What are traditional Chinese baby gifts?

Answer by  Tomo (21)

Usual gifts are bracelets or necklaces made from jade or silver that make noise when baby moves, small gold or silver charms representing the animal for the year in which baby was born. Other option is money which is usually presented in a red envelope, red color symbolizing good luck.

Answer by  sdnco (264)

Red is considered a lucky color for the Chinese, so consider a bracelet or necklace that will grow with the child that is made from red thread. Typically, this type of gift is given by family or close friends.

Answer by  emhaskey (685)

Some traditional Chinese baby gifts include gold or jade bracelets that clink when the baby moves or a baby pillow stuffed with rice or beans to help form the baby's head into a proper shape.

Answer by  harrisonhesteraolcom (6)

They were either braclets or necklaces that were made form jade or silver and made noises when the baby was moving and they either had a gold or silver charm of the animal of the year which the baby was born. The gift of money was also offered in a red envelope which was a symbol for good luck

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

One special tradition is the 100 good wishes quilt. Families collect 100 different squares of fabric, accompanied by a wish for baby. Baby gets a quilt made from the fabric.

Answer by  wallaby78 (2293)

In China, the traditional gift to give a family with a new baby is money. It is usually presented in a red envelope.

Answer by  CoCo (20)

In china most people give cash as a gift for a new baby but it is also common to give toys, clothing or insurance policies.