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GiftsFor the friend who just became a parent, the best Christmas gift is a small one that is easy to use. These Christmas gifts for new parents are for the parents rather than the baby: a big cup, tea, a sleep mask, a photo frame and a few small comforts, one pick per kind. Each listing gives specs such as a size or a count, so you can see what you are handing over.
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A 40 ounce insulated stainless steel tumbler with a handle and a straw lid that fits a cup holder. The 40 ounce size holds more than a standard cup. Rated 4.7 stars from 43,589 reviews.
A 10 inch digital picture frame with load-from-phone capability, so photos go from a phone to the frame. One frame can show many photos instead of one print. Rated 4.7 stars from 27,582 reviews.
A gift box of 48 assorted tea bags, 12.6 by 7.6 by 1.26 inches. Tea needs only a mug and hot water. The box is flat, at 1.26 inches thick. Rated 4.7 stars from 29,804 reviews.
A sleep mask with 13 mm arc-shaped eye cups and 22 mm nose padding, described as 100% light blocking. It measures 10 by 3.9 by 0.78 inches and stores flat. Rated 4.6 stars from 101,371 reviews.
A linen baby book in sky blue made as a first-year memory keepsake. It is a gift for the parents to fill in, and it sits on a shelf like any other book. Rated 4.8 stars from 572 reviews.
A magnetic weekly meal planner with 60 sheets of paper and a grocery list that sticks to the fridge. It weighs 283 grams and is a flat pad. Rated 4.7 stars from 683 reviews.
A hand cream gift set of six 1 ounce tubes with 20% shea butter in 6 plant fragrances. The tubes are small travel sizes. Rated 4.6 stars from 924 reviews.
A pack of 2 amber plug-in night lights, 2.1 by 1.6 by 3.5 inches according to the listing. They plug into an outlet instead of sitting on a table or shelf. Rated 4.6 stars from 802 reviews.
A gift set of 12 flavored hot chocolate mixes in mini cups, packed as a ready-to-give set. The set holds twelve mixes, which suits a gift for more than one cup. Rated 4.5 stars from 901 reviews.
A variety box of 28 snacks, including granola bars, nut mixes and fruit snacks, that measures 10.75 by 7.5 by 3.13 inches. The snacks need no cooking or prep. Rated 4.5 stars from 994 reviews.
