any cute ideas for when new baby comes home?

tml0701

Our neighbors just had a baby girl and we wanted to do something small like balloons/banner outside when they drive in as a welcome home baby. ?Anyone have any cute ideas?

MrsBeckO

I think its a really sweet gesture - but I'd be careful with that. Not everyone likes to advertise publicly that they have a new infant at home. If you know they would like that kind of thing, go for it - but, just make sure its something they'd appreciate and not worry about.?

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Kery1499

That sounds cute enough to me* I personally dont want that little stork on my lawn I told my parents/sister Because I feel like not my whole neighborhood needs to know her name and etc. am I alone here?

But the balloons and banner are cute~ Thats nice of you

war_eagle

I don't really like the idea of "advertising" a new baby outside of the home where anyone can see it. ?Too many crazies out there...

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do not assume they'd want it announced to the world like that... banners, signs, storks, etc- can be dangerous actually- they announce to the world "mom is home with baby and vulnerable" and many people are uncomfortable with that... i personally would never want anything outside my house that said "new baby is here".

Bring them food - and don't stay long- that is the best thing a new parent can get from anyone.

Jason'swife

Goldie_Locks_5:

do not assume they'd want it announced to the world like that... banners, signs, storks, etc- can be dangerous actually- they announce to the world "mom is home with baby and vulnerable" and many people are uncomfortable with that... i personally would never want anything outside my house that said "new baby is here".

Bring them food - and don't stay long- that is the best thing a new parent can get from anyone.

 I agree. Too many crazies out there...

And t

Jason'swife

Goldie_Locks_5:

do not assume they'd want it announced to the world like that... banners, signs, storks, etc- can be dangerous actually- they announce to the world "mom is home with baby and vulnerable" and many people are uncomfortable with that... i personally would never want anything outside my house that said "new baby is here".

Bring them food - and don't stay long- that is the best thing a new parent can get from anyone.

 I agree. Too many crazies out there...

And they w

Jason'swife

Goldie_Locks_5:

do not assume they'd want it announced to the world like that... banners, signs, storks, etc- can be dangerous actually- they announce to the world "mom is home with baby and vulnerable" and many people are uncomfortable with that... i personally would never want anything outside my house that said "new baby is here".

Bring them food - and don't stay long- that is the best thing a new parent can get from anyone.

 I agree. Too many crazies out there...

And they w

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bridetobe05

I'm with the other posters on this.  I wouldn't want to advertise a new baby, only due to the fact that there are so many crazy people out there.  You never know. 

Buttt, if its something you think they would like, then I'd go with balloons only, or a small bouquet of flowers and a nice card welcoming new baby.

Jason'swife

::kicks bump::

I was trying to say that they will love you if you bring food.

Sheesh.

tml0701

Thanks everyone! I DID NOT EVEN THINK OF THE CRAZIES!!! I guess I will just drop off some food although since I have been pregnant cooking has taken a "back burner" haha I can pick something up though and maybe bring some flowers. Thanks

suscq

If you don't feel like cooking, what about a gift certificate to a local place that delivers?  That way they will have it available for whenever they need it.

DonnysBride09

MrsBeckO:

I think its a really sweet gesture - but I'd be careful with that. Not everyone likes to advertise publicly that they have a new infant at home. If you know they would like that kind of thing, go for it - but, just make sure its something they'd appreciate and not worry about. 

 

ditto this. my friend wanted to do this for me, and i said No, that i did NOT want to broadcast that i had an infant.

Resa77063

Just a serious warning about the yard signs and banners:

Our neighbor had a baby and had a little stork sign out front of her home the day she left the hospital.  She told me that she had 4 strangers stop by the house wanting to say congratulations and see the baby. She let one lady in her home, and after she left she thought about it some more and realized that was a bad idea (ya think??!!!!).  She said after that one time, the lady has dropped by 3 other times wanting to see the baby and on the last time offering to do some cleaning (at 10pm).  My neighbor said on the last time she wouldn't open the door and yelled she was calling the police.  The lady hasnt come back after that.

I find those banners cute and all, but after her encounter we won't be doing it.  If anything my family might decorate the inside of our home.