Gift for a newborn?

menonrajesh · 18th March 2008, 12:38

Sam, that was so cute

navin · 18th March 2008, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I'm looking to gift something to a very dear friend's newborn girl child. Any suggestions? No budget restrictions as such, basically because I can't think of too many expensive things that an infant would desire.

dont think infant. think infant's parents. all the infant really desires at that age is food, burp, poop and sleep usually in that order.

a gag gift that also can be useful is an avent milk expresser/pump (avent is the dada of baby stuff). but you gotta know the couple well or you will get strange looks and be banned from the house forever.
Philips Avent: Breastfeeding: Manual Breast Pumps
Avent America

a baby monitor mothercare, graco, tomy
Monitor My Baby - BT Digital Baby Monitor Plus

a carry cot this allows the baby to travel with parents

diaper bag (stuffed with baby mat and goodies)

visit just mom's on warden road vilas has a selection. also adornica/premsons.

ensure clothes are soft cotton.

shyamhegde · 18th March 2008, 13:12

* Baby Bottle Sterilizer and set of feeding bottles (set of four or six)
* A bottle warmer which also could be used in Car.
They are pretty useful.

Bass&Trouble · 18th March 2008, 13:24

Sorry to mention this last moment, but this isnt the couple's first child. They have another toddler, about 2 years old now. A baby boy. So I reckon they must have some reusable stuff lying around anyway. So now I'm even more confused. It sucks to think that I might buy something that will be a complete waste.

Fillmore · 18th March 2008, 13:55

If you are still confused, Just keep it simple and get gift vouchers from Mothercare.

You get vouchers in multiples of Rs 250/- 500/- and 1000/- .

Accepted in all Mothercare outlets in India and valid for 1 Year.

esteem_lover · 18th March 2008, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Sorry to mention this last moment, but this isnt the couple's first child. They have another toddler, about 2 years old now. A baby boy. So I reckon they must have some reusable stuff lying around anyway. So now I'm even more confused. It sucks to think that I might buy something that will be a complete waste.

If this is for the girl i am (not) planning to have, get her a Ferrari or the Dodge Viper or the Toyota Supra, my boys will love them.

Bass&Trouble · 18th March 2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

If this is for the girl i am (not) planning to have, get her a Ferrari or the Dodge Viper or the Toyota Supra, my boys will love them.

Uh, in order for me to afford those maybe you will have to wait for atleast your grandchildren.

manaa45 · 18th March 2008, 16:56

if budget is not a problem, then i feel that gifting gold to a new born is good.

but if you are confused about what to gift as she may outgrow things like rings or chains, then it is better to get to know of her sun sign and gift her a pendant of the same.

just keep in mind, not to buy something very small but something which she can wear even when she goes to school/college.

my two cents.

Mansi

vikram18 · 18th March 2008, 16:59

1. Ask the parents to name the kid something sensible; most kids with traumatized childhoods start this way.

2. When the parents ask you to hold the kid, Refuse politely. If i were a kid, I'd hate being a handout and I'd absolutely detest the stupid noises adults make AND the damn large fingers don't tickle.

3. If you must ( pt. 2) , use mouthwash; let the kid afford his own Benson & Hedges.

AND

4. Insist that the parents throw a party with Biryani and Kebabs for everyone who has contributed to this thread!

Ah well, the gift... a pram fitted with illusion components that emit cooing noises perpetually so that the brat doesn't bawl. (LBM can suggest the placement of the tweeters; I'm sure he's on Google already!) This should preferably emit loud burping, fart noises intermittently, just to keep the parents on their toes and embarrass them suitably in front of visitors ( think of it as training them for the kids' teenage).
Hey, Gifts are supposed to be fun, right?

vikram18 · 18th March 2008, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

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Pic 1 :

mmuah Bro, don't leave me alone. This kid in shorts is too large for me to take on alone. The next time he puts me in a neck lock, you get him from behind!

Pic 2 : Grrr! Where's my home boy?

Pic 3:

He bribed you with Ice-cream

...Oh the stinker!

Sam, The Pics are way too cute!

nitrous · 18th March 2008, 20:53

A few months ago I was in a similar dilemma for my best friend's kid.
I finally presented a gift voucher from a "Baby shop".
Not a pucca gift. But,wont be in rusting in a loft either.

LLL · 18th March 2008, 21:21

You will get as many viewpoints as are possible.

Generally, new born gifts would be either usable stuff (clothes/cosmetics) or a gold ornament.

about muslims and gold...i dont know about that...but am sure no one would mind a gold biscuit or a brick

Take your pick....

