Gift for newly expectant parents?

[jlt19]

My nephew and his wife just announced they’re having a baby in September. We’ll see them tomorrow, so I wanted to bring them a gift, but what?

I’d prefer not a gift card, but I’m also sure they haven’t created a registry yet or a nursery “theme”. Any ideas in the $50-$100 range that may be a bit fun but also practical?

[wanderingback]

I didn’t know that was a gift giving occasion!
If you don’t want to get them a gift card and you know them well, I’d get them something you think they’d enjoy. Something edible? Something local that’s relevant? Flowers or a plant. I wouldn’t get them anything baby related, September is awhile away.

[mambo123]

I do think flowers would be nice and not a baby item.

I’m going to a gender reveal this weekend and I’m the only one who knows the gender so I got the parents a small gift related to their favorite sports team.

[circa1978]

Are they in STL? Tiny Cardinals hat?

[sju]

I received a couple small gender neutral gifts early in my pregnancy. One was a Winnie the Pooh (still have it) with a book for the baby. The other was a small plush toy. I also like the idea of something edible.

[nicolewi]

I. Would just do flowers I think. Maybe with a small toy or board book.

[maddiepaddy]

What about something that they can enjoy now that will be harder after they have the baby? Would they like movie tickets? A nice-ish dinner out (whatever $50-100 gets these days 😭)?

I know I wish I had appreciated my last few months of baby-free life a bit more.

[dexteroni]

I’ve never heard of a pregnancy announcement gift! I definitely wouldn’t give a baby gift; it’s too soon and could end up being a painful reminder if something goes wrong. I like the idea of a GC for a dinner out before the baby comes. Flowers are nice too, but I would only do that if you’re going to their home. Giving someone flowers while you’re out is kind of odd and inconvenient. Or skip a gift tomorrow and send flowers to their home next week.

[sonrisa]

Flowers sound lovely  If you aren't seeing them at their home, bring them in a vase. 

Maybe a massage or other pregnancy related gift if you really want to spring for something.

(we've all seen enough loss to be careful about something too big or meaningful early on, right?)

[lemoncupcake]

Even they’re due the very end of September, theyd be entering into their 2nd trimester and a baby gift is totally ok. I would give a gender neutral baby for outfit or something small now - save the bigger gift for the shower or once they’re registered.

[dontlook]

Kohl’s had the “If You Give” book series (if you give a moose a muffin, a mouse a cookie). It comes with a book and a stuffed animal. Really cute. Maybe that and some flowers or cupcakes.

[jlt19]

Thanks all! I actually forgot I posted this until now, when I realized I never did get anything!

I know it’s not a typical gift giving time, but I’m excited for them and want to do something small. I actually have to go by our local produce stand on the way to dinner, so hopefully they’ll have some flowers and I can write a note with a $50 bill for them to enjoy a date night prior to the arrival. Then they can spend it however they want, lol.

[cleo29]

My youngest still sleeps with her Angel Dear little animal blanket (lots of gender-neutral options. Hers is a lion). she is now 11. lol They are incredibly soft and wash well.

I think you can do that, maybe a gift card for a house cleaning service and a split of champagne and a bottle of sparkling cider.

[cleo29]

Oh and I bought my friend a baby sleeper made from bamboo and she loved it. Very, very soft and a lot of stretch which meant it was able to last for quite a while.