Phlegm Alley Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 My sister is giving birth to my first niece or nephew this week in Syracuse and I am stumped about what congratulatory gifts a can present to them later on this week. I was thinking about the box of cigars for my brother-in-law, but haven't thought of anything yet for my sister. Any suggestions from those with experience with this type of situation?
Beerball Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 A breast pump would probably be inappropriate. Cigars if your BiL enjoys them would be a good thing. For your sister...is there a dayspa anywhere close? A gift card for a future massage etc. etc. might be just the ticket.
erynthered Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 My sister is giving birth to my first niece or nephew this week in Syracuse and I am stumped about what congratulatory gifts a can present to them later on this week. I was thinking about the box of cigars for my brother-in-law, but haven't thought of anything yet for my sister. Any suggestions from those with experience with this type of situation? An offer to go to their house and saftey equip it would be nice.
dib Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Maybe trite, but Ladies always enjoy flowers. If the weather is sh!tty, maybe tropical flowers.
SonOfWade Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 My sister is giving birth to my first niece or nephew this week in Syracuse and I am stumped about what congratulatory gifts a can present to them later on this week. I was thinking about the box of cigars for my brother-in-law, but haven't thought of anything yet for my sister. Any suggestions from those with experience with this type of situation? The best gift my wife and I got when our children were born were gift cards to a local chain restaurants, such as Outback and Appleby's ... not having to worry about cooking a meal every night when you have a newborn can be a godsend.
DaGimp Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 The best gift my wife and I got when our children were born were gift cards to a local chain restaurants, such as Outback and Appleby's ... not having to worry about cooking a meal every night when you have a newborn can be a godsend. +1
Lori Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Bring them Dinner... That's what my mom and I did the night my brother and his new family came home. (That, and a sizable amount of cash in the card I took to the hospital.) Both seemed to go over well ...
Phlegm Alley Posted December 16, 2008 Author Posted December 16, 2008 Thank you all for the responses and suggestions. It is very much appreciated.
IDBillzFan Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Bring them Dinner... Exactly. Some people did this for us, and they were the best gifts we received. Doesn't need to be anything fancy, either. Just the fact that they won't have to cook a dinner is a huge help.
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Bring them Dinner... Good idea... The idea about a gift card is great... Yet, I suppose they would go with out the newborn or use take-out? I think our children were about 4-6 months before we brought them into a public establishment. Not that I am a germ freak or anything... When they are so new, I just wouldn't expose them too much in public places... Especially places where you dine. Just me... I wouldn't even expose them to real milk until WELLl OVER a year... And peanut butter until they were over three. Call me crazy, but immune systems really don't get fully strengthed till over three years...
SonOfWade Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 The idea about a gift card is great... Yet, I suppose they would go with out the newborn or use take-out? I think our children were about 4-6 months before we brought them into a public establishment. Not that I am a germ freak or anything... When they are so new, I just wouldn't expose them too much in public places... Especially places where you dine. D'oh! Sorry, forgot to mention the take-out part in conjunction with the gift cards. Definitely don't want to drag a newborn out if you don't have to. You can also include the restaurant's take out menu along with the gift card to keep it as simple as possible for them.
Just Jack Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 this week in Syracuse For your sister...is there a dayspa anywhere close? A gift card for a future massage etc. etc. might be just the ticket. My wife likes this place... Visage Therapeutic Skin Care & Spa
NicholasCal1 Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 find out if they are signed up with a baby registry. i e babys r us. if not a gift card to bays r us. as a new parent hat store had it all.
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