What is your "go-to" baby gift???

[annasmom]

I am talking about the gift you send to the house after the baby is born. This is not the shower gift, or even the gift you would bring when you meet a baby for the first time.

My "go-to" gift used to be monogrammed baby towels from Red Envelope (when they sold the ones with blue or pink trim), but I don't like the new colors. So, I am looking for a new "go-to" gift. Any suggestions? And, any suggestions for twins??? Thanks!

[TaChapm]

I always give Comfort Silkies as a gift along with a Baby Einstein DVD. They are 2 things we wouldn't have made it without in the first months with Jackson.

Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William 6-9-05
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[hautemama15]

a basket or diaper bag filled with essentials like shampoos and baby wash, a hooded towel and washcloth, a couple of pacifiers, a bottle or two, a couple of small toys, a bib, maybe a onesie or two and a receiving blanket. Everybody uses most of these things and its easy and can all be bought at the same place!!

[jbowman]

I send all of my friends (who are breastfeeding) Lily Padz! I also think Robeez make great gifts!

We've sent Kate Spade brag books as well.

[bunnisa]

I always send a gift certificate for food that can be ordered out! I consider it something the parents will really need in the first few weeks - then I bring a baby gift when I visit.

If I'm mailing a baby gift, I usually go with Janie & Jack -- it's wrapped nicely and easy to return (esp. since there are so many brick & mortar stores).

Bethany
mom to one and one on the way!
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[AmyZ]

LL Bean Boat and Tote bag with the name of the child on it. They also have cute lighter weight totes these days.

Amy Z

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[ChunkyNicksChunkyMom]

Please try to google David Fussenegger blankets. They are the softest, most darling baby blankets from Austria and are not really known yet here so they are very unique. I discovered them when Nick was 6 months old and I would have traded every other receiving blanket for one of these beauties. Also very reasoanable at $26 to $32 or so.




Susan

#1 Nick 11-18-04
#2 ETA 05-22-06

[murpheyblue]

We do food a lot. Like the Zingerman's Midnight Feeding Box. If it's a girlfriend of mine, I usually do a care package filled with goodies for mom and baby like California Baby stuff for baby and some pampering products for mom - foot rub/cream, Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, etc.

[kboyle]

I always like to give a few zippered sleepers (fabric type depends on weather). New mom's always get button sleepers at their shower, but NEVER get zippered ones and I think they are invaluable when having to change baby's dipes a few times a night.

Hanna Andersson zippers if summer babe, Fleece zippered sleepers for colder months.

Robeez are a good idea.

I'll also *try* to make a dish, but that almost never happens.

[kijip]

Netflix or credit at their local video store ;)