Hi, I am looking for some help please..... I have got a few friends and family members due to have babies in the near future and was wondering what you would think is a reasonable amount to spend on the new arrival??
ninah
Wed 17-Aug-05 17:08:50
ignore what I said about £10!
sh is lovely, I only really know her from ante natal on here but I can tell she is really really nice and special
ninah
Wed 17-Aug-05 17:10:57
off to find that Vuitton link now lol ...
Tinker
Wed 17-Aug-05 17:12:38
Depends - can usually get loads in the Sales. But I am cheap.
I always maintain that it's the thought that counts and for the last few babies that have been born I have given them a box file (pretty one - not office grey) which contains the newspaper, number one CD single and video tape of various tv programmes all from the day they were born. All in all, less than a tenner, but pretty much guaranteed that no-one else will buy the same thing. I am also thinking of carrying on the theme and doing the same for significant birthdays as the kids get older.
Not everyone's cup of tea I know and it requires a little bit of organisation, but I know that the parents don't have time on that day to buy the newspaper or set the video!! 
moondog
Thu 18-Aug-05 15:03:18
Great idea mawbroon!
I like cooking so tend to make something for the harassed new parents (main meal,not biscuits).
ark
Thu 18-Aug-05 15:35:46
maw - exactly what I do!! Is so nice I also added the best selling book in the week they are born - and it my more concensus ones a reciept for milk and bread! Like a time capsule in a way! have to say if its somebody special i oftne by treats for the mum and dad - posh bubble bath or something like that!.
My sister always said the best gift they ever got was a baby sleeping bag - might be worth a look.
ark
Thu 18-Aug-05 15:36:13
by!!! Buy oh lordie I am too hot to think sorry!
compo
Thu 18-Aug-05 15:38:32
I bought a newborn outfit from Next today that was only £6.99. It was for a girl but they had smilar ones for boys at the same price. It was a lovely top and bottoms.
close friend/family £20
other friends tenner
compo
Thu 18-Aug-05 15:42:49
It is the Pink Bunny Top And Trousers Set on this page
Have sent £40 in mothercare gift vouchers before, now that money is tighter would probably spend £20 on relative/close friend and about £10 on a little outfit on others.
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I usually get a taggy, embroidered with the baby's name. There is a lady on eBay called Hedgehog Gifts who makes them for around a tenner.
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