What to give to a friend for the birth of a child
The main problem in choosing a gift for a friend and her child is not knowing what others will give. Relatives and family friends have most likely already purchased many things necessary for the child and parents. Therefore, if possible, it is better to agree in advance with others who will give what. This is especially true for practical gifts, which are the first to come to everyone’s mind. You can ask future parents in advance what they would like to receive for their baby’s birthday.
Necessary for a child
It is desirable that the gift for discharge from the maternity hospital is not just pleasant or beautiful, but also useful. Some of the gifts that you can give to a woman and a newborn include:
- bath towel with hood for baby;
- container (thermos) for a bottle;
- pillow for feeding;
- baby monitor;
- a bright night light for the nursery, easily illuminating the room with stars;
- changing table/mattress;
- envelope for a child;
- humidifier;
- a beautiful flannelette blanket;
- a set of clothes for a child;
- sling;
- a beautifully bound book on raising a child;
- mattress or crib for a baby;
- a small chest of drawers for children's things;
- organizer for a crib;
- a set of high-quality cosmetics for baby and mother;
- nursing bra;
- bathtub;
- breast pump
Pleasant for mom
The first thing you should give to a friend when she is discharged from the maternity hospital is a bouquet. Among the wide variety of floral arrangements, you need to choose one that:
- will not have a pronounced odor;
- does not contain artificially colored flowers;
- will not be too voluminous (choose a compact bouquet for your friend that will be comfortable to hold in your hand);
- has a natural, not too rustling packaging.
A bouquet for discharge from the maternity hospital is not the only thing that should be given to a young mother. In addition, you can present your friend with money in an envelope. This is a win-win option for a gift for discharge from the maternity hospital, since with the donated funds the young mother will be able to buy those necessary things for herself and the baby that have not yet been donated by others. Such a gift would be ideal for a family with limited income. An equally successful gift for a friend who has recently given birth would be a gift certificate for a purchase at a children's store. His young parents will be able to exchange for things the child needs:
- car seat;
- crib;
- stroller;
- cradle;
- toys (rattles, etc.).
Gifts from close relatives
Relatives, of course, usually delight young parents with more substantial gifts. In addition, grandparents, aunts, and brothers can collect a certain amount and purchase one large, worthwhile gift. More serious surprises are:
- unique calming centers - these are multifunctional swings that play a pleasant melody and emit a delicate vibration, with the help of which the baby quickly falls asleep;
- a portable chair in the form of a chaise lounge will allow the mother to always be close to the child and calmly do household chores;
- high-precision baby scales (thanks to this device, mom will no longer have to wait for a routine examination in the hospital to find out the weight of her child).
The process of finding a worthy surprise always takes a lot of time and effort. But in a specific case the task becomes incredibly complicated. It is necessary to choose a present that will bring pleasure to the young mother and will not harm the baby. We also must not forget about the medical workers who helped the woman and the baby in difficult times.
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What to give a newborn boy and his mother
Your friend, who recently became a mother, will definitely be delighted with a new beautiful set of clothes. Babies cannot have too many outfits - it is necessary to have several sets so that soiled clothes have time to dry, because newborns constantly soil them. The main thing when choosing such a gift for discharge from the maternity hospital is to guess the size. It is better to take children's clothes to grow a little. In addition, T-shirts and suits must be made exclusively using natural hypoallergenic materials.
A good gift for a boy would be bedding - linen, a blanket or a crib set with protective sides and a beautiful canopy. When choosing what to give your friend as a gift for her discharge from the hospital, consider the option of movable pendant toys that are attached to the sides of the cradle. For a boy, carousels with cars and animals would be a suitable choice. Colorful moving toys will calm the child and contribute to the development of his motor skills. Other useful gifts for boys:
- stadiometer;
- scales;
- swimming circle, water thermometer;
- developmental mat;
- hygiene products;
- set of bottles, thermal mug, pacifiers.
Congratulations on the birth of a son to a friend should contain a gift not only for the baby, but also for the new mother. The best choice would be household appliances, which will greatly simplify her life. This could be a multicooker, a double boiler, a blender, a kitchen clock-timer, a washing machine (if the young parents have not yet acquired one). In addition, a camera will be a wonderful gift for a friend, with which parents will be able to capture important moments in the baby’s life.
