laura_spafford asked:
My friends have just had a baby boy and I would like to buy a gift. I dont want t seem obvious buying clothes but I dont know what else to get. If you get clothes what should I get? Please help!
My friends have just had a baby boy and I would like to buy a gift. I dont want t seem obvious buying clothes but I dont know what else to get. If you get clothes what should I get? Please help!
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something they can keep. Or start a savings account for them!
cute outfits like dark jeans and a cheeky top and trainers or you could give money or even gift voutchers for a kids clothes shop
Booties or Mittens. Or if your flushed a cot blanket..
I normally get something for a few month older, as they grow so quickly. Also the Early Learning centre has a great range of toys to suit all budgets.
clothes – but or when there a bit older – say 6 months. because babies grow so quickly and the fact that everybody buys new born clothes, they never have a chance to wear them all so the parents will appreciate you buying clothes for when there older as it will prevent wastage.
Make up a hamper of various essential items, for example pack of nappies, cotton wool, baby bath, bib, baby wipes etc. These are all useful items that one can never have too many of. I did this for a friend of mine and it was very much appreciated.
a nice silver picture frame then they can put there first picture of the baby
Diapers! They are so expensive. Also, how about something just for the parents, like a gift card to a Chinese Takeout so they can enjoy a meal at home without having to cook, or check into one of those Dinner’s Ready type places and do a weeks worth of meals for them.
They might be registered somewhere – off the registry is best – but if not the single thing that I thought I could get away without right away and turned out to be indispensable was the swing. I recommend one that runs on batteries or plugs in (these are new) and I had great success with the kind that goes back and forth or side to side. They are made by fisher-price. Example:
If you get clothes, get a larger size, either 3-6 month or 6-9 month. Everyone gets them the smallest stuff and they only stay in it for 6 weeks, during the time that it is easiest to keep the baby in the hospital gear or one or two easy to maneuver outfits.
Throw in a pack of diapers.
give money get what they whant then
Nappies? this will do, who doesn’t need nappies? a lot … i just get my friend a bulk nappies of 112 for his newborn
Photo album?
Baby monitor?
Clothes… depends on what season now in where the baby is living… get a jacket? jumper? make sure u get a big size, better u get him a bit bigger clothes than a slightly small ones
A nice cot blanket…. I have bought these for many friends’ babies over the years, and quite a few of them really took to them as comforters…. believe it or not, it is quite flattering to see a small child who is inseparable from a raggedy item that you bought when they were born… and their mothers will keep them forever, no matter what state they are in!
You can get some nice baby gifts in the card shop ‘Occassions’ They have nice silver photo albums. Alternatively a nice card with money is always welcome. Babies are expensive and if they still need to buy anything then the money is useful.
baby things…like mittens and other kid stuff….
Something that they will use in the future- be it clothes, toys, a blanket, hats… I’ve heard of comeone buying a newborn port ,which they drink on their 21st! That’s a very individulal gift. You can even name a star after them, you will recieve a map to show you where it is and a certificate!
There are lots of ideas on the internet, you could try a ‘casting kit’
Also, have a look at some of these:
It really depends on how much money you want to spend!
You can buy kid biycle
For family and close friends, I favor a gift for the newborn that they can cherish when they are adults. I am fortunate to have several gifts that were given to my parents when I was born, so I know how special that is.
My personal choice for a gift on the occasion of a new arrival in my extended family is a custom made Vermont Teddy Bear, embroidered with their full name and date of birth (e.g., Katherine Ryan McDougal May 28, 1999).
It’s a gift the child can enjoy as they grow and build memories with it, then have as an adult to appreciate as a lifelong memento of your thoughtfulness.
Many people give silver cups, spoons, religious medals or icons. The mother of one of my childhood friends is an Italian emigre, who is a seamstress by hobby. She was always making clothes for her own kids, costumes, etc. She makes a blanket for every new arrival in her circle. A small one. A receiving blanket. An old-fashioned patchwork-style or rag-style blanket which she then sews their name onto. It’s a great gift. Most of them don’t actually get used, but get hung on the wall over the cribs.. Some of them, do, though, become like Linus’ security blanket for the child in question. Being a hand-made item of high quality, whether it’s well used or reverently displayed, these blankets will survive into adulthood with their owners, who end up with at least this one treasured memento when they grow up.
Hope those give you some ideas.
the most useful things are baby nessecities such as nappies, wipes, creams etc etc or vouchers that the Mum can save for when she really needs to buy things. I’m expecting my 2nd baby in October, and thats what I’d hope for!! LOL xxx
When i was having my first (of four!!) my aunty put together a hamper of nappies, lotions, baby bath etc. this was great because you can never have enough and it costs a fortune to keep buying them.
good luck deciding
Hi, I know it can be difficult to buy for some one else’s baby, as you don’t always know what they already have, or what would be use-full. Sometimes it can be best just to put some money in a card for the baby. This idea can only be a good one if the parents will put the money aside for their child and not spend it themselves. Maye you could ask your friend if there is anything that she would like for her baby. Toys are also a good idea, I know its bizarre but even babies love trying to focus on bright coloured objects.
Sometimes it can be good, if you were going to buy clothes, to buy something that you like, but in a slightly bigger age than what the baby is at the moment.
I hope this has helped…
there’s a great website called. Its canadian or american based. They ship to UK. They have lovely personalised gifts. My daughters godmother bought my daughter a beautiful personalised book. It tells the story spelling out the childs name. Its very colourful and has a small encyclopedia at the back. Definitely worth a look and its something that can be kept. If you decide to buy clothes – you’d be best buying larger sizes as your friends will probably be given loads of newborn sizes.
diapers, wipes, baby powder, get things they will be consuming. I had a friend that brought over a big basket with things I wouldn’t have thought of, different kinds of lotion, diaper rash cream, etc… and I loved it because it was there when I needed it. I didn’t have to run out and buy it. My oldest had outgrown EVERYTHING I had in two weeks ! SO, I was one of these moms with a bunch of newborn clothes with the tags still on. A toy that clips on the side of the bed. There’s one that I believe looks like a little aquarium, soft lights, sounds. They will use something like that more than a set of clothes.
If you get clothes, get them in bigger sizes (like 6-9 months) so that they have them when they run out of all their newborn sized clothes..which I’m sure they have alot of. As far as other things, does the baby use disposable diapers? If so, get the baby something he’ll need plenty of…diapers and wipes!
that little hands kit so the Mommy and daddy can make a imprint of the baby’s hands.
I recently had a baby and the best gifts were the things you need (even though they usually aren’t as ‘cute’ as teeny baby clothes). I loved getting gift cards/money. Other important stuff: diapers (buy a size or two bigger than newborn), socks, baby wipes, antibacterial gel, developmental toys, rattles, burp cloths…
Or if you are a close friend try making a gift of your time. You could offer yourself for a few hours to help with laundry or dishes. It seems like a less glamorous gift, but things like that are a godsend.
If you feel compelled to buy baby clothes buy them in a larger size (babies grow sooo quickly) but just make sure that they will be the right ‘warmth’ for later. For example, if you buy a 6/9 month t-shirt now it won’t be right for the baby to wear in January.
You should get them a cute unique heirloom! If you have a picture of the baby you can have a personalized baby blanket, stuffed animal.
You could also try one of those lulaby cds with his name in the songs!
Go to this website! it has good ideas!
A friend bought us a picture frame that has space for a picture from birth to one year old. Its great as we can see how our baby changes every month. I thought it was the best present. Its probaby stocked at at china shop or card shop maybe.
i bought a gorgeous blue piggy bank from mothercare for a friend of mine and they loved it cos it was useful and something they could keep