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Post by mayceesgranny on Sept 25, 2020 17:56:12 GMT
My niece just gave birth and I want to send a gift. Normally this is not an issue because there is usually a shower and a baby registry. In this case my niece is the same age as my daughters but I rarely see her as she moved to the west coast 10 years ago.
The young couple is extremely environmentally and socially conscious, I think they would be considered "hipsters". I don't want to offend them with anything they might not want. My niece's mother said they don't have a registry, they haven't asked for anything and they have a tiny house and live "pretty minimally".
Is cash the best idea here - or is there some awesome gift that they might just love? Thoughts and ideas please!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2020 17:59:27 GMT
My first thought was are they doing cloth diapers? If so, how about some cute covers from Etsy? You can have them shipped directly to them and look for a shop that is using organic materials.
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Post by inkedup on Sept 25, 2020 18:04:51 GMT
You are so sweet to think of them. I'd find out where they shop for food or eat out and send gift cards.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2020 18:29:10 GMT
Or perhaps a membership for a nearby zoo or kids museum?
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Post by nlwilkins on Sept 25, 2020 18:44:23 GMT
My go to is a handmade quilt. It doesn't have to be big and I make sure the recipients know that it is washable and machine dry-able. If you don't sew maybe you crochet or knit? or have a friend you can pay to do so? If not, a purchased one would be good as well. You could use bamboo fiber or other environmental friendly fibers.
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Post by peaname on Sept 25, 2020 18:56:12 GMT
Wooden toys, check out Manhattan toy co.
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Post by bethany102399 on Sept 25, 2020 19:22:08 GMT
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Post by Really Red on Sept 25, 2020 19:27:44 GMT
How about a GC to Shutterfly? Even minimalists love baby pictures!
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Post by zella on Sept 25, 2020 19:31:08 GMT
Problem with cloth diapers is there are multiple systems, all with different styles.
I'd go with something made from bamboo. Or go totally different and buy them something from a charity, like a tree planted in the Amazon, a pound of plastic removed from the sea, something like that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2020 19:34:31 GMT
Food grinder/mill so they can make their own baby food when it's time for solids.
Organic cotton bibs, burp cloths, diapers.
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Post by ntsf on Sept 25, 2020 19:37:54 GMT
stack of baby wash clothes..so they can clean the mess without wipes. plain oneies... 18-24 month size.
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Post by ~summer~ on Sept 25, 2020 19:38:19 GMT
Board books
Membership to local children’s museum or zoo is great idea.
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Post by paigepea on Sept 25, 2020 20:16:39 GMT
I think you’ve received great suggestions here!
Baby and minimalists don’t seem to go in the same sentence. JK.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 25, 2020 20:37:30 GMT
If they live minimally, I’d suggest something that has multiple uses or grows with the baby. That said, I don’t know what they already have. My other suggestion would be to pick a toy from Green Toys. They’re made from 100% recycled plastic and are very high quality. You can get them at Target or Nordstrom...I’m sure some other places too. www.greentoys.com/collections/babyI also like the membership suggestions. |
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Post by Mel on Sept 25, 2020 20:40:32 GMT
Problem with cloth diapers is there are multiple systems, all with different styles. I'd go with something made from bamboo. Or go totally different and buy them something from a charity, like a tree planted in the Amazon, a pound of plastic removed from the sea, something like that. This was my thought. A donation in the child's name to one of the environment causes. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Sept 25, 2020 20:45:29 GMT
If you can find out if she plans to breastfeed I would get her a Haakaa manual breast pump, it helps collect breast milk on one breast while you feed from the other.
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Post by anaterra on Sept 25, 2020 20:51:08 GMT
I would send a nice gift card in a pretty card.. they are pretty far.. you haven't seen her in awhile.. you dont know her style or what she already has...
Make it easy on yourself.. but im ok with sending gift cards or cash... its what most people want..
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Post by snyder on Sept 25, 2020 21:02:28 GMT
Hello Bello are plant based products. Maybe something from there.
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Post by scorpeao on Sept 25, 2020 21:06:47 GMT
I would send things like a thermometer, baby Tylenol, teething drops, etc. These are things that a lot of times new parents don't think about.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 25, 2020 21:44:36 GMT
Books. I always give books!
