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Can't get enough diapers! Ask if she's planning on cloth or disposable and stock up! Clothes of course. Crib sheets are important because sometimes the baby's mess them faster than you can replace them haha!
@firsttimemom: That's what I was thinking. I know that clothes and diapers will be needed more than anything. I should've known better since I did raise my baby brother for a few years, but I'm so tired that I'm not thinking straight. I guess maybe I was trying to think outside of the box as well. I'm looking right now. I'm so excited for her.
What great news for your co-worker and how sweet of you and others to want to do something for her. Some of my favorite things that we have are a Nosefrida and the Puj Tub. They aren't big, expensive things but totally go-to items for us. If you like those for an idea maybe do a basket full of hygiene items: washcloths, hooded towels, shampoo/body wash, and lotion with one of them.
@Pelikila: Oh wow. Puj tub sounds like a great idea. Thanks!
@DesireeAnne: Sorry, brain fart. Who wouldn't know that :( I thought this would be pretty cool!
How amazing for your co-worker! I can only imagine how she must be feeling.
I'd be going for the hamper style idea, bits of everything - then she will have at least a head start in all areas. :)
Prepared meals that she can put in the freezer!
If you are not big on cooking, you could take a casserole dish, put a weight in it, slip in a gift certificate to a takeout place near her, wrap the whole thing in foil.
Tell her this is dinner for some night when she doesn't feel like cooking. Also tell her the instructions are inside.
No big deal! I was exhausted and should have elaborated a bit more. But that's a great idea too! Ah, I'm so excited now. It's like I'm having a baby. Sheesh.
Oh girl, I LOVE cooking. I will definitely incorporate something like that as well. :D
I know. We are all really excited for her and can't wait for her to get back. It's our little unit baby! (We work at a hospital). Sorry these are answered separately. iPhone and weddingbee aren't a match.
I'm not a Mommy but I think what you're doing is great! Maybe formula since she wont be breast feeding obviously? I know formula can be expensive so that could really help her out! The basic things will end up saving her trips/money alonf the way so those are always great to start with!
Oh wow how exciting! What about something like a baby sling? Being able to carry the baby close would probably help with bonding, considering the two have only just met!
@kingytobe: and @Roux: these are also great ideas! I'll have to share them with the girls at work so she gets the best they deserve!
I've said this a million times here, but the Aden and Anais blanket pack and Trumpette socks are the best gifts ever! If I don't know what to get, that's the direction I go :)
That's so exciting! My cousin had that as well, where they weren't even on someones 'list' and they got a call that someone had chosen them and was already in labour.
If you really don't know - ask. It'll give them the chance to tell you what they really need or want. Also, arrange a sort of meal program? They won't have time or energy to create good food, but if it's only the two of them eating it's not that much for people to make two extra servings of something.
Not a mom but I have lots of friends with babies and we have 2 little nephews. I'd definietly say diapers, or a Moby Wrap. Or even just a Babies R Us gift card so she can go and get what she needs.
Blankets, cute newborn outfits, and give them a shower!
I think this is so amazing and beautiful! Celebrate it for them if she hasn't already had one. I'm guessing she hasn't since this sounds like it was such an unexpected blessing!
If you get her clothes try and buy different sizes, when I had my son we had 50+ outfits but all in the same size. They grow out of them sooo fast! Socks, mittens and hats are always needed. Oh and I would have not survived without his baby swing!
Even though I didn't buy one, I think a Moses basket, some swaddle blankets (2nd DG's rec) and a couple brands of bottles (maybe Dr.Brown's & Avent, those seem to be top 2 popular..you need 2 types in case she doesn't take to one). Just make sure to keep gift receipts for everything, since you don't know her taste. I would be a little hesitant to get her diapers or personal care items, because some moms only want unscented or something special.
Another great idea is a baby monitor, but that won't be as needed if you get the Moses basket. I also like the Moby wrap idea.
OK, one last one...hehe...I think this is a great stroller for when baby is little...super easy to use and accomodates MOST car seats. We got ours used on CL.
Formula (ask what type she wants)
Diapers (disposable or cloth)
Clothes (onesies and sleepers for at first)
Swaddle clothes (Halo sleepsacks and swaddlers are hugely popular)
Moby baby carrier (I got this as a gift and hadn't heard of it but I think it's gonna work amazingly well)
Gift cards to order food out :)
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Insanzy, right?
Well, after three years of trying to adopt, a co-worker of mine got a call last week to fly out to Washington state to adopt a newborn. She was there for the birth of a beautiful baby girl. She has absolutely nothing prepared or ready. A bunch of us were thinking of doing something special for her. So, I'm looking into presents that I could buy. I'm just not sure what would work best for a new mom starting from scratch.
That's where you bees come in. Any suggestions?! It'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. :D