My SIL and BIL are expecting their second baby about a month after me. It will be their second boy and they've been so generous with gifts for our first one. Do any moms have suggestion of something that is a practical and useful gift for baby number 2? They have a lot of the basics already (having doubles of some things that have resulted in us getting extras).
Do second time moms have any suggestions of things they went out to replace this go around?
Re: Good gift idea for a second baby?
We replaced, burp cloths, and bibs.
A nice gift we got the 2nd time around was a book for #1 to "read" to #2. Our first two are only 20mths apart so she really can't read to her sister, but it was nice for her to sit in my lap and read with me to #2. I know it is not really that practical, but it was nice.
The "My Very Own Name Book" is my favorite gift to send.
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Gift cards!! Seriously, I know it's probably not "nice" but I can't think of a better or more useful item that can be used on just about anything they may need.
As far as items, most second time moms replace little white onesies and burp cloths. Also, you can't go wrong with more health/first aid items- gas drops, tylenol, etc.
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We will need new onsies, bibs, socks & burp cloths. I would say you can't go wrong with that stuff. Diapers might be good too. They have large reusable bins at BRU that are filled with diapers and other goodies. It looks small online, but it's really pretty big.
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We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
Also, here is my go-to baby gift, which works just as well for 2nd, 3rd, etc. as it does for the first:
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/37037?feat=2-SR0
I have it embroidered with the baby's name and it's a sturdy and useful gift to have on hand. We use ours all the time ... for ourselves and for DD.
This is my second and I would love a Moby wrap. The first time around we got the Bjorn and its hard on my back.
LOVE personalized gifts for 2nd babies.
Some ideas: (all personalized):
-Burp cloths (tons on Etsy)
-Piggy bank
-Stepstool
-Frames
-Birth "announcements" (tons of artsy ones on Etsy)
-Chairs (soft ones or rocking chair)