Question for all new parents?
My brother and sister-in-law had a baby boy on Wednesday, they will no doubt receive countless teddies, clothes etc for him from adoring grandparents and uncles and aunties as I did with my daughter but what would you recommend getting them, something that they would really apreciate and find usefull? What has been your best gift?
Answers:
Someone bought us a 48-pack of cheap terry-cloth towels for cleaning up, and a really nice bottle of scented detergent. And about 2-dozen "onesies." The greatest invention ever!
My best friend brought me the most useful gifts. She bought me nappies (diapers) baby wipes, babybath products, dummies, and also gave me a voucher for a beauty salon which was great coz i wasn't feeling the best and it perked me right up! Dont forget that mum was the one that did all the hard work!
Also an aunt of mine bought me a baby record book. You record all the precious moments like first words and stuff. Having them written down is lovely. I read my sons all the time and now that he's five he likes to be told all about his time as a baby.
I had a baby 12 weeks ago and the best present he got was a Terrmundi Money Pot.
Everyone bought clothes and he got so many he didn't even get to wear most of it. The pot is a way of saving money for the child and the tradition is to make a wish with the first coin. When the pot is full you smash it to get the money out and the wish comes true! It's a lovely idea.
We only have gold in ours and it's nearly full. Every time we get visitiors they put a £1 or more in and it holds £400 when full!
I have since bought one for a friend and personalised it with her babies name, she loved it as she'd never heard of them b4.
Well i have two kids and are pregnant with my third. Like you i got endlss amounts of clothes and toys. One thing i did get was books also which was lovely as my children still enjoy them today.
When i was giving a present to a friend who had her babies (twins) i bought them a each a star and had it named after them. they were happy with it as it was different and they said it was very thoughtful. The good thing about it is it will never grow too small or get broke.
books or something the clild will grow to love.
what were you not given that you really needed.. nice music Cd's and books .. I got loads of children's aboriginal dream times books so that my children although they will be growing up in the UK will get to read about there mother country ..
DIAPERS, wipes, formula (if they're using that as their feeding method), or a gift card for a baby store or something that they can use when they need it (say when its time to babyproof the house).
Congrats on being an Uncle!
the gifts i found most useful were a stroller, one of those walkie talkie thingy so i can hear the baby in the next room and an outdoors pack which includes the bag, a changing mat, small containers to put milk powder and feeding bottles and other things that u need when bringing the baby out. I also think educational toys suitable for newborns are great.
Get something for the parents such as nice bottle of wine. Or try a voucher for pampering session for mum
they make these really cute little bath towels that i just adored for my son, they have little hoodies on them to keep them on the little one and they look so darn cute as well as being really useful, other than that i can think of some really thoughtful things but not useful, as in a name plaque, ID braclet, hand printing kit, or you could be really helpful and just offer lots of support and free babysitting! being a new mom can often feel overwhelming, so it would be really nice of you to take her out ( when she is ready ) or just get together as a girls night and hang out and talk ( and leave the baby talk up to her to bring up ) it will be a nice break!
A high chair,bouncer chair,body suits,pyjamas,bibs. I know it sound boring but there are essentiels items.
Gift Cards! Then you can buy what you want/need.
any clothes for 6 months and over. the first couple months are gone in the blink of an eye, and then one is stuck with piles of cute newborn pyjamas but nothing for the slightly older child
also it is nice to have enough bottles, including bottles for the older child. And a steriliser for them that goes in the microwave (it is basically a large box, you add a bit of water, microwave the thing for 5 minutes, all is sterilised). And one of those small, water-based bottle heaters that will heat a bottle in 30 seconds and can be carried anywhere. And of those formula dispensers so that you can prepare the proper amounts ahead of time, so if you or someone else needs to prepare a bottle rapidly, anywhere, you won't have to measure the amount - and you won't need to carry a large box of formula, either.
a good baby-minder is precious, not just for the home if or when one travels with the baby. Cheaper ones tend to have a very short range, and tend to save on the wavelengths used so you risk picking up the neighbour's waves too. And cheaper ones tend to die within 6 months when you want at least 2 or 3 years useful life.
that's all I can think of for now (I have four kids, the 4th is 4 month old)
hope this helps
My sister made me a baby box up, with baby bath and shampoo, talc, sudo cream, Vaseline, dummies, bibs, muslin squares, cotton wool balls, baby wipes etc. It was the best and most practical gift I received and I also used the box for all my cards and baby keepsakes.
How about ear plugs
Open a post office saving account for the child with £30 or so and make maybe £10 a month lodgements after that belive me it mounts up my Childs grandfather did it and theirs over €1500 in it now
my best present was a spa voucher because she thought i might need perking up after having my baby. (3 months ago.)
When I had my lil girl I had countless items that you have mentioned too...
