Comments on: What do I buy for a gift for a newborn baby?

By: glel29

glel29 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:59:18 +0000

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

By: sweet_like_chocolate_3031

sweet_like_chocolate_3031 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:06:47 +0000

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.

By: J.D. Kurtz

J.D. Kurtz — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:19:16 +0000

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!

By: scarlet

scarlet — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:13:29 +0000

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.

By: anthonysmama1

anthonysmama1 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:46:00 +0000

that little hands kit so the Mommy and daddy can make a imprint of the baby’s hands.

By: 36w/1st

36w/1st — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:09:04 +0000

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!

By: Scorpius59

Scorpius59 — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:19:04 +0000

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.

By: secksy1971

secksy1971 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:13:26 +0000

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.

By: Z P

Z P — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:33:41 +0000

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…

By: Charlie xxx

Charlie xxx — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:44:06 +0000

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