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suggestions for a shower gift

cherry — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:26:00 GMT

I just bought a Fisher Price infant rocker, that can convert into a chair later ,for my niece. I would like to get her something else too. Can you offer some suggestions please?

I haven't bought much of this stuff in years ,so I am kind of clueless

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mom2four0418 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:27:04 GMT

Does she have a registry?

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Laura14 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:28:43 GMT

If you know the sex or just want to go unisex, I've heard moms say they have too much for the early days and nothing for when the kid starts growing.

If you are comfortable with clothes, maybe pick out a PJ or outift for 6-9 months or so and start that size run for her.

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cherry — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:28:37 GMT

Yes ,but, it isn't in my area. I had her mom check, to see if she would like this before, I bought it. I would like to include a surprise gift

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Laura14 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:32:52 GMT

@cherry One more thought. If this is a niece you are close to, I actually bought a ring for each of my nieces when they were born with their birthstone in it.

Just a thought but you could do a birthstone jewelry set or piece. My aunt started that with me when I was born and I carried the tradition onto them.

ETA: obviously for a girl baby only unless he is Italian than a boy baby would rock a gold chain and pinkie ring to no end. LOL

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mom2four0418 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:40:55 GMT

This is a cute and functional item:

Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies Elephant Nightlight Soother

My grandson will be arriving in a few months and I have been buying lots of outfits. Carter's has great clothes and adorable outfits for Halloween and Christmas.

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Iwantcoffee — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:26:47 GMT

Stuffed animal-Jellycat at Amazon is really cute

Books

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Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:30:37 GMT

JellyCat plush stuffed animals are super soft & adorable and come in a variety of sizes! They’ve got some that are plush wrist rattles, others are attached to a plush little blankie while more are plush traditional stuffed animals in various sizes. Their eyes are attached very securely so you don’t have to worry about them coming loose.

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K9buddy — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:01:19 GMT

Why don’t you check her registry and I’m sure you can find some things on it at Amazon or stores near you.

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BirkiLady — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:34:18 GMT

I'm love books for kids learning to read. The Shel Silversteen poems are great fun and incorporate life lessons in each one. Available at Barnes and Noble bookstores. I've passed my son's book to my grandson. Those are being saved for his children. They are that good to keep for future generations!

ETA: Very popular in the 1970-80-90's when Silversteen was at his peek in writing. He never reached the heights of Milne, but won the hearts of many children and adults.

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pattypeep — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:35:09 GMT

@cherry Onesies (sp?) in different sizes. Nothing smaller than three months. They will usually wear it for a few minutes before they grow out of it. LOL

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cherib — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:08:35 GMT

https://www.amazon.com/My-Quotable-Kid-Parents-Unforgettable/dp/0811868842/ref=asc_df_0811868842_nodl/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021420189&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4183132928516383229&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021570&hvtargid=pla-618107821647&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60223808857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312021420189&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4183132928516383229&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021570&hvtargid=pla-618107821647

I have a journal i started started when my kids were born but later saw this one. So fun to look through it now that they’re grown.

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wildlifewitch — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:13:51 GMT

@cheribHow about something for mom?A massage, bath kit etc...

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FrostyBabe1 — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:18:20 GMT

I like to give onesies in 12 month or larger sizes. Of course the baby won't wear it right away, but they'll wear it sooner than you think, and most people give the really tiny stuff that only fits them for a hot minute or so. When they get to the 9-12-18 month sizes, then someone usually has to go shopping.

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:26:23 GMT

I bought this for my GS and also for my great-nephew:

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Animated Peek-A-Boo Bear by Gund

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Katcat1 — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 03:21:14 GMT

How about a nice small, square rattan basket. Fill it with baby powder (cornstartch kind), baby lotion, baby wipes and a couple other little things. That is always a welcome gift.

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dex — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:19:46 GMT

@cherrysince you already bought something fun how about diapers.I usually add them to the gift so that the new parents can spend their own money on fun stuff that they would like for baby....diapers are always used and appreciated.

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mimomof4 — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:28:10 GMT

I agree with all the posters who have suggested clothes in larger sizes. Parents get all the small sizes, no big ones. Some babies never wear a 0-3 mo size.

If you go the diaper route - I again suggest going with a bigger size, not the newborn size.

An idea I also love is books. For a personal touch write a note inside the cover on one. My MIL wrote something on the front cover of every book she bought her grandkids when they were little.

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cherry — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:45:15 GMT

It is a first baby and they need everything. I think her shower is going to be quite large..lots of good ideas to ponder ,,thank you ladies

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chrystaltree — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 03:55:23 GMT

Buy a cute little outfit but NOT an infant size. She's going to get more infant outfits than the child will ever use. Babies are bigger today, they grow fast. I'd get get a 9 month or 12 month size. Both my girls really appreciated things for later on.