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Crazydog

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
A very good friend of mine is having a second child, and the baby will be their second boy. What do you get someone who is having another child of the same sex?

I figured they have all the clothes and toys they need, and I want to get them something which they will appreciate rather than yet another new sleeper. It sounds to me that they have clothes for all seasons for all sizes already.

I wanted to get something for the baby, but is it easier to get something for the parents instead?

Goddessatlaw

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You can never have too many copies of "Pat the Bunny" around. I prefer to give books, and the early learning ones are so much fun. Tub books for the little, bitty babies. If you have a Half-Price Books around, they always have an excellent children's selection (unused as well as used).

Heyltslori

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Diapers and wipes are always needed! I know it's not a really personal gift, but they are expensive and I'm sure would be appreciated.

Wargod

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Diapers...can never have enough and if they want to use cloth, then a diaper service for a month or two.

I know thats not what you meant though. Are they buying a new infant carrier or is there fairly new? A child's Bible, if they're at all religious, would be a nice gift. Uhm, lol, I'm thinking...silver piggy bank filled with pennys, how bout a nice album for all the pictures they'll be taking.

The last friend I had who had a baby, I bought her a gift basket of bath gels and such..the card I had said, Here's a little gift for you, a reminder to take care of yourself. Another idea is to offer to watch the kids when their ready to go out again so they can have a free night, or taking care of the older son for a few hours.

Suitsmefine

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
A few months ago my friend had her 4th child..... I got her 2 packs of diapers and wipes, and fixed a basket of pampering stuff ( relaxing candle, bubble bath, lotion etc...) for Mommy.....SHE LOVED IT!!!!!

Draheid

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
From a 'techy/dad' point of view, how about a digital camera so they can take and share photos of the boys with their friends & families. They are getting more affordable and it's a great way to share their growing up with everyone!

Just a thought!

Edit to add: This might also be a possible 'group gift' to share the cost and the rewards! :)

Weenerlobo

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Crazy,

I've given gift certificates for massage to expectant mommies to use when Baby is born. It goes along with that whole happy mommie makes for happy baby thinking.

Another gift that I've heard about, which might not be so expensive with the stock market in its current situation, is to give the baby stock in kid-minded companies, such as Disney or Mattel.

Djgirl5235

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My girlfriend just had a baby boy, and I gave her:

For the baby: Winnie the Pooh gift set with - teething rings, rattles, rubber blocks, rattle Winnie bear; and also a homemade knit blanket

For mama: A cd set called Soprano's and Tenors - all relaxing classical music - something to breastfeed and try to relax by.

Pcakes2

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A savings bond for the baby's future. Or perhaps a Merry Maids gift certificate to help out with the housecleaning duties. Diapers (as I hear you can never have enough of).

I hear lots of people say that since it's the second baby, that they have everything. Well, I wouldn't want to start off life in a used onesie!

Heyltslori

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You could get some baby shampoo, lotion, powder...stuff like that. Burts Bee's has a nice little starter kit for babies that includes some lotion, soap and massage oil etc... You can find it at www.drugstore.com. :)

Karuuna

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Shameless (but modest) plug for my own business: http://www.bkeepsakes.com. You'll find a Birthdate History poster that's personalized with the child's name, etc, plus info about the day they were born.

Doesn't work well for a shower gift; but is a great after-the-baby's born gift. :)

Pcakes2

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Karuuna...those are great!!!

Karuuna

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 02:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks! :)

Oh, and before or after the baby is born, you can always get a Gift Certificate. Gift Certificates can be ordered online, and an Email Gift Certificate can be sent to the recipient that they can use online or by mail. They make nice Christmas gifts too!

Crazydog

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 03:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for all the advice so far. That's a good point about starting life with everything second-hand, Pcakes. I think I'll just ask my friend if he would rather not get new clothes. All of the suggestions are great.

Kady

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 03:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I always give a really pretty picture frame. Also, don't forget to get a small gift for the "Big Brother." They need to feel special too!! :)

Jmm

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When I was pregnant with my second the girls at work gave me a diaper shower and I loved it. Some bought newborns and some bought bigger diapers. I don't think I bought any for the first 4 months. You really can never go wrong with diapers.

