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What to get new neighbor with new baby?

umdbrideumdbride
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We moved about 2 months ago and have met our neighbors across the street a couple of times and say hello/goodbye when we see them outside.  She was super welcoming and exchanged e-mails even before we moved in, but we haven't really gotten together with them for more than a few minutes.  She just had her first baby and so I'd like to bring her over a meal and also a baby gift....but I'm not sure what to bring as a gift. 

Part of me wants to get a small assortment of stuff that is/was really useful (like side-snap Ts or a button up one-piece outfit, a particular brand of bottle brush, a Target nursing tank, etc.)? but maybe I should just go with something more generic like the Aiden & Anais swaddle blankets or Halo sleep sacks?

FWIW I checked BBB, Babies R Us, and Amazon and can't find a registry for them so I have no idea what they have or don't have, but this is a first baby. I'd give gift receipts for whatever we bought. 

any thoughts or suggestions?

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  • kbalbkbalb

    I would go with anything you thought was useful.  I always appreciated other mom's giving me suggestions about things that worked for them.  (My girlfriend's brand of pacifiers--not one I registered for--was the only one that DD took, ever).

    You also might want to try Target for a registry too.

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    I would go with anything you thought was useful.  I always appreciated other mom's giving me suggestions about things that worked for them.  (My girlfriend's brand of pacifiers--not one I registered for--was the only one that DD took, ever).

    You also might want to try Target for a registry too.

    Good idea on Target - just checked and no luck :(  I thought about pacifiers too - maybe I'll add that to the mix.   thanks!

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  • MrsNJSwimmerMrsNJSwimmer member
    I find that people tend to be appreciative of the "been there, done that" kind of baskets with explanations.  Plus, it makes me feel useful! lol
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  • CapitolBabyCapitolBaby member
    I like the idea of doing something like a "best of" basket.  For me personally, it would include things like Aveeno shampoo/wash (I never have enough of it), Nuby snack cups with the "guard" on top to keep snacks from spilling out, the "sippy cup strap" that attaches to strollers so that when baby tries to throw his/her cup overboard, it doesn't land on the floor, etc.
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  • SofkaSofka

    how sweet of you!

    I would not get anything personal like an nursing tank b/c you don't know if she's nursing or not.  I would bring something that you found useful and maybe something for the Mom, like chocolate.

     

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  • umdbrideumdbride
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    how sweet of you!

    I would not get anything personal like an nursing tank b/c you don't know if she's nursing or not.  I would bring something that you found useful and maybe something for the Mom, like chocolate.

     

    thanks - I was kind of thinking the nursing tank was probably not a safe bet.  I'm sure I can find plenty of stuff now, especially with everyone's great ideas.  

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  • courtneyLMMcourtneyLMM
    There are always the basics....some diapers, wipes, soaps, etc.  You could place them all in a nice basket and maybe a gift card to Starbucks for mom & dad.
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