Melinda in VT Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have a new niece. Yay! Who was born almost exactly two years after her sister, so I was already struggling to think of a present. I'm assuming they are all set on seasonally appropriate clothes because of the first kid. Now I learned that they are moving to a compound in Saudi Arabia before the end of the year. In their place, I would be decluttering like mad, so I don't want to give them something that will be a burden. They live in the South now, so their baby stuff is already for warm weather. Any ideas? Shopping is not my strength, but I want to send something to celebrate her birth. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What about a gift certificate for a photo book (Shutterfly, etc.)? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Figure out what sizes the older daughter was in when the weather was cold. Then buy warm weather clothes in those sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Kind of lame, but an Amazon gift card if Amazon delivers to Saudi. (With a note explaining). I had a similar situation with a friend moving to Europe, and I got her kids little things for the plane ride and ebooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I think this is such an adventure that you should ask mom what she would like. She may be stocking up to send a years worth of diapers, for example. You could contribute a package, but before you give them to her, write a short encouraging note or a quote on each diaper. Tie a pretty ribbon around the stacks of diapers and but the in a pretty gift bag. Another thing that might be helpful is to make a sick basket with thing the baby might need and they might now know how to find some items easily. For this I'm thinking tubes of her favorite diaper rash cream, infant Tylenol, infant Advil, Kaopectate, mylicon gas drops, neosporin, band aids, thermometer. A magazine for mom to enjoy when sick babies are sleeping might be fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The first thing that came to mind -- books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 A baby food mill? Since access to commercial baby food will be limited if existent maybe this would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfeet Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 If they are being given a cash allowance to ship a cargo container, then books is a great idea. Books are much more expensive in the ME and many you just can't get. If they are travelling light or paying for their own boxes, then I wouldn't get much because it will be a pain to bring it over. If you are close to them, you could always start up a savings account or education savings plan, and contribute to that on birthdays and other holidays that require gifts. If they stay in the KSA long enough you are going to have this problem repeatedly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks for all of the responses. It stopped letting me like the posts, so please imagine a like for all of them. I think I'm going to have to ask my sister-in-law, and possibly wait until they know more about their moving arrangements. They'll be living in an expat compound, and we've been told they can buy everything there that they can here except for alcohol, porn, and pork, but it might be that as they learn more, there will be something helpful that they want to bring from the U.S. The Food Mill is a great idea, except they didn't feed their older daughter baby food either, so I'm pretty sure they have one already. I really like the book idea too (and I'm pretty sure the company is paying for the move), but I've never been to their house, so I worry about getting them duplicates and then them having the hassle of exchanging at a time when they have so much else going on. If you think of any other suggestions, please post. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 A bamboo baby blanket from Aden + Anais? They are buttery soft, very light weight, and a great sunshade when propped up properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I had the idea of a blanket, too, but more like a playsilk. They're lightweight, breathable, warm when needed and cool when not. I've seen beautiful ones that look like starry nights or rainbow stripes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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