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Dont know if this is in the right section but..

16 replies

lurker00 · 30/04/2011 00:13

Hello waves i am new on here (was sent in this direction after a pretty nasty troll came to our forum from on here, dizzymare ring a bell to anyone?)

ANYWAY i dont have children and quite naive to it all, but my friend has just given birth to the most beautiful baby girl and i wanted to buy her a gift.

But i dont know what to get her, she is a single parent so want to buy her soemthing that will be useful but she has all the major things. What would be an ideal present for her?

BTW before you go aww too much, shes already back to a size 8 -.- its just not fair! lol

Many thanks

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LoopyLoopsNincompoop · 30/04/2011 00:13

Budget?

Tortington · 30/04/2011 00:15

manacure, pedicure, massage - nd offer to babysit

MCos · 30/04/2011 01:11

We don't know your budget - but if she has all the major things, how about something nice for herself - depending on your budget - a luxury hand-cream, or luxury body lotion.. Or Mani/Pedi as mentioned above..

Is she living on her own? If so, some home cooked meals would probably be really appreciated! As would offers to babysit.

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MCos · 30/04/2011 01:13

BTW - what topic did you originally post in?
Yours is a totally reasonable question - F. the troll - what was her problem??

lexcat · 30/04/2011 15:29

Been a single parents since dd was born (10 years ago today) I really do think the best thing is your time. Babies are very time comsuming and tiring so an extra pair of hand really is very nice once in a while.

lexcat · 30/04/2011 15:31

Sorry "parent" not parents

pozzled · 30/04/2011 15:37

One of the nicest things you could do for her is to arrange a time to pop over and see the baby, bring a nice meal with you (something easy to cook) and get her to put her feet up for an evening while you cook, clean up and help out with any odd jobs that need doing around the house.

But as a gift, I agree with pps- something that is a treat for her, nice toiletries or something.

Poniez · 30/04/2011 17:42

Budget about £100 i think. I was thinking a treat for her. I wanted to buy her the pram etc but she beat me to it :P

I agree babies are very time consuming, but she is a natural at it and the little girl is beautiful!

She is living with her mother at the moment and looking for a place of her own. Though i don't know how involved the mother is with looking after the child, i get the feeling they are not that close? Dont know why i get this feeling.

Definetly thinking along the lines of manicure/pedicure. Looking into spa treatments, thinking i might send her to a spa for a day of pampering and i will look after the child. How does this sound? Would she feel up to leaving the child for a day?

Could clean the house while she is away and attempt to cook her a nice meal...

In relation to the troll who was on out forum, tbh if you want to know what she did then pm me, i do not want to upset people. It upset me and i am not a mother/expecting....

Poniez · 30/04/2011 17:42

Oh btw, i changed my name from lurker to ponies as i thoguth lurker sounded a bit wierd :P

Sparklyboots · 30/04/2011 22:12

Lovely idea for a spa thing, but I still don't want to be out of range of my 18 week DS for too long - but we are bfing, so it's not possible. Is your friend Bfing? If so, you'll only be able to look after the baby if she's able to express two or three feeds.... Possible substitue could be a pile of lovely bath things (perhaps no glittery shit from Lush - see the All That Glitters thread) and get a beautician to come round and do a manicure etc?

howitis · 30/04/2011 22:27

Hope this doesn't sound rude but just very confused..you say your new but have changed your username 3 times?

Poniez · 01/05/2011 09:56

Howitis- now I've only changed it once?? I had lurked as my user name because I was lurking then thought it sounded silly...

Poniez · 01/05/2011 09:59

Sparklyboots. No she is t breastfeeding as wasn't producing enough milk. So that shouldn't be a problem. I'm just worried I'll enjoy it too much and get broody! Told my bf not to get any ideas.

She hasn't been out in ages. Had morning sickness all day every day she was pregnant so in late stages didnt fancy going out.

MCos · 01/05/2011 14:46

OP - you sound a lovely friend!

GalaxyGuzzler · 01/05/2011 14:55

agreed MCos. i wish i had a friend like that! (or indeed any friend at all ) OP im sure a day looking after a baby all day on your own will sort out any broody feelings you may have!!

Poniez · 01/05/2011 16:04

@GalaxyGuzzler - hehe i am sure. i love babies, especially when they start crying and i get to hand them back :D haha

I've booked her a spa treatment day, hope she likes it :)

Thank you for all your help!

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