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Eurodaisy · Dooney & Bourke

Help me fill a baby shower basket

itsapinkthing · Coach

Well I think that's a great idea, what a nice gift.

As for newborn diapers I am a huge fan of Huggies. My friend told me that's because I had a girl, she says Huggies are for girls and Pampers work better for boys, not sure it's fact but though I'd share. I know the hospital I'm delivering at uses Pampers Swaddlers for newborns.

Other things that are quite practical for newborns, baby gas drops, baby tylenol, these are things you never get until you need them, and usually that's the middle of the night with a crying baby. With my first I used cloth diapers for a myrid of things, so they came in handy.

As for a gift for Mom, I think that's a bit personal. But think of her and what is something that might be important to her to make her feel "normal" after baby is born. For me I told my husband I need to be able to shower and fix my hair even on the roughest baby days. So I really need my expensive shampoo/conditioner/styling product fix. It's something I can do for me without feeling like I'm neglecting the baby.

Eurodaisy · Dooney & Bourke

So the invitation came today, as I expected. Fortunately, I've been doing some more thinking, and I've devised a plan.

A small basket like this:

A box of newborn diapers:

(Thanks for the advice, itsapinkthing... she's having a girl)

A pack of washable diapers (I think she wants to use these as burp cloths; I'll embroider them, too, to make them fun):

Some onesies (these have Pooh on them):

Classic Pooh 2-pc. Bodysuit Set - Pink White

Some baby Tylenol (which flavor did your little ones like? Or does it matter?):

Tylenol Concentrated Infants' Drops -- 1 fl oz

And a little bag full of nail care goodies for mom (itsapinkthing: I see what you're saying about the beauty thing, but I really have no idea what kind of hair or makeup products are her favs.... I was thinking about some nice body wash or something instead, but some people are sensitive to fragranced things, so this is my compromise...):

- nail files

- cutile oil

- hand cream (probably that little intense tube of Neutrogena)

- buffing block (no way she'll have time to paint her nails with the little one)

How does all this sound?

stylethread · Kenneth Cole

Another thing...I am always the only one to give this to someone at a baby shower: Books. Definitey add some waterproof or board books in there. The mother always appreciates that because it's practical and there are some really cute ones out there. Plus, you can get some that match your color scheme.