Christmas gifts for new parents

A practical gift parents use every night.

For a host who puts out a grazing board when friends visit.

For a couple setting up a kitchen or someone replacing a tired set of nonstick pans all at once.

A small, sturdy first book for new parents to read with a baby, with artwork that holds up to repeat reading.

A practical baby-shower gift from a Montreal brand: new parents go through swaddles and burp blankets fast, and three large ones cover a lot of uses.

A warm, plain-wool bed or cottage blanket for a wedding or new home, from a small Ontario sheep farm.

For expecting parents who want to take weekly bump or monthly baby photos with a keepsake prop.

A small, travel-friendly game for families with younger children.

A practical housewarming gift for a small kitchen or new parents short on time.

A small first-Christmas gift for a baby in Australia, cheap enough to add to a card for the parents.

An unusual housewarming gift for someone who enjoys a well-kept home.

A simple, useful gift for new parents: one cloth that covers several everyday jobs in the first months.

A shared experience for a family that likes road trips to places like Banff, Jasper or Fundy.

A practical gift for new parents who will be bottle-feeding or using expressed milk.

A cheerful, useful small gift for a hallway, bathroom or kid's room; suits someone who likes bold graphic design.

A soft, low-cost gift for new parents; it can pick up a parent's scent to help a baby settle.

An heirloom-style toy for a toddler or preschooler, often chosen by grandparents who want something without plastic or paint.

An easy way for someone to hang a grid of family photos without planning a gallery wall.

For new parents or a family with toddlers, since the waterproof back keeps grass and spills out.

A ready-made host or housewarming gift for coffee drinkers, with three roasts to try.

New parents who dread clipping tiny nails can file them down gently instead, even while the baby sleeps.

Suits new parents in Australia who want a quiet, battery-free way to keep a newborn's nails short.

A cheerful, low-cost gift for Australian parents starting solids that is easy to wipe down between meals.

A picture book that doubles as a note from the giver, good for showers and first birthdays.