Baby gift ideas

DeborahG

DeborahG

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Does anyone have any ideas for a baby gift? The woman is a neighbor, and though we are not close friends, we get our girls together on occasion, and I like her a lot. I'm thinking I'll just get her a gift card, as it's her 3rd girl (so I assume she has many of the basics already), and I don't know her well enough to have any insight into what she might like/need.

Is a gift card OK, or does anyone have any other novel ideas? If a gift card, is $25 enough? (I feel like we've had to buy a lot of gifts this month, otherwise I might be inclined to give her $35.)

Thanks for any input.

Have a great night!

Deborah
 
IMO a gift card would be fine. i do gift cards or money all the time. i do go through the trouble of finding a nice card to put it in though and maybe write a thoughtful note.

kassia
 
I had my 3rd girl at the end of last year. My most appreciated gift was DIAPERS!!! :D:D:D
How sweet of you to be so thoughtful!:D
 
chefkate said:
I had my 3rd girl at the end of last year. My most appreciated gift was DIAPERS!!! :D:D:D
How sweet of you to be so thoughtful!:D
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yep they are always needed LOL!! another thought was a gift basket of those most used items like diapers,wipes,baby bath products etc. my mom did this for all of us. usually a trip to target or wal-mart won't cost to much and you can make it pretty anyway you like. appeasing to the eye will show the hard work and thought you put into it while giving them something they could of course need for baby.

kassia
 
When people reproduce I send them something Snoopy. Of course, they don't need to reproduce. I just sent a friend who is a new foster mom of a three week old a really cool Snoopy blanket. Every kid needs Snoopy. Snoopy has helped me through some rough times since I was five.
 
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I just had my third son but I didnt have any baby gear left unfortunatly. I was glad to get a shower at all since it was my third but I could really use baby stuff. I made two different registries (party throwers requested it). And I'd say a fraction of the guests got stuff off my registry. That is usually most helpful cause then the buyers know what you need. If she has one get an item off her registry and include a gift reciept. She may get doubles or something. If not a gift card was very helpful! I did end up getting a lot of newborn and 0-3 clothes. there were outfits he never got to even wear he grew so fast! If you want to get clothes I'd be safe and get 3-6 or even 6-9 onsie type outfits that she could always add pants to if it was cold when baby fits it. I also got lots of diapers.. but unfortunately I'm very picky haha. and I am going with seventh gen diapers. and some moms use cloth. may want to ask first. I used the ones that were opened or didn't have a gift reciept but returned some that had a gift receipt and got other baby items that I still didn't have. I really appreciated everyones generousity no matter what they gave. But that is my 2 cents on whats best ;)
 
I second the dinner idea especially if she has 2 other children to care for. When our first child was born some friends brought over a frozen lasagna and a loaf of french bread. I had my second child 4 months ago. A friend brought over ham & beans, corn bread, jello salad and cookies. It was enough for a few meals for us, and it sure was appreciated. We also received a gift card to a pizza place in town from some other friends.

Maybe they stick out in my mind because I'm not much of a cook. Or maybe because my dinner's worn off and I'm getting the munchies. = )

Tana
 
A boppy and my Cuban Black Bean Casserole. She probably already has a boppy, though, but, after two kids, she might need another.
 
Things that are used up are very good. Like PPs said diapers, wipes, pads and bags if she will breastfeed, formula if not.
Something else that would be nice is that a 3rd usually does not get all of the personalized blankets, bibs, room decor, etc that a 1st gets. If you have a name then ordering something with the child's name would be nice.
Gift cards are always appreciated.
 
Baby gift

I like to give a personalized gift. I have a friend who makes personalized picture frames and name signs. She will make it the same colors and designs in the nursery. I can email you her info if interested. Another gift, is a baby book to write down all the baby's milestones and pictures. Lastly, git cards are always much appreciated.

Mary
 
The personalized gifts are a good idea or even a picture frame that says Baby on it. I personally love getting diapers and wipes or a gift card. A gift certificate to a place to eat would be good too, preferrably somewhere they can order out from. We got a few to some nice places and my husband would pick up dinner after the girls were in bed. It was not as nice as going out to dinner but it was still one less meal for me to cook.
 
Wow. You guys are great. Thanks for all of your great ideas. Now I have the opposite problem -- too many choices! At least I can't go wrong, whichever I choose.

Just wanted say thanks for the help. Have a great night.

Deborah

p.s. Beavs -- Snoopy rocks.
 
Another thought is to skip baby stuff altogether...Put a giftcard in a card along with an offer to babysit while she's gone...After having baby #3, she may need an hour to herself!
MJ
 
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