Gift for a newborn?

Bass&Trouble · 17th March 2008, 19:10

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.

Mission_Safari · 17th March 2008, 19:18

A nice little cradle with a baby bed would be very nice.. incase the baby's dad hasn't bought one already

vivekiny2k · 17th March 2008, 19:19

traditionally, people love it when u gift gold to a girl.

otherwise, look for things that they may not have. car seat, stroller (provided they can use them), playstation (the infant kind, chances are she will get many).

you are right, not many expensive things she needs at this time. you can probaby buy something for the parents, like a digi/handy cam etc, to take her snaps.

hydrashok · 17th March 2008, 19:19

A small piece of jewelery would be nice, like a small gold-locket-thing on a thin gold-chain. You get lockets with all kinds of nice cute shapes like teddy-bears, bunnies, cats etc. nowadays (My sister has a lot of these). The kid/baby won't appreciate it now, but the parents will, and so will the kid when she grows up. Something to remember B&T-uncle by

Most other gifts would be too temporary and the kid will outgrow nearly anything you get her. Jewelry tends to be kept for a long time. This is, if you intend to spend a bit of money on the gift.

dadu · 17th March 2008, 19:28

You can also find a newborn baby clothes set available with all shops selling baby products.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 17th March 2008, 19:31

I would prefer a light dress (Summer is around the corner, remember?) - about 100 Rs. or so.

Or may be a rattle.

But if you think that is a cheapo - go in for any of (a) an adjustable gold bangle (b) Silver anklets (c) gold coin - even 1 gm gold coins are available.

ramie2400 · 17th March 2008, 19:37

Hi B&T for a baby girl,a pair of simple(wire) gold earings could be good option and a set of baba-suit or soft towels wrap around would be a better choice

jkdas · 17th March 2008, 19:55

lol, wanna be dads uncles and bros pouring out ideas.

Look at Hydra! Man!

Whats your budget? Dress + those Johnson's products are what most buy.

I still remember and have a golden watch lookalike I was gifted when I was a tiny kid. The dummy watch shows my birth time. Cute.

Samurai · 17th March 2008, 20:13

New parents need useful/functional stuff more than symbolic stuff.

Since budget is no limit, consider this:

1) Baby Monitor (Video or just audio) - Parents can monitor the sleeping baby from other rooms, very useful until the kid starting moving around.
2) Motorised Baby Rocker - Sleepless parents won't mind spending money duracell for a few wink of sleep. How I wished I had this last year for my second kid, it worked great with my first kid many years ago.

If on lower budget, give infant clothes for 3-6 months size. Any amount of dresses will come in handy.

androdev · 17th March 2008, 20:32

it is a tough one. gold is a good idea as they grow out of the clothes real fast.

Samurai · 17th March 2008, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by androdev

it is a tough one. gold is a good idea as they grow out of the clothes real fast.

Clothes are useful, gold isn't.

Sankar · 17th March 2008, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

lol, wanna be dads uncles and bros pouring out ideas.

Whatcha laughing about?

You'll be there soon Mr. Newlywed

LLL · 17th March 2008, 20:55

Lots to choose from..

- baby clothes (nappies, bibs, tops, 3-in-1 sets, towels, bedsheets/bedding)
- baby diapers
- baby woolen clothes (cap, socks, sweaters, thermals)
- baby cosmetics (oils, powder, creams, soaps), bath seats
- baby bottles/baby bags
- prom
- gold

Just drop in the baby section of any good store and you would get lots of ideas. Most of the stuff is really usefull and babies need lots of them...

Bass&Trouble · 17th March 2008, 20:55

Thanks for all the suggestions. 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?

The baby rocker seems to be a splendid idea. Available easily?

visu03 · 17th March 2008, 21:25

May be a good digital camera and a nice album. The gift provides them with some good pictures and nice memories..

17th March 2008, 19:10	#1
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Mission_Safari BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 449 Thanked: 6 Times	A nice little cradle with a baby bed would be very nice.. incase the baby's dad hasn't bought one already
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vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	traditionally, people love it when u gift gold to a girl. otherwise, look for things that they may not have. car seat, stroller (provided they can use them), playstation (the infant kind, chances are she will get many). you are right, not many expensive things she needs at this time. you can probaby buy something for the parents, like a digi/handy cam etc, to take her snaps.
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17th March 2008, 19:19	#4
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	A small piece of jewelery would be nice, like a small gold-locket-thing on a thin gold-chain. You get lockets with all kinds of nice cute shapes like teddy-bears, bunnies, cats etc. nowadays (My sister has a lot of these). The kid/baby won't appreciate it now, but the parents will, and so will the kid when she grows up. Something to remember B&T-uncle by Most other gifts would be too temporary and the kid will outgrow nearly anything you get her. Jewelry tends to be kept for a long time. This is, if you intend to spend a bit of money on the gift.
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17th March 2008, 19:28	#5
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	You can also find a newborn baby clothes set available with all shops selling baby products.
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BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	I would prefer a light dress (Summer is around the corner, remember?) - about 100 Rs. or so. Or may be a rattle. But if you think that is a cheapo - go in for any of (a) an adjustable gold bangle (b) Silver anklets (c) gold coin - even 1 gm gold coins are available.
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17th March 2008, 19:37	#7
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Hi B&T for a baby girl,a pair of simple(wire) gold earings could be good option and a set of baba-suit or soft towels wrap around would be a better choice
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17th March 2008, 19:55	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	lol, wanna be dads uncles and bros pouring out ideas. Look at Hydra! Man! Whats your budget? Dress + those Johnson's products are what most buy. I still remember and have a golden watch lookalike I was gifted when I was a tiny kid. The dummy watch shows my birth time. Cute.
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17th March 2008, 20:13	#9
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,836 Thanked: 45,708 Times View My Garage	New parents need useful/functional stuff more than symbolic stuff. Since budget is no limit, consider this: 1) Baby Monitor (Video or just audio) - Parents can monitor the sleeping baby from other rooms, very useful until the kid starting moving around. 2) Motorised Baby Rocker - Sleepless parents won't mind spending money duracell for a few wink of sleep. How I wished I had this last year for my second kid, it worked great with my first kid many years ago. If on lower budget, give infant clothes for 3-6 months size. Any amount of dresses will come in handy.
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17th March 2008, 20:32	#10
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,102 Thanked: 22,428 Times	it is a tough one. gold is a good idea as they grow out of the clothes real fast.
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17th March 2008, 20:55	#13
LLL BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 635 Thanked: 2 Times	Lots to choose from.. - baby clothes (nappies, bibs, tops, 3-in-1 sets, towels, bedsheets/bedding) - baby diapers - baby woolen clothes (cap, socks, sweaters, thermals) - baby cosmetics (oils, powder, creams, soaps), bath seats - baby bottles/baby bags - prom - gold Just drop in the baby section of any good store and you would get lots of ideas. Most of the stuff is really usefull and babies need lots of them...
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17th March 2008, 21:25	#15
visu03 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 130 Thanked: 4 Times	May be a good digital camera and a nice album. The gift provides them with some good pictures and nice memories..
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