Baby gift for my only and unborn niece!

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Lifer
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So this baby is pretty special. My sister is married and they are expecting their first baby in a month or so. I am the only uncle (or aunt) on her side, so this has to be a little more special.

What does an uncle get the baby/mom/dad or whatever? I didn't get them anything at the baby showers, becuase I wasn't supposed to go (I am a guy). Sooo... what do I get her?

A toy? A blanket? A giraffe?:D


I have no clue...

Suggestions?
 
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a baby softie, one of those real soft dollys...they love them and gives them comfort, the washable kind, they will keep them til about 3 years old

enjoy being an uncle and remember to give lots of love and affection

JC
 
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Originally posted by: Chunkee
a baby softie, one of those real soft dollys...they love them and gives them comfort, the washable kind, they will keep them til about 3 years old

enjoy being an uncle and remember to give lots of love and affection

JC
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Any tips on not bawling my eyes out at the hospital? I am kind of emotional :D I cried pretty bad at the wedding. Who knows how bad it will be when I see my niece in my sister's arms. God help us... :D
 
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Blankies are always good. Sis and her hubby will probably use it while sleeping in the chair during those times it's easier to just nap there than go back to bed. Are you in the area? Think about things that will help them. They're thinking about the kid as is everyone else, see what you can come up with to help them out. No fancy resturant nights out, that has to wait until the kid is at least a few years old. Little things like if you can cook, stop in with food they can reheat easy, take their pets to the vet, stuff like that which isn't glamorous but is a big help and shows you care.
 
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I still haven't met my niece (now 4 1/2 months old); my sister and brother in law live in San Bernadino, CA, and I live in Seattle (not just going to school, I live in the area), and I haven't had the time or money to travel down there yet. :(

I would say a good-quality stuffed animal or maybe a sheepskin would be good. I still have a few stuff animals from when I was a baby (I'm 21 now :D) and a sheepskin from when I was born, and they've always been special objects for me (long story behind them, another story, 'nother time).
 
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A sheepskin? Maybe that is a tale better left for another time.

Regarding the gift - got a digital camera? Take a bunch of photos in the hospital. Pretty them up, make 8X10s of the best and put them in an album.
 
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Originally posted by: allisolm
A sheepskin? Maybe that is a tale better left for another time.

Regarding the gift - got a digital camera? Take a bunch of photos in the hospital. Pretty them up, make 8X10s of the best and put them in an album.
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Eh, that's a given :D I always have my camera, and I a always taking pictures... :D
 
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Bring your sister a dozen roses to the hospital or to her home after she gets home (maybe better there so she doesn't have to keep track of them at the hospital.) Go ahead and cry at the hospital. That's just sweet.
 
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My wife and I had our first son 4 weeks ago, the first grandchild in the family. My brother gave my son a silver baby rattle from Tiffany's. Very cool and very classy. We will have it engraved with his initials, too. Not as practical as some gifts, but it will be a treasure that will last my son's lifetime. I thought it was awesome.
 
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Does she plan on breast feeding the baby? What about feeding the baby breast-milk through a bottle. Some doctors recommend using a breast pump so you know how much the baby drinks and such. Try getting her a breast pump, or a bottle warmer since young ones can't drink cold stuff.
 
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Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Does she plan on breast feeding the baby? What about feeding the baby breast-milk through a bottle. Some doctors recommend using a breast pump so you know how much the baby drinks and such. Try getting her a breast pump, or a bottle warmer since young ones can't drink cold stuff.
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Not a bad idea, but any pump that's going to work worth a damn is over a couple hundred dollars. :Q Trust me, the ones that you can get for under a hundred are absolute crap.
 
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A small stuffed animal is always good. My father-in-law brought one for my son when he was born. Six years later, my son still has it and knows full well that it came from grandpa.

As for crying in the hospital... It's inevitable. Next to your own children being born, it'll probably be the most intense joyous emotional experience of your life.
 
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i am not sure if anyone said this (sorry, i just browsed through the posts) but what about a really nice blanket with somethng embroidered on it.
Here name and a beautiful quote maybe? and i would get her something she could keep as she gets older, perhaps a nice soothing music box?
 
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If you go for a blankie (i.e. for carrying, not just being a straight up blanket), find a small one. Children start small; don't get something so big it gets dragged all over the ground or tangles up the kid.

When you buy books, buy board books for the first two years or so. These will end up in baby's mouth, plus the pages will be easier to turn and won't tear.

Has anyone mentioned baby clothes? Plenty of adorable options there. (If you start buying ahead, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, etc consider the season it will be when the baby is that old.)

Make the baby a small photo album for a first birthday present (include pictures of all the relatives). Little kids love pictures and this method keeps the child out of the "real" photo album.

Another thing my family has come to love is a stationary entertainer--NOT a walker with wheels. The idea is for the kid to not be moving all over the house. Granted, it will be at least 5-6-7 months before the baby is ready to use it (should be able to sit up first). The babies around here love standing and sometimes it's sooo convenient to put a crawling baby into one of these (within eyesight) so you can do things like cook.
 
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If you get clothes for her, get her size 12 months and up. Nothing finer than a new outfit at that time, after having way way too many pretty tiny clothes for baby to ever wear. Everyone gets the little tiny clothes for baby, really thoughtful people will think ahead.
 
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An ear thermometer. $30 at Sam's Club. She might not use it right away but in a while it will come in handy. They might not be as accurate as the preferred method but sticking a thermometer up where the sun don't shine isn't any fun.

One week my 2 year old, wife, and me all had bronchitis. I thought I was going to have to replace the batteries from all of the use. I didn't. Sure comes in handy.
 
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