New baby gift-unsure of appropriate amount

hamster58

Daddima, because we are related and keep in touch by messages on significant dates. In the opposite direction there have been cards and gifts and I have done this for other relatives within the family and I would think it very rude not to do so. Lots of great ideas, thank you all

Ah, I see. I misunderstood. I keep forgetting the many ways we can keep in touch nowadays!

What about a nice Royal daulton baby themed money box with some money in

Daddima, because we are related and keep in touch by messages on significant dates. In the opposite direction there have been cards and gifts and I have done this for other relatives within the family and I would think it very rude not to do so. Lots of great ideas, thank you all

We have a new great niece who I’ll probably never see as she lives in Ireland. I bought her a small wooby type blanket held by a small rabbit from the White Company. I’m always tempted to buy an outfit but talk myself. out of it because my taste might not be the parents, and babies seem to be mostly in baby grows for the first few months. I think the Deliveroo voucher is a great idea, and though totally practical, a big pack of nappies would probably be much appreciated.

Calendargirl

If you rarely see her or her parents, is a gift necessary?

Why not just send a card?

I agree. Why do you feel the need to send a gift at all? In fact, why even send a card?

A food delivery voucher. Give my and dad a night off cooking.

I think a blanket is a nice idea if a girl (sorry to be specific) as the recipient I gave one to 7 years ago still uses it for her toys!

I was bought a bed jacket.
It is now 60 years ago and I don’t think today’s new mums would know what a bed jacket is.

When I left work to have my first baby, I received a beautiful nightdress, for me. To have something for myself along with all the wonderful baby gifts was so thoughtful that I still remember that from 53 years ago.

I tend to crochet a blanket for expected babies, sometimes knitting a matching hat or jacket, too.

My 2nd GGD was born two weeks ago, my GS and his partner who we have hardly ever met.
She does not really like us but did bring the first one to see us when she was a few days old.
Since then we may have seen her 4/5 times.
When the first one was born I bought a Moses basket , all the bedding and one of those babygro things babies sleep in.
My S paid for loads of stuff.

I put £100 in her bank account and £50 at Christmas and her 1st b’day.
Never got thanked at all.
Second one we have just been told 2nd has been born and 2 photos on WhatsApp.
I sent £50 worth of 6/9 months baby clothes from M&S , not even a text message in return.
As we are not going to be part of their lives my family are just opting out.
So I am happy to give to friends and neighbours families who show such appreciation.

(*UTBB*). When my DD’s married, both were adamant they didn’t want children. My BF’s son was the opposite, so when his DD came along - BF said I could share her DGC as I’d be unlikely to have my own.
It was a lovely gesture for 10 years before (my) DGS1 came along when DD1 was 38, followed by DGS2, when DD2 was also 38.

I too had the IKEA chairs here for them and donated them when no longer needed.

I too make up a little baby hamper of things like baby wipes, nappies, shampoo, bath stuff and a small teething rattle and a nice photo frame. All put in a shoe box covered in baby gift wrapping and tissue paper used. You could use pink or blue as appropriate.

I would say £30 voucher for Boots or M&S and a pack of 3 muslins wrapped with love xx

The Ikea high chair is a bargain at around £15 and gets top marks in most reviews. My step children both have them and we also have one here for when they visit.

I’d fear that gift cards/vouchers would just be a nuisance as in One More Thing to have to do something about, so I’d go for a present - prob a garment as fun to choose.

That is a very generous gift for a non family member.
I an sure they appreciated it.

I bought my BF’s son and d-in-law a high chair from JL.

Loving these ideas and comments. Thanks everyone

When my nieces had babies I made up a little hamper of baby things they might like to try such as different brands of baby wipes, Sudocrem or similar, soap/baby bath etc. There are so many out there to choose from. I also put in a big bar of chocolate and/or a mini bottle of wine for the new mum when the need arises

Jaxjacky

Very good friends of my children will be having their baby this week, I’ll be getting a Deliveroo voucher, about £40 so they can get a meal delivered amongst the upheaval.

Great idea.
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Etsy is a source of ideas for baby boxes but what also caught my eye there was a mobile for the nursery which would be a source of fascination for the baby for months - possibly years.

Very good friends of my children will be having their baby this week, I’ll be getting a Deliveroo voucher, about £40 so they can get a meal delivered amongst the upheaval.

My neighbours D had a baby nearly 3 years ago, I gave an M&S voucher for £25 which they were delighted with.
I know another is “ being anticipated “so if that is so I shall up it to £30 .

New parents now seem to value money or vouchers more than gifts.I would send £30 in a nice card, or voucher for same amount.