But a close friend came and gave me nappies that where of bigger sizes than I needed and larger vests and socks all things babies grow out of really quickly.....
The nappies where a god send as they are sooooo expensive and the vests and other things where much appreciated.
When you have a new baby you sort of have everything for that minute, clothes, nappies, relaxer etc....things you need for the future are always more needed, larger clothing, larger nappies, high chair, walker, next size car seat, booster chair!
The best gift that we have gotten from our family and friends is diapers. You can never have too many diapers. They are expensive when you have to buy them over and over again. Also, a Boppy Pillow, if they don't already have one. Our Boppy came in so handy and it was invaluable. It paid for itself within the first month. I would also say a swing. Our son loved the swing. He would play in the swing, sleep, and just be occupied so that we could get things done around the house. Those are my top picks. And, congratulations Aunt!!
I liked to give and receive baby essentials like Tylenol, teething gel, cough and cold medicine and baby soap.
Another great gift idea is a couple outfits that are size two or three. Parents get lots of newborn stuff and the baby sometimes never gets a chance to wear everything before it is outgrown. Outfits in a larger size that can be hung in the closet and worn in a year or two are nice to have!
Another nice idea is to ask the parent for the new baby's social security number and open a savings account for the child. In most banks you need to deposit a minimum amount of money (about $50.00), this is a nice "start" for a new baby.
Supplies! Diapers, wipes, sippy cups for the future.
I think it's nice to receive things you will use later on. Like onesies, but in the bigger sizes, or some toys for when they are older, or things like plates and cups and bowls and spoons for when they get to the age when they will use them. I found it helpful to have things on hand like that already, so you don't have to rush out and buy them when you all of a sudden need them. It's nice to have some until you have to go shopping again, know what I mean?
My best gift was nappies! All different sizes upwards. Cotton wool, baby creams , Fairy washing powder or liquids
All the washing and nappy changing that you do, you would never want to run out!
If they have a home, buy them a tree. A small, new tree. When they plant it, it will grow with their Son. And when he's old enough, they can show him that this tree was planted when he was born, and look how much it's grown. It will last a lifetime.
Kinda neat?
A baby sleeping bag/grobag. You can get them all over the place now. Just seen one for £10 in Tescos.
They are really handy, and saves you worrying if they have kicked the covers off.
Mothercare has a special offer on them at the moment - buy any two sleeping bags and get £10 off! http://www.mothercare.com/bin/venda?ex=c.
Diapers and baby wipes!
We got a ton of clothes, tons of baby shampoo and body wash (which, it turns out, my son is allergic to most), I have blankets coming out of my ears and more toys than he'll ever know what to do with!
Diapers and baby wipes are something that you really can't have enough of. My parents (along with the stuffies, blankets, clothes, etc.. but hey, it's their first and probably only grandchild) got us boxes of diapers in various sizes as well as baby wipes and I've been so grateful for them! Diapers are expensive and you go through a ton!
When i gave birth to my twin boys 16yrs ago i collapsed the day after the birth with a blood clot in my lung which kept me bed ridden in hospital for 2wks. My twin sons got loads of gifts but my two best friends got me lovely presents i got a gold chain earings chocolates and 2 good books which really helped my recovery people always tend to get the baby a gift but i think they tend to forget about the parents it would be nice if they werent left out too. I still have the necklace and earings and will always keep them and i always like wearing them. There are so many lovely gifts that you can get for a baby but my saviour was a microwavable steriliser so handy.
Things that are actually useful. Diapers, Formula, Bottles, things like that. Another really good idea is a homemade coupon book with coupons for babysitting. Even it is just for you to come over and help with the baby while mom showers, cleans, whatever.
We had our son in August and we opened a bank account for him. All our friends could contribute towards his education in the future rather than buying a outfit he will outgrow or another stuffed animal. Deposits can be as low or as high as they want and can be anonymous. We have also given savings bonds. It is a nice thing to have when they are ready to go to college.
My first son had a subscription to a mint stamp first day cover collection,from my sister and when the money ran out it was usualy near a xmas or birthday so she topped it up. it stopped when he was about 4 or 5 and he has a lovely collection! he also had mint coins for his birth year.
he has always loved those too!
one gift i enjoyed as a new mother was a selection of nice bath oils etc, just to pamper me!
another gift i thought was useful was a yellow wicker basket lined and with a ribbon, full of baby essentials , baby bath etc when it ran out i just restocked it, it was great!
if you are any good at needle work, someone made me a mobile, which was fab idea!
congrats on being an aunty ! however what about the most wonderful gift of babysitting vouchers from you, you promise her so many hours baby sitting!
Layette box with nappies, wet wipes, calpol, rash cream, baby oil, bath, shampoo etc.
