Baby gift for newly adopted baby girl?

Question

My cousin and his wife recently adopted a baby girl from Korea and I would like to send them a gift but I have no idea what to send. Hannah is 7 months old and this is their second adoption but first girl. What are/were some baby gifts that you received that you really appreciated, used, loved, etc? My husband and I are looking in the price range of $100 if that helps at all. I don't really want to get clothes because I have no clue what size she would wear as I think she is larger than most 7 month old babies. Any ideas or suggestions would be great!

Answer 1

Exersaucer. Best baby toy ever!!!

Answer 2

Something you can keep forever is a nice gift.

Babies grow out of their clothes so quickly so something you can give that's personalised and unique is a nice idea and they'll always think of you when they use it etc.

It would probably be nicer to give them something in person too, than just hand over a gift card that they have to go to the shop to use and tackle the parking and crowds with small children.

Below are some websites you might want to check out that have gifts suitable for parents around $100:

Answer 3

I agree with those who have suggested something personalized. It will make everyone feel like the new baby is 100% part of the family! Check out the website personalization mall..they have a ton to chose from and the prices are very reasonable.

Also, my niece and nephew LOVE their Little Giraffe blankets...they are SUPER soft and cuddly.

Answer 4

Toys are always great, maybe a walker if she does not have one already.

Answer 5

If they don't already have one (or really, even if they do) a really nice baby carrier is the best thing you could give them because it would help the baby to attach (bond) to them and vice versa. At 7 months, the baby is really in a very important stage for attachment and babywearing is very important. To wear the baby as much as possible takes a really good carrier, or 2 or 3 for different situations. It is important to get one that is inward facing rather than outward like Baby Bjorn is mostly used.

The one we used most was called Hip Baby, by Walking Rock Farms.

http://www.walkingrockfarm.com/hip.php

I liked that I could just wear it around my body and then to put her in it I just lifted the strap off my shoulder, set her on my hip, and then lifted the strap back over my shoulder. Being able to get in and out easily is important because if is easy they will use it more, and thus the bonding will be easier. I also liked that it snuggled my daughter right in against me -- that seemed to make her feel really safe. It is also really supportive to the baby/toddler body. We wore this until our daughter was over 30 pounds. They say 45 on the website, but they are nuts! Because it only rests on one shoulder (and your hips, but since it is not rigid it is mostly the shoulder), it would set you up for serious neck and shoulder problems at that weight.

Another option is the Ergo. http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/

This one is better for longer carrying and bigger kids (really would go up to 45 pounds and beyond) because it rests on both shoulders instead of one. The reason I liked the Hip Baby more is that because it is so easy to put on and take off, I used it more. I think that really helped my daughter and I grow close. But the Ergo is a great carrier and I have a lot of friends that have loved theirs. I got a similar one called a Sutemi, but I found it a little hard to put on by myself so we didn't use it much, so I think the Ergo is better.

Or if they already are doing babywearing, then a Mei Tai style Asian Baby Carrier that you just tie on is versatile and comfortable. Just a little more involved to put on and take off, so when they want up and then down and then back up it is a pain. But we have loved our Sachi Mei Tais:

http://www.sachicarriers.com/

Or a podegi style carrier, which is traditional Korean. But I've not seen one of these actually in use--they might be a little complicated....

http://site.peppermint.com/podegicarry.h...

Or you could give a gift certficate to any of the above sites or http://www.peppermint.com/index.html   where they could choose from several different types of carriers, including the Ergo, and the Podegi, but not our favorite, the Hip Baby.

Answer 6

How about a cute, personalized sign for the nursery with the baby's name? They have nice ones here: http://www.mysweetandsour.com/ The artist is a mom, too.

Answer 7

A baby backpack.   This was the best gift ever!! At seven months the baby is old enough to ride in the back. My husband and I hiked all over with ours, and I literally walked everywhere with my kids on my back.  It is a nice way to bond and stay close.  For $100 you can get a nice one.  Try REI.com

Answer 8

I am always looking for opportunities to buy books and adoption is a great time to give books! There are lots of books out there specifically for kids aobut adoption and there are certainly lots of great children's books that have nothing to do with adoption. Considering there is an older child involved as well, he could benefit from the books at this point even though they may be officially for the baby.

The one specific book I always mention to people about adoption is called, "Did My First Mother Love Me?" I've never seen another book written from the perspective of the birth mother and how she was feeling while pregnant -- loving her baby but also knowing tha the baby would have a better life if she were given to another family. It is simply written but speaks volumes for the questions that all children who are adopted ask. Please consider getting it!

Answer 9

The things I most appreciated were gift cards.  That way I could get matching things I need for the baby's room, clothes, diapers, whatever I needed.  Now you aren't limited to one store or another, you can put money on a Visa Gift Card that can be used anywhere they take Visa.  I shopped for baby stuff at ToysRUs, WalMart, and Sears.  They all three carry everything you need from furnishings to diapers.  Good luck.

Answer 10

A life book and information about her country of origin

Answer 11

If you know the name of the girl you can get some pretty cool personalized gift for between $50-100+.

Get a personalized puzzle or stool, blanket even with their name...try babybox.com as I got my daughter's from there or you can google it.

Answer 12

Ask them....

When we adopted, my wife and I enjoyed going out and getting things for the new kids.  Also, family and friends were very generous and our house is bursting with toys and clothes for our sons.  I don't know your cousin's situation, but they may already have plenty of toys, or clothes, or whatever.  You won't know what they really need until you speak with them.

Call your cousin and ask.  Even if they don't have a specific request, they might have some good ideas.  $100 can buy a lot for a baby.

Answer 13

I always give electronic thermometers (and tons of the tip-cover-replacements) as baby gifts...and a cute note saying I hope they NEVER have to use it!  Really good ones can be pricey, but will be within your $100.  They'll use it for years.

Answer 14

How about a gift certificate to have a really nice family portrait done?

Or a check for the $100 considering they probably had to travel with a great deal of cash to adopt.

Or a specially made quilt with the baby's name.

Or a gift cert to babies r us.

either way..include something sweet like one of these books

"are you my mother"

"oh the places you will go"

"guess how much i love you"

and..if you can find it..even used...this book is a must:

"Wonderful You"

(this book is out of print and there are two books by the same name...this is the link to the one I am talking about)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0...

As I recall one of the pages says: "Big bear said to small bear :There is something you should know...I made a wish you and you came true and now I love you so."

every parent should own this.

Answer 15

Give the mother a subscription to Adoptive Families Magazine, and use the rest of the cash for a gift certificate to Target. I can't tell you how much I appreciated those gift certificates! Formula and diapers and wipes are in high demand for new parents!