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What's the best gift you received after giving birth?

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ReasonablyIntelligent · 28/06/2019 11:05

Very good friend of mine has just had her first baby.
I'm sure she's been overwhelmed with baby blankets, muslins etc and I really want to give her a gift that is going to be really helpful.

I considered some kind of home help thing (12 hours of a local cleaners time or something) but that would require her having to take time to book it and she may not like someone being in her house.

Any suggestions?
Budget is maybe £100-200 but could go higher for something really handy!

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Skittlesandbeer · 28/06/2019 16:34

A baby & toddler first aid kit. With all sorts of handy things I found on online lists. I buy a baby/nappy bag, then fill the pockets. Little toiletries (nail clippers, etc) as well. A couple of nappies of the first 2-3 sizes, etc.

They go over really well, especially with first babies. Pretty and very practical.

shinynewapple · 28/06/2019 16:36

Snacks, easy to cook meals.

There should be a law that any visitors to see a new baby bring their own food and drink, plus loads spare for the family. And no flowers!! My biggest bugbear- finding a vase, cutting all the ends off then having to water them. No!

ArtichokeAardvark · 28/06/2019 16:39

A gift voucher for an audible account. Audio books were a godsend for night feeds when I didn't have a free hand to read my kindle and the TV would have been too bright.

And Jo Malone hand cream. It lasts ages and smells divine.

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CatcherofDreams · 28/06/2019 16:40

A bottle of red, a cheese board (Brie, Stilton etc) and some fabulous pate.

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