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Present idea for new mum for baby no. 3

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Lounat · 15/01/2025 20:33

I'm looking for suggestions of what gift to buy a friend's baby who is baby number 3. They have so many clothes and toys etc. I was thinking a book that the older children could read to him, but are there any other ideas out there?
I'm not a big fan of personalised things as I like to pass things on as does my friend I'd be buying for.
Budget around £30

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willowpatternchina · 15/01/2025 20:39

Maybe some COOK vouchers, or drop off some homemade meals for them? They will be busy with two older ones at home already and will probably appreciate not having to cook for a couple of nights.

If you knit or crochet, a little hat? Yes I'm sure they have loads already but it would be "personalised" while still being able to be passed on iyswim.

Mrsttcno1 · 15/01/2025 20:40

Depending on if this is a gift specifically for baby, or for mum who’s just had a baby, I’d honestly say food or food voucher. My daughter is 9 months old now and honestly the gifts I needed the most postpartum was food/snacks/meals, I had plenty of toys & clothes, but a few of my friends delivered meals or sent us an Uber Eats voucher and those were much more useful that another set of vests or teddy’s I had to then find space for

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Lounat · 15/01/2025 20:41

willowpatternchina · 15/01/2025 20:39

Maybe some COOK vouchers, or drop off some homemade meals for them? They will be busy with two older ones at home already and will probably appreciate not having to cook for a couple of nights.

If you knit or crochet, a little hat? Yes I'm sure they have loads already but it would be "personalised" while still being able to be passed on iyswim.

Lovely idea! Thank you

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Lounat · 15/01/2025 20:42

Mrsttcno1 · 15/01/2025 20:40

Depending on if this is a gift specifically for baby, or for mum who’s just had a baby, I’d honestly say food or food voucher. My daughter is 9 months old now and honestly the gifts I needed the most postpartum was food/snacks/meals, I had plenty of toys & clothes, but a few of my friends delivered meals or sent us an Uber Eats voucher and those were much more useful that another set of vests or teddy’s I had to then find space for

Great, I'm thinking a little book the kids can read to baby and a voucher for food or food themed gift. Thank you!

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RhathymicandMaenadic · 16/01/2025 11:34

Whatever you get, why not 'add' a note offering a couple of afternoons or evenings babysitting, to be taken at their leisure. They might appreciate some time without existing kids before number 3 arrives!

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 16/01/2025 11:36

She will already be drowning in clothes and toys. Food related will be most appreciated. Massive box of Krispy Kreme donuts? And so there's something "to keep" a nice moonpig card?

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 16/01/2025 11:37

The little book is a nice idea as involves all 3 kids x

Tcsha · 16/01/2025 11:53

Bottle of champagne! That’s what I did when my friend had her third. She really appreciated it as she was overwhelmed with baby stuff.

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Lounat · 16/01/2025 20:21

RhathymicandMaenadic · 16/01/2025 11:34

Whatever you get, why not 'add' a note offering a couple of afternoons or evenings babysitting, to be taken at their leisure. They might appreciate some time without existing kids before number 3 arrives!

I'd love to have offered this but don't live anywhere near unfortunately

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stayathomer · 16/01/2025 20:24

A Winnie the Pooh book! I read ours nightly to my eldest and oh my it was so lovely!!! I’d nearly fall asleep myself!

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