Yes, I only put the money amount up cause someone asked. I want to get something of sentimental value that will remind her of her Aunty Mehnaz across the Atlantic.
How about something that can be personalised, like a silver baby rattle with the name and a message engraved on it?
Any items of clothing are always a safe bet, but I presume you want something a bit more individual and I expect everyone'll be buying clothes.
Other suggestions you might consider are a subscription to a parenting magazine, baby aromatheraphy kit, organic baby toiletries, a photo album or frame.
Or you could just ask your friend if there's anything that she particularly wants or needs for the baby?
Shahreen, I was thinking of getting the baby rattle from Tiffany's and having it engraved with the baby's name. Realistically though, what an unpractical gift.
I like the Parenting magazine subscription. She's in London so what are good magazines over there?
I have also asked her what she wants. Let's see what she says.
What’s wrong with my suggestion? 
Maybe because it came from you FG?
While I understand people in england are not that talented, I am sure a few of them might go to college and similar plans might be available.
I have the Tiffany rattle and admittedly it is a bit impratical - just another thing for me to dust and polish really - it does have great sentimental value.
Mother and Baby is probably the most popular magazine around in the UK. And I know they do subscriptions.
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I've an issue with this magazine title. Where is the father? or maybe fathers don't play a role in the UK...
Mehnaz get married and get the baby a little baby friend to play with real quick :D
i liked funguy’s suggestions :k:
u could get one of the baby books where they can record the baby’s first everything.. they’re very cute and sentimental
I sent my nephew an engraved photo album. It said "Rayyan's 1st year" and it was sweet to see it sitting in his room when I went to visit him :)
Engraving is the best option I think due to its sentimental value :)
my friend had her baby 3 months ago and i bought clothes
you can get these white woolen clothes suitable for both boys and girls, theyre very pretty and extremely cute - make sure you buy the shawl!
try a department store, they probably have an online selection - good luck!
Thank you so much for your suggestions everybody.
Qrius, thank you for the PM and links. 
Mehnaz, what did you get in the end? (I know, I'm so nosy)
I haven't gotten anything yet. I still have a few weeks but I'm gonna look into the parenting magazine and some wool clothing sets. I am also going to look into getting the baby a bond but I don't know how that will work.
Yesterday, I also saw these truly gorgeous, hand-made baby books (like a photo album, scrap books) that had all this embroidery on it (a little baby carriage embroidered in the centre). It is sooooo pretty. I will definitely get that set. I really like the baby magazine idea too though.
If you're thinking of getting clothing and if you have the budget then think about getting something extra special like a set of cashmere babygros.......they are almost as soft and cuddly as the baby wearing them.