Baby Carrier or Stroller Make Great Gift

Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee,

Should we give a new mom-to-be coworker a stroller or baby carrier for a gift? There are several of us going in on the baby gift. Both items are on the wish list and the coworker who will be giving birth next month.

Signed,

Undecided

Dear Undecided,

Both items are useful and many factors can help in your decision. A baby stroller can be expensive and would be a good group gift, and it would be used when the child is too big to be carried in the soft carrier. However, a soft carrier allows bonding time with baby while keeping the new mom hands free to do other things is also an important item for a new parent.