I have to admit I dreaded of attending and buying gifts for this particular occasion for years. Either pick something on the registry that you don't really understand unless you have spawn yourself (wipe warmer? 'Brest' friend? WTF?) or do what everyone else does and buy some midget-sized outfits. Awww, cute. Until you've seen them open 20 different packages with similar stuff.
Want to be the most appreciated gifter? I used to think personalized onesies were the ultimate, but here are three better ideas gleaned from my new hands-on experience with birthing and caring for a wee one.
1) Meal delivery service. Outsource it or do it yourself , make it freezable (Ethel has some some good recipes. ) You could team up with some friends and cover a whole month. Heck, your new mom could use this much help for at least a season.
2) Spa gift certificate with a definite expiration date-so Mama has to get out of the house to use it.
3) Gift certificate for diapers.com, which will deliver all kinds of kiddie needs to your door and can be easily ordered with one hand at 2 a.m.
P.S. By the way, the Brest friend is not a semi-literate joke but a specialty pillow that absolutely rocks and is a great choice for anyone attempting to feed their young'un the old school way.
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