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Everyone decided on what they were going to give her months ago (she is only 5 months pregnant,lol) so the big stuff is done… high chair, play yard, travel system, bedding and baby swing….. so I need ideas. I want it to be something useful not some sort of novelty item. I would like to stay under $100 as well. Any good ideas?
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One-sies,diapers and wipes. Can’t go wrong.
Pampers now has gift certificates you can give mom and she can redeem them anywhere they sell Pampers — in whatever size she needs. I think it’s a great idea and wish someone had given me this as a gift. You can’t get more practical than diapers! And a gift certificate for $100 would buy a heck of a lot of diapers! Here’s the link: http://us.pampers.com/en_US/gift_land.do…
diapers (100 newborn and 500 size 1)
baby monitor,a baby carrier/baby seat.Crib Mobil.baby wipe warmer ,yes you read right .a rocking chair ,you not going to believe how much a mother appreciates a rocking chair ,it helps our back’s when breast feeding ,it puts the baby a sleep.
You can start her a collection of something, like these baby to forever figurines.http://www.mihummel.com/collection.asp
Either get her little stuff that no one has gotten her or that she will need more of like a basket of bottels….or even baby clothes….i had a couple of people who got stuff for me for after the baby was born since i got a TON of baby stuff…like comfy clothes to leave the hospital in…a robe for at the hospital…bubble bath stuff and other bath stuff for me to enjoy after the baby….so either way….you can stay under 100…and I really loved all of the personal stuff as well as the baby stuff…I thought it was nice that they were thinking of me as well as the baby….
Get her a basket full of diapers, wipes, maybe a couple cans of formula, socks, baby wash, bottle brush, and just add little things to make it special, im sure whatever you get will be special to her regardless.
a bunch of socks, mittens, hat(s?), (cuz they tend to get lost) pampers (whatever brand she’s gonna buy), wipes & some gift certificates… offering to babysitting, clean, cook, etc for her whenever she wants you to (depending on how often you’d be willing to do it & how many coupons you give her). Good luck !
It’s probably no wonder that I say this, but diaper cake is a great gift. It is practical, it has diapers as the main ingredient. And on top of that you can add many more practical items. Like bottles, cream, pacifiers receiving blankets, towel and much more.
I have a 10 week old baby and one of the gifts that my mom gave my baby was a silver baby rattle that was gifted to my mom by her mom for me.
I think that was the best gift i recieved, diapers, wipes, clothes all go away and noone remembers them or keeps them eventually, but something like this is a great cherished gift which the reciever i believe would remember forever.
Your sister probably could use:
a massage
a housekeeper (postpartum doula)
a babysitter
Any of those gifts would be great. This helps her think about herself when she’s busy thinking about a baby.
DO YOU KNOW IF IT IS A BOY OR GIRL ? HOW ABOUT A SILVER SPOON ? WITH YOUR NAME ON IT ALONG WITH THE WORD ” AUNT ” .
You can’t go wrong with Diapers and Wipes. They are expensive and all the money adds up. Don’t just get size 1 get a box of 2 and 3 also. Also the one thing the i was grateful my nurse sister gave me was a thermometer, children’s Tylenol, teething gel, etc. The things you never thing about but you need in the middle of the night. Thanks Naomi
I’m sure if you are nearby you’ll be giving your sister lots of love and attention and support which is what she most needs. If you are far away, or can’t give her that greatest gift of a help, and a nap, and being there (which she will remember always) then here are some suggestions:
Memories:
Make a baby book for her and her child (to share later) or even a video – where you could ask her ‘interview style’ questions about what she thinks her baby might be like, what the pregnancy is like, etc. When kids are 4 or so they get incredibly curious about their birth, what their parents were like before them, etc. My son wanted to watch his newborn video over and over again – I think he would have loved something like that when he was a little older. He loved seeing pictures of his room and the preparations all before he was in the world.
So, give her memories.
A spring cleaning of her house by a professional maid service, or yourself – windows, dusting, cleaning the window blinds – all the things that nesting moms try to do but give up in frustration. Sure it won’t last – but she will always remember how good the house looked and your note to her. Also, if you give a coupon for a cleaning service then she might want to hold onto it for that time when she’s really exhausted (like baby age 1mo going on) to use it as a bail out.
Those are a couple, best of luck to you and to your sister at this happy time.
I would suggest a scrap book or molds she can make for the baby’s hand and foot prints!!!
good luck to you and your sister….congrats!!!
set of baby clothes… feeding bottles of different colors… bibs… or any thing that will prepare the baby as she/he would grow up.. then the baby will know who gave it to her/him… bathroom stuff for the baby.. (rubber duck, comb, powder, etc…)…. mittens… baby shoes of different colors… or socks… toys for her/his age.. baby books that her /his mother can read to him/her… these are all i can think of. hope i’ve helped in some way..
You could do a chair theme. Like a boppy, bumbo seat, and a rocking chair for the child. Or, wicker laundry basket full of dreft products.
