Audra, Brooks' wife, was really thoughtful and threw me a diaper shower. It was a lot of fun, and what mom wouldn't be excited to gain a six-month supply of diapers?! Boy or girl, everyone poops.
As I've been going through things and trying to prepare for this new child, there are some items that have come to mind as being useful for any pregnant mother. Please don't take this as a wish list for me: it's really meant for anyone who is stumped and needs some baby gift ideas that will be helpful to any mom.
1. Diapers and wipes as I mentioned above. I'm still buying diapers for Paul and he's two. Need I say more?
2. Stain remover and laundry detergent. Okay this seems like a boring gift, but seriously, there are not many items more practical. I run through Shout like it's no body's business. You could give the mom a splurge with some Dreft (which I never buy because I'm too cheap), or any fragrance-free detergent. While I'm on the subject, you could make it a cleaning-themed basket with magic erasers, dry cleaning fluid, or other cleaning supplies that are practically essential with children. (Excuse me while I pause to go "erase" crayon off my wall courtesy of Paul.)
3. Frozen meals. You pretty much need to be a local friend for this one, but adding a new baby to the dinner routine makes meal prep frenzied, especially when everyone's trying to get adjusted to a new routine. Something homemade that can be microwaved or baked straight out of the freezer is WONDERFUL! I hope to get a few extra things cooked ahead of time. We're out in no-delivery land, but for those moms in town, you could also get them gift cards to the chinese or pizza delivery place nearby.
4. Teething necklaces. I don't own any of these, but they look cool and don't depend on whether baby is a he or she. Mom can be stylish while pacifying the baby. I'm thinking perfect for church or other "please be quiet" times. The brand pictured above is called "Chew Beads," although I believe there are others.
5. Child or baby-sized clothing hangers. Especially ones for bottoms. Many outfits come with plastic hangers, but if this this a mom with other children, she's using those for her other kids' clothes. Buying some nice hangers is something she probably won't buy herself, although she wishes she did. As an additional item, you could make or purchase dividers that separate baby clothes by size. There are a ton of tutorials on Pinterest that are really cute.
6. Baby Wash. I still use baby wash on Clara and she's (almost) four. Why not? I often stock up on multiple bottles of the really expensive 'natural' baby wash that has been marked down at the grocery store to half-price (or less). The fancy stuff really is a treat over the Johnson & Johnson. You could always throw in a nice wash cloth, bath towel, or tub toy to complete the gift.
What have I left off the list? Any moms out there have any other practical gift ideas for preggos?
6. Baby Wash. I still use baby wash on Clara and she's (almost) four. Why not? I often stock up on multiple bottles of the really expensive 'natural' baby wash that has been marked down at the grocery store to half-price (or less). The fancy stuff really is a treat over the Johnson & Johnson. You could always throw in a nice wash cloth, bath towel, or tub toy to complete the gift.
What have I left off the list? Any moms out there have any other practical gift ideas for preggos?
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