All the practical stuff you will need for months to come!
some1 got me some muslin squares (2 use after feeding so the sick didnt go all over me) they wa great! also my mum and dad booked me in for a relaxing massage i thought that was lovely and after a few weeks of not much sleep in was great
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Answers:
Someone bought us a 48-pack of cheap terry-cloth towels for cleaning up, and a really nice bottle of scented detergent. And about 2-dozen "onesies." The greatest invention ever!
My best friend brought me the most useful gifts. She bought me nappies (diapers) baby wipes, babybath products, dummies, and also gave me a voucher for a beauty salon which was great coz i wasn't feeling the best and it perked me right up! Dont forget that mum was the one that did all the hard work!
Also an aunt of mine bought me a baby record book. You record all the precious moments like first words and stuff. Having them written down is lovely. I read my sons all the time and now that he's five he likes to be told all about his time as a baby.
I had a baby 12 weeks ago and the best present he got was a Terrmundi Money Pot.
Everyone bought clothes and he got so many he didn't even get to wear most of it. The pot is a way of saving money for the child and the tradition is to make a wish with the first coin. When the pot is full you smash it to get the money out and the wish comes true! It's a lovely idea.
We only have gold in ours and it's nearly full. Every time we get visitiors they put a £1 or more in and it holds £400 when full!
I have since bought one for a friend and personalised it with her babies name, she loved it as she'd never heard of them b4.
Well i have two kids and are pregnant with my third. Like you i got endlss amounts of clothes and toys. One thing i did get was books also which was lovely as my children still enjoy them today.
When i was giving a present to a friend who had her babies (twins) i bought them a each a star and had it named after them. they were happy with it as it was different and they said it was very thoughtful. The good thing about it is it will never grow too small or get broke.
books or something the clild will grow to love.
what were you not given that you really needed.. nice music Cd's and books .. I got loads of children's aboriginal dream times books so that my children although they will be growing up in the UK will get to read about there mother country ..
DIAPERS, wipes, formula (if they're using that as their feeding method), or a gift card for a baby store or something that they can use when they need it (say when its time to babyproof the house).
Congrats on being an Uncle!
the gifts i found most useful were a stroller, one of those walkie talkie thingy so i can hear the baby in the next room and an outdoors pack which includes the bag, a changing mat, small containers to put milk powder and feeding bottles and other things that u need when bringing the baby out. I also think educational toys suitable for newborns are great.
Get something for the parents such as nice bottle of wine. Or try a voucher for pampering session for mum
they make these really cute little bath towels that i just adored for my son, they have little hoodies on them to keep them on the little one and they look so darn cute as well as being really useful, other than that i can think of some really thoughtful things but not useful, as in a name plaque, ID braclet, hand printing kit, or you could be really helpful and just offer lots of support and free babysitting! being a new mom can often feel overwhelming, so it would be really nice of you to take her out ( when she is ready ) or just get together as a girls night and hang out and talk ( and leave the baby talk up to her to bring up ) it will be a nice break!
A high chair,bouncer chair,body suits,pyjamas,bibs. I know it sound boring but there are essentiels items.
Gift Cards! Then you can buy what you want/need.
any clothes for 6 months and over. the first couple months are gone in the blink of an eye, and then one is stuck with piles of cute newborn pyjamas but nothing for the slightly older child
also it is nice to have enough bottles, including bottles for the older child. And a steriliser for them that goes in the microwave (it is basically a large box, you add a bit of water, microwave the thing for 5 minutes, all is sterilised). And one of those small, water-based bottle heaters that will heat a bottle in 30 seconds and can be carried anywhere. And of those formula dispensers so that you can prepare the proper amounts ahead of time, so if you or someone else needs to prepare a bottle rapidly, anywhere, you won't have to measure the amount - and you won't need to carry a large box of formula, either.
a good baby-minder is precious, not just for the home if or when one travels with the baby. Cheaper ones tend to have a very short range, and tend to save on the wavelengths used so you risk picking up the neighbour's waves too. And cheaper ones tend to die within 6 months when you want at least 2 or 3 years useful life.
that's all I can think of for now (I have four kids, the 4th is 4 month old)
hope this helps
My sister made me a baby box up, with baby bath and shampoo, talc, sudo cream, Vaseline, dummies, bibs, muslin squares, cotton wool balls, baby wipes etc. It was the best and most practical gift I received and I also used the box for all my cards and baby keepsakes.
How about ear plugs
Open a post office saving account for the child with £30 or so and make maybe £10 a month lodgements after that belive me it mounts up my Childs grandfather did it and theirs over €1500 in it now
my best present was a spa voucher because she thought i might need perking up after having my baby. (3 months ago.)
When I had my lil girl I had countless items that you have mentioned too...
But a close friend came and gave me nappies that where of bigger sizes than I needed and larger vests and socks all things babies grow out of really quickly.....
