New Baby Gifts
It’s funny when you are a kid you think that your parents have the answer to everything and will always make it okay. Then when you become an adult you have a lightbulb moment and realize that they, like you, didn’t know what they heck they were doing and were just winging it. The truth is that while chronologically I am an adult, I feel like I’m still 17 about half of the time. I think it’s hilarious that to certain people I am known only as “the bug’s mommy”. I also think it’s funny that friends that we used to get wasted with are now moms and dads too. If these poor kids only knew what we were doing five years ago.
So all of the above was just a long way around to say that a lot of people I know are having babies and I won’t be getting them diaper cakes or any other useless nonsense. These gifts will say, “I held your hair back while you puked so you’re not fooling me with this responsible bit. I got you something you can actually use because I know what a slacker you really are”. Weleda has some fantastic mom and baby products that are now being carried at Walgreen’s. The Baby Starter Kit is a great introduction to the brand and is 
great for grabbing quickly when you are out trying (emphasis on the trying) to run errands. Hyland’s has a whole range of Homeopathic remedies for teething, earaches, runny noses…whatever. It’s the kind of thing you would never think about until it’s 3am and you are about to go crazy. I just thought of this one yesterday and I think it’s a great idea. Have fresh produce delivered weekly to their home. We just signed ourselves up today and OMG I am so excited. Check your local natural food stores and local co-ops to see what they offer. I found so many in my area. We opted for the $25.00 box which should feed a family of 2-4. So for $100.00 you can get a new family that’s trying to adjust fresh, organic food delivered to their door. I lived on Wheat Thins for the first month of my son’s life because I was too tired and too busy to do anything else. This would have saved my life. I hope these gifts will help someone. Welcome to the real world baby.
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4 opinions for New Baby Gifts
Chris
Jan 21, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Sweet!
Don’t forget the Moby Wrap!
Sally
Jan 25, 2008 at 11:33 am
OMG I love love love Hylands for teething, I don’t think I would have survived the teething process if it weren’t for Hylands…
Also Babys Bliss Gripe Water for colic and gas pains was another couldn’t-live-without product with my first child….100% natural and a 100% sanity saver
So for your next child I’ll get you this to make up for our 17-year old antics
Noel Boehm
Jan 29, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Wow Sally how did I forget Gripe Water!!! Oh and we had some antics alright. We deserve to get all of it back. I’m glad I have a boy.
Sally
Jan 30, 2008 at 9:11 am
Ohh I also remembered another great item…IT’s from the Company California Baby, they make natural bath products, lotions and sunscreen….they have a bubble bath/wash called “Overtired and Cranky” prefect for when you have a wound up child that can’t calm down…worked like a charm on both my kids!
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