So this friend of mine for whom a lot of you suggested names is soon going to deliver her twins inshaAllah…a boy and a girl.
I need to give her a generous gift. However, she has everything they need such as strollers, car seats, storage, clothes, bouncers, swings, etc..etc…
I didn’t realize they had been shopping for stuff all along and have now collected pretty much everything. I don’t want to give money as I don’t want it to seem less or more…so can you all please suggest something nice that I can give them?
do they have help on hand for the first few weeks...??? Maybe you could give them a gift certificate for merry maids or something along those lines......I bet the couple is gonna have their hands full with the twins and not worrying about the house might be a wonderful break....
ooooh....I like that idea too.
have a couple of friends that are pregnant and might use that.
how about cooking some meals and freezing them so that they don't have to worry about food?
how about two bouncers?
how about a supply of diapers?
It really depends on what you are trying to do......give them a gift that they will have as a keepsake to remember your generosity or help them with the workload that they will have?
niksik, i'd say you give the kiddies money. i know you said you don't want it to seem less or more but that could go towards so many things. and after the babies are born make them a meal. i.e lasagna or anything. the poor mom will be so swamped with the twins. she will really like that :)
when my daughter was born - one of my mom's friend brought me a couple of trays of lasagna. and trust be that was the best gift ever for us :D
OK so my friend already has her lovely in laws at home who take care of everything in terms of food, etc. They also have a maid that comes in a few times a week. (Yes!!!). So that rules out some of the suggestions.
You can get them customized story books with matching blankets. If you are sure of their names already. I ordered one for my son’s first birthday, it’s a great keepsake.
The quality of the book is good. It’s packaged in a nice box, with a ribbon, and the child’s name and everything. Of course, you need to be sure of the name. I ordered it with his nickname.
Plus you get to put a message on the inside page to whoever you are giving it to. So you can write your own little dedication note.
Other things you may want to get:
playpen
highchair
annual supply of diapers
parenting magazing subscription (if they are into reading … or have the time)
gift certificate for photo shoot at a great studio or with a great photographer
gift certificate for spa for mama … when she needs a break