Present for a new mum

[Beanmistriss]

My friends having a baby and I wanted to get her something nice for her once she's had him. However she has very sensitive skin so I can't go for the usual nice bubble bath/aromatherapy stuff etc. Any ideas as to what a new mum might appreciate? Thanks :)

[LuBlu]

How about a spa/pamper voucher? Note what you said about sensitive skin, maybe she could then have a bit of time to herself having her hair cut / nails done or something.

[ethanryan]

rather than give her something why not take her out. she has had a long 9 months so she will deserve it. dont have to be clubbin even for a meal and a chat out of the house

[Louisa 69]

Yes i agree with ethanryan take her out for a meal she'll be able to relax and have a drink or 2 after 9 months of having to watch what to drink and eat it'll be heaven for her.

[Beanmistriss]

Thanks ladies (or boys, im never sure with some of the names) :)

[coggles]

Hello Beanmistriss

Although my two girls are now nearly 5 and 8, fortunately I had, and still have due to ill health, lots of help from my husband and family.

(I'm not suggesting your friend hasn't the same BTW)

Anything, such as help with household chores, weekly shop, cooking a meal or looking after the baby so I could catch up on some much needed sleep was very appreciated!

Perhaps you could make vouchers to give to her. You could offer to do any of the above things or similar.

It may not sound exciting but might be something she would like but hesitant to ask for...!

[its_me_baby]

i fully agree with coggles give her a gift like some help round the house aswell as maybe a box of chocs and a bottle of bubbly,
when i had my first boy my mate got us a gift but also printed us a voucher for a babysitting session and a she came over when my hubby was at work did some stuff round the house while she made me have a soak in the bath with a mag. nice eh

[aims1202]

If you do want to get her something little as well as taking her out maybe, the best thing i was given when i had my boy, was a pair of really soft comfy socks, they were lovely and i lived in them when at home until they fell apart about 3 yrs later!

[Hellyon]

Best present I had was from my sister in law - she took my son for a walk in a pushchair for an hour so I could wash my hair and soak in the bath - I wouldn't have cared what the bubbles were it was heaven!

[Beanmistriss]

Thanks ladies. I have some nice ideas now :) x

[VillageVicar]

Is this their first? Well done you for focusing on her needs as well as the baby's.

I've always given picture frames. Tiffany & Co have some silver frames that are reflective of new birth and young children with prices ranging from �30-60. It's probably a cheesy gift...but I'm a guy....what can I say. In my defence- our home is filled with photos of the children and my favourites are the ones that are on a table in the sitting room. it's just a thought :-)

I also like coggles and ethran's ideas about taking her out or doing chores...that is always appreciated.

As food for thought:

http://bigworldsmallboat.blogspot.com/2006/06/ have-i-told-you-lately-that-i-love-you.html


Be well

Fr Bill

[Beanmistriss]

Another nice idea vicar. I'm an atheist but if I wasn't i think id like a viacr like you :)