Gifts for Babies

• Buying a gift for a baby means that you are really buying the gift for the parents. You can buy toys, blankets, clothes, booties, books or bath-time accessories. Just make sure whatever you buy is created with babies in mind so it contains no harsh chemicals, sharp edges or small parts. If it is winter you can buy mittens, hats, heavy blankets or coats.
  
  Ask the parents what type of products they like to use, or visit them to see what they already have.
  
  

Gifts for Children

• Giving children gifts that they will enjoy requires a little bit of research. Toys tend to move in fads, and items like Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora the Explorer and many others move in and out of popularity. Ask the parents or the children what their favorite book or television show is. All of the popular shows have toys, books and games that feature these characters. At Christmas, you can purchase warm winter clothing that features many of these favorite children's characters at any large department store.
  
  

Gifts for Teenagers

• There are always big fads that appeal to teenagers, such as the fad for werewolves, vampires and zombies. Popular teenage magazines such as "Seventeen" can give you an idea about what items are hot for teenagers. There are always classic gift ideas like money or gift certificates. While these ideas may seem impersonal, they are often great for teenagers because they give them a little financial independence. Shoes, makeup (for a girl), DVDs, CDs, books and MP3 players are also great classic presents.
  
  

Gifts for Adults

• A present for an adult doesn't have to be overly expensive. If you are heading over to an adult's place for a birthday party or a holiday, bring a nice bottle of wine. If you are buying for a couple, buy home decor gifts, eco-friendly LED lights, kitchenware or barware.