The best thing we got was a tomy lullaby star which plays music and projects on to the roof as they go to sleep. It goes for 5 or 10 mins then turns off. We still use it with our almost 2 year old and it is essential if he is sleeping somewhere that is unfamiliar. I wouldnt have thought about getting one but am so glad someone else thought to give us one.
The best thing I was given for Jazz... all the little things you don't think of buying yourself until you actually need it... like baby panadol (which we needed after her first needles, so glad someone else bought it for us as it was night and no where to buy it at that time!), matress protectors (don't ask me why but I just didn't think of it!), a neck stabiliser thing for the car seat (VERY handy while they are tiny newborns and their heads just go everywhere!).
For me... I'd have loved something for me. Some breastfeeding tops. I am not really one to spend money on myself so if someone had splashed out for me and got me some Bonds tops or something that would have been nice. Or a gift card for a clothes shop... hate that in between stage where you're not in maternity but not in your old clothes either so have NOTHING to wear... or even just a Sizzler gift card! LOL
In the early weeks the one item I could not have lived without was the vibrating bouncy chair. It gave me a place to put DS when I couldn't hold him nd the rocking/vibrations always put him to sleep. We bought that ourselves though.
My favourite item received as a gift was a bumbo seat. It was awesome once DS got a bit older.
The best thing I got after having DS was a rocker - my mum bought it for us and it was great. We also got given a lot of clothes, nappies and wipes which was fantastic, since he came early and we were not in the least prepared! These days when a friend or family member has a baby I get them useful things - like nappies and wipes. You know these things are definitely going to be used!
I found all the little things great. A friend put together a hamper with nail clippers, a bath thermometer (couldn't live without that one), wash cloths, a night light, etc. I found that to be a great present, so useful!
ooooo Leasha...totally off the subject but...
Was just looking at your sig thingy...your commitment ceremony is the 19th and I get married the 18th...What an AWESOME weekend that will be
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