Sadiesmom

Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I give an annual silver mint set for the year of birth. This only works for babies born in the second half of the year though.
Also a savings bond works.
They always can use a nice cean baby outfit.

Jewels

Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazydog, I am due to have my second baby soon and have been going through the same dilemma. Alot of things that I thought I would use again, I have realized my son has become really attached to. Like his little chair that was an infant chair and changes into a toddler chair. I was going to use that for the new baby, until I realized he still likes to sit in it and read books, so I am going to get the new baby her own.

If the mom is nursing, a boppy pillow is a great gift...if she already has one, they now sell new covers for them, so she could feel like she has a new one!

I definitely agree with Pcakes though, there are just some things that shouldn't have to be hand-me-downs. That has been my biggest problem...and now I have shopped way to much!!

Twiggyish

Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think books are always wonderful. Also think of music. We played music to my daughter when she was small. There are tapes by Wee Sings. There are classical music tapes for children, too. The music soothes the baby and helps them sleep. If they have a cd player in the baby's room, you can get a few cd's. If not add in a small portable player.
Every music store has a children's section.

Sia

Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
How about a really nice, dressy outfit in a larger size, like 18 months or 24 months, to be worn for a portrait when the baby is old enough? Or how about a gift certificate or paid membership to a portrait club? I use J.C. Penney for our portraits and have ALWAYS had fabulous pictures taken of my kids!! They're great where I live.

If I were having another baby, I would love a high-quality framed art print for the child's room. I would not want something infantile, but would like something that would suit the room as the child grows older. There are beautiful lithographs available.

My sister has bought my daughter an Enesco figurine for each birthday. The figurines are little girls with the number of the corresponding birthday: 1, 2, 3, etc. I think the figurines in this series are available through 16. Maybe they make a comparable line for boys.

Yuhuru

Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 03:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would suggest something personalized. Wait until the baby is born and order a blanket. There's a website call www.blankees.com (I believe) You can get a knitted blanket with the baby's name knitted throughout in several different colors. We love the one we got for our son. I bought one for my nephew. It's something that they can always keep. Mom will treasure initially and when baby gets older it will be something of his very own.

I'm pregnant with my second, and I'm having a child of the opposite sex and I'm still having trouble finding things I need.

Yuhuru

Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 03:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, the site is www.blankees.com We have the echo.

Bakerygirl

Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 05:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The best gift i got with my baby was a baby wipe warmer.. I had never even heard of them until i got one at my shower.. I remember with my first baby i always felt bad using those cold wipes on their little butts.. The warmer makes it much nicer for the baby and easier on me. Probably a gift not many parents have or may have even heard of. They are only around $20 also.

Sia

Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 08:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bakerygirl, the wipes-warmer IS a good idea. Those wipes are awfully chilly, and if you carry them in your car in the winter-time, they can be downright startlingly cold!! I use them to clean up the kids after they've eaten in the car--which is, by the way, a bad idea; don't ever start doing that. My car always looks like a pig-sty.

My kids are 4 and 6, but we still use wipes for various things. They are cheaper than the Clorox wipes and they wipe up spills and food well (the kids can handle a spill themselves sometimes) and they really clean the scuff-marks off of my daughter's white leather shoes. We still use wipes for bathroom "problems," too (like if my son pees on the toilet seat, which he doesn't always remember to LIFT up!), and they help the kids do a more thorough job of cleaning themselves. Don't let anyone tell you that a potty-trained child will do a perfect job of clean-up every time, LOL! Maybe Santa will bring us a wipes warmer this Christmas!

Jkm

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 11:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
We still use wipes (in the van) and everywhere and the girls have been out of diapers for 8yrs now.....

Great for at scout meetings, too, and camping, and, and,......

I have a plate from the local merchants when my oldest was born - has the date time weight etc on it. For some reason or another never got one for my youngest -- wish we had -- they like to check that stuff out every so often (like when birthdays roll around......