Bootsie Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 What were your favorite baby gifts when you had a second child? My neighbors just had their second baby (a boy, they have a 2-year old girl). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Diapers, wipes, gift cards to food places that delivered, a cooked meal. Nothing else was needed because we already had it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Since they had a girl first, many of their original baby items are likely to be pink. I would buy something blue. Blankets or sleepers would be my top choices. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Clothes that were blue. :) My newborn sized clothes are neutral, because we didn't know DD was DD until she was born, so all of my fullterm babies have worn those same clothes, but they've also been big, so those newborn clothes don't last long on them. About as soon as DD was born, pink outfits arrived, so I wasn't going to use them on DS1. Luckily, MIL enjoys shopping, and she showed up hours after DS1's birth with blue and red outfits. (I think she had probably shopped ahead of time, just in case.) A good baby carrier. If I hadn't had been a babywearing mama already, I certainly would have become one when my second child was born. My oldest was a super active and busy 3yo, and my second was a very content baby as long as I was holding him. And he started out at almost ten pounds and remained a velcro baby for a good couple of years, so I needed a good carrier. A Moby wrap is nice, or a mei tai. Well, so is a German style woven wrap, but they're expensive. Little stuff wears out too. Disposable diapers and wipes if they don't use cloth. But things like washcloths, hooded towels. . . Seasonal items like warm hats and booties or sunhats, if this baby is off season from the first one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Books! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Socks. Teeny baby socks disappear in two seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm going to a baby shower tomorrow. I'm giving a few coupons for baby products with my gift. Ha. I know she uses Pampers. You can print online. You could maybe find out what they need/want that they didn't have with the first or got rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosika Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I was always so appreciative of a sibling gift when my older kids came in quick succession. I think it's especially helpful with a 2 year old sibling to give a token baby gift and something to help the sibling adjust (and help the mom to help the sibling to adjust!) Maybe something like a basket of board books that are "for the baby" but that toddler can use now. Or a blue outfit/blanket for the baby with a DVD or toy for the sibling. I had a baby last year but my youngest was already 11. I received a lot of blankets. I think my favorite gift was a bunch of gerber cloth diapers to use as burp rags. I didn't think to buy any of my own and they were so handy for everything between milk leaks, baby spit up, random boy pee geysers, me having brain fog and constantly knocking water bottles off of my night stand. The gift giver prettied them up by sewing a panel on the center stripe, but even without that they'd have been awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Those new swaddles - Woombie or Arms Up that zip. Active boys cannot escape from them, so everyone gets more sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I know this is silly, but I liked getting one or two really nice quality sleepers or outfits or whatever is seasonally appropriate. I had hand-me-downs, and I bought used, but getting something really nice - a kickee pants gown, or a lemon loves lime outfit with the ruffled shorts, or something - was just so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I was always so appreciative of a sibling gift when my older kids came in quick succession. I think it's especially helpful with a 2 year old sibling to give a token baby gift and something to help the sibling adjust (and help the mom to help the sibling to adjust!) Maybe something like a basket of board books that are "for the baby" but that toddler can use now. Or a blue outfit/blanket for the baby with a DVD or toy for the sibling. I had a baby last year but my youngest was already 11. I received a lot of blankets. I think my favorite gift was a bunch of gerber cloth diapers to use as burp rags. I didn't think to buy any of my own and they were so handy for everything between milk leaks, baby spit up, random boy pee geysers, me having brain fog and constantly knocking water bottles off of my night stand. The gift giver prettied them up by sewing a panel on the center stripe, but even without that they'd have been awesome. I worried the toddler at the party I'm attending would feel left out. I got her some shirts from The Children's Place when they were on sale. One is a Halloween shirt and one is a sister shirt. I like the idea of books. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I always do a sibling gift too! It’s fun! 😠Hand made items were always among my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Books. Some for baby some for toddler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 An Itzbeen. It's a simple, four button timer with a clip on the back to attach to the diaper bag. One for feedings, one for diapers, one for sleep, and one blank for things like medication. It was handy to have a very easy glance at the clock to see how long it had been since X had happened, especially when I was bleary and feeling pulled in different directions (and good for handing off to a sitter, too). The Indestructibles books. They're made of Tyvek so are perfect for littles. They feel like plastic paper, and are impossible to rip or tear. They go in the washing machine, too. One of these roll up place mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Diapers, wipes, and gift cards to Target or Walmart where more diapers and wipes can be bought. And something for the 2 yr old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 DIAPERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwalker Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Friends of mine gave a frozen meal "shower" for my second baby; they brought great homemade stuff like lasagna, chicken soup, etc. I had easy healthy meals for a month! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Friends of mine gave a frozen meal "shower" for my second baby; they brought great homemade stuff like lasagna, chicken soup, etc. I had easy healthy meals for a month! :) Can you share your friends with me?? That would be amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Friends of mine gave a frozen meal "shower" for my second baby; they brought great homemade stuff like lasagna, chicken soup, etc. I had easy healthy meals for a month! :) Oh yeah! The mealtrain that my friends organized after I had the last baby was SO wonderful and helpful because I didn't have a chance to do the freezer meals like I've done in the past. If your friend has freezer space, frozen meals are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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