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 25, 2020 22:07:19 GMT
Find out if they are doing cloth diapers. If they are, get whatever brand they are using in a variety of sizes and patterns.
Other than that, I would do my standard go to gift of a bunch of books.
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Post by katiekaty on Sept 25, 2020 22:08:54 GMT
Baby stuff from the Honest company. They are pretty eco friendly are that stuff is what a friend of my daughter swears by for her little ones.
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Post by librarylady on Sept 26, 2020 0:12:51 GMT
My first thought was are they doing cloth diapers? If so, how about some cute covers from Etsy? You can have them shipped directly to them and look for a shop that is using organic materials. I was going to suggest cloth diapers as well. |
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Post by flanz on Sept 26, 2020 0:17:55 GMT
I think I would ask this particular couple what they could use, and yes, cash is never wrong, in my opinion.
if their house is truly a tiny house... they won't have room for anything extra.
Meals for the new parents and board books for baby are among my favorite things to gift new parents.
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Post by candleangie on Sept 26, 2020 2:51:49 GMT
I have two go-to gifts that have always been well received.
Crochet (or knit) 100% cotton washcloths. I generally make a stack of 10 in natural color.
And I start their library. I tend to skip board books. We go with books that we’re my kids favorites or my favorites as a child. Stone soup, dorothy’s Dream, the monster at the end of this book, Danny and the dinosaur, etc
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Post by camcas on Sept 26, 2020 3:02:16 GMT
Book book book
Hairy Maclairy series by Linley Dodd
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Post by stitchberry on Sept 26, 2020 3:14:05 GMT
I’d look into some Tubby Todd Bath Co products.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 26, 2020 3:41:56 GMT
My go to is a handmade quilt. It doesn't have to be big and I make sure the recipients know that it is washable and machine dry-able. If you don't sew maybe you crochet or knit? or have a friend you can pay to do so? If not, a purchased one would be good as well. You could use bamboo fiber or other environmental friendly fibers. For a couple like that I would use caution with making anything handmade. When my BFF’s DD was having her baby I wanted to make a stack of nice big cotton flannel receiving blankets like her grandma made for my DD when she was born. It was my most favorite gift and ten years later my DD still uses them for various things. BUT—I ended up NOT doing that because her DD was dead set against anything that was not strictly “certified organic” for her kid and there was no way to guarantee that the fabrics would be that even if they were 100% cotton. I was told, “the dyes could be harmful to the baby’s skin.”  Ugggh. Whateverrrr. To each their own. I ended up buying her a couple Burt’s Bees certified organic sleepers and a hat and called it good. I wasn’t about to spend a bunch of money on fabric and an afternoon of my time sewing blankets that she would just end up donating because she wouldn’t use them for her kid. |
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Sept 26, 2020 3:49:55 GMT
Reusable baby cloths.
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Post by seaexplore on Sept 26, 2020 5:45:34 GMT
My go to is a handmade quilt. It doesn't have to be big and I make sure the recipients know that it is washable and machine dry-able. If you don't sew maybe you crochet or knit? or have a friend you can pay to do so? If not, a purchased one would be good as well. You could use bamboo fiber or other environmental friendly fibers. For a couple like that I would use caution with making anything handmade. When my BFF’s DD was having her baby I wanted to make a stack of nice big cotton flannel receiving blankets like her grandma made for my DD when she was born. It was my most favorite gift and ten years later my DD still uses them for various things. BUT—I ended up NOT doing that because her DD was dead set against anything that was not strictly “certified organic” for her kid and there was no way to guarantee that the fabrics would be that even if they were 100% cotton. I was told, “the dyes could be harmful to the baby’s skin.”  Ugggh. Whateverrrr. To each their own. I ended up buying her a couple Burt’s Bees certified organic sleepers and a hat and called it good. I wasn’t about to spend a bunch of money on fabric and an afternoon of my time sewing blankets that she would just end up donating because she wouldn’t use them for her kid. Valid point! i was thinking a nice blanket but now I’m thinking cash or gift card to their local small business coffee shop or grocery store. Trader Joe’s are pretty popular in CA as are Sprouts and Nugget. |
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Ugggh. Whateverrrr. To each their own.
Ugggh. Whateverrrr. To each their own.