What to get a newborn baby boy for Christmas?

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bunsen · 16/12/2006 18:43

Hi all, first post so a big hello to you all!
I have no idea what to buy my little boy, I bought quite a fer teddies n bits before he was born so I don't want to get loads of stuff that will just fill the flat up. I wonder whether to get some 3m + toys instead? But as its his first Xmas, I would like to get him something to keep forever, rather than plastic tat.
What do you reckon. What did you do?
Thanks in advance!

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moondog · 16/12/2006 18:44

Why buy anything??

There's absolutely no point.

Spend it on booze and fags.

skerriesmum · 16/12/2006 18:46

If you want something to keep, get a really nice "Baby's First Christmas" tree ornament... like a crystal or silver one that you can put a photo in.

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bunsen · 16/12/2006 19:02

H ha lol moondog, havn't got that much time to get him much anyway. Still recovering from c section. I would have been more organised and got pressies beforehand but I didn't want to know the sex of the baby. 15 days overdue and c section = buggar all prep for xmas! Booze and fags sounding very temting, although I gave up the fags and haven't touched one yet...

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bunsen · 16/12/2006 19:04

Skerriesmum, not a bad idea, conran shop were doing some really cute ones but were ll out of stock. Will have a browse on Monday. Sunday will be hell in town!

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Boleyn · 16/12/2006 19:07

Hi - books are a good present which you can read now but will last for a long time. Board books of picture books are good eg Peepo or We're going on a Bear Hunt. Pick something you can bear reading over and over and over again for the next three years!

fridascruffs · 16/12/2006 19:40

a moneybox?

bloomingnora · 16/12/2006 20:16

When we were born me and bruv and sis got silver bells engraved with our names that we hung on the tree every year - still a part of our christmas now, more than 30 years later!

EllieChocolateOrange · 16/12/2006 20:20

My ds was 6 weeks old last xmas. He got nothing! This year he just likes balloons so he will get a pack of them. Next xmas he will probably start being more aware so he can have something then! nSave money while you can...before long it will be KSwiss trainers.

Glassofwine · 16/12/2006 20:30

I would buy one of those motorised swingseats they are very expensive, but can be an absolute godsend. I didn't have one for my dd1, but did for dd2 and ds1 - the babies love them and it give you a chance to get things done ie cook a meal, the ironing or just five mins peace. christmas is an excuse to get one.

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bunsen · 16/12/2006 20:32

Good responses so far - feel free to post more if you can, money box cool, teach em young! I like the idea of a christmas tree decoration to start a family tradition! Will check out Waterstones too.
Cheers!

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cazzybabs · 16/12/2006 20:35

Gold, frankinsence and myrhh (sorry couldn't resisit)

deaconblue · 16/12/2006 20:35

My friend got her 8 week old son a music box that plays something Christmassy from mamas and papas. It's lovely and can be wheeled out every Xmas. DS loved his chime ball from Jojomamanbebe at that age - it's so easy for them to grab and is only £7.99

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