I have heard that it is customary to give a gift to your partner after the birth of a child. What do you think a good gift would be? And what dollar amount would be appropriate? I'm thinking a nice necklace would be good, but i wanted to get other opinions. For the wives out there, what did you get (if anything)?
2006-11-07 07:39:14 · 36 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I wouldn't do a necklace...babies like to pull on them. Get her a birthstone ring with your baby's birthstone or a bracelet with a baby charm that she can add to or one with your child's name engraved on it. Or you could set up a photography session (a nice one) for when the baby is about a month old. Then she could have some really beautiful, artistic photos of all of you. Congratulations!
2006-11-07 07:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of 2 kids.. I would loved to have received a day at the spa while my husband watched the baby. Get a gift certificate for a spa near you or even a gift cert from a salon near you where she can get her hair and nails done maybe a facial. She can use it whenever she is ready. I'm sure it would mean a lot to her cuz it shows that you understand that pregnancy and birth and motherhood takes a toll on us and that we need time for ourselves. Well, Good Luck and that is very sweet of you for wanting to get her something. Regardless what it is, it will mean a lot to her because it came from you. Take care and Congrats on becoming a father!
I also like the idea of a necklace with the childs brithstone. I would get a necklace chain and then buy the charms with birthstones seperatly so you can add more charms when and if you have more children. Here is an idea:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4901668
2006-11-07 07:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a mom....but i really like Rachel Rae's advice to get her some lotions and bubble bath and etc and then take care of the baby so she can have some uninterrupted time to enjoy and relax. If your wife enjoys jewelry and things of the like more.....go for the necklace, but as someone else said...something like that consider how versatile it would be for future kids. Something that can be added to would be ideal if you plan to or are not sure if you will have more children.
And...give her something that will cost nothing more than your time...tell her you love her and what a beautiful mom she is. I'm sure she will love the sweet comments at a time when she may not be feeling very beautiful!
2006-11-07 07:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a charm bracelet and he got me a charm for it when our son was born. Some type of jewelry with the baby's birthstone or a charm with a mother holding a baby is nice. Even something like a manicure and a pedicure at a local salon is nice, if you can't afford a whole day spa package. My husband watched the baby and let me go out and get a sassy hair cut and high lights put in. That made me feel like a million bucks!
2006-11-07 07:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chrissy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jewelry is always nice. You might give her a necklace that has the baby's birthstone. I think the dollar amount will depend on your wife. I know that when we are having tight times, I don't like it when my husband spends a lot of money on frivolous gifts it stresses me out, but some women aren't like that. You might give her a gift certificate for a massage or a manicure/pedicure. My son was born at Thanksgiving and for Christmas that year my husband gave me a certificate for a massage. It was one of my favorite gifts ever.
2006-11-07 07:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A necklace sounds great. But think about how many children you plan to have first and what you would do those times as well. You might want to pick something (necklace or braclet) that charms for each childs birth can be added to. Or buy something else that will remind you both of each birth in future.
2006-11-07 07:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by Justfinch 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had any children, but I do know a new mom that really enjoys a nice track/sweatsuit she recently purchased very, very much.
She can wear it aroudn the house in the morning and for small trips to the store w/o feeling completely "undone." Juicy is famous for making these, but if that seems too "trendy" there are lots of other, good options. I'd just get it in a color that's wearable and not outlandish. (They like to do this in pink and bright yellow..a. dark purple might be a good option.)
This might seem like a weird thing to purchase though,so I'd personally recommend sending her off to get a nice massage and manicure!! (Or, you could spend as much as you wanted and get her a nice "spa" day and she can get her hair cut, too..whatever she wants..) I can't imagine what it would be like to be pregnant for nine months and think as soon as it was over I'd want to get "prettied up" ASAP. And, it might be nice for her to just relax and not worry about anything.
Althought if you think something "nice" like jewlery is more appropriate, a necklace might be bad because little kids love to grab nice things like that...maybe some good diamond studs she can wear for everyday? I don't think any woman would be opposed to those! They go with everything...
Good luck! And congratulations!!
2006-11-07 07:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by JeanGrey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you can think of something. This is the strong, amazing woman that took almost a year out of her life to grow and nurture your child. She will be bringing a pride and joy to your life that you can never fathome. Pick something that shows your love for both of them. Maybe a mother's ring (has bab's birthstone in it) or a special frame that is engraved Family . How about having a low cost cleaning service for the first 2 months to help out around the house. I am sure if you think hard enough you will come up with something great.
By the way - My husband gave me nothing for the birth. I don't think anyone told him he was supposed to get anything.
2006-11-07 08:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you buy her a day at a Spa, where she can be pampered, and maybe she could have her hair and nails done too, just so she can feel more like a beautiful women again, instead of feeling frumpy for the last 9 months, I am pretty sure she will love something like that.
Congratulations by the way on the Birth of your Baby
2006-11-07 07:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by hotbabes_tracey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didnt get anything but a beautifull baby girl. But I think necklace with the childs birthstone on a small charm would be nice and you can add to it if you decide to have additional children. the people at the jewelry store can assist you. Your a good husband! Congrats!
2006-11-07 08:07:00 · answer #10 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