Gift Bag

[plumtreeblossom]

At work they asked for volunteers to create $25-$30 gift bags for children living in poverty. From the long list of recipients, I chose a 1-year-old boy (just turned 1). It was very hard to choose just one, but that's all I can afford and I picked this little boy simply because he had the same name as my cat, Benjamin.

There were no bag contents guidelines other than no toy weapons, and no wish list from the parent(s). Not being very baby-savvy, I'm working on ideas for what to fill the bag with. I though of cardboard baby books, mittens, hat, baby toys, a plush animal, I don't know what else.

Because I'm me, I was thinking that no holiday gift bag would be complete without some edible treats. I asked my mother about candy and she said "No candy at that age." So my question is: is there some kind of treat that would be appropriate for a 12-month-old (who may or may not have teeth yet), or should I just skip food altogether and stick with toys and clothes?

Comments

Re: I specialize more in newborns, but...

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I didn't think of a mobile! That's a nice idea. And booties, too. (I love when babies chew their feet :-)

Re: I specialize more in newborns, but...

[moonshadow.livejournal.com]

One may be old enough for baby shoes? I'm not sure. I agree, I love how babies chew themselves and other people. I also love to chew babies. Nom nom nom.

I'm glad you like the mobile idea. :) They are good for stimulating the brain during those long sleepless hours in the crib, or so I hear. :)