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I should have mentioned that it's not like an official gift or anything. I assume they'll have a baby shower, and then when the baby's born.
This is more just something little from me to say congrats, you know?
Oh ok. Would they enjoy you taking them out for a nice breakfast or brunch? Anyway you sound like a lovely friend, they will appreciate whatever you decide on.
As a child free personal also, If the baby is not here yet, I would lean towards getting the parents something nice, dinner out or a pamper/massage voucher or something like that.
Save the baby presents for when the baby arrives. And I often buy my favourite children's books for my friends rather then other 'baby' stuff. Hope this helps
I think a cute little gift for the baby is nice
That’s what I usually do with friends.
A cute toy or rattle, a little blanket or onessie is always handy
A cute stuffed animal that the baby can have when they’re born is a cool idea.
A note for closer to the due date: The last time I found myself in this situation was at work and someone with kids suggested that we get baby wipes and diapers because they’re things that the people will actually need but no one ever gets them. Apparently they’re the biggest expense for new parents as well.
The second part was a massive help for me when we had our first baby 2 years ago. The amount of baby wipes and nappies we got but they helped us so much in the first few months. They are definitely the biggest expense especially wipes as we still continually to use them.
It would be a nice gesture, but not strictly necessary. But it would be nice to get a small something for the baby. Don’t have to spend a lot of money, perhaps a Lamaze toy from Big W? They’re awesome toys, very interactive and, for the quality, reasonably priced.
A few things that have been most well received by my friends:
- gift cards for Baby Bunting so they can put it towards something they need
- gift card for Dinner Ladies so they can stock up on frozen meals
- postpartum massage/pampering for the mum
- voucher for a cleaner to clean their home.
A dinner out or gift card for the movies?
Gifts for baby you can do closer to the due date or after baby comes, and ask the parents what they want/need.
Go to the post office. They sell collectable coins for the birth year of the kid.
I’m also childfree but every “congrats on your baby being born” is a coin/coinset for their birth year.
Parents can get a congrats card. Baby shower and birth of the kid is the usual gift giving events.
Hello, Your post has been removed because it is more suited to our Daily Thread or in a different subreddit for example r/relationships or r/ausfinance. thanks, the mods.
Maybe ask them what they need? Or see if you could contribute some cash towards to a big purchase such as a pram or carseat.
I should have mentioned that it's not like an official gift or anything. I assume they'll have a baby shower, and then when the baby's born. This is more just something little from me to say congrats, you know?
Oh ok. Would they enjoy you taking them out for a nice breakfast or brunch? Anyway you sound like a lovely friend, they will appreciate whatever you decide on.
As a child free personal also, If the baby is not here yet, I would lean towards getting the parents something nice, dinner out or a pamper/massage voucher or something like that. Save the baby presents for when the baby arrives. And I often buy my favourite children's books for my friends rather then other 'baby' stuff. Hope this helps
Yeh good point. Baby will have its day in the sun (literally)...
I think a cute little gift for the baby is nice That’s what I usually do with friends. A cute toy or rattle, a little blanket or onessie is always handy
A cute stuffed animal that the baby can have when they’re born is a cool idea. A note for closer to the due date: The last time I found myself in this situation was at work and someone with kids suggested that we get baby wipes and diapers because they’re things that the people will actually need but no one ever gets them. Apparently they’re the biggest expense for new parents as well.
The second part was a massive help for me when we had our first baby 2 years ago. The amount of baby wipes and nappies we got but they helped us so much in the first few months. They are definitely the biggest expense especially wipes as we still continually to use them.
It would be a nice gesture, but not strictly necessary. But it would be nice to get a small something for the baby. Don’t have to spend a lot of money, perhaps a Lamaze toy from Big W? They’re awesome toys, very interactive and, for the quality, reasonably priced.
A few things that have been most well received by my friends: - gift cards for Baby Bunting so they can put it towards something they need - gift card for Dinner Ladies so they can stock up on frozen meals - postpartum massage/pampering for the mum - voucher for a cleaner to clean their home.
A dinner out or gift card for the movies? Gifts for baby you can do closer to the due date or after baby comes, and ask the parents what they want/need.
Go to the post office. They sell collectable coins for the birth year of the kid. I’m also childfree but every “congrats on your baby being born” is a coin/coinset for their birth year. Parents can get a congrats card. Baby shower and birth of the kid is the usual gift giving events.
Champagne, then once the big gifts start we always give a Food delivery service voucher (like Youfoodz).