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lilsamcharliebo
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Hi All,
Just after some baby knowledge as I have little (or none!). One of my best friends is due to have a baby girl in May and I am trying to pull together a little hamper full of gifts for her little one.
Is there anything that new mothers/babies really need that noone else thinks of getting or just something that there can never be enough of?
I've got quite a few clothes and random bits of things but thought I would pick everyones brains to see if there was something I could add to the collection. Nothing too expensive as I've already bought quite a bit but I am open to suggestions! This is the first one of my friends to have a baby so its all new and exciting (and slightly terrifying!) New mummy loves Winnie the Pooh but hates pink to give a vague idea of her tastes!
Any help welcome
Just after some baby knowledge as I have little (or none!). One of my best friends is due to have a baby girl in May and I am trying to pull together a little hamper full of gifts for her little one.
Is there anything that new mothers/babies really need that noone else thinks of getting or just something that there can never be enough of?
I've got quite a few clothes and random bits of things but thought I would pick everyones brains to see if there was something I could add to the collection. Nothing too expensive as I've already bought quite a bit but I am open to suggestions! This is the first one of my friends to have a baby so its all new and exciting (and slightly terrifying!) New mummy loves Winnie the Pooh but hates pink to give a vague idea of her tastes!
Any help welcome
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Tbh, most new mothers end up with tons of stuff, particularly heaps of new clothes that never get worn, as baby grows out them so quick! I've found most of my friends who've had babies in the last 4-5 years have bags of baby grows, clothes etc still with the tags on! Which inevitably gets passed onto a work friend etc...
If I was you, and having done this and had it appreciated by my friends.. Is get a present for mummy, after all, they're doing all the hard work, a little treat for them is a nice gesture!
But if she's a fan of Winnie the pooh, then it's maybe worth having a nosey on etsy because you get some really sweet things that can be personalised! Just had a quick look myself and thought these were cute...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/213561007/winnie-the-pooh-baby-on-board-vinyl?ref=cat_gallery_27&ga_search_query=winnie+the+pooh+sticker+&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_search_type=all
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/158483233/nursery-wall-art-decoration-winnie-the?ref=cat_gallery_5&ga_ref=auto-1&ga_search_query=winnie+the+pooh&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_search_type=all
Did a baby basket for my best mate recently, she'd never heard if them but has bought more now. Also finds the bath toy thermometer useful - only cost a couple of quid. Added some pregnancy smellies, rennies and a what to do with a newborn book
We also used a lot of muslin squares and found them very versatile.
So, that's a Spa day and an electric screwdriver
I'll be serious as I have my first grandchild of 7 months.
Rae_Roo has a point.
Babies grow out of clothes rapidly so a plethora of new born stuff will be impractical in months.
Buy some "supplies" that are always needed.
As a "practical" grandad I'd buy something 3-6 months ahead.
We just bought a playmat to let ours have a good roll around.
But anything you gift will receive an "Aww!"
Very true! And get you daddy point ;-)
But let's be honest it's poor mum that takes the wear and tear
I've usually given a few wee baby gifts, but always got a little something for my friend, such as a lovely bath jelly for a relax, or a pal of mine who missed her g&t a fabby gin mixer set, I know... Terrible! Haha, but when she sent me a pic of her gin cocktail in a glass with a cheesy grin... And a THANNNNK YOOOU! I knew I'd hit the nail on the head!
It's all about the type of person they are, you know your friend and the pool of people around them, whether they need all the baby guff.. or if they could get a little gift for themselves...
That's a good idea, I will have a think about what I can get as a little treat for her, it'll be a stressful year for her as they only got married in September, they move house I'm February and baby comes in May so think she may deserve a treat!
I had tried to get a variety of sizes as I thought most people will just get the smaller ones, it's good to know I'm along the right lines!
Hadn't thought of Etsy, that picture is gorgeous she'd love that, thank you!
Ooo Baby nail clippers, she probably won't have thought of that, I will get some of them!
Have heard good things about these helping colic.
How about child safety items? Cupboard locks? Plug covers?
A promise to buy a baby book a month?
Ooo yeh I should forget about dad! I don't know him too well but I am sure I can think of something!
I'm sure she will be grateful for any gift, she already knows that I'm going way over board but apparently it makes her happy that someone else is excited!
I'll have a look at them - thanks!
I'll have a look at child safety stuff but I'll have to wait as they move into their first home in February so I'm not sure what they'll need.
they were the best and most used baby gift I got
onesies for the parents and the baby. feeling cosy when you are knackered makes it all a bit better
If you did want to get something for the baby how about a personalised blanket? I got one from ebay for about £13 with the child's name on, a teddy bear and the date of birth. Lovely gift and is a nice keepsake for the future
I wish I had more matching stuff. People gave me stupid clothing whereby I didn't have tights to match. So I either spent ages shopping for them online or didn't put the outfit on my baby.
I wish I had more socks, the pretty Trumpette kind. I bought lots of Pretty Original shoes but baby only wore them for the first 5 months after that she hated them.
I like soft toys, jellycat Bashful Lamb is beautiful and baby loves that still.
Towels are a good buy. I got an extra two from Mothercare, Loved so much ones, they're so soft and thick compared to Mamas and Papas ones.
Girlies accessories are nice, clips, hairbands are nice. I have loads still with the tags attached and lots of sun hats are always handy.
This is a lovely idea, and something I may due for future birthdays etc but I've never so much a held a baby before so I'm not sure how mummy would feel about that, although I am sure I'm about to get a crash course I'm babies!
Or I've just thought our other friend is a nursery nurse so I may suggest that we give her a joint babysitting voucher so we can both babysit whilst mum and dad have some them time - thanks for the idea!
Most new parents end up with bin liners full of out grown or unused clothing that no one else wants as they get loads when their own baby is born. I think I would go for consumables such as shampoo, nappies, baby oil etc.
I have thought about personalised stuff, thinking about a Winnie the Pooh teddy from Disney, just have to wait for the name, have a slight idea of what it might be but my friend could change her mind 5 times before then! Blanket is an idea because thinking about it I still have the one I had as a baby!
Now thats a good idea . Your friend can watch baba and you could do some ironing or whatever she needed . My one bit of advice when my daughter had her litttle girl was " take whats offered , people want to help "
Ooo yes I could do the ironing and any other bits - brilliant idea, I've housesat and cats at before for her and cleaned the house top to bottom and know she appreciated it - even of it won't last long!
That sounds like a crap 'straight from mumsnet' idea! Lol. Why do people suggest crap like this?!