In all my three pregnancies the best thing I ever got was a basket of ‘goodie’ for me hubby and older siblings!
Was pleasant surprise and no chance that I already had one! lol!
ie bath stuff, makeup, chocolates, some of her favoright stuff that may be out of the budget for a bit..
Make it about her and partner, very special and basket it up..
BUY DIAPERS, WIPES, Q TIPS, COTTON SWABS ECT. THIS CAME IN VERY HANDY FROM THE PEOPLE THAT BOUGHT ME THIS STUFF.
Do you have a Sears nearby?
The Sears Portrait Studio in my local mall takes great pictures. They have gift certificate packages in several price ranges. They include their Smiles Saver Program which gets you no sitting fees (I think it is for one year) and other special offers. Check it out at searsportrait.com. Their 59.99 collection includes the membership, a 10×13 portrait and 5 portrait sheets. There are also 39.99, 99.99, and 149.99 packages available. This would be my favorite gift if someone were to get it for me. I plan on doing this for the next baby shower I attend. It is a very useful gift and very meaningful- your sister will have those pictures forever!!
Consider getting your sister a Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt (www.lullabelly.com). If she likes music, and who doesn’t, she’ll enjoy playing music to her baby in the womb. She can also listen along to the music. It’s a great way for her to relax and bond with her baby over her favorite tunes. Playing music in the womb is also educational for the baby.
I loved getting diapers and wipes for my baby shower. They will definetly be used, and they are kind of expensive. Plus you end up going through so many when you have a newborn, and it’s nice to not have to buy them at first. Just make sure you get the good ones, Pampers swaddlers –Huggies leak!! You can get some a few newborn size and some stage 1s. Or if you are unsure about the sizing, you can just get pampers gift certificates at pampers.com
For wipes you can get the newborn ones or sensitive ones.
Just buy as many packs as you want to spend. It’s like a customized budget gift.
We got so many 0-3m and 3-6 m clothes that my son didn’t even get to wear them all.
How about a diaper bag? A nice one costs around $75 to $100, but you could spend less if you wanted to. She will use the diaper bag for at least two years, so it’s a very practical item.
I think a really great idea is a diaper bag and a diaper cake to go with it. Here’s a great site – the ingredient tag that comes attached to these cakes says, “Stocking your diaper bag is a Cakewalk!” and the cake is filled with hidden diapering supplies (wipes, vaseline, changing pads, Desitin, baby powder, etc.) so it would be adorable to give her the bag and the cake together. Have a look.http://www.diapercakewalk.com/
Let’s see. Another item that is super practical is a car seat. They are right around $100. We bought the Alpha Omega twice, one for each of our daughters. It’s a great seat.
Does your sister like to walk or hike? Baby backpacks are so great if MTB enjoys being outside. This is something else she will use for the first two to three years. (I mean the back pack the baby can ride in when you go hiking.) I really really loved mine, it was by Kelty Kids.
I hope one of these items works for you. I know she will appreciate whatever you decide to give her. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
Something I wish I would have got when I had my baby is a really good thermometer. We were on a budget so I bought a cheap one and it was so frustrating because it didn’t work half the time and was inaccurate the other half.
Towels and burp clothes are something you can’t have too many of.
Or if you know how she is planning on feeding the baby, you could get her a case of formula if she is bottle feeding. If she is breastfeeding you could her breast pads, milk bags, creams, etc. Lansinoh was the best brand I found for all that kind of stuff.
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I think you can give them oil painting from their photo means turn their photo in oil painting it will create nice impression on them.
Capture that special moment.turn it into a masterpiece that will last forever!
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A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.
Check out this site: http://www.portrait2000.com
They have many samples here http://www.portrait2000.com/samples.htm
The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing.
ake her a scrape book about her pregnancy. pictures of her and dad. how big she got and what she ate. also a baby basket. what she will need at the hospital. like personal items. that came in handy for me. or like baby basket. nail cuters. tylenol hair brush etc.
Hon, one word: diapers. This is the best gift you can give a new mom. Few take into account the day-to-day supplies it takes to raise a child. Be sure to get diapers to fit a newborn, and buy in bulk at a place like Sam’s or Save A Lot.
Diapers, diapers and more diapers
I’m a new mom (have a 3 mo old son). Here are some of my favorite items:
Temple Touch thermometer – reads baby’s temp when he’s sleeping so I don’t have to take rectal temp or struggle to hold his arm down to get an underarm reading. You can buy the mini at Wal-Mart for $10 or the premium version at Walgreens for around $30. Make sure you look for “Temple Touch” on the packaging.
The Baby Bjorn – puts my son to sleep every time and lets me get stuff around the house at the same time.
Mylicon – Gets rid of my son’s painful gas. Only about $8-$10.
Dr. Brown’s Bottles – this is hands down the best bottle. Reduces colic and worth every penny.