Worth knowing: A mix of essentials beats guessing one perfect item, and a 3–6 month size gets more use than newborn.
1Art & CraftResin art keepsakes₹500 – ₹5,000Preserved flowers, name plates, coasters and clocks set in resin.
- New parents
- Before you buy: for preserved flowers, contact the artist before the event — the flowers need to reach them quickly and be dried before casting.
- Not for: a last-minute gift — resin work takes days to cure
2Toys & GamesBuilding blocks & construction toys₹500 – ₹3,000A safe default — match the set's age range exactly.
- New parents
- Before you buy: match the age range on the box exactly; small pieces are a choking risk for children under three.
- Not for: toddlers, if the set has small pieces
3- New parents
- Before you buy: size up: 3–6 or 6–12 months gets more use than newborn sizes, which babies outgrow in weeks.
- Not for: parents who've asked for no clothes — check their list, or ask
4Gourmet & FoodMithai & sweet boxes₹400 – ₹3,000The festival classic — the sweets matter more than the box.
- New parents
- Before you buy: check the shelf life: dry-fruit sweets like kaju katli keep for several days, milk sweets only a day or two.
- Not for: someone who's diabetic or cutting sugar — unless it's a sugar-free box
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5Personalised GiftsPersonalised fridge magnets₹200 – ₹1,000Photos and names on magnets — small, cheap, and seen every day.
- New parents
- Before you buy: use sharp, well-lit photos — small prints show blur and grain more than you'd expect.
- Not for: someone with a minimal kitchen who keeps the fridge door clear
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