Mommy must haves...

jmo866 · February 2012

A friend of mine is expecting soon and although she is insistent on not having a formal shower, we are having a dinner for her Saturday so I wanted to make her up a gift of "mommy must haves". I have a few things I am thinking of, but what item(s) do you love, have found extremely useful with LO, or just can't live without? Thanks!

ETA: extra points for links!

nbbride06 · February 2012

Moby wrap, Halo sleepsack swaddles

MOONGIRL2467 · February 2012

if breastfeeding- nipple creams, pads.

Something nice for hospital, like a new robe or slippers (my bday the 13 and I was in the hospital the 17, mil gave me a new robe bday/new mommy gift )

s00z · February 2012

I couldn't live without the Miracle Blanket for the first 4 months.

Snow1010 · February 2012

The Rock-n-Play is so popular that I don't think a link is needed! That was a lifesaver for us.

One thing we forgot were night lights!!!!! First stubbed toe and I sent my DH to the store.

And for a fun gift, I like the book "Go the F to Sleep".

tawillers · February 2012

I absolutely believe the Boppy is a must-have. I love the shape and the firm-ness and the way it just stays in place. Pillows do not compare.

Comfort is a huge part of breastfeeding.

ETA: I'm still using mine and I rec'd it as a gift when DD1 was born.

tawillers · February 2012

I just re-read your post and now I'm thinking you want some sort of gift bag of goodies or something, not a bunch of big items.

I thought these hospital survival kits were cute: https://jensownroad.blogspot.com/2011/06/hospital-survival-kit-with-printables.html

Mason&Mama · February 2012

Cloth diapers as burp cloths.

Schnooks88 · February 2012

I couldn't live without swaddle blankets and a swing. But obviously you can't fit a swing in a gift basket

jmo866 · February 2012

tawillers:
I just re-read your post and now I'm thinking you want some sort of gift bag of goodies or something, not a bunch of big items.

I thought these hospital survival kits were cute: https://jensownroad.blogspot.com/2011/06/hospital-survival-kit-with-printables.html

Either/ or is great! I was thinking to buy one bigger thing and some smaller things to put with it, depending on cost.

weebos8 · February 2012

Swaddleme blankets, lanolin cream, and maybe even like nice coffee or something special just for the mom.

Kara03 · February 2012

Snacks so they have something quick to eat.

MOONGIRL2467 · February 2012

weebos8:
Swaddleme blankets, lanolin cream, and maybe even like nice coffee or something special just for the mom.

If you get her something for her that is so thoughtful! We've all been there, and something just for us is always so nice.

Even a card saying "congratulations mama" etc. a little note that she can count on you etc etc

MISSMOLLY1214 · February 2012

I wish someone would have given me the gift of "time". The "time" to take a shower, the "time" to take a nap, the "time" to do a load of laundry. Maybe make a few coupons for her offering to come over and watch baby for an hour or so,so she can do a few things on her own.

jmo866 · February 2012

MISSMOLLY1214:
I wish someone would have given me the gift of "time". The "time" to take a shower, the "time" to take a nap, the "time" to do a load of laundry. Maybe make a few coupons for her offering to come over and watch baby for an hour or so,so she can do a few things on her own.

Love this!!

Thanks for all the awesome ideas so far ladies!

shellzano · February 2012

I love my breastfriend! It helped with my back while breastfeeding Magdalin.

Here's the link https://www.mybrestfriend.com/

abbyfp2324 · February 2012

MISSMOLLY1214:
I wish someone would have given me the gift of "time". The "time" to take a shower, the "time" to take a nap, the "time" to do a load of laundry. Maybe make a few coupons for her offering to come over and watch baby for an hour or so,so she can do a few things on her own.

This is the best idea ever.

MISSMOLLY1214 · February 2012

abbyfp2324:
MISSMOLLY1214:

I wish someone would have given me the gift of "time". The "time" to take a shower, the "time" to take a nap, the "time" to do a load of laundry. Maybe make a few coupons for her offering to come over and watch baby for an hour or so,so she can do a few things on her own.

This is the best idea ever.

Seriously, that was what I struggled with the most in the beginning. I didn't have anyone to help me out, so I would have killed for an hour here and there.

katiewhompus · February 2012

If she has an ereader a gift card to the store (Amazon, B&N). I burn through my nookbooks during growth spurts, naps and pumping.

jmo866 · February 2012

katiewhompus:
If she has an ereader a gift card to the store (Amazon, B&N). I burn through my nookbooks during growth spurts, naps and pumping.

Another great idea!

lisamoe · March 2012

Rock n play was a God-send for us. I think gift cards to restraunts are great gift ideas, so takeout is convenient and doesnt cost much. The last thing I wanted to do was cook after having DS

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