What is better not to give?
When discharged, it is best not to present items such as:
- huge soft toys. They play the role of dust collectors for quite a long time while the baby grows up. For this reason, it is better to give preference to wooden, silicone, and plastic toys;
- candy bouquets. Women who are breastfeeding are contraindicated to consume sweets throughout the entire feeding period. For this reason, such gifts would be inappropriate;
- a large number of cheap vests, rattles, disposable cosmetics.
Naturally, choosing a gift in such a situation is not the easiest thing. However, it is worth remembering that the most important thing when presenting any surprise is attention and sincerity. If it is possible to discuss what to give as a gift with young parents, then it is better to do it in advance.
Very often, relatives give a huge number of beautiful outfits for newborn babies. You should not give such gifts. As a rule, such costumes are put on the baby once or twice to take beautiful photographs or conduct a real photo shoot. Afterwards, the costumes gather dust in the closet. In addition, it is important to consider that children grow very quickly, so you should not buy an expensive dress or suit that will be too small after a month.
You should not give various hygiene items. Parents must buy such necessary things as a bath, gels, foams, oils, etc. themselves. In addition, you should not give items such as a playpen or walker as a gift. After all, you may not guess with color, design and practicality. And not everyone has free space in their home to install a playpen. Therefore, the gift may be useless.
Many relatives, wanting to give a young mother a useful gift, buy a breast pump or a set of bottles. You should not give such gifts on this joyful day, as they can be completely useless. Remember that most parents think through everything in advance to the smallest detail and independently buy everything that may be useful for a newborn.
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Gift for mother of newborn on discharge from maternity hospital
A necessary gift for a young mother of a girl is clothes for her newborn. Order online or purchase a beautiful set, several bodysuits or warm overalls for the winter in the store. Another successful present for a friend to be discharged from the maternity hospital will be the baby’s first dress. However, she will be able to put it on her daughter no earlier than after 5-6 months, because until this age, children spend all their time in the crib.
Congratulations to a friend on the birth of her daughter may include presenting toys that the child needs from the very first days. Suitable gifts would be:
- rattles;
- educational children's mat;
- mobile for crib;
- cubes and other educational games (for growth).
A close friend or sister can give you a silver spoon. A wonderful gift would be the baby’s first piece of jewelry—an engraved pendant. Depending on your budget, you can choose a small souvenir (keychain/pendant) or a full set of silver items, for example, mugs and spoons or rattles. Silver-plated combs will be a wonderful gift for a girl. The first hairs appear in children at the age of 1 year, but with such a comb it is useful even to simply massage the head.
If you want to give your friend not only a practical, but also a beautiful gift, give her pillows in the shape of the letters that make up the baby’s name. If you want to please the girl’s mother, give her high-quality hygiene products and cosmetics. For your baby, separately purchase foam for bathing, wet wipes, baby soap and arrange the products in the form of a gift basket. Give a tea ceremony lover a set of delicious drinks or a set.
Gifts for newborns: what a baby needs
There is also no need to rush to give gifts to newborns in the maternity hospital, because they will still have to be carried by the parents, who are still busy with organizational issues. The gifts chosen for the baby can wait at home, which will allow you to organize a warm and sincere welcome for the new family member in his home:
A large bath towel with a hood, this bath accessory usually has several sizes and is suitable for wrapping a baby up to 2-3 years old, which is very convenient for parents.
A blanket or envelope for walking; the baby is advised to exercise daily and, depending on the season, the mother will have to use a comfortable and soft envelope for going outside and walking in the fresh air.
A silver spoon or personalized utensil may not be used for its intended purpose, but such a gift will become a family heirloom; more names can be put on it and a whole family tree can be created.
The usual cakes made from diapers and diapers will also not be superfluous, but buying diapers for future use is not recommended for various reasons.
The mother herself must choose the brand that produces diapers that are ideal for her baby; the child himself may grow up quickly and will have to get rid of excess diapers.
