What Kind Of Gift Would You Bring To A Baby Shower(For a baby girl)??/?
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gatorgrlz
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 Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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| One of the best presents I got was a baby swing for my shower. It is pretty expensive, but maybe you could split it with a couple other people. A less expensive baby shower gift would be a gift card to a restaturant or the movies for mom and dad. It's nice before or after the baby to get out by yourself.A cute summer dress is usually fine to wear or shorts with a nice blouse.Good luck! |
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Donna L
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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| First does the invitation say she is registered anywhere or do you know if she is. If so get something off the registry. If she is not registered is this a 1st child? Also how much do you want to spend? I usually aim for around $20 for a gift. Clothes are always great, I would advise maybe a summery 12mo outfit so she will have it for next year (most people get newborn or 3-6mo it helps spread the gifts for the new mom) plus that's probably on sale now and you might be able to stretch your dollar more. You can also get some neat little gift baskets for the tub with soaps, lotions etc for the baby, those last forever and are wonderful! For clothing, I usually go with a dressy casual that way if others are casual I fit in and if others are dressed up I fit in. It's a good middle ground! If you are interested in helping the hostess then you can give her a call to ask about bringing something else, but most likely everything is covered if the shower is soon. Have fun and be prepared to play a dumb game or 2! |
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jp93
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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here are some suggestions: bottles, rattles, stroller, clothes, diapers, blankets, shoes, baby food, i hope i helped you. good luck finding a wonderful gift  |
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kellbell11
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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the BEST gift I got when my son was born, was The Ultimate Swaddle Blanket from Swaddle Designs http://www.swaddledesigns.com/ I know they have them at babystyle (if there is one near you) or you can get them online at babybox.com if you have time to place an online order before the shower.Books for the baby (board books or soft cloth books) are great, too - you can never have enough.Lamaze Brand toys are good (the have them at Babies r' Us)and also a mirror for the baby's crib (like this one http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Me-In-The-Mirror/dp/B000069670) are also good (also at Babies R Us)Bath towels (the bigger the better) are always needed, too - you can also buy some wash cloths, bath toys, and a little thermometer for the water to make a nice "theme" gift.Halo Sleep Sacks also come in handy once the baby isn't swaddled anymore.If you go the clothes route that others suggested, get some things in bigger sizes (like 6 - 12 months) b/c moms always get TONS of little baby clothes and then by the time the baby is crawling you have nothing left to put them in! (but think about the season where you are, so you don't by all summer stuff if the baby will be a certain size in winter, or vice versa.)Wear something nice, but also something you will be comfortable sitting in for a while (a skirt/nice pants and a top/sweater) - if the mom opens all the gifts while you are there, you will be sitting for quite some time!  Have fun! |
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milneonthecape
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Everyone always brings outfits for the early months (0-12). Get something for the older months (12-1 so they have a head start then too. Toys like Fisher-Price stacking rings are a safe bet. Also a nice gift of a massage/manicure for Mom afterwards is always welcomed.I would dress as if you were going out to a nice restaurant for Brunch. Unless it's a pot luck at someone's home and they have asked you to bring a dish then there is no need to bring anything else. Flower's are a nice touch but not necessary.Just go and have fun! |
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Alyssa
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Two words: GIFT RECEIPT. Most moms are registered but in case you get something that someone already got off their registry, this gives them the option of returning it. Few people update the registry with their purchase so chances for doubles are high.I think the person who said diapers was very wise: you really can never have too many but don't necessarily get newborn size. Get size one or even two... they will eventually be used. I have received sizes newborn through two and not once was I like "Damn, more diapers?" They are expensive! From what I've read, newborns use ten to fourteen diapers per day, so, again, don't feel like this gift might go unappreciated.As far as clothes, I don't necessarily agree with buying a ton of clothes because I got some clothes that I wouldn't necessarily want to dress my daughter in: things that say "Diva" or "Princess." Though I appreciated the gesture, I just won't put my daughter in those clothes. Onesies are good though (again in varying sizes... zero-to-three or three-to-six months), because babies wear them all the time. Most newborn clothes are sized for 5 to 8 lbs and some babies are born at 8+ pounds, so that's why varying sizes are important. |
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Moona Lisa
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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| I have two sons, but at the baby showers that were held for each of them, I received tons of adorable teenie tiny baby clothes. As my babies were both 10lbs at birth, many of the clothes were too small to ever be worn, and the majority of the clothes were for '12 months' and younger. Baby clothes tend to run very small in general. A '6 month' size will usually fit a 3 month old. So my babies were very well dressed for about six months, then I wished I would have been given some larger sized clothing! I think if you give some clothing in larger sizes, such as 18months to even a toddler's 2, the mother will be extremely grateful for your gifts after all those little tiny adorable dresses are outgrown, and barely worn. Comfortable outfits like cute shorts & t-shirts for summer and sweatshirts & matching bottoms for winter will be worn a lot more than dressy outfits or anything with a lot of buttons. Believe me, the mother will remember you in about 9 months when the baby has outgrown everything except what you gave her!As for how you should dress, just wear trendy-casual clothing, nothing real dressy.And your question about what else you should bring?I always found it very thoughtful when I would receive gifts just for me, such as a nice nightgown or even a small bath set of lavender bath foams and lotions~to convey the message "Hey, you did it. YOU deserve something too." Have Fun! |
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Mummy of 4 <3
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| If I go to a baby shower I always take a pink sleep suit and a pink teddy for a girl and blue for a boy, I also write a poem in the card and tuck in a letter for them to open on their 18th birthday! XMummy toEmmaLynn and Evie (Twins) aged 6Noah aged 3 Ethan Nolan aged 2and pregnant with ma Angel! x |
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Autumn C
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| First, check her registry, she'll definately appreciate anything from there. if she doesn't have one, go with diapers(size 2 or 3 since most people will get her newborns or size1), you can never have too many. In addition to a pack of diapers you could get wipes and a sling, or swaddle blanket or bouncer chair. |
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smartypants
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noa79
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:53 am Post subject: |
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| I would suggest a sling or a nursing cover. Check out this blog http://nolamommy.blogspot.com/ It has a lot of great ideas.I would wear a nice dress or skirt. When you RSVP I would ask if they need anything done for the party. |
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