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Post by teach4u on Jul 15, 2019 21:56:02 GMT
My nephew and his wife are expecting their first baby.
I'm a teacher and avid reader. I found several pristine board books (Llama llama Red Pajama, Dr. Seuss titles, etc) for $1.00 each at rummage sales, Good Will,etc.
I want to give them a board book library along with a crocheted baby blanket, gift card, etc.
Would you write a card along the lines of "one of the greatest loves/gifts you can share is the love of reading.... please pass these on to....(next baby, friend, etc) at the shower or give them at a later time and let them know you picked them up second hand because you love kids books and thought they would be great for young kids.
I know some people love books, treasured finds regardless of whether they are new, and others are more particular.
My nephew is a teacher and wouldn't care, haven't known his wife as long.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 15, 2019 22:12:37 GMT
Babies tend to chew and rough up board books. I'm not sure the books would be in good condition to.pass on after their baby enjoys them.
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johnnysmom
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Post by johnnysmom on Jul 15, 2019 22:14:19 GMT
I think it's a very nice gesture, and one I'm sure they'd appreciate; but it's not a baby shower gift IMO. I'd give to them before or after the shower.
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Why
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Post by Why on Jul 15, 2019 23:36:25 GMT
If the books are truly pristine I would not mention they were second hand. Everything we touch in our world has been touched by others and it should really not be a big deal.
I might mention in passing that you are OK with the books being passed on but since this is a first baby and there may be more or mom might want to hold on to them for other reasons I would keep that low key.
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snugglebutter
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Post by snugglebutter on Jul 16, 2019 4:53:42 GMT
You have to decide how that would be received in your family. A lot of people don't wouldn't mind but sometimes new moms are more particular.
Beyond that choice, just give it to them freely. Family heirlooms aside, it's not really appropriate to suggest what someone does with a gift after they are done with it. Board books don't always have a long life anyway. (We are on our fourth copy of Jamberry lol.)
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 16, 2019 5:01:17 GMT
I’m one who gives books as a baby gift. If the books are good enough to pass for new, I’d not mention they were used. If they aren’t good enough to pass, I’d just give them the books, but not as my gift.
But I would not tell them what to do with the books when they are done with them. We kept our books for years and (shhhh...) I still have some of them. My kids read their favorite board books until they were at least kindergarten age and I kept all of our books until we were done having kids. There’s no telling how many babies could have been born into a family before they no longer need them.
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