What Is An Appropriate Gift For “to Be” Born Baby?
Hello,
I’m planning to buy a gift for a friend of mine. she is pregnant and going on a leave about a month from now. since i have never done this before, i’m wondering if people would buy gift prior to child’s birth as well as after that or not? If so, what are usually the things that can be bought? Would a post card suffice (prior to leave) or usually something related to baby should accompany?
thanks,
She would absolutly love a little present from you for the baby. That is a really sweet thought.
I suggest a little blanket. like one with a teddy attatched. Or even a little special snow globe. Or even a little christmas teddy. But no not a post card thats not something memorable that it special.
Wish there were more thoughtfull people like you when I was pregnant.
Really common gifts are cutesy clothes, blankets and stuffed animals. We received dozens of soft baby blankets, and I haven’t even used 2/3 of them yet! I’m not talking about receiving blankets (the type you swaddle with) those have been nice to have during these cool fall days.
Similar to the first answerer, I received a baby bath tub filled with Dreft, Desitin, and Burt’s Bees products (baby shampoo, lotion, oil), baby wipes, etc. It has come in handy a lot.
If you decide to get clothes, I suggest cute sleepers (the kind with the feet attached) in size 6 or 9 months.
A friend of mine had a cool idea for me at my baby shower. She made a themed basket, not gender specific, that I loved. She put in things that EVERY new mom needs…extra socks, bibs, spit up rags, one of those stain removing pens, and dreft (baby laundry degergent for sensitive newborns) all together in a usable laundry basket. I can definetley tell you these items were well appreciated! Diapers are always appreciated. And I know gift cards are frowned upon because they are impersonal, but target, walmart, and babies-r-us gift certificates always come in handy! Good luck!
Something for Mum. A little pamper basket – bath soaps, chocolates, bed socks, a gift certificate. Sometimes the Mum gets a bit left behind as all the focus is on the baby (which is Fine), but it made me feel great when I got given something as well.
If you want to get something for bubs, I would wait until after the birth. That way you can find out exactly what she still needs or wants after the birth. And it could be something a little more personal. My Mum gave my son a beautiful bath towel with his name embroided on it. Its something that he can use for years to come.
I would suggest asking the mom-to-be if there is anything that she needs for the unborn baby. Or ask if she is registered anywhere and buy something that hasn’t been purchased from her registry. That way you are buying her something that she actually wants/needs and it will be used. While I was pregnant, those were always the best gifts. When someone ask what I still needed and gave me that.
I got my friend an organic handmade hat from etsy before the birth of the baby. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?… The SAM hat was gender neutral (they kept everyone in the dark), but looked super cute on their little girl (though had I known, i would have gone for the Ella hat). The advantage of something like that is it is unique and super cute. The disadvantage is if they don’t like it, you’ll have to return it for them or tell them where you got it.
Good luck to you and your friend!
i would buy a basket of things for MUM and then probably a small teddy or something for the baby
because everyone gets things for the baby, so its nice to treat the mum after what she has gone through lol