Here are some tips for choosing the perfect baby gift. First of all, know the parents’ aesthetic before shopping either online or in brick and mortar outlets. Second, personalization is almost always appreciated. If you know the name of the newborn, you can embroider it on everything from teddy bears to blankees to burp cloths to rattles.

Of course, if you are going to personalize, make sure that you get the spelling and gender details correct. It can be quite embarrassing to hand over an incorrectly labeled album, blanket, or diaper cover. According to manners specialists, you may send a baby gift up to 365 days following birth -- however, it’s also considered good etiquette to send a gift on the first birthday.

You might want to team up with friends or relatives to purchase a larger gift or a set of embroidered cloths. If you invest in little extra touches, such as gift wrapping and personalized notes, the newborn parents will surely appreciate the attention. Of course, don’t expect a thank you card too rapidly from the recipients -- being a new parent can be an all consuming job, and both parents and child will likely have their hands full in the upcoming months.