18th March 2008, 22:49

whatever you get, dont buy the johnsons' baby care pack. i got half a dozen as gifts for my son, and all they do is give him a rash. johnsons' aint what it used to be 20yrs ago.

arif_t01 · 19th March 2008, 07:10

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

The friend is a staunch Muslim. Isnt there something about Muslims and gold? Not sure about this, my muslim brothers please excuse my ignorance if I'm wrong but you guys arent particularly fond of it, right?

Maybe Speedzak can help you in this matter

moralfibre · 19th March 2008, 07:41

Ajay, I was in a similar dilemma when I was supposed to buy a gift for my niece who was about 6 months old then. I knew she had some passion for cars et al. So I went out and bought her a car which she enjoys thoroughly. Its a battery operated car that comes with seat belts and a remote. While she is a kid I can use the remote and when she grows up she can run the car all by herself since it has an accelerator pedal and all. Additionally I got her a nice balloon sofa, a small drum to tap, etc. I'll post the car pictures once I get them but here's the others:

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menonrajesh BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 213 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Sam, that was so cute
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18th March 2008, 13:12	#33
shyamhegde BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 284 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	* Baby Bottle Sterilizer and set of feeding bottles (set of four or six) * A bottle warmer which also could be used in Car. They are pretty useful. Last edited by shyamhegde : 18th March 2008 at 13:13.
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18th March 2008, 13:24	#34
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,756 Thanked: 137 Times	Sorry to mention this last moment, but this isnt the couple's first child. They have another toddler, about 2 years old now. A baby boy. So I reckon they must have some reusable stuff lying around anyway. So now I'm even more confused. It sucks to think that I might buy something that will be a complete waste.
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18th March 2008, 13:55	#35
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 596 Times	If you are still confused, Just keep it simple and get gift vouchers from Mothercare. You get vouchers in multiples of Rs 250/- 500/- and 1000/- . Accepted in all Mothercare outlets in India and valid for 1 Year.
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18th March 2008, 16:56	#38
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 359 Thanked: 49 Times	if budget is not a problem, then i feel that gifting gold to a new born is good. but if you are confused about what to gift as she may outgrow things like rings or chains, then it is better to get to know of her sun sign and gift her a pendant of the same. just keep in mind, not to buy something very small but something which she can wear even when she goes to school/college. my two cents. Mansi
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18th March 2008, 16:59	#39
vikram18 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: pune Posts: 607 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	1. Ask the parents to name the kid something sensible; most kids with traumatized childhoods start this way. 2. When the parents ask you to hold the kid, Refuse politely. If i were a kid, I'd hate being a handout and I'd absolutely detest the stupid noises adults make AND the damn large fingers don't tickle. 3. If you must ( pt. 2) , use mouthwash; let the kid afford his own Benson & Hedges. AND 4. Insist that the parents throw a party with Biryani and Kebabs for everyone who has contributed to this thread! Ah well, the gift... a pram fitted with illusion components that emit cooing noises perpetually so that the brat doesn't bawl. (LBM can suggest the placement of the tweeters; I'm sure he's on Google already!) This should preferably emit loud burping, fart noises intermittently, just to keep the parents on their toes and embarrass them suitably in front of visitors ( think of it as training them for the kids' teenage). Hey, Gifts are supposed to be fun, right? Last edited by vikram18 : 18th March 2008 at 17:01.
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18th March 2008, 20:53	#41
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	A few months ago I was in a similar dilemma for my best friend's kid. I finally presented a gift voucher from a "Baby shop". Not a pucca gift. But,wont be in rusting in a loft either.
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18th March 2008, 21:21	#42
LLL BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 636 Thanked: 2 Times	You will get as many viewpoints as are possible. Generally, new born gifts would be either usable stuff (clothes/cosmetics) or a gold ornament. about muslims and gold...i dont know about that...but am sure no one would mind a gold biscuit or a brick Take your pick....
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18th March 2008, 22:49	#43
rippergeo Posts: n/a	whatever you get, dont buy the johnsons' baby care pack. i got half a dozen as gifts for my son, and all they do is give him a rash. johnsons' aint what it used to be 20yrs ago.
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19th March 2008, 07:41	#45
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,555 Thanked: 14,427 Times	Ajay, I was in a similar dilemma when I was supposed to buy a gift for my niece who was about 6 months old then. I knew she had some passion for cars et al. So I went out and bought her a car which she enjoys thoroughly. Its a battery operated car that comes with seat belts and a remote. While she is a kid I can use the remote and when she grows up she can run the car all by herself since it has an accelerator pedal and all. Additionally I got her a nice balloon sofa, a small drum to tap, etc. I'll post the car pictures once I get them but here's the others: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by moralfibre : 19th March 2008 at 07:42.
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