What do they give to a friend when she is discharged from the maternity hospital?
If you are going to give your friend an expensive gift such as a washing machine, playpen or stroller when she is discharged from the maternity hospital, be sure to consult with her family first - perhaps they want to give the same thing. You don't have to spend a huge amount on a gift. The main requirement when choosing a gift is to do it with love. Young parents will appreciate a modest gift given from the heart more than a hastily purchased expensive item.
Memorable souvenir
A good gift option would be something that will stay with the child for life. Such a gift could be:
- silver spoon;
- beautiful personalized mug;
- expensive magnet frame made of valuable metal;
- magnetic postcard organizer;
- personal piggy bank with an attached cash contribution;
- metric in a beautiful frame;
- photo album with an unusual design;
- wooden or silver plated card with an engraved wish.
Diaper cake
This gift is very popular for its beautiful, unusual appearance. Diapers in gift packaging made in the shape of a cake will definitely come in handy for young parents, especially during the first year of a child’s life. The price of such a gift is not very high; you can order it in Moscow or other cities. Many people create masterpieces by combining different brands of diapers in one product and offering catalogs of their products on social networks.
Gifts to Thank Healthcare Workers
The medical staff of the maternity hospital should never be left without attention. After all, they put a lot of effort into ensuring that their son or daughter was born strong and healthy. It is advisable to show good manners and thank everyone who took part in the birth process.
Based on statistical observations, the following standard scheme for presenting gifts has been adopted:
- the nurse is presented with a small bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates or chocolate;
- the rest of the support staff is content with a bottle of champagne and various sweets;
- The leading doctor, who monitored the entire period of pregnancy, is also bought flowers (even in a basket), sweets, and given an envelope with a small amount of money (optional).
Of course, you can break traditions and come up with something original. For example, please people with these gifts: an interesting medal, a letter of wishes, a bouquet of fruits, balloon figures, a basket of honey and berries.
Gifts for family
The birth of a new little person is a joyful event for both parents and all numerous relatives. After giving birth, as soon as the young mother and baby are at home, relatives and friends come with gifts and congratulations. Many come to congratulate their parents directly to the maternity hospital and present gifts upon discharge from the hospital. But often parents invite everyone to their home to celebrate this joyful event in the company of loved ones.
As a rule, on such days, relatives and friends bring gifts for a newborn baby or just for the mother for the birth of a child. Usually, a new mother is given jewelry made of gold or silver. But no one prepares separate presents for the father.
A gift for the birth of a boy or girl should be practical and useful. It should be intended for parents, not for the baby. It could be something from small household appliances. Since caring for a newborn takes up all their free time, parents will be glad to receive a modern device that will help with cooking or cleaning. For example, this is a multicooker.
Thanks to this device, parents will be able to quickly and tasty prepare lunch. Such a device will last for many years and will help young parents prepare tasty and healthy food for their child.
A robot vacuum cleaner can also be an excellent gift. This modern assistant will help keep the house clean and allow mom to save time on cleaning. In addition, you can give your parents a modern humidifier with the function of air purification and ionization as a gift.
A very relevant device for a home with a small child. Pay attention to such modern appliances as a thermopot, a yogurt maker and a blender. All these devices will become the best and indispensable assistants for young parents.
Young parents get very tired in the first months of their baby's life. Sometimes they don’t even have enough time to cook a full dinner. Therefore, a certificate for the delivery of dinner from their favorite restaurant can be a relevant and useful gift. They will be very happy with such a pleasant surprise.
You can give young parents a set of bathrobes, towels or T-shirts. This should be a family look style set. That is, these are robes or T-shirts that are made in the same style and color for the whole family. They can have funny inscriptions, or you can order personalized ones especially for young parents and their baby.
You can give a young family such a gift as a genealogy book. They will be able to fill it out themselves and it will be a memorable gift for them. And you can also give them a set of frames that will represent the family tree of their family.
All parents want to have beautiful family photos as souvenirs. Therefore, a certificate for a family photo shoot will be the best gift for the whole family. Along with the certificate, you can also present a large photo album.
