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favorite gift u received for baby # 2?

my BF is going in for a c/s tomorrow to have baby  # 2.  we are very limited on cash right now so i'm looking for a great gift idea for the new baby that is very affordable.  i so wish we had more to spend but we are super tight on funds.  Sad

thanks for your recommendations.

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Re: favorite gift u received for baby # 2?

  • diapers and wipes! sounds crazy but I love it when people bring 'em over...
  • We haven't had #2, yet. However, some of the "best" things we received from DD#1 where not the typical gifts......

    a dinner, complete with salad and dessert, all in disposable containers so I didn't have to worry about dishes,

    diapers and wipes (maybe a can of formula is she is not nursing)

    COUPONS! (for diapers, wipes, formula, lotions, etc) As a HUGE coupon cutter, this was great! Especially because I no longer had the time to search for them and cut them...my BF did the work for me!

    Honestly...one of the best gifts you can give someone is your time...maybe an hour so she may take a nap or shower, or offer to help her out in the laundry dept., offer to help out with some light housekeeping, etc. She will remember that more than any outfit or toy!

    Good Luck!

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  • I would say something personalized, but you probably don't have time for that if you need it soon. I just think my first son has way more things with his name on them than my second son. It doesn't have to be something expensive - even just cute burp cloths can be embroidered. I got some that were 3 for $18 (including personalization). I just love when the second baby gets a few things of their own as well.

    Other than that, I second diapers and wipes. Bibs were also welcomed, because my first son had stained and ruined a bunch of his. Those are pretty cheap.

  • I'd have to agree with the diapers and wipes - you can never have too many of those!!

    I really liked the coupon idea too but I'm also a coupon whore ;)

  • thanks for the ideas ladies. 
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  • food! bring the family something they can eat right away or that can be frozen for later.

    diapers & wipes

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  • i second giving your time. with DS#1 that is all I remember from coming home from the hospital, my wonderful friend who actually stayed over at my house with me while my H had to be gone on a two week training. She let me get some much needed sleep, cleaned my house, did my dishes, and let me get a shower. Seriously, that to this day was the most amazing thing anyone has ever done for me. She's my best friend for a reason because she's who is taking DS while DS#2 is born. I got lucky with such a great friend!
  • i bought a little outfit, diapers and will make a meal for her and the family.  i'll also lend my time to do any chores she needs done when we visit the new bundle and drop off the meal.
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  • Love it when our friends or fam brought over a hot fresh meal! It was crazy to cook dinner with two kids the first few weeks! 


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  • Besides food, I liked blankets and something personalized for her. I felt like all our baby blankets were for Ellie and Clara didn't have any that were just for HER. Sounds silly, but I wanted her to have some blankets and a few stuffed animals that were for her and not castaways from Ellie. She also got a few monogrammed/personalized items (onesies, bags, etc.) and that's nice, too.
  • Well, the favorite gift I received was a beautiful blanket, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't inexpensive.  For an affordable gift, I'd recommend either food or time!  Super helpful with two at home.  A nice casserole/lasagna (in throw-away container - don't want to have to worry about scrubbing a baking dish to return right away, just get the toss-away foil pan) or offer to pick up older sibling for a trip to the park or the pool or something to tire them out and give some good attention.  I received both of these from a very good girlfriend of mine and appreciated them sooo much.
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