Registry & Gift Ideas
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Gift from Baby to Older Sibling
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on October 25, 2011
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Ive heard from friends that they gave older kids a gift from baby brother or sister upon arrival. Has anyone done this? I'm thinking about it when my baby comes in feb...
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- Talking about bribery :) I love it, it has worked with my daughter. Big sister party and gift exchange at the hospital from the baby to big sister and to a baby brothe...
- I haven't ever heard of that, but that gave me an idea. Maybe instead of before the birth, have it after. If they do a good job taking care of the baby and don't feel ...
- I wrapped up a couple things for my older child to open when we brought the baby home from the hospital. I too thought it was weird to say they were gifts from the b...
Advice with the Sex of the Baby, and Some Help with Baby Shower....
Asked by S.R. from Youngstown
on July 31, 2007
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Well I went to the Dr. to find out what the sex of the baby was. The lady that did all the test and stuff said she was 67% sure its a girl. Well 67% isn't that good, I...
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- I would chalk it up to you weren't supposed to know for sure and pray for a healthy baby. I think you should not give a sex of the baby to anyone and invite whoever yo...
- One thing you'll want to remember is to check with your insurance company to see if they will even pay for another test. The actual purpose of the test is to check for...
- First off, congratulations! Secondly, I would double check with your insurance first before you ask for another test. Most insurance will only cover one ultrasound ...
Making Baby Shower (For Baby #2) Special
Asked by C.T. from Seattle
on April 2, 2008
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I'm hosting my sister-in-law's baby shower in a few weeks. She's having a little girl and has had a hard 2nd pregnancy. She co-hosted my baby shower and amazed the g...
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- Corvilla: There is a WONDERFUL bakery in Silverlake (Everett) called L'Artisan French bakery. My friend and her busband own it. Her husband is from France and is the...
- You could buy a cute frame and mat, and have everyone that attends the shower write a blessing for the new baby or even just write her name on it. It might be cool to...
- I just went to a baby shower for #2 for a friend. They did the cutest thing. When people arrived they were asked to cut a piece of ribbon to what ever length they want...
How to Store Baby Clothes for Next Baby
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on August 14, 2008
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My son is about to turn 1 and I've slowly started to store away his baby clothes for the next baby. At first I was trying to make it all neat and organized but now it...
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- Separate and store according to size. That way, when you are ready for that size, you can just pull that box out. We are using her old diaper boxes when they are empty...
- I wash, fold, and put her clothing away into large, long, flat plastic bins and store them in the bottom of her closet - I add to the bin on the top as she grows out o...
- Hi C.! Whenever I've stored clothes I've just sorted them out by size (or season if they are my clothes!) and put them in garbage bags and then into boxes or rubberma...
Baby Shower Gift
Asked by C.M. from Myrtle Beach
on November 5, 2010
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Hi!! I am going home to NY for my sister in law's baby shower (husbands brothers wife), It is costing for my daughter and I to fly there about $300. So I really don't...
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- Many mom's get overwhelmed with baby shower gifts that they can only use "at the beginning". I would suggest a gift that the baby can grow into. I recommend the "Flo...
- What I loved is what came in handy and I hadn't thought to buy yet...baby tylenol, mylicon (baby gas drops...best ever), vibrating teether (my dd loved it and wore out...
- I really like the idea of a small basket of must have items. Since you already have a child you know what you couldnt live without, this will really be used and come i...
Special Baby Gift for Second Baby
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on September 24, 2011
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I have a friend who is having her second boy and I wanted to get the baby something special that will be his own since most everything he will have will be a hand me d...
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- I like to give baby blankets...every kid needs their own! Piggy bank is a good one too. Just a reminder, I don't know how old her first is but don't forget a little ...
- A big box of diapers in a size 2 or 3 size and a big box of wipes. Not one package - the large box they sell at Costco's. Also, If you are into cooking, you could m...
- I had a second daughter only a year and a half after the first. As far as gifts went I asked for nothing but my family wanted too. Some of friends as well. My favorite...
Such Thing as TOO Many Baby Showers?
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on February 23, 2012
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Hi all,
I have a good friend who is due in just a few weeks with her 5th child. I approached her to see if she'd like to get out with some of the girls before baby...
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- I thought the whole shower thing was silly for my first (and only). No way would I have one for a second child, certainly not for five. Why would you possibly expect p...
- Yeah, I think there can be too many. I had a shower for my first a boy, but I declined to have a shower for my second a girl. I have been to showers for 2nd and 3rd ...
- I had a couple of huge showers for my 1st...and for my second, nothing. I don't think it's necessary to have multiple baby showers unless the kids are many years apa...
Baby Shower Gift Question
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on April 23, 2012
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So my friends and I are going in on a gift and what I planned on picking up is no longer available. Someone else got it first. There are a couple other things but th...
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- Get the random gifts and make a gift basket with the items. I did 4 of these for my sister-in-law's baby shower and they were such big hits I ended up starting my o...
- I would be all for the diapers and wipes if she lived in state, if she has to transport them, then it loses a bit of appeal to me. also more and more people are usin...
- Since several are going in on it together, have you asked them which they would prefer? Why not a pack of diapers, wipes, something small off her registry AND the b...
Shower for 2Nd Baby
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on August 23, 2010
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A friend is throwing me a shower for my 2nd baby, due in November. The 1st time around we had a big shower - rented a room, invited everybody we knew, had a fancy cak...
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- You should really wait until your precious daughter is born. Then have a open house for everyone to come and meet her!
- I still think showers for a 2nd or even 3rd child is not appropriate. You and your husband should have thought about all the items you would need for a second child. ...
- I think you should do a ladies brunch. An open house would be fine, but I think you can simplify it. Just have some food and drinks and sit around and chat. There i...
Baby Shower for 3Rd Child
Asked by T.M. from Kansas City
on August 26, 2009
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Does anyone have any ideas for a 3rd Child Baby Shower. Not planning on doing an actual shower but a girl's get-together to celebrate the new baby. Did a Shower for ...
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- Hello, I once heard about this for a baby shower type get together. Instead of traditional supplies, everyone invited brought a labeled, yummy homemade dinner/dish in...
- In the south, they do a sip and see. After the baby is born, mother and baby come to have tea(sip) and bring the baby(see). People bring presents, most bring an outf...
- What about like the Pampered pregnancy, spa-like idea where she gets pampered with gifts for her? Since its her 3rd I am sure she'd love some luxury and relaxation and...
