New baby gifts?
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Topic: New baby gifts?
Posted By: MrsH23
Subject: New baby gifts?
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 1:38pm
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Hi all
Just wondering what people would suggest as a small gift to a friend who's just had a baby? |
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:34pm
You can just get a nice stretch n grow or a little blanket with a small soft toy. It doesn't need to be much. Throw in some flowers for mum and ur done!------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:34pm
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What did she have?
You can't go wrong with all in one sleep suits. Muslin Wraps Nappies baby book for the mum ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:35pm
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Bibs! Good ones, with the PUL backing (not plastic but like plastic and they can be tumble dried). Silly Billyz or Mum2Mum, something like that. They're about $7-8 each. Cheap bibs are cr*p.
If you want to give the gift to your friend and not the baby, maybe some smellies, homemade baking or frozen meals? Practical is often better than stuff you think would be cool IYKWIM. |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:37pm
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Silly Billyz bibs are the best ever.
Also big wraps - Mother's Choice ones are nice and stretchy. As a mum, my fave pressies were dinner and home baking  ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 3:06pm
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I found it awesome when people got Daniel a cute item of clothing that wasn't in newborn size. We got stuff given to us in 00 and 0 sizes which was great as we already had more than enough newborn and 000 size.
Also anything to make life easier was great like meals, or just the offer to come and vaccum the house or something simple like that. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 3:12pm
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I agree with Stacey about the bigger sized clothing, also I got given a few packs of disposable nappies which you can't go wrong with in the early days.
Bibs and wraps are good too. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 3:22pm
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A photo frame and a gift voucher for camera house or similar photo printing place.
I also agree with the frozen meals and/or home baking. -------------  
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Posted By: KABJ99
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 4:37pm
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Bigger size clothes or 6m+ toys.
Hooded Towels, bibs or a night light For a more expensive gift: My sisters birthday was very soon after her son was born so for her I got her some pampering vouchers with a 6 month expiry date. She used them at about the 4 month stage when bubs was big enough to be left with dad for a couple of hours and was very grateful for them as she said it was the best present she recieved as it gave her a chance to relax and spend some time on herself.( Haircut, facial, pedicure and massage) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Kelly |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 4:40pm
| Hehe we obviously went against the grain, Jack had hardly any newborn and 000 clothes as everyone bought him 6m+ ! |