There are few things more heartwarming in life than receiving a gift sent to you by your child, even if you know deep down that they’re too young to go shopping for presents themselves. Over the years, it’s become increasingly commonplace for parents to receive presents from their little ones, addressed by the father or the mother on the behalf of the child. These little gifts allow the parent to celebrate being a mother and a father and feel the love that comes from their little one, long before they fully understand gifting. As a toddler, kids can even begin to experience the joy of seeing their parents smile when they get a present “from them” too. So, what makes a great gift from a young child to a parent?
Flowers
When in doubt, flowers are an easy choice for a great gifting experience. It’s hard to go wrong with a fresh bouquet of flowers delivered to a new mother or father, complete with a card that tells them the gift comes from their beloved son or daughter. Flowers can even become a staple of the gifting experience for your child and their other parent, and a tradition that they uphold for years to come. To make giving flowers as a gift from your little one even more impressive, make sure that you do your research. Look online for guides that show you exactly what each flower means, and what their color represents. This way, you can choose the perfect bouquet to send the right message, whether it’s for a birthday or other special occasion, and share the meaning with the parent later.
Handmade Items
Handmade items are always a great choice when you’re looking for something to give a parent from a young child. Although these gifts can be a little messy, they’re also a great keepsake for a parent to hold onto for years to come. Consider getting some kid safe paints and making your co-parent a mug that’s got their child’s hand print on it. You can easily glaze the mug afterwards to avoid damage. Other options can include things like clay imprints of your child’s feet, or a lock of their hair. These handmade items are particularly special because it’s clear that the child has been involved in creating them. Your other half is sure to hold onto items like this forever.
Keepsakes
Finally, if your child is still too young to help out with handmade items, or you’ve already tried the most obvious options, then you could look into other keepsakes instead. For instance, you could get their mom or dad a photo album where they can store all of the special pictures they already have of their little one. To make this gift even better, fill out some of the pages with pictures of the mum or dad and their child together. Adding captions to the pictures like “on the day I arrived” can be an excellent way to preserve special memories forever, and make it feel like the gift really does come from your child.
