month old now and will be coming home on Monday they think. He was born full term but then had an infection that lead to meningitis and heart failure. Amazingly, he is pulling through. What can I get for a baby gift for him? What could I get his Mom? She is incredible. She also has another little boy that will be 2 on Valentines day. What could I get him for his birthday and for him to have a little attention? She has had to spend a lot of time away from him in the NICU at a hospital hours away.
For the baby… just get a basket and put some diapers, bath products, onesies, a few blankets, etc. in there. You can also get him a special teddy. Those types of things are far more appreciated (and welcomed!) than any other gift. What a strong, brave little boy.
For mommy, if you want to, print out a few ‘gift certificates’ or "IOU’s" for your services as a babysitter, ‘maid for a day’, ‘cook for a day’, etc. Focus on the things you want to help with, or don’t mind helping with, keeping your own schedule in mind. Otherwise, get a ‘treat basket’ filled with goodies like chocolates, bath salts, a massage kit (hubby can help with this!), aromatherapy oils, perfume, etc. I got a chocolate basket when I had my son, it included a bottle of perfume, a teddy and a watch. It was my favorite gift by far.
For the 2-yr old you can do something similar… but you don’t have to spend that much money. They have just as much fun with cheaper toys as with expensive toys. Make him a goodie bag filled with his favorite things (ask his mommy what he likes at the moment). Otherwise, just take a wild guess. Put some sweeties (ask his mommy what he’s allowed to have if you don’t know) in his bag, a few toy cars, crayons, a coloring book or a book with blank pages if he enjoys drawing more, some plastic animals, a few bath toys, a bouncy ball and anything else you think that will fit in his bag.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Well, if you don’t mind spending a little bit more (because my idea for the mum might be pricey, depends), then here is an idea:
For the baby boy: Make a little gift basket. Get a basket, put a pack of diapers, a blanket, and an outfit. You can add other things, but that would be the simplest and cheapest.
For mommy: Make her a spa basket, or give her a spa certificate. She’s been worried about her child, and already having one, she’s going to be soooo stressed out, and has been for awhile now.
If you want to make it, you could just go to any dollar store, buy a basket, and get various items like body wash, candles, loofahs, etc. Or go the more expensive route and get her a gift certificate for a nearby spa. I bet she’d adore an hour long massage, and maybe you could offer to babysit for her.
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February 9th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
For ANY newborn, DIAPERS! That’s the best gift anyone ever gave me, because diapers can get expensive especially for a newborn because you have to change them so much. For the mom, maybe offer to come over one day and help with chores around the house, or offer to run errands for her. If she declines get her a gift card somewhere she likes to shop. For the little boy who is turning 2, get him some coloring books and crayons! Can NEVER go wrong with that!
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February 9th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
For the baby… just get a basket and put some diapers, bath products, onesies, a few blankets, etc. in there. You can also get him a special teddy. Those types of things are far more appreciated (and welcomed!) than any other gift. What a strong, brave little boy.
For mommy, if you want to, print out a few ‘gift certificates’ or "IOU’s" for your services as a babysitter, ‘maid for a day’, ‘cook for a day’, etc. Focus on the things you want to help with, or don’t mind helping with, keeping your own schedule in mind. Otherwise, get a ‘treat basket’ filled with goodies like chocolates, bath salts, a massage kit (hubby can help with this!), aromatherapy oils, perfume, etc. I got a chocolate basket when I had my son, it included a bottle of perfume, a teddy and a watch. It was my favorite gift by far.
For the 2-yr old you can do something similar… but you don’t have to spend that much money. They have just as much fun with cheaper toys as with expensive toys. Make him a goodie bag filled with his favorite things (ask his mommy what he likes at the moment). Otherwise, just take a wild guess. Put some sweeties (ask his mommy what he’s allowed to have if you don’t know) in his bag, a few toy cars, crayons, a coloring book or a book with blank pages if he enjoys drawing more, some plastic animals, a few bath toys, a bouncy ball and anything else you think that will fit in his bag.
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