One of my friends is having a baby. She is 17, soon to be 18, and is without a partner/boyfriend. She is having a baby shower in April and I don't want to give her too much of the usual stuff (diaper, creams, etc.) because there are 20 adults invited and they are sure to check up on the internet or, well, just know, to give her the classic nessisities. I need a gift that one teen can give to another without blushing! Please, any suggestions?
2007-03-21 11:47:26 · 34 answers · asked by ~*LIZ*~ 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Honestly- if you can find one it's a thing called a Moses Basket. It's a basket for the baby to sleep in that can easily be carried around. I'm a young mother and I loved being able to just take my baby wherever I wanted while she slept.
I know it sounds a little odd, but no one who was "older" at my shower knew about them and I found it on my own and it really did make a big difference with my daughter. I know it's not a specific girl-girl teen friend kind of thing, but it will be one of the best gifts she gets.
To make it a bit more personal, fill it with some nice PJ's from Victoria's secret and a bra to accomodate her bigger boobs. There's nothing better than comfy clothes and a bra to fit bigger boobs. It also helps if they are a bit on the sexy/comfortable side. As a young mom, I never wanted to resort to the frumpy sweats and granny bras.
Good luck!
2007-03-21 11:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Erin H 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well I'm a new mum and although I'm not a teen I can only tell you what I'm using the most and some gifts I received that I didn't think of.
In a hamper I received a cream called Lansinoh and a box of breast pads (If she's going to try to breast feed this cream will be her life line)
Something else I would never have bought were "cheesecloth baby wraps" They are huge and come in a pack of 3 for about $11 They are ultra thin and really stretchy and GREAT. I use them everyday. (They are only new on the market and many of the "adults" wouldn't be familiar with them)
Last thing that I think is ultra cute and handy is called a feeding bracelet. (search ebay for one) Mine is made of rubber like the charity bracelets you can buy and cost about $10 you can also by REAL nice silver/gem versions for about $50 They make it easy to remember what time you last fed your baby so you'll know when they are next due. It helps to determine between their cries.
I wear mine everyday and use it to track every feed.
Good luck.
2007-03-21 12:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Venessa M 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Give her a gift that a new mom doesn't always get but needs down the road. And in buying the following items, it's relatively inexpensive!
Get those plastic plug-in pieces to put into electrical outlets, purchase those latches to keep drawers and doors(like low kitchen cabinets closed), purchase one of those inflatable covers that goes over the bathroom tub water spout, a teething ring(two would be better), a baby thermometer, and a small first aid kit with basics like first aid cream, bandages, cotton balls. A teen mom may not know about most of these things and friends her age may not know about/or think about them either. True most of these are not needed until the baby gets older, but she will be most appreciative that she gets them now! Put them all in a nice basket(that she could use to put other things in like diapers) and put a nice bow on it!
2007-03-21 12:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by angelpoet04 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It really dont matter whether a new mom is young or older but give her something that can help her feel better about herself like a little girls night out or even volunteer to be there for her. Pamper the soon to be mommy. She will love it. Also give her a small plaque or gift she will always remember you by like a congratulations on the new baby.
2007-03-21 12:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about you do a little homework and find a play class or something fun like that for young mothers and their babies; you could pay for a month or two if there are fees to get her started. This will not only help and encourage her, it will get her out amongst other young moms.
And/or you could make up a cute "survival kit" for her and in it put some wonderful bath powder, a music CD, you know, stuff for her (because the baby will be getting a lot) and after all, she is going to need that extra loving care from all of you.
She certainly is fortunate to have such a caring friend.
2007-03-21 11:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by OPTIMIST 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Look at all these people being rude because she is a young mother. Judging people is not your job! I am 23 and I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old...and for you nosey people, I AM married...actually, probably better off then you rude people. Anyway, I think something for the mother is a fabulous idea, and getting something cute for the baby, too. An outfit, some cute shoes, a baby book, or something engraved (like a piggy bank with a few bucks in it). I hope your friend finds a mature man to care for her and her child.
2007-03-21 12:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by I <3 my boys 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I know it sounds tacky, but get her a gift card to Target, Babies R Us, or some other store with lots of baby stuff and set aside a day to go shopping with her before the baby is born. I know I got so much stuff at my showers that I didn't get to buy anything for my son and I really just wanted to go shopping and pick out things for him myself. Besides all girls, especially mothers to be, love to oooh and ahhh over cute baby stuff with friends.
The most important thing you can do for her in the long run is be there for her and stick around after the baby is born. I'm not a teen mother, but I'm relatively young, 22, and a lot of my friends dropped off the face of the earth after my son was born because they didn't want anything to do with small kids yet. I love it when I can get together with my friends and they WANT me to bring the baby with me!
2007-03-21 12:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with those who have suggest you make up some coupons for free babysitting etc. I think most new moms could use those and I have to belive that would go double for a young mother with no partern.
If you want something more solid, I'd recommend some sort of baby sling or other soft carrier.
2007-03-21 13:22:26 · answer #8 · answered by heartfruitsalad 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could make her a coupon book redeemable for things that will help her out. Just regular things that single, young moms enjoy, movie night w/the girls, 2 hours of free babysitting, dinner passes at your place, all of those things are nice to have from a friend. And if that doesn't suite you, give her diapers cause she's going to need them!
2007-03-21 11:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by Mom23 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get her a sling or a baby wrap shes not going to have a lot of help a sling will help put babe to sleep and let her have her hands free for what ever...if shes a kinda granola hippie, all natural kinda girl and she has access to a washer n dryer... some nice cloth diapers they've come along way and r really easy and it'll save her a boat load of cash ($2,000 or more to diaper a child)....pay for some birthing classes for her and go with....a really hott baby bag the big stupid pastal generic bag really saps ur style....kick *** digital camera its overlooked but a must.....a gas card cuz she about to be broke lol
2007-03-21 14:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by adriannemae 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