Building blocks
Building blocks
Playing with building blocks can help a baby develop valuable reaching and grasping skills, making them a great baby shower gift idea.
By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff
Babies will love building blocks. And parents will love to see their child receive a gift to develop motor skills.
The baby gift idea:
Building blocks make great shower gifts. As early as three months, a baby starts waving and batting at objects. By six months, a babe should be able to reach and grab for objects. By incorporating blocks into the infant's first months, these valuable skills can be fostered and developed.
Building blocks come in all types and sizes. Most are plastic and can be locked in place. Or choose from pine wood, hardwood or opt for the painted variety. Block size matters. Make sure the smallest blocks cannot be swallowed by the newborn.
Variations:
Similar gifts are small boxes and soft balls. Both are suitable for stacking and knocking down. Many of the soft balls vibrate or play music.
YeahBaby thoughts:
It may seem premature to give a toy as a gift, but we love the idea. Most gifts are only meant for the first few months - stay ahead of the game and give the baby toys.
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