Birthday Gift Ideas For All Age Groups

by Sweetu
(Kolkata,India)

Birthdays are very special occasions in one’s life. Kids and children eagerly wait for their birthdays with lots of enthusiasm. It is a special day in the person’s life and he or she wants it to be the most memorable day of the year. They are treated in a special way and are loaded with lots of goodies and memorable gifts of their choice.

It sometimes becomes very difficult when one is invited to attend a birthday party. I always choose the birthday gift according to the age of the person, the relationship that one shares and keeping in mind his or her likes and dislikes makes it easier to choose the gift. I make it easier for myself by writing down the gifts as per their age groups.

Birthday Gift Ideas for Newborns and Toddlers:

• Newborns some ideas that could be given include clothes, nappies, baby lotion, creams and towel as gifts. These are very essential gifts that can be given for this age. Gift sets that include these items are easily available in lots of stores and markets.
• Toys of all shapes and sizes can be given as a gift. Sometimes one can gift a pram or a baby walker for a toddler if they share a family relationship and are very close.
• Blankets, sweaters, quilts, caps are considered ideal to be given in winters.

Birthday Gift Ideas for Children and Teenagers:

• Story books, coloring books, activity books puzzles, teddy bears or other soft toys.
• Today’s generation loves to play games on computers, video games, CDs ,folk tale CDs and car racing CDs and other varieties can be given as a gift.
• Bedding with their favorite cartoon characters or interesting articles of clothing or accessories with their favorite characters imprinted on them.
• Bicycles, game sets, musical instruments can be given. Barbie sets along can be given to young girls.
• Educational CDs, video games, board games such as Scrabble, Pictionary, and Word Power can be given to teenagers. They can also be given books, perfume sets, watches, pen sets, apparel and accessories. Teenagers who love music can be gifted iPods or even simpler an iTunes gift card.

Birthday Gifts for Women:

• Apparel, jewelry, beauty products are ideal gifts.
• Perfume sets, showpieces and figurines, photo frames, watches, handbags, and clutches can also be given.
• Candles, home decors sets and crockery should also be considered if she has her own apartment or home and has a taste for it.
• Personalized gifts and gift certificates are always a favorite of many women.

Birthday Gifts for Men:

• Apparel, watches, cufflinks, tie, tie pins, leather wallets etc. are considered ideal and practical gifts.
• Perfume sets, digital photo frame, DVDs, luxurious shaving kist can also be given.
• Mobile phones, iPods, iPads or more expensive gifts like a laptop can be given to men who are into technology and gadgets.
• Wine bottles or hard liquor are also great ideas.

These are the varieties of gifts that can be given to all age groups. But one should always consider the budget one wants to spend on the gifts, the relationship with the recipient and the sentiments of the person and then decide how you want to approach how much to spend. It becomes easier to choose gifts when one keeps these particular things in mind.