When you have a baby of your own, buying gifts for parents is much easier: you’ve already discovered that what you don’t actually need are cuddly toys, changing pad covers, or cute little newborn outfits, and what you do need are lots and lots of burp cloths, bibs, and perhaps, please, some bottles of Bailey’s, to get you through each day relatively clean and sane. But nobody would ever dare to present you with anything so utilitatian, or irresponsible.
If you are looking for gifts for children, or parents – particularly new parents – then we’re afraid we can’t hold your hand and guide you round Prenatal or Intertoys. But if you want books, you know we’re here to help: Our next few gift lists are just for you.