Gift guides
What to give, and when
Newborn visits, the mevlit, the fortieth day, the first birthday, the baby shower — what each occasion means in Türkiye and which gifts still matter years later.
Newborn gifts: what actually helps in the first weeks — and what still matters years later
The baby is here and everyone asks “what should we bring?”. Here is what new parents in Türkiye truly use in the first weeks, what they keep for decades, and the few things worth skipping.
Mevlit gifts: what to bring to a baby’s mevlit gathering
A mevlit is the first time a Turkish baby meets the wider family, neighbours and friends — a day of prayer, sweets and a full house. Here is how to choose a gift that fits, and the small courtesies guests are expected to know.
Fortieth-day gifts: what to give when a Turkish baby “completes the forty”
The fortieth day is a baby’s first threshold in Türkiye — the first bath ritual, the first proper visits, the mother’s first outing. Here is what the custom means, when to visit, and which gifts belong to this moment.
First birthday gifts: what to give a one-year-old (and the parents who got them there)
A first birthday is really the parents’ first year. Here is how to choose a gift that survives the toy pile, keeps its meaning years later, and a few practical notes for the party itself.
Baby shower gifts: what to give a mother-to-be before the baby arrives
A baby shower celebrates the mother, not yet the baby. Here is how to choose a gift for a child who may not even have a name yet, how to make the mother feel seen, and what to avoid.