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* Update* Going to see Friend's Baby...

nunzi182 · Kate Spade

RE: Going to see Friend's Baby...

NCshopper · Hermes

I think that's a nice idea and very thoughtful, especially since it's something you want to do and not because it's something you feel obligated to do.

What about a little baby outfit from Old Navy? They have the cutest kids clothes and they're pretty inexpensive.

member · Hermes

Thanks girls! I definitely just want to bring her something because I know it will make her happy and that makes me happy. Anyhow, I like the idea of a cute outfit for him - how does sizing work? I'm so clueless about babies - lol.

itsapinkthing · Coach

shopchicago33 wrote:

Thanks girls! I definitely just want to bring her something because I know it will make her happy and that makes me happy. Anyhow, I like the idea of a cute outfit for him - how does sizing work? I'm so clueless about babies - lol.

Do you know how big he was when he was born? Most infant sizing goes by pounds and it's listed right on the label or it's by months (1-3mnths, 3-6mnths, 6-9mnths). if he was lager than average when he was born he could easily go up a size. HTH.

member · Hermes

itsapinkthing- no I don't know how big he was, but I know he was a couple weeks early and I'm almost sure he was just pretty average 6 or 7 lbs...

Sandy · Kate Spade

When my bf's sister had her baby in June (and when my sister had her baby three years ago, for that matter), I got a little something for everyone. I got Daddy a "World's Best Dad" t-shirt (it came with fabric paints to put a child's hand prints on it, too), I started a scrapbook for Mommy, and I got Baby a little outfit from ON (like NCshopper suggested). It was so cute; it had a red pepper on it and read "I'm a hottie" or something. Every mother I know has always requested bigger sizes when I've asked what to get for a gift. They say that they get so many 0-3months from the baby shower and all that it's nice to have clothes for later. My nephew had clothes that he never got to wear because he got too big too fast, and many outfits were worn only once or twice.

Sorry to babble... I also want to add that I think it's sweet that you want to bring a little something .

alb · Marc Jacobs

If you want to get an outfit he could wear now or in the near future, I would get something in a size 0-3 so that if he can't wear it now he can wear it soon and then for a longer time period than "newborn" sizes (just so you know, the most common size outfit for a newborn baby is either "newborn"-which some babies outgrow really fast, like in 2 weeks or so--or "0-3 months"). Another option would be to get an outfit he could wear later, like say a size 6-9 month outfit, which your friend could keep for later use. Either option is a good one. A lot of people gave me really cute outfits sized 6-9 months, for example, and it was nice b/c I didn't have to rush out to the store when I realized Lucy had outgrown some of her previous clothes. But I'm a dork and like to plan ahead (I bought a cashmere hoodie for Lucy the other day that she won't be able to wear until she is 3 or 4-but it was on sale).

Anyway, whatever you decide to do consider what the climate/season/temperature will be during the time period, i.e. if you live in a cold climate than don't get something for only warm weather unless it is for a time period when it's warmer out, i.e. 6-9 months. Sorry for the rambling post, hope it makes sense!

wicked · Coach

I would pick up a bouquet for the mommy

Liz · Kenneth Cole

alb wrote:

Another option would be to get an outfit he could wear later, like say a size 6-9 month outfit, which your friend could keep for later use. Either option is a good one. A lot of people gave me really cute outfits sized 6-9 months, for example, and it was nice b/c I didn't have to rush out to the store when I realized Lucy had outgrown some of her previous clothes. But I'm a dork and like to plan ahead (I bought a cashmere hoodie for Lucy the other day that she won't be able to wear until she is 3 or 4-but it was on sale).

I was so appreciative when people got me clothes that were a little bigger for my daughter because then I also felt like I didn't have to rush out to get her new clothes when she outgrew them. Maybe if you'd rather not go the clothing route, you could pick up a few books to start the baby's first library. My daughter swears by Goodnight Moon and Go Dog, Go!

Becca · Kate Spade

I felt the same way when I visited a good friend in the hospital right after she had her baby. I decided to get her a pink orchid. I knew it would last a long time (compared to a bouqet) and would be a nice gift for her.

Hedvig · Coach

A good friend of mine had twin girls two years ago and I was really clueless about sizing, too. I ended up getting them adorable sun hats they were able to wear in the summer when they were about six months old. My friend really liked the hats.

Cortney1982 · Chanel

I think getting them clothes that they can wear a few months from now is a good idea.

member · Hermes

Cortney1982 wrote:

I think getting them clothes that they can wear a few months from now is a good idea.

I agree - thanks girls! I think I'm gonna buy some clothes he can wear a few months from now, seems like the most useful of the options.

alb · Marc Jacobs

Shopchicago--I really think that's the best way to go. My favorite gifts were little dresses I got for Lucy to wear when she's older--b/c most people give you clothes to wear currently so the baby will probably get more wear out of the bigger clothes. For example, I got SOOO many newborn onesies there was no way Lucy could wear them all--even when I was changing her outfits 3 xs a day. On the other hand, the bigger outfits got more mileage b/c there were fewer of them. HTH--let us know what you end up getting.

member · Hermes

alb wrote:

Shopchicago--I really think that's the best way to go. My favorite gifts were little dresses I got for Lucy to wear when she's older--b/c most people give you clothes to wear currently so the baby will probably get more wear out of the bigger clothes. For example, I got SOOO many newborn onesies there was no way Lucy could wear them all--even when I was changing her outfits 3 xs a day. On the other hand, the bigger outfits got more mileage b/c there were fewer of them. HTH--let us know what you end up getting.

I'm so glad you girls suggested getting him a bigger outfit...I probably would have went and bought one for him to wear now, and when I think about it, you are all totally right...she got so many outfits for him to wear now at the baby shower, I'm sure she'll appreciate something he can wear a little later.

I'll post a pic of what I get

small fry · Chanel

I like wicked idea also, you could get bouquet for Mommy plus a cute outfit for the baby, I know sometimes Mommy's get left out because everyone focuses on the baby which is all good, but I know that would make the mommy feel so grateful

blink · Coach

You don't need to bring anything, but it is nice to bring something for either baby or for mom. I wished someone would have brought me a baked lasagna, honestly, when I was home with my newborn last year, I had no energy or time to cook something like that for myself.

member · Hermes

Here's what I ended up getting my friend's baby:

From BabyGap:

I bought everything in size 12-18 mos, which she was very appreciative of. Thanks for the help/suggestions ladies!

Sandy · Kate Spade

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