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Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

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TiggerBounce
The Prince & Princess

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Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

I did a search before posting this, and MANY suggested food. I checked out the EdibleArrangement site and it's just more than I can really afford right now.

I want to bring her a gift when I go visit tomorrow. She had the baby today via c/s and she is my mom's best friend's daughter (who I have known almost my whole life). This is her first baby and I really want to visit her in the hospital (1) b/c my mom is not here (she lives in IL) and (2) I am not sure I will be able to visit her at home for a while (we're moving)

TIA!!

I want something good-but not food or flowers-just something I can bring for her.

Posted 6/20/08 8:10 PM
 
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Lucky
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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

One of the gifts that I appreciated most was a gift just for me. A friend brought me a new pair of pj's. It was just so sweet. So I think either that or a nice pair of slippers....just something so she feels like she is important too.

Posted 6/20/08 8:13 PM
 

2BEANS
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Tina

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Do you know what authors she likes to read? I know with a newborn she may not have time to read.. but it is something for her..

Posted 6/20/08 8:14 PM
 

Mommy2Boys
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C

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

What about a book like "What to Expect the 1st year" or one of the books about developing good sleeping habits (I dont know the titles off hand).

Or maybe a $25 gift certificate to get a manicure and pedicure at a salon near where she lives if you know any places.

Posted 6/20/08 8:15 PM
 

TiggerBounce
The Prince & Princess

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J

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Books! Yeah! I know I bought them for myself (when Troy was about 6-7 wks old)!

THanks

Message edited 6/20/2008 8:16:19 PM.

Posted 6/20/08 8:16 PM
 

smdl
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me

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

- Gift certificate to a store she likes
- Slippers

Posted 6/20/08 8:17 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

one of the best things I got was a GC to outback and another one for pizza hut.

It was nice when we were at home, Leo went and picked them up to go.

Posted 6/20/08 8:17 PM
 

LoveBeingMrsT
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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

DIAPERS & WIPES!!! i always loved the practical gifts!

Posted 6/20/08 10:57 PM
 

Candy Girl
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erin

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

I just went to visit a new mom yesterday and I brought her a pound cake, vanilla ice cream, strawberries and blueberries. I figured it would be nice and refreshing for her, and it could also help her out when she has visitors.

Posted 6/21/08 9:35 AM
 

SweetCin
My green-eyed boy

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Cin

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Like the others said, I'd bring something for the mom (maybe a sweet book about motherhood, or a week by week baby book) & also a gift certificate to a restaurant & a certificate saying you'll watch her baby...that will be most appreciated (although right now she doesn't realize this Chat Icon

Posted 6/21/08 9:38 AM
 

hbugal
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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

How about a journal so she can write down all the feedings and diaper changes that we are all obsessed with in the beginning???

Someone also brought me a book of stamps and some blank note cards. I thought that was really thoughtful.

Posted 6/21/08 9:47 AM
 

mamasita27
OHANA

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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

something comforting , like pjs, slippers, or like bath and body works stuff.

Posted 6/21/08 10:39 AM
 

mamasita27
OHANA

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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Posted by hbugal

How about a journal so she can write down all the feedings and diaper changes that we are all obsessed with in the beginning???

Someone also brought me a book of stamps and some blank note cards. I thought that was really thoughtful.



stamps and notecards is a good idea too! she won't have time to run out to the store to take care of that so that'd be good! I know that's something I would have appreciated .

Posted 6/21/08 10:43 AM
 

JerseyMamaOf3
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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Posted by hbugal

How about a journal so she can write down all the feedings and diaper changes that we are all obsessed with in the beginning???

Someone also brought me a book of stamps and some blank note cards. I thought that was really thoughtful.



This is a great idea. I always bring diapers with me because you can never have enough. I've made sauce and froze it for 2 seperate people and have given them that with a box or 2 of pasta and they really appreciated it because all the DH's had to do was boil water and defrost.
Maybe a calendar of the baby's first year instead of baby book. Everyone needs a calendar and it is easier to keep track if it is right their in front of you.

Posted 6/21/08 10:48 AM
 

MrsGmomof3
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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Bring her a bottle of wine Chat Icon

When I had my 3rd CS, my friend brought me a pint of my favorite Ralph's italian ice to the hospital.

Posted 6/21/08 8:50 PM
 

avamamma
My Girl

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Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

When I had my c-section, I loved when people brought me magazines, Bath and Body Works sprays and shower Gels and candy.

When I got home, my BFF brought me a tray of home made ziti.. It was great.

You know what she will need a lot of... thank you cards and stamps. The gifts just keep rolling in and it is hard to keep up.

Message edited 6/21/2008 9:33:07 PM.

Posted 6/21/08 9:31 PM
 

Kelly04
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Kelly

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

Posted by LoveBeingMrsT

DIAPERS & WIPES!!! I always loved the practical gifts!



I agree my aunt and uncle came over the other night and they brought a huge box of diapers. I greatly appreciated it.

Posted 6/21/08 9:33 PM
 

JTK
my 4 boys!

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Kristi

Re: Need Ideas on what to bring a friend who just had a baby!

bring her an ice cream shake from friendly's!! lol! i know that was my favorite gift when i delivered the baby!

Posted 6/21/08 9:41 PM
 
 

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