NICU baby gifts - help/suggestions please?

jenkm

Hi ladies,

I'm a MOM who usually frequents the toddler/multiples boards.  I was lucky enough that my boys didn't need to be in the NICU, though there were little and early.

My dh's employee's wife just gave birth to a baby girl at 28 weeks.  She was 2 lbs 9 oz.  I assume they'll be in the NICU for quite some time.

I don't want to send a normal gift - I want to be more helpful.  Think big.  Their family is all first generation Chinese, all live close, and give a lot of support...  But that said, if I can give them a gift package of items that will help their situation, I'd be really pleased.

Any tips would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance for your help!

katie4253

Check out this post, it might help you. https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/57534572.aspx

My first thought is gift cards restaurants near the nicu and gas cards because they'll be driving back and forth. 

MrsShrek1028

katie4253:

Check out this post, it might help you. https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/57534572.aspx

My first thought is gift cards restaurants near the nicu and gas cards because they'll be driving back and forth. 

ditto this

stillwaiting12

Gas cards were really nice! Another great gift would be some meals at home. I have been home 5 weeks and I have yet to cook anything. Between running back and forth to the NICU and the pumping schedule, I don't have time! Maybe some freezer meals?

alisonemma

We definitely could've used the gas cards and restaurant gift cards, but another thing we needed were preemie clothes and diapers.