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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by yuantian, May 5, 2008.

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  1. yuantian

    yuantian Member

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    hi, some friends have a daughter coming this week. another friend has a son coming next week. i think i should buy some gifts. should i? i am single, not sure what to do. :D help me out. :D nothing too expensive, just something that i can find easily. thanks.
     
    #1 yuantian, May 5, 2008
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    It's entirely possible that you have gone to the amputee alliance and asked for a hand. But...

    My ma would make diaper cakes for the poppin ladies. Buy diapers, some ribbons, make round tiers one atop another... voila. Diaper cake.

    Don't think like a tourist. Babies can't use key chains. Think utility. Necessities are more appreciated than novelties to newly parents.
     
    #2 HAYJON02, May 5, 2008
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    A nanny.
     
    #3 mtbrays, May 5, 2008
  4. Mr. Brightside

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    If I was a newborn, I think I would like a blender.
     
    #4 Mr. Brightside, May 5, 2008
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    Diapers.....more diapers........and more diapers........
     
    #5 bratna8, May 6, 2008
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    post of the year dude.. priceless.. :D

    and I hope I'm not the only one who got this...
     
    #6 RocketsMac, May 6, 2008
  7. giddyup

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    If you have some kind of Baby Superstore, a gift card would be appreciated. Diapers are tough to store, so most people don't "buy ahead" that long.
     
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  8. tested911

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    The only 3 gifts you should give a newborn (I have 4 kids)

    1. Diapers
    2. Formula ( If they are not breastfeeding)
    3. Wal-Mart gift card ( So they can buy the Diaper and Forumla )

    Forget the toys and cute little outfits
     
    #8 tested911, May 6, 2008
  9. yuantian

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    gift cards are a good idea. :D let the parents pick what they want. save me some energy. thanks guys. :)
     
    #9 yuantian, May 6, 2008
  10. Riz

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    you answered your own question. Gift card
     
    #10 Riz, May 6, 2008
  11. rubytuesday

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    i always give Target gift cards of like $20-25. they can get diapers with it.

    i boycott shopping at wal-mart.
     
    #11 rubytuesday, May 6, 2008
  12. yuantian

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    walmart and target are pretty much the same thing. :D
     
    #12 yuantian, May 6, 2008
  13. Jeremiah

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    Throw me in the Wal-Mart/Target gift card crowd. New babies are expensive. Hopefully this kid is breast feeding. Formula is horrible.


    Yeah, but Target has the CUTEST stuff!
     
    #13 Jeremiah, May 6, 2008
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    Take this or leave it, but when friends of mine that are Christians have babies, I buy them a "Baby's First Bible", and personalize it with their name, and usually some writing. It's a full Bible with illustrated bible stories within it.

    If they're not Christian, I buy clothes or a photo album.
     
    #14 weslinder, May 6, 2008
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    I'd get them a cute little puppy
     
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    A sensory depravation tank will give the child all it needs to truly stand out from its peers at a later date.
     
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    You can never go wrong with diapers! NB size diapers.

    or

    -flowers
    -picture frame
    -dad hat
    -bottles
    -outfit
    -gift card to babiesRus

    I think useful gifts are the best.
     
    #18 no_answer, May 6, 2008
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    I wonder what he likes...? :confused:
     
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    I agree with the diapers or giftcard. I personally like Target the most as far as a giftcard.

    But Target/Walmart diapers are total garbage. They leak like crazy.

    But maybe a first time parent of a newborn won't be able to tell the difference.

    :)
     
    #20 DarkHorse, May 6, 2008
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