Gift ideas?

[Anonymous]

No baby registry to pick from. premature birth with lots of complications. Family setting up two nurseries one at home and one at grandparents house. Mother and baby will need a lot of support and extra care. Family not yet announcing birth although they likely will in a few weeks. I would really like to get them something but I worry. Baby is making wonderful progress and is likely to go home soon.

1) should I wait until they share news with everyone before giving a gift even though I am privy to the situation and would love to help get things situated before baby comes home
2) I’m friends with the grandparents more than mom and and baby
3) what gifts are most helpful without there being a registry?
4) if it’s a gift card, where is the best most useful location?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Yes wait
Gift cards to whatever is local to them.
Diapers are always good but know what brand they want to use.
Board books are a good gift.

[Anonymous]

Burp cloths are always useful and you can never have too many. I like the muslin ones from Kea Babies.

If a gift card, go with Amazon.

[Anonymous]

gift card

[Anonymous]

Maybe something for baby to sit in for a few minutes? Rock n play when I had a baby but maybe something similar now. I think there is one that sways??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe something for baby to sit in for a few minutes? Rock n play when I had a baby but maybe something similar now. I think there is one that sways??

I wouldn't do this for a preemie with health complications. Let the parents buy what they know works or wait because the baby can't be in something like that, etc.

BUT - Amazon for gift card! They can buy diapers, toys, blankets, sheets, bath sets, etc from Amazon

And, to have something with the gift card, buy a few bath sets (those super cute ones with animal hoods!) and a few sets of bibs and receiving blankets - you can never have too many of either and that way they don't need to do laundry too often.

If you live close by, see about bringing a casserole or two. (find out if they are vegan or vegetarian from the grandparents you are friends with)

[Anonymous]

Wait for them to announce.
Give an Amazon gift card.

[Anonymous]

This is tricky but wait for announcement. Sensitive time.

[Anonymous]

Food. DoorDash or similar gift cards for the parents.

[Anonymous]

Give the gift to the grandma and she can pass it to the mom at an appropriate time. There might be things they need if they're furnishing two nurseries and you obviously already know a lot.