Sweet Baby Gifts

My sister is due to give birth in a few months and my brother and I are planning on making up a gift basket for when he is born. Any parents have suggestions what would be useful to put in? We already have baby powder, shampoo, lotion etc, bibs, nappy rash cream, cotton buds and a few clothes at 3-6 months size.

Check out http://www.thesweetshoppe.com/subcategoryitems-new_baby-baby_baskets-108-110.html they have nice upscale gift baskets. You can try to look at what they use for ideas.

My cousin just had her first child yesterday, and I want to get a unique gift that symbolizes the start of a new family! Something that has a saying like something along the lines of the two of us now become 3..any suggestions??

I totally agree with Alyssa’s Mommy. This isn’t a time for you to prove how original you can be. This is a time to support your cousin. Get her something practical. Bath toys are good because the kid can use them for years.

You’ve just heard your best friend has given birth! What shop(s) would you typically buy a gift from for the new baby? How much would you spend? What type of thing would you buy?

Mamas and Papas I wouldn’t spend more than 40£

I would get a few baby rompers ranging in sizes 1 newborn maybe 2 0-3 months 3-6 since babies grow quickly… and a soft rattle or swaddling blanket

they usually have a new baby gift basket with lots of little things inside that can be useful for a new mom…

Is it expected that you give a gift when you first visit a mother and new baby or if you have been to her baby shower and given a gift do you not have to give another one?

I don’t think you need to. I think today’s culture is too focused on events that encourage gift-giving. Just take wedding gift lists - they were first set up because people married young and hadn’t lived together before the big day so needed at least the basics for their new home. Now they can seem to be a way of asking for very expensive items that you wouldn’t necessarily even buy for yourself!

Sure it’s great to be generous with friends but if you’ve already given a gift at the shower, please don’t feel obligated to give again when you visit. The mother should just be happy you’ve taken the time to share in her newfound happiness!

I am a tween and I have a new baby cousin and I am looking for good baby gifts that aren’t to pricey so I can buy them with my own money. Links would also help. Thanks!

There are so many cute baby outfits on the clearance racks at Target for under 10 dollars. Also little baby rattles at target are like 6 dollars and super cute. Baby blankets and baby hats are cheap and something that she or he will need!!

My Brother and his wife just had a new baby. It is their first one. I am new to this as well. I don’t live in the same city as them. What is the best protocol as far as what I should send to them to congratulate them on their new baby? Do people send gifts, and if so, what is a good gift to send?

If they have a baby/gift registry I’d buy something off of there, check Babies R’ Us, Target, Wal-Mart etc. to see if they registered.

Also, depending how close you are to your brother should determine how much you should spend.

If you’re close I’d send something expensive, like an exersaucer, highchair, or playpen, etc.

If you just talk now and then I’d either send a card with cash, giftcard, baby outfit or blanket

If you want to send something funny I’d suggest a "Daddy Toolbelt" it’s to help new dads change diapers.

If your brother is more of a traditional kind of person I’d also suggest: silver spoon/cup/comb/brush with the baby’s initials.

Hope this helps!

Two of my husbands friends have just had new babies one yesterday and one today. One is a little girl and one a boy. He is good friends with them and just wondered if anyone had a cool idea for gifts. Thanks x

Hey!

I have to say the best gift I ever received was money & gift cards so I could buy what I needed & WANTED! I got a lot of rubbish that I never wanted and had the job of taking back. It may not be very exciting, but its just want you NEED when you have a newborn!

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I would like to attempt a simple baby gift for a friend that is 7 mos, so it can’t take long, plus I’m a beginner…can’t even read patterns…. I make up stuff myself. maybe booties, a cap…. she doesn’t know the sex of the baby……. any ideas?

Maybe you could buy a small piece of cute fabric (unisex), cut it in the shape of a bib, and then sew on some cute crochet edging. Leave a chain tail at both edges in the back so she can tie a loose bow around her baby’s neck. Just a thought!

I am going to visit my friend in the hospital today, to see her and her new baby. I am planning to bring a bouquet of flowers and a card…but is there anything else that might be nice to bring? Trying to think of something different!

To be honest, the best present I received was money and gift vouchers. May not be so Original however extremely useful and a LOT better then any tacky teddy or clothes i hated (and had the job of returning!)

I would go with gift cards, that way the recipient can spend it any way they wish :]

I would say within a few months. If you forgot or did not have an opportunity to send something, though a gift at any time would be appreciated. You could send a cute little Easter outfit with a bib that says "My First Easter" or send something for no reason at all with a note saying how you finally had a chance to get a gift off to the newest member of the family.

Anything you send will be appreciated, and besides parents are usually bombarded with newborn - 3 month size clothes so maybe it is a good thing to wait