Dream gift for baby

mamabearcj · April 2018

Little insight
Over the weekend my MIL texted me asking if I had a dream gift for the baby what would it be? So she could buy it.. Since I have NO idea and DH is equally stumped as to what that could be I'm coming here to ask for thoughts, ideas, suggestions, anything!
I don't even know where to start honestly.. when someone says dream for my baby I don't think of anything physical and if I tell her that she won't accept it as an answer.. please help lol

kiwi2628 · April 2018

Is this your first baby? If so- go for the most beaucoup thing you want like the Bugaboo Fox stroller

cdepperschmidt · April 2018

Something expensive like a convertible car seat or fancy stroller, something you wouldn’t buy your self like a designer diaper bag, something practical like an amazon diaper subscription.

chyvie · April 2018

Maybe for her to set up a education fund for the baby?

mamabearcj · April 2018

Yes it is my first baby!! They're third grandbaby and they never asked anything like this with the other 2...

DunkinDecaf · April 2018

Not knowing your MIL hard to say how to answer. The big ticket items I’d choose for my baby are 529 contributions, a baby book of their first year (the legwork is the gift. You could upload photos to an app like cluster to share them only with family and she could pick from them and make a photo album), a special heirloom like a rocking chair, quilt or crib that was H’s as a child, or just something expensive you’ll need (fancy ass stroller, crib, convertible car seat).

I’d definitely gauge what reaction you’ll get from the parents of the first two grandkids before you ask, too. Maybe choose something in line with what she might’ve done for them, or if you’ve chosen something sentimental make sure to suggest that the other grandkids get a similar gift.

knottieamusements · April 2018

Starting an education fund was one of my first thoughts.

Some other ideas:
- Babyhood supply of diapers
- Legwork on finding daycares, pediatricians, etc. (Give guidelines, questions to ask, etc, and ask for 3-5 suggestions, not a final decision)
- Toddler swim lessons

FYI - my dream gift is that people proactively reach out and stay part of my life after baby is born. I'm talking to my close friends about that, and stressing how important that will be that they help me to keep those connections, especially in the first 6-12 months.

jwebbbber45678 · April 2018

A click connect stroller and car seat with a base for each car was by far the most useful thing, they can be 200 bucks or more, I'd say a must have!

drb2424 · April 2018

Nursery furniture, glider or rocking chair, fancy diaper bag (some of the expensive ones are really nice and practical for long term use), stroller, car seats, setting up an educational fund!

A meal service delivery plan for a year or pre-cooked meals for after baby comes.

In home or nanny support for after baby is born to help you with the post partum period. Giving you time to focus on baby but still making sure some one is helping you around the house.

sliztee · April 2018

Cleaning service for a few months...or more? A year? That would be so dope.

Laumb11 · April 2018

Yes college fund is an awesome gift. My IL's always contribute to DS for bday/christmas.
A beautiful stroller
crib set
Momaroo

hellopartyof5 · April 2018

I'd probably get a fancy stroller. If you're considering having 2 kids close together, Id get one that converts into a double (but only if said kids will be like 2 yrs apart). I'm not really big into spending a lot on nursery furniture though. They use it for such a short amount of time and it can get pretty beat up depending on the kid.

mommy2ane · April 2018

I second asking for a good stroller that could potentially convert if you’re having more kids. My first two are two years and 9 months apart so I didn’t need a double but with these two being 22 months apart, I’m thinking I may need a double. Ours doesn’t convert so I’m searching for one now.

norahkate · April 2018

a year of diapers was probably the best baby gift we ever received (as far as physical gifts go). More than anything it was never even having to think about it. My aunt just dropped off boxes of diapers and asked us to let her know if we were ever running low (she was always ahead so we never did) and when we changed sizes. Seriously great. (and even easier now with subscription services).

spartan4life · April 2018

@norahkate Wow that is an awesome gift!!

If she wasn’t in to the college fun idea and wanted a physical gift, I would probably choose the nursery furniture or the car seat & stroller combo.

My MIL has already said our gift(s) will be the nursery furniture. I really appreciate it because that’s a huge gift and expense, but we haven’t even picked it out yet so now I feel like I have to watch what we spend which is kind of annoying. She also wanted us to pick it out this past weekend and I’m not ready yet (which is a story for a different day).

mariek312 · April 2018

If I could redo this choice I'd ask for an uppa baby vista and compatible carsear. It's a bomb stroller that is convertible into a double with a ride on board. It's expensive but can be a car seat stroller frame, a single, a double (car seat and or regular seats), and you can add a ride on board for the older kids. Comes with a bassinet for easy set down and stroll as well as a sleep rated space for baby for the early months. Basically if you are going to have another kid within 1-5 years, it could be the only stroller you need, and a good way to get 3 kids around if that's your plan!

coroark14 · April 2018

Mine would be the Owlet so I could monitor baby while he/she sleeps.

Lisa3379 · April 2018

I would choose a year of some meal kit delivery service in a heartbeat. We have been getting meals from Gobble (not sure if it’s available everywhere, but it’s a way easier version of Blue Apron or Hello Fresh) for years now, and I can’t tell you enough how convenient it is. I rarely spend more than 20 minutes on dinner, and the meals are really good (I’ve only disliked maybe two or three in 4 years) and portion sizes are pretty big. Huge time saver, and for me, that’s been a lifesaver.

ummibtihaj · April 2018

I would definitely choose either a meal service or housekeeping. Those early months in particular can be overwhelming. I'm expecting baby #5, and if anyone were to ask about a dream gift I'd go for one of those options. My kids will be going to 2 different schools this fall so anything to help me save time is worth its weight in gold!

krzyriver · April 2018

+1 for meal service. Or freezer dinners that you can throw in the crockpot.

My mom helped me do this 20 meals in 2 hours thing that someone from my O16 group shared and it was a lifesaver. They also have 30 in 3 hours or 40 in 4 hours but I don't have a deep freezer so I couldn't store that many. It includes a giant shopping list for all the meals and the recipes. That was a big project that I couldn't have done without my mom when I was 35 weeks pregnant!

mamabearcj · April 2018

Loving all these options!! I would definitely jump on the food option but because we're living with my parents who enjoy cooking thankfully I don't think a meal service would be good in this scenario.. I am starting to lean more towards the car seat and stroller option though!!

BLyn627 · April 2018

For me, personally, my NEED would be a new baby monitor with two cameras. Also, a toddler bed for my youngest since she'll be kicked out of her crib. With this being our third, these are really the only things we need. Unless it's a boy. Then I'll need boy clothes.

My WANT would be (another.....okay, a third) lillebaby.

shortstack930 · April 2018

The years supply of diapers sounds like a win to me. My mom made one of those huge diaper cakes at my shower and those diapers lasted us the first couple of months.

I second the uppa baby vista. We got it for DD (almost 4 now) and it’s like brand new still and will convert to hold both kids.

Another good option is a nice video monitor. Or if she’s at all crafty then something homemade is always nice. My mom made DD a beautiful crocheted blanket with her name on it when she was born.

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