To give a "new baby" card?

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DS started reception last month, there's a little boy in his class whom he plays with a lot, I'd say he is one of his closest friends at school. He is also coming to DS's birthday party in a few weeks.

Most days after school we go to the park opposite the school and said little boy is always there too with his mum and/or dad.

The mum was pregnant so we'd chat about that and have general chit chat. I still don't know their names! Baby boy was born last night.

Would it be odd/too much for me to get a little card and gift (e.g. inexpensive hat and mitten set)?

No.

I think it'd be kind! but I'd stick with a card (or maybe a card and some kind of food!)

Aw no, I think that’s a lovely idea. Given you don’t know their names might be a bit tricky writing the card though! “To little boys mum and dad” maybe

Sounds like a lovely thing to do. Keep the gift at ‘token level’, under say £10 so it doesn’t seem pushy but it’s always nice to welcome a new baby

Do it! The world needs more love.

It would be lovely!

I wouldn’t address their names on it I’d just put

’Many congratulations to you all on the birth of Simon’s baby sibling! Lots of love your family name (Josh’s parents)

Just used random names so you get my gist!

I think that's a lovely thing to do. A card and some fancy biscuits would be my go to (I got a few gifts but I still remember the biscuits!).

They won’t think it’s weird btw they will be thrilled little Simon has made a friend and that his family seem so nice.

No, it's lovely.

When i had DS, there was a mum in DDs class who I knew to say hello to in passing, but we had no real links, who bought DS a beautiful outfit from Next.

I thought it was just a lovely thing to do.

I’d be tempted to buy a big brother card and address it to X and his family. Gets you round not knowing their names and can be from your DS and then add your names.

No that's not wierd, it's kind. Just make sure it's a token gift.

Thank you everyone. I got a card and a £5 gift from Asda.

If only everyone was this kind!

I think it would be weird to get a hat and mittens/booties tbh. I'd get something like chocolate for mum

Oh no! I bought a hat and mittens set from asda (£4.50) should I replace with chocolate?

That sounds like a lovely idea! But I wouldn't have found a hat and mittens useful personally! I had hats coming out my ears and never used mittens. Maybe you could swap them for a pack of muslins and some chocolate?

I agree with pps who said chocolates. I think that would be really nice. Thoughtful kind card and chocolates for them (hopefully mostly mum!) to enjoy.

A hat and mittens is fine. It's a token gift, no need to overthink it!

I think hat and mittens is a lovely gesture. Maybe something small for the big brother too