There is no greater joy than bringing a new life into the world. New parents have a long road ahead of them and there is no better way to help them with their new addition than getting them items for the new baby.

There are many articles out there giving advice on what to get the new parents for their new baby, but many give too much advice. Simply worded a gift that has the essentials is the most used and most appreciated by the new parents.

A gift with the following items is the best used: baby manicure set, baby door pillow, baby soap, wash cloths, beanie, tee shirts, photo frame, baby brush and comb, a first tooth keepsake box, and first haircut box, security blanket, and a rattle. These are all items that the new parents can put to good use. You may also want to include baby bottles, but this is up to the giver, if the new mom chooses other methods of feeding you may want to leave it out and give at a later time.

There are many retailers that offer items as mentioned that are themed for a boy or a girl. At times, it?s also appropriate to include a gift that has a neutral color. When buying a gift for new parents at times the items are purchased before the baby is born and it is unknown whether it is a girl or boy.

New parents are very appreciative of such items. No matter how prepared parents now days seem to be there is always one or two items that are overlooked while buying items for the nursery. New parents are grateful of the givers thoughtfulness.

Author is Michele Rogers, owner of http://www.lilyputts.com Lilyputts Gift Baskets , an online gift basket retailer. Also hosted is a http://www.lilyputts.blogspot.com BLOG that reviews gifts and welcomes other comments as well. Please visit Lilyputts Gift Baskets for descriptions and product presentations. Please, if you use any portion herein be sure to email author first.