What sorts of clothes have you got? When I had DD we went through numerous changes of clothes a day. So perhaps more clothes would be good? Socks and singlets are a must IMO. Do you have nappies and wipes? If you're wanting to use cloth this would be the time to start thinking about buying some. Depending on what time you want, they can be quite expensive so you might want to research before putting them out there as a gift idea. Also, do you have any toys for bubs? Newborns don't really need toys as such but having a few things you can dangle in front of them or learn to reach out and grip (over time) is good for their development, and can be a less expensive option.
my mum is organising shower down here for me, so we sat downa nd worked out what i was intending on getting for baby, took off what we have already, then left the rest as an idea
people will buy small things like singlets, socks, sleepsuits, wraps etc, but some will want to buy bigger things, so put a whole list of wants together - if someone gets it, so be it - if not, well bummer! no biggie!
i included
sock
singlets
nighties for bub
wraps
sleeping bags
BOOKS!
toys (lamaze etc)
bibs etc
i als included a list of "please don't get" things as we don't want to use the supermarket baby wash stuff ( i have sensitive skin so bubs likely will), nappies (i'm using cloth) stuff like that so that people know to avoid them kwim?
I would suggest towels, muslin wraps (can never have enough!), mobile for cot, spewbies (facewasher thingys) and vouchers are always good (so you can go & buy stuff once bubs comes and you figure out what it its you really need!).
one of the best used items was the big lot of nappies we got. also we got house safety stuff. which we didnt use straightaway but now is very very handy!
wraps are good to get and clothes are always lots of fun
maybe you could ask ppl to pitch in to get a baby carrier etc etc
If you want to breastfeed then ask people to put together for an ABA membership, or maybe someone will be able to just buy it themselves for you. You do need the support that they give.
Otherwise I would say something practical like nappies or other things that you will use constantly.
I like you had almost everything before having my baby shower but things that I got from people that were great were:
- toys
- feeding things (for whent the baby will be on solids
- clothes in the next size or 2 up
- muslin wraps
- waffle blankets
- books
- baby bath products
- nappies
- gift vouchers (a nice way of asking for this is just to say "if you're struggling I love to shop or have a layby at .... for such and such a shop")
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