Forget the stuffed animals. Here’s what actually helps a new family sleep, eat, and survive. When my sister had her first baby, I showed up with a beautifully wrapped stuffed elephant the size of a golden retriever. She smiled, said thank you, and I found it two years later still in its original packaging in the garage. Lesson learned. When my best friend had her baby last year, I asked what she actually needed instead of guessing, and it changed how I’ve approached every baby gift since. Here’s the thing about new parents: they are drowning in cute. What they’re … Continue reading The New Rules of Baby Gift-Giving: What Parents Really Want in 2026