My thread on gifts for a new mum and piggypops thread on a baby hamper got me thinking. What was the best gift you got after having LO?
Mine was either my babybloom bouquet (flowers made out of baby clothes) or my badedas bubble bath (was bliss having a bath in this after stiches)
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Em x
Some of my favourites were:
- A goodie bag full of products recommended by other mummies - my lovely friend had quizzed colleagues / family about early days with a baby - nipple cream, colic drops etc. Things I never really realised I'd need but then REALLY needed....
- A basket from the Beverley Hills Bakery - lots of muffins, cakes and cookies for us and all the visitors. I froze them all and defrosted a little batch each day. Hubby and I ate most of them
- One or two adorable, brightly-coloured newborn outfits. Maya was given the most fantastic clothes; most people played safe with bigger sizes. Definitely more practical, but it was lovely to have one or two really lovely, soft and comfy things to put her in straight away. And great to have some non-pale pink. Although she was big(ish) at birth (5lb 6oz) they lasted 5-6 weeks....
- A 'coverlet' from Mamas & Papas - basically a little quilted playmat which we carry about with us folded in M's pram (she lies on it). I whip it out and bung it down on grass, carpets, wood floors etc and once it's dribbled or sicked on, I chuck it in the wash: http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-mini-coverlet-girls-made-with-love/705702000/type-i/
- A 'Snuggle Wrap' from Pumpkin Patch - thin and stretchy so perfect for swaddling in the summer - we got a rabbit and lamb one, but they have a butterfly design out now: ttp://www.pumpkinpatch.co.uk/flatshot/519038/col/CONFETTI/listing/40934/categorypath/baby/baby-girl/category/accessories/
[Modified by: secretsquirrel on July 23, 2010 07:55 PM]
Having said that for friends that are having babies now I'm going to get them a Sophie the Giraffe - not suitable for a few months but LO absolutely loves his now and had it all the time, we bought ours as a friend had one but I think they're amazing!
For me my oh bought me spa vouchers which I loved!
Jayne xx