Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 For baby's first birthday, would you get something cute for the child, or something useful/helpful for the new mama? I am going to the party this weekend. Recalling my daughter's first birthday, all gifts were for her, she got books and some age appropriate toys. I'm thinking the baby shower is a party for mama and first birthday's a party for the child... I'm leaning towards getting something for the child and not for mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Something that mama can use for the child... Well, that's what I wanted someone to get for my kids' first bday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 If I do mama, I'm thinking like a Target gift card...then she can pick what she wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarVortex Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 As a teenager and young adult I was criticized for giving cash and gift certificates (precursors of gift cards) to people because they weren't personal and they revealed the dollar amount of my gift. But I think times have changed a lot. I don't get many gifts, but when I do I like gift cards the best, especially gift cards to restaurants. You do know that a secondary market has opened up for gift cards, and you can often buy them at a slight discount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 No! Where do I go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Pshaw. The kid won't remember any of this, and anything you get for him/her will be "clutter" in five years.Get something for Mom, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Pshaw. The kid won't remember any of this, and anything you get for him/her will be "clutter" in five years.Get something for Mom, I say. 5 years? Try 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Pshaw. The kid won't remember any of this, and anything you get for him/her will be "clutter" in five years.Get something for Mom, I say.I disagree, but I assume you're referring to toys.We started reading books to our daughter before she official turned one. The books she got for her first birthday we read and some we continue to read even though she's three now. Another cool gift was her first piggyback which we threw coins in for her but once she was two, she was excited to drop coins in herself, and now at three years old - it's her dollar store money stash! She loves us counting out her money for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarVortex Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 No! Where do I go? Google "discount gift cards." There is a site called Gift Card Granny or something like that. I think you can buy gift cards on eBay at a discount as well. The discounts aren't huge, but if you're buying five $100 gift cards you might be able to get a deal. I have absolutely no experience with these sites... so proceed with caution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 * piggybank Another auto predict text from mobile ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaseamaster75 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 So is the birthday for the kid or the mom? Get the baby a toy or a cute outfit. Mom has a husband/boyfriend who can buy her stuff at target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 First birthday for kid. Mum's had her first birthday loooooong ago lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaseamaster75 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Then why would you get something for the mother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I go with getting the kid a gift. It's the kid's birthday after all. Bini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Then why would you get something for the mother? Uhm... I thought she meant get something for the mother to help with the kid... For example - when you're going to a baby shower, it is just as cool to give the mother a nursing bra to make nursing the kid easier as it is to give the baby a baby bottle. Know what I mean? There's nothing less cool about giving the baby a toy or an outfit at all... it's just that - lots of people give those kinds of gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, you're right Anatess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane_Doe Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Ask mom what she/baby need. I just had my little one's party and I told everyone we wanted diapers. We already had more clothes and toys than we know what do with. And gift cards aren't a bad idea either (helps with unforeseen baby expenses). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarVortex Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Why not make your own gift card? E.g., "this card worth one Saturday of free babysitting" or some other wanted service. And if the recipient doesn't like it, you can be sure it won't turn up for sale at Gift Card Granny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Give the baby the gift that you appreciated the most when it was given to your baby. I have done this with all gift giving. If it is an adult woman that I really don't know very well, then I will gift a book that I would enjoy reading, or do up a basket with pamper-the-mom items, or a cake pan with brownie mix, etc. When it is a childs birthday - then any learning type gift that is age appropriate. Coloring book and crayons, book that parent reads to child. For one baby shower I gave the mother a large sized book of nursery stories. The reason for the large book, the pictures were outstanding!! No one I know has had a 0-18 mo. old - so am out of the loop. Other than the soft books - dress yourself, etc. Soft sided building blocks. But I agree with all who say: It is the Child's birthday - not Mom's. Give the Mom a card, as it IS the 1 year anniversary of her giving birth. Starting at age 20, I sent my Mom a card thanking her for giving me life and loving me. I also sent one to Dad - he certainly helped!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordorbund Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I get kids $10 with a note to come mow my lawn. My gift is a lesson in the value of hard work and the dignity of a job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Ask mom what she/baby need. I just had my little one's party and I told everyone we wanted diapers. We already had more clothes and toys than we know what do with. And gift cards aren't a bad idea either (helps with unforeseen baby expenses).I asked her. She wanted to be "surprised" and had no preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSG Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Give the baby the gift that you appreciated the most when it was given to your baby. But the pediatrician had to give that sedative. I'd go for a stuffed animal or similar. Both of mine had their favorites that they carried around for years, and IIRC, both were gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I went with a gift for the child. She got a book and a building/sorting block activity. Iggy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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