My boyfriend told me I had to think of a great baby gift for his BEST FRIEND...it is their first child and was due yesterday so I don't have much time. I would love it to be unique and something that nobody would think of! Got any ideas?
What was the most useful gift you received?
2007-07-31 10:03:00 · 16 answers · asked by Bird Questions 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
We have been together for 7 years and yes I do know the couple very well also! He thinks that I would be good at thinking of gift ideas because I am the girl...
2007-07-31 10:14:48 · update #1
He said he is wants something BIG... (i.e. crib, play-pen, etc. but they already have both of them)
2007-07-31 10:18:35 · update #2
A diaper cake! The mom-to-be will LOVE it and it will be the gift she remembers for years. You will be saving them some serious $$ on diapers too. The big diaper cake here has enough for 2 weeks worth of diaper changes, plus all the diaper changing supplies hidden inside, like wipes, vaseline, desitin, powder, etc. Have a look!
http://www.diapercakewalk.com/catalog.php?all=yes
They will love it! This is my favorite gift idea for a new baby. Take the diaper cake to the hospital after baby is born and it will be the talk of the maternity ward, guaranteed.
2007-08-03 04:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by Diaper Cakewalk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about some babysitting "coupons" for when the baby gets older.. That will give MOM/DAD some much needed time alone ! That's a great gift in my book ! You can go to Microsoft.com and get the "template" and fill it out with the info and print.. It's a good gift, and very appreciative gift.. Give it to them with a box of diapers.. Those are always used and well received... Also, it's good to drop off a "covered dish" for when the couple comes home and she's too tired to cook... They can just defrost and heat whatever you made- and get a cheap/disposible dish they can keep... good luck
2007-07-31 10:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love giving books as presents for newborn babies. Not that many people think of it. I got clothes from absolutely everyone when my kids were born. If it's their first baby, chances are they don't ahve any little kid books and this is a great way for them to start to collect some. You can go to the bookstore and just enjoy browsing and find ones that you remember liking as a kid. Lots of books come in board book form now so the parents don't have to worry about the books getting ripped or chewed on. Price range varies tremendously. You can get one or two and spend $10 or you can lots of books and spend far more. It's great to start reading to a kid right away and it's great for parents to have several books because otherwise they are the ones who get bored reading the same thing over and over. Just some quick suggestions if you have no ideas or no time to browse:
"Gossie" and "Gossie and Gertie"
Any books by Sandra Boynton -- she has about a dozen titles and they're all cute and clever and sing-songy
Lots of Dr. Suess books are great for beginners and come in board book form
"GoodNight Moon" is a must-have for just about every baby.
A pop-up book can be great for a young baby because it really gives them something cool to look at.
"More, More, More said the Baby" is good
2007-07-31 10:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly you ought to get her a cutting-edge certificates for a nail clipping or pedicure if she's into that form of ingredient. How bout make her a basket with stuff she likes in it (attempt the greenback keep for baskets, candles, knick knacks and such) you ought to positioned 3 tiny plane bottles of a few liquor in it. Take her out to dinner. you may in no way bypass incorrect with present certificates so she ought to purchase her own cd's, video clips, outfits, and so on. Or once you're desperate, chilly tricky money and a card works everytime (in spite of the certainty that impersonal, and an uncomplicated way out) good day, even a gasoline card! circumstances are hard for a 21 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous. How bout an decrease priced indoor waterfall?
2016-11-10 20:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is going to need lots of diapers, baby wipes, baby powder and diaper rash medication for sure. I know these gifts don't qualify as unique but I am more of a realist...if you don't like these ideas I would consider a gift card.
2007-07-31 10:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift cards - WalMart and their favorite restaurants (preferably ones that deliver) are best - but anyplace that carries baby/food items.
An IOU for a free night of babysitting coupled with movie tickets or a gift certificate.
Frozen homemade meals.
2007-07-31 10:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A really good sling like a moby wrap or a hotsling... I would have LOVED to get one of those!
Uhm... Big stuff is overated! Babies really just need mom and maybe diapers...
A Maclaren stroller would be nice :) I would go for a sling first though, they won't need the stroller for 6 months, at least.
2007-07-31 10:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, you HAVE to think of a great idea? Why can't he help you? Anyways...ummm, a card and money has always been pretty useful. Or a gift card so they can pick up what they need. After all, it's HIS best friend...so you mite not really know them like that.
2007-07-31 10:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a deluxe baby gift basket filled with cute wearables, baby essentials and keepsakes.
expressionableshopping.com has some great ideas!
2007-08-03 16:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by masonjar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SWING!!!
My mother in law got us a baby swing and its the best!!!
other than that is she has a little girl you can get beautiful baby silver or gold bracelets from the jewellers that a more of a keepsake thing it can be past down to her daughter one day.
2007-07-31 12:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by nazjaydan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