Okay, my best friend is having a little girl (her first) in feburary, alot of what she already has is second hand including the careseat (I know I cringed too.) What in your opinions are Must Haves for new parents? I was going to get her a really cute bouncy seat, but she just got a second hand one on thanks giving. Thanks for any advice!
2007-12-12 17:06:47 · 10 answers · asked by Sander 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I love the idea if a diaper cake, but not so sure of the cleanliness of all the diapers being out in the open. Would they be okay? I mean to use?
2007-12-12 17:17:15 · update #1
I found that the best presents that I got at my baby shower are the little things most ppl don't think about. I was given a big hamper with nappies, wipes, laundry powder, dummies all that kind of stuff. Another thing that would be a great gift is a photography sitting or the plaster hand and feet casts, they are something that will be with them forever! Good Luck!
2007-12-12 17:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by Melly Pop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practical is the way to go, those are the gifts from my shower that I appreciated most! I got a cool pack that straps onto your stroller and carries wipes, a travel changing table, 2 diapers, and rash cream and it's small - soo cool!
A sling to carry a newborn in - they're amazing!
Diaper Bag
Breast Pump (NOT the Evenflo Brand - bad bad bad reviews!!)
Bottles, binky's, wipes, diapers
Boppy pillow
Burp cloths/receiving blankets
Baby First Aid kit (with thermometers etc)
Hope this gets you a good list of idea's, most of this stuff you don't want to get second hand for sanitary reasons! Best of luck to you and CONGRATS your friend!
Toni Lynne =) 37 weeks pregnant-it's a girl too!
2007-12-12 17:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by tonilynne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diaper cakes are really popular and cute! You can purchase one or you can make one yourself. It is not as difficult as it appears. There are directions here http://www.baby-shower-at-work.com/Making-a-Baby-Shower-Diaper-Cake.html Don't worry about them getting dirty because you can cover the diapers with receiving blankets or ribbon! You can even wrap it up in cellophane if you would like.
I did the second hand thing also when I had my second child. My favorite gift at my Baby Shower was a gift set for me! That may sound selfish but it had lotion, aroma candles, body wash, etc. They also gave me an infant seat and I could put the baby in there while I used all the products! There are more great ideas at http://www.baby-shower-at-work.com/Gift-Ideas.html
2007-12-16 11:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by kccmtcchi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a three your old and i was lost when it came to baby's. I went threw burp rags and onsies everyday all day. I wish i would have gotten more at my baby shower!! Another thing that came in handy was something kinda like a bouner....you sit the baby in it and there are toys and mirrors all along the top so everytime the baby turns there is a new toy to play with or look at...My son LOVED it!!!
2007-12-12 17:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by bg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes when I was younger I had an important function to attend. And one of my relatives sent a gift my father was no impressed with. So the next time we had to go to there function he made sure I re wrapped it and gave it right back to them. His way he says of sending them a message.
2016-05-23 08:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by raye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personalized gifts are always special. How about a personalized sign for the nursery that accents the décor? They have cute ones here: http://www.mysweetandsour.com/ The artist is a mom.
2007-12-14 09:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Centaur 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well everyone usually gets clothes try something like a babytub, washclothes ,towels,babyproduct, or get another car seat why not why does she have to use the old one getting a new one is an excuse not to use the old one, daiper and wipes cause we go throgh like 1000 a month, crib bedding a stroller
2007-12-12 17:22:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are at all crafty you should make a diaper cake! they are useful because let's face it... she'll need the diapers and you can put little surprises in the center, like bottles and onesies and pacifiers. here is a picture of one that i made for a friend and it turned out beautifully.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/brandimonkey/diapercake3.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/brandimonkey/diapercake4.jpg
2007-12-12 17:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An automatic baby swing is nice. Boppys are also something my baby liked. Undershirts, onsies and pampers are always needed.
2007-12-12 17:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by janiebell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this website http://www.petitegem.com where you can get bracelets for $25 - $35.
They make the cutest bracelets just for kids & babies.
2007-12-13 14:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