My friends have just had a baby boy and I would like to buy a gift. I dont want t seem obvious buying clothes but I dont know what else to get. If you get clothes what should I get? Please help!
2007-07-25 23:46:13 · 25 answers · asked by laura_spafford 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I normally get something for a few month older, as they grow so quickly. Also the Early Learning centre has a great range of toys to suit all budgets.
2007-07-25 23:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by Thia 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-26 01:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by scarlet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For family and close friends, I favor a gift for the newborn that they can cherish when they are adults. I am fortunate to have several gifts that were given to my parents when I was born, so I know how special that is.
My personal choice for a gift on the occasion of a new arrival in my extended family is a custom made Vermont Teddy Bear, embroidered with their full name and date of birth (e.g., Katherine Ryan McDougal May 28, 1999).
It's a gift the child can enjoy as they grow and build memories with it, then have as an adult to appreciate as a lifelong memento of your thoughtfulness.
Many people give silver cups, spoons, religious medals or icons. The mother of one of my childhood friends is an Italian emigre, who is a seamstress by hobby. She was always making clothes for her own kids, costumes, etc. She makes a blanket for every new arrival in her circle. A small one. A receiving blanket. An old-fashioned patchwork-style or rag-style blanket which she then sews their name onto. It's a great gift. Most of them don't actually get used, but get hung on the wall over the cribs.. Some of them, do, though, become like Linus' security blanket for the child in question. Being a hand-made item of high quality, whether it's well used or reverently displayed, these blankets will survive into adulthood with their owners, who end up with at least this one treasured memento when they grow up.
Hope those give you some ideas.
2007-07-26 00:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by Hugh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that they will use in the future- be it clothes, toys, a blanket, hats... I've heard of comeone buying a newborn port ,which they drink on their 21st! That's a very individulal gift. You can even name a star after them, you will recieve a map to show you where it is and a certificate!
http://www.starregistry.co.uk/
There are lots of ideas on the internet, you could try a 'casting kit'
http://www.thekidswindow.co.uk/html/results2.asp
Also, have a look at some of these:
http://www.boxes4babies.com/acatalog/Christening_Gifts.html
It really depends on how much money you want to spend!
2007-07-25 23:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-26 00:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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...
2007-07-26 00:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might be registered somewhere - off the registry is best - but if not the single thing that I thought I could get away without right away and turned out to be indispensable was the swing. I recommend one that runs on batteries or plugs in (these are new) and I had great success with the kind that goes back and forth or side to side. They are made by fisher-price. Example: http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2011&e=detail&selcat=bgsw&pid=38314
If you get clothes, get a larger size, either 3-6 month or 6-9 month. Everyone gets them the smallest stuff and they only stay in it for 6 weeks, during the time that it is easiest to keep the baby in the hospital gear or one or two easy to maneuver outfits.
Throw in a pack of diapers.
2007-07-25 23:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by floozy1976 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there's a great website called www.iseeme.com. 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.
2007-07-26 00:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2007-07-26 00:58:26 · answer #9 · answered by mom-to-my-boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nappies? this will do, who doesn't need nappies? a lot ... i just get my friend a bulk nappies of 112 for his newborn
Photo album?
Baby monitor?
Clothes... depends on what season now in where the baby is living... get a jacket? jumper? make sure u get a big size, better u get him a bit bigger clothes than a slightly small ones
2007-07-25 23:55:15 · answer #10 · answered by lucky_1179 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