AnswerIf you are having a baby, almost anything is welcome. So, if it is free, it is good. But the most useful would be baby bottles, or teething rings, or a stroller.

AnswerThe most special gifts are a book of coupons you create for babysitting sessions, running errands and/or cooking dinner for the weary new parents and a scrapbook you make yourself. Put in the news events of the child's birth year along with the songs, books, movies, most popular products, etc.

AnswerIf the graduate just graduated from high school, a gift card to a place where they can purchase items for their dorm the next year would be ideal. A good place to start would be Bed, Bath, and Beyond. If the graduate is a college student, a bond that will increase in value would be a nice gift. Don't just throw any little trinket in a bag.