The nappies where a god send as they are sooooo expensive and the vests and other things where much appreciated.
When you have a new baby you sort of have everything for that minute, clothes, nappies, relaxer etc....things you need for the future are always more needed, larger clothing, larger nappies, high chair, walker, next size car seat, booster chair!
The best gift that we have gotten from our family and friends is diapers. You can never have too many diapers. They are expensive when you have to buy them over and over again. Also, a Boppy Pillow, if they don't already have one. Our Boppy came in so handy and it was invaluable. It paid for itself within the first month. I would also say a swing. Our son loved the swing. He would play in the swing, sleep, and just be occupied so that we could get things done around the house. Those are my top picks. And, congratulations Aunt!!
I liked to give and receive baby essentials like Tylenol, teething gel, cough and cold medicine and baby soap.
Another great gift idea is a couple outfits that are size two or three. Parents get lots of newborn stuff and the baby sometimes never gets a chance to wear everything before it is outgrown. Outfits in a larger size that can be hung in the closet and worn in a year or two are nice to have!
Another nice idea is to ask the parent for the new baby's social security number and open a savings account for the child. In most banks you need to deposit a minimum amount of money (about $50.00), this is a nice "start" for a new baby.
Supplies! Diapers, wipes, sippy cups for the future.
I think it's nice to receive things you will use later on. Like onesies, but in the bigger sizes, or some toys for when they are older, or things like plates and cups and bowls and spoons for when they get to the age when they will use them. I found it helpful to have things on hand like that already, so you don't have to rush out and buy them when you all of a sudden need them. It's nice to have some until you have to go shopping again, know what I mean?
My best gift was nappies! All different sizes upwards. Cotton wool, baby creams , Fairy washing powder or liquids
All the washing and nappy changing that you do, you would never want to run out!
If they have a home, buy them a tree. A small, new tree. When they plant it, it will grow with their Son. And when he's old enough, they can show him that this tree was planted when he was born, and look how much it's grown. It will last a lifetime.
Kinda neat?
A baby sleeping bag/grobag. You can get them all over the place now. Just seen one for £10 in Tescos.
They are really handy, and saves you worrying if they have kicked the covers off.
Mothercare has a special offer on them at the moment - buy any two sleeping bags and get £10 off! http://www.mothercare.com/bin/venda?ex=c.
Diapers and baby wipes!
We got a ton of clothes, tons of baby shampoo and body wash (which, it turns out, my son is allergic to most), I have blankets coming out of my ears and more toys than he'll ever know what to do with!
Diapers and baby wipes are something that you really can't have enough of. My parents (along with the stuffies, blankets, clothes, etc.. but hey, it's their first and probably only grandchild) got us boxes of diapers in various sizes as well as baby wipes and I've been so grateful for them! Diapers are expensive and you go through a ton!
When i gave birth to my twin boys 16yrs ago i collapsed the day after the birth with a blood clot in my lung which kept me bed ridden in hospital for 2wks. My twin sons got loads of gifts but my two best friends got me lovely presents i got a gold chain earings chocolates and 2 good books which really helped my recovery people always tend to get the baby a gift but i think they tend to forget about the parents it would be nice if they werent left out too. I still have the necklace and earings and will always keep them and i always like wearing them. There are so many lovely gifts that you can get for a baby but my saviour was a microwavable steriliser so handy.
Things that are actually useful. Diapers, Formula, Bottles, things like that. Another really good idea is a homemade coupon book with coupons for babysitting. Even it is just for you to come over and help with the baby while mom showers, cleans, whatever.
We had our son in August and we opened a bank account for him. All our friends could contribute towards his education in the future rather than buying a outfit he will outgrow or another stuffed animal. Deposits can be as low or as high as they want and can be anonymous. We have also given savings bonds. It is a nice thing to have when they are ready to go to college.
My first son had a subscription to a mint stamp first day cover collection,from my sister and when the money ran out it was usualy near a xmas or birthday so she topped it up. it stopped when he was about 4 or 5 and he has a lovely collection! he also had mint coins for his birth year.
he has always loved those too!
one gift i enjoyed as a new mother was a selection of nice bath oils etc, just to pamper me!
another gift i thought was useful was a yellow wicker basket lined and with a ribbon, full of baby essentials , baby bath etc when it ran out i just restocked it, it was great!
if you are any good at needle work, someone made me a mobile, which was fab idea!
congrats on being an aunty ! however what about the most wonderful gift of babysitting vouchers from you, you promise her so many hours baby sitting!
Layette box with nappies, wet wipes, calpol, rash cream, baby oil, bath, shampoo etc.
All the practical stuff you will need for months to come!
some1 got me some muslin squares (2 use after feeding so the sick didnt go all over me) they wa great! also my mum and dad booked me in for a relaxing massage i thought that was lovely and after a few weeks of not much sleep in was great
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