Baby Gifts

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by honeychile

If I get clothing, I always get at least a size 18-24, if not larger. It makes the "shower gifts" last longer! I usually try to throw a gift card for diapers in there, too.

that's what i do too, if i buy clothes.

in the past i have made baskets that held things a new mother might not think about, but might need at a moments notice:

orajel
baby tylenol(or whatever pediatricians recommend now)
diaper rash cream
cortisone cream
mylicon drops(both my kids were colicky and this was a Godsend)
diaper pins
q-tips
one of those things that suck the mucus out of baby's nose(can't remember the name)
set of baby shampoo, soap and lotion
travel set of wipes
leash for pacifier
rattle

i decorate the basket with paint, lace and ribbon. a thoughtful party goer gave this to me when i was expecting my first baby and it was the most useful gift i got.

[ZTAMich]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

one of those things that suck the mucus out of baby's nose(can't remember the name)

Baby Aspirator I think

I love giving bath towels with the little hood made from one corner of the towel. And then I usually give some bath products too.
If I give clothes, I usually go with a larger size.
I just gave a gift of a few books for the little one's library - Eric Carle, Rosemary Wells & a Richard Scary are some of my favorite authors.