Similar to Dear Abby or Ask Ann Landers, “Dear Gift Gals” is where we love helping you discover thoughtful gifts for all occasions. In this edition, we’re sharing ideas for one of life’s greatest joys — welcoming a precious baby into the world. We’re here for all the celebrations that come with little ones, including gender reveals, baby showers, push gifts, baby arrival gifts and baptisms.

Here at Barefoot Stitches, we are generationally known for THE hooded baby towel. It fits children from 8 months to 8 years old and makes such a wonderful gift, especially when embroidered with the child’s name. It has become a favorite baby gift in Lebo, and friends often fight over who gets to give it. Fortunately, having more than one is never a problem — think pool, beach and bath.

Some other great gifts to celebrate babies include:

• Personalized lovies featuring a sweet animal head attached to a satin-trimmed blanket

• Clean baby skincare products that work for the whole family

• Precious stuffies and cuddly warmies perfect for snuggling

• Cute outfits in sizes 3-12 months for when baby is out and about

• Adorable piggy banks customized by a talented hand-letterer

• Elegant baby blankets and quilts that pair beautifully with embroidered birth dates

• Knit “Cuddle + Kind” dolls that help mark each month of growth in photos

• Vinyl-lettered buckets filled with diapers and wipes

• Cheeky silicone bibs guaranteed to bring smiles

We love when readers are part of the conversation, so please send your gifting questions or topic ideas to info@lebobeat.com.

Your Lebo Gift Gals are Karin Smith and Jen Brandenstein, owners of Barefoot Stitches & Gifts on Beverly Road.