"nice gift for baby girl"

United States
June 6, 2008 12:44pm CST
Hello friend, I will be attending a baby shower next week and I decided to gather wonderful suggestions from everyone here, What do you think will I get? I am confuse a little...I have not tried attending any party like this since in our Country, we use to have big celebration during the baptismal/christening of the baby!Anyway, I have few days to decide what to get and I will be looking forward for everyone's opinion!
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@snel27 (48)
• United States
7 Jun 08
I've been making rag quilts for babies and they sell really well on ebay. people must like getting them for babies because the baby quilts sell the best! I'm in the middle of making a dragonfly/flower one right now and the last one i sold, sold pretty quickly. you could always have it embroidered for the baby and that way when they get older it can be a keepsake or hand me down to there children. I dont currently have any on ebay but if you were interested you could contact me at snel27@hotmail.com
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• United States
7 Jun 08
I am taking note of that email..Thanks snel!
• United States
6 Jun 08
Whenever I attend a baby shower, I make sure to bring a gift for the mom to be. Everyone is brining things for the baby, but what about the mom?? I usually bring a basket of fruit, or other yummy healthy snacks. And then something to pamper herself with...a bath spa set, foot cream, vitamin E cream if I know she will be nursing...things like that. I will also get a little something for the new baby, like a cute outfit, a pack of diapers, or something along those lines. Have fun!!
@ellie333 (21016)
7 Jun 08
LOL Great minds think alike eh! Or is it just the fact that we are mums and understand how we felt when expecting. Ellie :D
@chertsy (3798)
• United States
7 Jun 08
You can always get the baby an outfit around the child's age or a little bigger for her to grow into. Depending on the season, you can get a onsie that has something cute on the front. You can also get a toy that plays a lulliby. Those makes cute gifts, the mom will never turn down clothes, and if it's a sweet lulliby, it will soothe the baby to sleep.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
I actually have not tried shopping for babies and I love all the suggestions here, Thanks for sharing chertsy!
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@chertsy (3798)
• United States
14 Jun 08
Yea, I got my neighbor across the street, her baby girl a very cute onesie, for less than 4 bucks. They have clearance sections all over the store. I got my daughter's 5th grade graduation dress, for less than 10 bucks, and it was originally 65 dollars. I love Kohls, you can get the baby something and find something for yourself.
• United States
12 Jun 08
really chertsy, Ok I know we are close to Kohls, thanks for that idea!
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@ElicBxn (63194)
• United States
7 Jun 08
I make and give baby bibs. I've been told by the recipients of my bibs they are the best!
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• United States
7 Jun 08
bibs? good for you Elic! I wish to learn also how to crochet!Thanks!
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• United States
8 Jun 08
I see..thanks for clarifying it for me Elic!
@ElicBxn (63194)
• United States
7 Jun 08
I don't crochet them, I sew them with wash clothes and binding tape.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
7 Jun 08
Well if it would be me, i would be taking two gifts, one gift pack containing bath lotion, lotion, powedersm, shapoo, oil and stuff like that ansd one stuff tweety.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Thanks for the wonderful suggestions cupid, I didn't know you make good choice for baby's gift? LOL, must be a very good father!Cool!
• United States
9 Jun 08
I will object you for the first time friend..LOL, Not all father are good since a lot I knew who left their responsibility and never keep in touch with their kids...Lucky for the kids who has good father..Keep it up!
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
9 Jun 08
Hi dear thanks for liking my suggestion and agreeing to it, Well i try to shae what i do o r like. I believe that gift must be as per age so that the person/kid u r giving gift must use it as well. Thanks for saying me as good father, but i believe every father is good Take care
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
7 Jun 08
Oh I was almost certain that I would be too late in responding and putting in my own two cents. It seems as if you have a lot of suggestions already, and I do hope that I do not suggest something has already been suggested for you. I would suggest getting something for the baby such as clothing, baby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, receiving blankets, towels, baby wipes, diaper disposal bags, as well as getting air fresheners, bibs, baby toys, baby teething rings, baby monitor, etc. I hope that this has helped, and I do hope that I have not said anything that someone else has already said... Oh yes and one more, a diaper bag. Good Luck Shopping, Have A Great Day And Happy Mylotting!
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• United States
8 Jun 08
You always have a unique opinion..Keep it up!
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Thanks SomeCowgirl, don't worry about duplication, the more people will suggest about it, the more it means it is very significant..LOL! But, no one suggested about baby teething rings,baby monitor! I like this idea!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I am glad that I did give you some great ideas. Also, very true, more emphasis the better for ideas!
@sanell (2112)
• United States
7 Jun 08
get a cute fun Diaper cake! They are so cute and fun and Are good for the mom since it is diapers (She will appreciate that) and it is decorated as a cake! you can get them from ebay even!
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• United States
7 Jun 08
really? wow! I will try to search there! I am glad for this unique suggestion sanell!
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
7 Jun 08
hi checapricorn, mostly when you get an invitation for a baby shower it is listed there what are the gift suggestions. but having experiencing a lot of baby showers, diapers are really one of the gifts that would really help the parents with their budgets. i alwasy give a big bag of small and medium size diapers.
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• United States
8 Jun 08
Hello roniroxas, I will also consider that since it will help a lot. Useful everyday! Thanks!
