Best gift for a newborn?

[Hubblebubbletripletrouble]

What was the best gift you have bought/received for a newborn?

He's a second baby so they have all the essentials - so I'm looking for something which is either unique or really useful but you wouldn't necessarily buy yourself, maybe. I already have a cute toy elephant... Budget is probably between £20 - £40 but it's not too strict.

Any ideas?

@Hubblebubbletripletrouble

Mm, this could get awkward actually. I didn't think about the size thing. I was ginormous for months after giving birth and my weight was a very sensitive issue.

I would go bigger than what you think. If she was an 8 pre-baby, then it'd be pretty unlikely that she'd be an 8 post-baby straight away (unless she's very lucky )

I'd go for a 12-14 and say something like 'oh, I thought they'd be nice and comfy for winter' 😊

(Just make sure they're very elasticated...)

Morrck blanket for the car seat

My best mate bought us :- me a nice bunch of flowers and chocolate cake
She made up an essentials kit come 1st aid kit, but if this is their second child they might already have all this ( sudo crem, Calpol, cotton wool, baby bath stuff and E45 cream. There was more but can't remember now.
I always think new mums are swamped with clothes, comforters and teddies.

A follow my 1st year book, where you add photies and dates things happened -- I love mine it's great for remembering everything in years to come as I'm already forgetting things and he's only 15months.

A nice photo album - maybe personalise it

A nice little keepsake box with different compartments in

Other than that, it is very difficult as new mums get so much stuff. I'm sure she will appreciate anything you buy x

auberbene But if I buy 12-14 won’t they be useless after she loses the tummy? Argh! And don’t want to offend with two sizes too big!! I love nothing more than cosy PJs though so otherwise this is ideal!

Hubblebubbletripletrouble just buy PJs that work in "S" "M" or "L" ? Get the medium size and in a style that are lose fit maybe? If you did want to consider PJs

A lovely blanket as it can be used for so long - John Lewis have lovely ones.

How about a snuggly dressing gown instead of PJs? No such thing as a too big dressing gown!

I agree with the hooded towel though. We hadn’t even thought of a towel for the baby (this is our first) but one of my friends bought one for us. As this is her second, a new one wouldn’t go amiss :)

@Hubblebubbletripletrouble remember it's going to get colder too 😊

Big fluffy jammies are great. I just remember feeling so awful after I'd given birth, emotionally and physically. It would've been lovely to have received something that was just for me.

Dressing gown is also a great shout! I have a big one that me and DD snuggle into

I've bought for my own kids and kids of close friends the royal mint baby set of uncirculated coins. Mine love theirs

£40 in an envelope along with takeaway leaflets

Omfg I want someone to do that for me during this pregnancy haha vandrew4

A meal box delivery of meals they can throw straight from freezer to oven.

I think it's nice to get something for mum. They'll have loads of things for baby.
A lidded cup is so useful, maybe some nice biscuits?

Something for mum not the baby. Mainly food, cake, or offers to take the elder sibling out for a few hours i imagine could be much more appreciated than another comforter for a second baby!

My eldest DS was given a beautiful White Company cotton blanket by a good friend of ours when he was born. It still looks perfect to this day, despite being washed thousands of times in his fourteen years!

Yes I was thinking of making some flapjacks or something for her to munch on whilst breastfeeding etc

A baby nail filer machine for the babies nails.
And sleepsuits with zips for when they go through that wriggly stage when changing, so maybe 6-9, or 9-12 months?

Water bottle with a straw so she can drink if she is lying down breastfeeding.

Oh and sock-ons! Amazing invention!

Jellycat toys.

Clothes for 6-9 months, 9-12 months as people get loads of newborn stuff and not much for later.

Saw a toweling robe with ears on the White Company site earlier today. It was £28. It looked brilliant. I was actually disappointed not to have an excuse to buy as no-one in my circle is expecting/has a newborn.

If they are PJs make sure they are breastfeeding friendly! Seraphine does some black bamboo ones that are expensive but amazing if you went in with a friend - or anything that opens at the front is fine.

Flapjacks are a great idea, anything with oats to help boost her supply. I'd have loved you if you were my friend and brought those round!

Frozen ready meals!! Literally the best gifts we got.

I've bought these hooded towels from the white company which were very well received and I'm told the quality is excellent

www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Hydrocotton-Baby-Towel/p/Hydrocotton-Baby-Towel?swatch=White/