Samiam Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 My sister is pregnant for the first time, currently about 5 months. It's her birthday next week, so I wanted to give her a little something for her upcoming "mommy" life. Not necessarily for the baby himself, since there will be plenty of baby gifts when the time comes. I'm pleased that she's heading towards the crunchy-granola mommy route with very little prompting from me. I may have put a whisper out there, without any pressure, about being educated about products, etc that you use with baby but she really researched and made that choice on her own. She's going with organic baby products, ie washes, etc. She's going with cloth diapers, etc . So that's her thought process. Though I don't see homeschooling being in their future, she is very oriented on planning for the child's educational future, and opening all doors of encouragement for him. That being said, I wanted to get her a little something for her birthday, with my small budget. I'm going to get her the Read-Aloud Handbook. But I need to spend about $15 more to get free shipping at Amazon. Any recommendations for a first time mommy heading towards crunchy-granola parenting? Books, or products? Oh, just had a thought...maybe some essential oils. Anything you'd recommend for a new mom/new baby, besides Lavender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maybe something from the Sears library- The Successful Child, or Attachment Parenting book. Something from Motherlove would be for her, but beneficial to the baby as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maybe a journal to write about her pregnancy and child's life. My dh gave me one when my oldest was born. I've written in it at least once a year. Both boys have one. I usually write at Christmas time now. I will give them their journals when they have their first child, or at another significant milestone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 One of my favorite gifts is a basket with all the things you don't know you might need that often result in midnight forays to a pharmacy. Thermometer nose sucky thing pedialyte infant motrin and tylenol diaper rash creme Vicks vapor rub a toy or two to make it look festive all that stuff I've been told it's been a blessing many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 As I was reading the first two paragraphs of your post, I immediately thought of The Read-Aloud Handbook only to see you'd already thought of it. Does she know the gender of the baby? If so, on the same theme, you might add a book by Kathleen Odean who has the books Great Books for ... Girls, Boys, Babies & Toddlers, and About Things Kids Love. She might also enjoy a copy of Mothering Magazine. Hmm, I see that they've gone web only as Mothering.com. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I gave my sisters really nice, season and guest appropriate pajamas before their babies were born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Protecting the Gift but it only gets you 10 dollars closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Electrical socket covers are always needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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desiraejb Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maybe a baby sign language book? It sounds silly to some, but it came in very handy with my son, who didn't say many intelligible words or phrases 'til almost 3yrs old. Another nice gift would be a lullaby CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Is she craving anything? A special snack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 A Sears book or The Read Aloud Handbook are two obvious solid choices. A subscription to Brain, Child is another thought. A copy of a book like Nurture Shock or Your Child's Brain would be another idea. I like thinking gifts, I guess.:tongue_smilie: A good sling or a cool maternity outfit might be neat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Oh yeah, Nurture Shock is a good one! Or Last Child in the Woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I love to give the book Buddhism for Mothers to new moms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Light weight swaddling blankets! All my babies loved being swaddled as newborns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I gave my sisters really nice, season and guest appropriate pajamas before their babies were born. This is a great idea too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 what about a breastfeeding book or basket, especially info about LLL meetings in her area!!! maybe a gift card for cloth diapers/wipes nice nursing pjs, bras or shirts (gift card) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 We have given the book on delivering using the Bradley method to several moms-to-be. They were able to have natural births and told us that it was the best gift they received. I also agree with the recommendation for the breastfeeding book by LLL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Maybe something from the Sears library- The Successful Child, or Attachment Parenting book. Something from Motherlove would be for her, but beneficial to the baby as well. Yup... Sears is a great book for crunchy ;) It's not all the way, but pretty darn close. I think that for the important issues, he's spot on ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The Happiest Baby on the Block The Baby Book by Sears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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