Suggestions needed: New mom & dad...

odusgolp

Honestly, the one gift I remember receiving after my twins were born was a box of the heat and serve meals from Costco (meat pies, pasta, etc.) Not the frozen kind, but the stuff made in store... They also added a package of salad and dressing and she had made muffins so I could eat one handed. I appreciated coming home to that stuff the most of anything.

Love this.

oregonzoo

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

likitisplit

I loved having flowers in my room. And my work sent cookies that I was able to offer my guests.

IronSmasher

I just know that banana bread is wrong.

canadjineh

Condoms or a gift certificate for her birth control prescription because obviously - enough is enough, wink wink :laugh:

SonicDeathMonkey80

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

I know two 50-year olds who've raised 4 kids and drink $250 of booze per week who I wouldn't trust any living creature.

So, no.

odusgolp

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

I know two 50-year olds who've raised 4 kids and drink $250 of booze per week who I wouldn't trust any living creature.

So, no.

Wait... is it good booze?

SonicDeathMonkey80

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

I know two 50-year olds who've raised 4 kids and drink $250 of booze per week who I wouldn't trust any living creature.

So, no.

Wait... is it good booze?

Canadian Club, off-brand vermouth, Coors Light, and box wine.

Collier78

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

Not necessarily, I have an awesome friend...who is GREAT with animals...small little people that pooh and cry..not so much..

odusgolp

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

I know two 50-year olds who've raised 4 kids and drink $250 of booze per week who I wouldn't trust any living creature.

So, no.

Wait... is it good booze?

Canadian Club, off-brand vermouth, Coors Light, and box wine.

Vermouth?


What a waste of $250.

Well, I'll take the Coors Light.

MrsG31

Diapers are a great gift, as are things like bath products for baby. I hesitate to say blankets, because we got SOOOO MANY! But if it's something specific to the baby (their name, or something), it might be appreciated. However, don't bring any of these to the hospital. They provide the diapers and blankets there, and new parents already have so much stuff to carry home, you don't want to overload them with more

I agree - unless this is one of this "I didn't know I was pregnant" situations, most families have already had showers, and stocked up on what they will need when they get home. And if it is their 1st, they probably over-packed and already have a ton of stuff that has to go back down to the car.

If my friend had a vaginal birth, I have brought Tucks Pads (they are hemorrhoid pads, but work great for numbing that area), magazines, and some candy like a chocolate bar or M&M's. I have usually thrown in a men's magazine for the dad too. If they had a c-section, Tucks Pads are not needed, bit everything is still relevant and you could thrown in some Motrin.

But if you missed the shower and want to guy actual baby gifts, I would save that for when they come home and you stop by to see the baby. Maybe plan ahead a time, so you can hold the baby while mom takes a shower or nap? THAT was what I wanted more than anything after my husband went bakc to work. Someone to come watch the baby so I could take a nap or shower. Even if it was only an hour before I had to nurse again. And food! So I defintely agree on frozen casseroles and gift cards because you just do not have the time or energy to cook in the beginning.

MrsG31

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

Not if they have been your friend since you were all young & stupid together....and they just never grew out of it!

odusgolp

Diapers are a great gift, as are things like bath products for baby. I hesitate to say blankets, because we got SOOOO MANY! But if it's something specific to the baby (their name, or something), it might be appreciated. However, don't bring any of these to the hospital. They provide the diapers and blankets there, and new parents already have so much stuff to carry home, you don't want to overload them with more

I agree - unless this is one of this "I didn't know I was pregnant" situations, most families have already had showers, and stocked up on what they will need when they get home. And if it is their 1st, they probably over-packed and already have a ton of stuff that has to go back down to the car.

If my friend had a vaginal birth, I have brought Tucks Pads (they are hemorrhoid pads, but work great for numbing that area), magazines, and some candy like a chocolate bar or M&M's. I have usually thrown in a men's magazine for the dad too. If they had a c-section, Tucks Pads are not needed, bit everything is still relevant and you could thrown in some Motrin.

But if you missed the shower and want to guy actual baby gifts, I would save that for when they come home and you stop by to see the baby. Maybe plan ahead a time, so you can hold the baby while mom takes a shower or nap? THAT was what I wanted more than anything after my husband went bakc to work. Someone to come watch the baby so I could take a nap or shower. Even if it was only an hour before I had to nurse again. And food! So I defintely agree on frozen casseroles and gift cards because you just do not have the time or energy to cook in the beginning.

Tucks Pads... Genius.

randomtai

Condoms.

jacques57

Oh, I thought OP wanted different parents, and I was looking forward to reading about why the original parents were drek. Oh well.

SunofaBeach14

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

So you don't friend dudes?

Sovi_

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

This

devilwhiterose

As a parent myself, I'd think twice before redeeming a coupon for a free afternoon/night out. I wouldn't trust some of my friends to watch my popcorn in the microwave, let alone a newborn. Not saying you're an incompetent boob, but if they don't ever redeem, well, yeah.

Can't ever go wrong with a Target giftcard.

Seriously aren't we beyond the age we'd friend people who could not handle watching an infant?!

So you don't friend dudes?

:laugh: Truth!