Baby Gift for 8Th Child

hi K.,
a cleaning service for a day .
get the bathrooms and kithchen [ you can request]
a new set of sheets for mommy and daddy [ and I bet a coulple babies in that bed too]
a new ' look good real fast ' outfit
such as ; black [ lycra] yoga pants , black pheasant top ,
[ allow for boobs and belly room] a cute slip on embelished sneaker ....
think of mom . 8 kids and only 24 hours !
the babies are in good hands ....
a grammy
good luck

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We like to give a share of stock. This might not be the best idea with the way the stock market is right now, but they can hopefully sit on it for a very long time, and it's a great learning tool as well. We usually give a share of Disney Stock and the parents can always add to it, and as the child gets older they can learn to follow the stock to see how it's doing. Go to www.oneshare.com, to view all the stocks you can purchase one share of.

Hi K., Why not a gift card to Wal*Mart, Target, Kmart, or her favorite book store so that she can buy what she needs when she needs it? I know it sounds impersonal, but I have a friend with 12 children and that's what I have been giving her and she really appreciates them. Best wishes.

How about a gift card to get the baby pictures done? Or you can find online a personal letter that has the baby name, date of birth, meaning of name, how much things cost that day ex. house, car, gas, stamps, and it will have what has happened that year and who else celebrates her bday. I got one for my son so he will have it to see how much has changed since he was born. they also have story books you can find at www.aspecialyou.com which is really cool as well. hope this helps

That's a good question. How to you get something for someone who already has everything? Since you can't go there to help out? Maybe you can send her a gift certificate for a spa in her area. She could take the day for herself (I'm sure she doesn't get many)and just relax. Or, maybe you can find some place that could cater a meal for her large family? Just trying to think of what she might appreciate.

The 8th child may get a lot of hand me downs.... so maybe something that is a keepsake and personalized with her name, like a blanket with her name embroidered on it. YOu can get those on line. Good luck!

I'm expecting my fifth. You are such a nice friend to buy her a gift. No one has bothered much with my subsequent babies but they are all boys so I think they figure I have everything. They are mostly right.

I was thinking that if my family asked what I needed what would I tell them. I think I would ask for a gift card to a website or store so I could get something I've always wanted for my other babies but couldn't afford to get.

I would ask her if there's anything she has her eye on and what store she would get it from so you can send her a gift card towards it.

gift cards so they can be used for diapers, formula or whatever she wants to use them for.

I like to make a diaper cake. You always go through so many diapers. And you can put small things on it to decorate that the baby might need it the tub, or number candles on top.

I have also put together basket for mom

A baby book and a little photo album just for baby for I'm sure it is hard to remember on the 8th to take pictures of just the little one.

Hi K.,

how about something special for mom instead of something for the baby. After 8 babies, she probably could use something really nice for herself. I have a boutique that sells items for breastfeeding moms. If she is breastfeeding, I'd be happy to help you pick out something perfect for her. Please feel free to send me a message and I will send you some links of nice items for mom. You can see my profile on mamasource here: http://www.mamasource.com/business/9120000476446720001

Even if she isn't breastfeeding, something special for mom would be a great idea for someone who probably has everything for baby already. Congrats to your friend!

J.

Wow! That's impressive!
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Ooooh, I second the idea for a fruit basket. Maybe something from Edible Arrangements...then you get the look of flowers, but with fruit! Flowers will die, but at least the fruit the whole family will be able to enjoy.

I love the idea of a personalized gift. I am the oldest of 8 and know the younger ones did not get a lot of things that were just for them, but they treasured the items they did. A baby book or something with their birthdate and names may be wonderful. Maybe a small photo package at Babies R Us for baby photos too.

I have bought a wooden block at Craft-E-Family (http://www.craftefamily.com/craft/block_baby.asp) before and the families seemed to love them (plus they are virtually unbreakable:).

Also ask her if there is anything they need. Once clothes and shoes went through so many kids, they did get worn out and I know my mom truly appreciated some of the newer gifts for the last kids. Maybe some Robeeze or similar shoes that weren't around when her first ones were born? Good luck!

What about a gift card to WalMart or somewhere? That way she can get whatever she &/or the whole family would need/want?

I won't tell you the first thing that sprang to my mind...LOL
It might be nice to send a nice arrangement of flowers/fruit basket that they can all enjoy. Just a thought. In addition, If you still wanted to give something specifically to & for the baby, how about mailing a baby card with a gift card for Target, etc?

Hi K. S.

I would have suggest you supply a day of your time to her but you mention that she live in Missouri and you do not. I suggest you send her basket full of gift cards and coupons for her and her family. Example, Gift Cards should be a Day at a Spa for her and Dinner for her and her husband; Coupons for everything that she would need for her family and the newborn.

Hope this helps.

J.

she may have a ton of girl clothes... but depending on the age of some of her girls, the clothes may be getting worn or outdated, or be for the wrong season. It probably wouldn't hurt to get an outfit!

Hi K.!
Picture books are a wonderful gift for the whole family. You must have some favorites that your kids loved. I still buy picture books even though my youngest is 16. Sometimes you have to look on Amazon used books for those jems, as they go out of print. Enjoy!
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