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  1. #1
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    Feb 2009
    australia
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    favors for hospital

    i have noticed that some people do favor boxes for guests who vist them in hospital?
    Does anyone know what they usually provide their guests with? is it just sugar coated almonds?
    Last edited by star child; July 11th, 2009 at 05:35 PM.

  2. #2
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    Sep 2008
    Croydon, Victoria
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    I havnt heard of that one!! Dont think I will be doing that, I also dont think people would at all be expecting a gift from a new family.

    But if you really did want to give something, sugared almonds may not be aloud in the hospital because of nut allergies etc. Prob check with the hospital.

    ETA- I think a cuddle of my baby is gift enough!!

  3. #3
    Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

    Jan 2005
    Funky Town, Vic
    7,070

    OMG, now I've heard everything!

    How ridiculous - the last thing I'd be doing on the way to hospital is packing frilly crap full of gifts for everyone else.

    Traditionally its for wedding only.

  4. #4
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    May 2007
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    i couldn't imagine anyone expecting a gift for visiting your new bub!

    I really wouldn't worry about it, YOURE the one who will be getting the pressies!

  5. #5
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    Mar 2009
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    That definately is a NEW one!! - I've never heard of this before.

    Hubby giving out cigars is enough for me!!

    You will have so much preparation for bubs arrival, last thing you should be doing is making up gifts for visitors!

  6. #6
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    Jan 2005
    Down by the ocean
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    Huh...?

    Not something I'd bother with for the hospital. You could save that for the christening if you really wanted to do it.

  7. #7
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    South Eastern Suburbs, Vic
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    Is it something your family do? Perhaps it's a tradition for some cultures?
    I wouldn't feel any pressure to do it though. If it's a fun thing that will keep you busy in the days before, then go for it, but I don't think it's usually an expected thing, I've certainly never heard of it.
    I do know that afterwards people often send out a 'thankyou' card with a pic of bub to people who brought presents for baby, so perhaps that's something you could do?

    If you give out favours I'll come and visit you though.

  8. #8
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    Nov 2008
    Perth
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    OMG, really?! Without sounding selfish, I'll be expecting the pressies!!

    I'd be shocked if my friends and family expected a gift for visiting us and our new family member!! Gosh, I really hope this isn't a new trend.