beautiful words and beautiful artwork to accompany the words.
There is no better gift for a newborn than a book. However I LOVE buying books for newborns. I most certainly am NOT one of those people who wants to hold your newborn baby. I actually don’t love newborns…my own were terrifying, and I tend to make other people’s newborns cry.
Selecting books and gifts for newborn babies is one of my most favourite things to do.