@forance (151)
• China
7 Jun 08
of course,diapers is the practical necessary.but I fancy that, if everyone to the shower all give this as present,ha-ha
• United States
7 Jun 08
I think diapers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby wipes. Necessity items since they tend to run out of those the fastest. I had a friend whom made up a gift basket for me with various items for the baby and various body and bath items for me, plus through in a family type movie for the rest of our gang. If it was me shopping for a baby girl I would be going hog wild....only cause I want a baby girl but I have 4 boys plus another boy on the way...lol
• United States
7 Jun 08
wow! That is cool warriorsdaughter, maybe the 6th one soon will be a girl finally..LOL! thanks for this ideas!
@vera5d (4005)
• United States
13 Jun 08
you can never go wrong with baby clothes or diapers...onesies are good and clothes for the bigger sizes - like 6/9 month are nice too You could also get some good board books and baby soap, baby tylenol, baby gas drops, baby anything really!
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• United States
14 Jun 08
Thanks for the additional suggestions vera!
@ellie333 (21016)
6 Jun 08
I am a very practical person and the baby will be receiving everything so I would in fact buy a pampering set of some sort for the new mum rather than the baby as she tends to get a bit neglected at these times. If it is something for the baby I would buy the next size up from new born clothes ans these they are only in for five minutes so the next size would be more appreciated when the time comes as it is less expense for the parents to then have to buy. I am sure you will find something lovely though. I will also always crochet a blanket for the baby so if you have a creative skill that would be good too. Enjoy the party. Ellie :D
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• United States
6 Jun 08
I love that idea ellie, sad to say I don't know how to crochet..LOL! I agree with next size, very practical! I might also consider for my friend..The mom!LOL! Thanks!
• United States
7 Jun 08
Hello endgy, I am enlighten really with what ellie suggested, I know any mother of the baby will love that idea! Thanks!
• United States
6 Jun 08
Haha, I didn't read the responses before I posted, you are the first person I've ever run into that sees this like I do. Baby always gets tons of stuff, sometimes more than needed, but mom just sits there opening for baby, then she will endure birth and all those sleepless nights, she deserves a little something too!!
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
i wish i can say something here but i have a son and they gave us mostly shirts and things that are colored blue. i can say you can give some educational toys or books for parents can read it to their children even they are just a day old. i have bought a lot of simple stories books for my child and now that he is two we still read it to him. you can also give some cd's of nursery rhymes for the child can hear it even at a young age. there, i hope that helps
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• United States
8 Jun 08
I love that idea se7enthbird! Thanks for sharing!
@queenofarms (1659)
• United States
6 Jun 08
I always buy baby care items. Lotion,shampoo,diapers,powder,baby travel kit,baby wipes and a diaper bag to carry all this in. You can never get to much of these things. Sleepers and onesies are nice also. I hope this is some help. Have a great day.
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• United States
6 Jun 08
Hello queenofarms, I will go for this I am sure, it's been recommended by most here and great thing is, you are all mom! You know what is best for this aspect! Thanks!
• United States
6 Jun 08
You're very welcome. I'm sure she will love whatever you get her.
@rennell1 (22)
• Trinidad And Tobago
7 Jun 08
Hi:) You can buy some apparel for her or you can purchase various baby items and make a hamper or do like me: think it's your baby you are buying for:) Hope this helps:)
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Hi rennell! Thanks for this, I am not a mom yet so my opinion for sure will not be as significant for those who already experience being one! Thanks!
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
7 Jun 08
you can get anything from cheap to expensive, from diapers, to blankets, to clothes to car seat, what ever you can afford.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Yea, I have set a limit to $25-$30! I hope I will get something wonderful and practical!
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
7 Jun 08
Some small diapers and clothes. that would be great. One can never do without diapers and perhaps some clothes to wear once the child comes out of the hospital and comes home.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
I agree the idea of diapers Savvynlady, very practical and useful indeed!
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
7 Jun 08
One of the best gifts I got at a baby shower was a hamper basket made up by my friend full of essential baby stuff like: baby powder, baby oil, bath stuff, nappy wipes, bibs, nappy cream, baby moisturiser and if you wanted to you could even put a cd in there of baby music or one of those nature cds that has the sounds of waves crashing. I the mother would appreciate this as you could never get enough baby supplies when you have a baby.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Thanks for that idea kiran, the cd thing! I will include that!
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@lishiwei (1550)
• China
6 Jun 08
I think you can make a suit of shirt for her if you can.This is very popular in our country and my mother always did that and I also think that's a good gift.
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• United States
6 Jun 08
wow! I will take note of this, a very unique one!
@ruby222 (4847)
6 Jun 08
Ive never been to a baby shower either,so im not too sure Che,but I would imagine that you would just take a present along for the baby...maybe a little suit or some such thing.I hope that you can choose ok though ,they have some wonderful baby things out there.!
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Thanks ruby, I am very glad for all the suggestions I got here, I have plenty to mix now! Thanks for dropping!
@naaadh (217)
• United States
7 Jun 08
You can sew a nice small shirt for the baby. Cause whats more special than something which is made with your own hands. Or you could buy a nice teddy bear, which would last long, wont get dirty with time, and is soft and cuddly enough. Cause small children gets attached to things like that, and they will have it till they grow very old. But if you buy something like a small car toy or something i bet it wont last a week. Try to consider something that will last longer, and is sweet enough for a baby girl.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Thanks for reminding me about present that will last longer! I will bear that in mind!