My friend has just given birth to her third boy in three (!) years... need ideas for a present!

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I am so in awe of her and hope she will be okay, with a calm baby! Her oldest will be three in two weeks, her ds2 is 16 months...
She obviously has all the clothes and toys that money can buy, so what present could I get her? Any great ideas?

The obvious answer is contraception!!

A free nights babysitting maybe so she can go out and enjoy herself and be someone other than MUM!

Thanks for that
Any other ideas please?

Mmmmm... tough one! Why don't you ask her where she'd most like to go on holiday and start a "savings account" with a travel agency? I know of some people who did that when they got married. Instead of wedding presents, they suggested that their friends and family contribute to the honeymoon. Sounds a bit cheeky but a mother of 3 boys in 3 years deserves all the help and treats she can get!

How about a day at a local health spa, so she can have a swim, a sauna and a massage or a facial. Or book her an appointment at a hairdressers - you always feel fab with a new hair cut then meet her for lunch.

what about a star in the three boys names?

or adopt an animal at the local zoo for the family then they can go and see it as a treat

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Great idea Twigglet (not too expensive either)

How about a box full of practical stuff like wipes, nappies, baby lotion, powder, new bibs, new babygros, etc.... my 2 dd's were close together and a friend gave me a huge box filled with this sort of stuff when dd2 was born and I really appreciated it. It saved me a bit of money, so it was great.

Thanks for all the good ideas.
Have bought a picture frame for three photos and some beauty products for both mum and baby.