Ok this is my 1st one to go to,do I have to buy something? If so what,it is going to be a girl says my friend who is having the baby.Any suggestions will be helpful
2007-10-21 03:45:04 · 16 answers · asked by L i L J u G G a L e T T e 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Yes you should buy a gift, unless of course you really cant afford one.. It doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant. Ask the mom if she's registered anywhere.. If not, ask her for ideas on what she might need.
2007-10-21 03:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet T 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are expected by buy a baby gift but it does not have to be very expensive. Disposible diapers will always be in demand. Another thing I tend to buy is an outfit larger than newborn size. Since you know its going to be a girl you can get something in size 12 or 18 months that they will be able to wear next year at this time. New moms get lots of newborn stuff and then have nothing when the baby outgrows this in the first few months. Newborns dont go out a lot so really dont need a lot of fancy clothes and many outfits are only worn once before they are outgrown. Another cute gift is a "my first Christmas" ornament. Some of these are available now in the stores.
2007-10-21 03:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best gifts to give at a baby shower for any baby would be: clothing, diapers, gift certificate at a baby store, basically any essential needs to help out the new parents. They're gonna be dishing out a lot of money for the new tike, so the best thing to buy is something they can really use. Especially clothing, the baby is gonna go through growth spurts, so they're gonna be paying a lot just for clothes! Good luck.
2007-10-21 03:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you must buy a gift for the baby or the mother too be, some people get anything like if its just your friend get clothes for the baby. or make a basket of different things from clothes wipes, diapers, bottles ect. theres so many things you can get for a baby. maybe ask the person who is putting on the shower if she has a registery at a store some moms too be have this and it gives people ideas of what the mother wants and needs too get so you have gift ideas. you can never have enough shoes clothes bottles toys ect for a baby so anything you get her for the baby would be great just make sure if your going too get anything big that you ask the person in charge what she has already gotten or if theres a registery check if its been already perchased. best of luck
2007-10-21 03:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is her first baby then she could use anything. And yes, you are supposed to buy a gift for the baby or mother to be. You could get an infant bathtub and fill it with baby soap, shampoo, washclothes, lotion, powder, oil, toys, etc. Or if the mother is breastfeeding then a nursing pillow would be great. Here is a list of some of the things that make good gifts:
diapers, wipes, wipe warmer, clothes, hats, socks, bibs, dreft, bathtub ring, blankets, safty products, diaper pail, bottles, bottle brush, 1st aid kit, nail clippers, high chair, stroller, car seat, bouncy seat, swing, teething rings, hair brush, pascifires, car bottle warmer, diaper bag, cloth diapers, or a gift card for mom.
2007-10-21 04:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by honeybear 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, typically it's proper to buy something. I give gifts that are for the parents instead of the baby. The last one I gave was a gift certificate for dinner and a "Certificate" for a night of free babysitting so that they could go out and enjoy themselves. I just made it myself on a computer.
2007-10-21 03:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by MNG 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For a baby shower, I always buy a stuffed animal, a baby outfit, and a cuddly baby blanket. I dress the animal with the baby outfit and wrap it up in the blanket.
2007-10-21 09:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by AV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds lame, But When I had my shower. Every one gave me albums and blankets.. But what is really nice is Diapers.. I am sure she will love that and baby wipes, what also came in handy was a baby carrier, you can get it at wall-mart for about 17 bucks.. Good luck
2007-10-21 03:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by Celeste >> Ba Ba.. 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a shower is where you buy gifts for the baby. Ask if she is registered at any stores. If not, pick whatever you want!!
2007-10-21 03:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should bring a gift.
If you want to do something special and different, try books or a teddy bear.They are perfect for every baby.
This is one of my favorite books to get for a new family :http://www.harcourtbooks.com/bookcatalogs/bookpage.asp?isbn=0152579958&option=teacher
You should be able to get this at most major book stores.It is a beautiful story.
2007-10-21 10:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