Attn Mother of Baby Boys - I'm invited to a boys 1st birthday. What gift does his MOMMY really want?

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Amanda

I've been invited to a little boys 1st birthday party. I want to give a gift that his mother will find to be useful, helpful, or one of those "Oh my god, That's PERFECT" type of gifts. If you have a son around a year, what would you like to receive right now. I'm just a friend or the birthday boy, not family, so nothing to outrageous.

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I think its awesome of you to consider her wishes, too. At 1 year old, he's probably not going to care a whole lot, and may even be so overwhelmed by the party that he tunes out to everything. What would mom really want? Diapers, lol. But that is absolutely no fun for the child, so I'd get something useful to them both. Here's some stuff my son got at that age that he liked and still uses and I think are useful, too:
1)A soft fleece Elmo blanket. It had Big Bird and all them on it, too. His grandmother actually made it, she bought a big piece of patterened fleece material and sewed up the edges so it looked nice.
2)Little People School Bus set with Little People in it. Most 1 year olds will just gnaw on the little people, but will soon start really enjoying the bus, too.
3)Make a basket of bath stuff: bath colors (look in the bubble bath/soap aisle at Walmart for a green box with a handle and Sesame Street characters. It has 3 colors in it), a character bath mit, rubber duckie or two or three, bath squirters, a spout cover that protects them in case they get near the bath tub faucet, etc.
4)Some really cool sippee cups. Tonka makes some truck ones my son really loved/loves. They're insulated and don't leak which is great for mom. To make it look more like a 'present' you could put a basket together with the cups and a couple bottles of Juicy Juice or Gerbers Splashers. Watch out if you include juice though - Juicy Juice is 100% fruit juice, no added sugar, that's why its good. Gerbers Splashers are awesome b/c they are 100% juice...mixed with water so the baby gets less of the natural sugar.
5)An activity table - be a little wary. Try and find one that has actual activities, and not just buttons baby pushes to make noise at him. Beads, lids to open, buttons to slide over, those are good.
6)Books can be good if he doesn't already have a ton. My son was crazy about a Thomas board book he had, and he still loves his Elmo board book - it has an Elmo Finger puppet in the middle of the book, and the book is the 'If you're happy and you know it...." song.

Go to Toys R Us (even if you don't end up buying there b/c they're prices are ridiculous sometimes) and cruise the toy aisle for his age group. Don't get anything that's too far above his age group, he won't be interested or will get frustrated.

Something to steer clear of, at least, something I HATE it when people buy my son (well I don't hate it, I mean, its the thought that's really sweet) is toys that talk and make a bunch of lights and stuff. Its not good for baby, uses lots of batteries, and is irritating.

What would be a unique gift to give a boy for his first birthday?

JoAnna

His birthday is in May, and the "theme" for his birthday is centered around rubber ducks.

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1. a rubber ducky
2. a baby blanket with little ducks on them
3. a baby pillow with little ducks on them
4. a cute outfit that has little ducks on the shirt or something
5. a 'sound book' that makes like animal sounds Example: what does a duck say? THATS RIGHT QUACK LETS SING THE DUCK SONG or a baby cd or something lol

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Getting a gift for Godmother of my child?

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Lilly g

I already have my baby Godmother picked out I am thinking about getting something for her just because I want to any suggestions :)

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how about a pair of earrings in your baby's birthstone?

What's a cute way to ask my friend to be my baby's Godmother?

LadySairah

She lives in another state so I do not see her very often right now. Also is it too early to ask? The baby is due in May.
Lol, well I'm not really worrying about it. I just want to have fun with it because it is a big deal.
Unfortunately all of our friends and family, especially close enough friends to guide our child in Catholicism, are in another state.

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You could send her a gift like an engraved frame or something along the lines saying "Godmother to Be" or a shirt, I guess... that would be really cute! Don't include any notes, let her figure it out herself and call you with LOADS of Thanks :)

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What do you get for a one year olds birthday?

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Tatatatowi

My boyfriends baby brother is turning 1 and I want to get him a nice gift so that his parents will like me even more, but I don't know what to get him :/ help. Any ideas ?

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Unfortunately you do not mention how much you'd like to spend. Baby books are always nice, for this age board books or sturdy lift-the-flap books are great.
Also cute (and ecological) is the Dump Truck by Green Toys.
Or a corn popper, a musical toy or a play tent are also great for a one year old.

Check out this website, they have more suggestions for baby's 1st birthday. They do not sell anything but just give recommendations and point out what one year olds usually like: http://www.best-baby-gifts.com/1st-birthday-gift-ideas.html

What should I do for my 10 year old sisters birthday?

My sister has the same birthday as my baby brother who is turning 1. My mom is planning this whole big party for my brother, and totally forgot about my sister. She is turning 10. My sister doesn't know that my mom forgot. I want to do something really special with my sister for her birthday. She never gets attention, and everyone will be focusing on my brother, so I thought that my sister and I could spend the day together. (My moms ok with this). What are some things for us to do together that she will really like? What should I get her?

I don't give gift cards, because I feel it gives no thought.

My sister's party will be the following weekend, but I want to do something really special with her on her birthday.

We have the whole day together. It will be on a Sunday, in a couple weeks.

I am 19, by the way.

Thank you!
She loves going to the theater, getting dressed up, etc. But she is usually happy with anything I get her. That's why I love her and want to make it really special.

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Well.... you both are young and therefore seem to be fun loving ....

Plan a hang-out and enjoy your day somewhere at a play land. You can have a wonderful evening then with best friends to share the joy and make the day memorable.

Dark chocolate mousse or Fudge cake is a must :)

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What are the pros and cons to finding out baby's sex?

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To answer my question, please make a case FOR or AGAINST finding out the babies sex.

This is my second baby, by the way. I found out with the first one.

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I was really hesitant about finding out the sex, because I would hate for their to be a mistake. You really don't want that kind of surprise, and be shocked at the birth, rather than thrilled that it's a baby!

My husband, family, and friends really wanted to find out! It does make gift giving so much easier for them. There are so few truly unisex things out there. There are definitely masculine yellows, and a feminine yellows.. Masculine greens and a feminine greens! I'm not one to really be big in the girls wear pink and boys wear blue concept, but as a sensitive new mom I don't want people thinking my baby is the opposite sex. I chuckle at the concept now, but I may not be so easy going then!

It also gives family and friends something to hold on to, something to bond with the baby... I mean, to them it's only something that kicks them every now and then! Finding out the gender really helps give the baby an identity. I know, I know, gender is a social concept, and is a little too black and white for me, but I'm not going to fight the social trends, and prevent this bonding from happening.

Picking a name is hard! Having the chance to go in one direction will make life a little easier! I also like the idea of referring to the baby as him or her, as opposed to "it"!!

If you don't want to find out the gender, you may have to avoid looking at certain ultrasound shots to avoid guessing the gender. You don't get to see your whole baby then.

If you don't find out the gender, you still may have an idea in your head of what the baby is, and may still be shocked when it's not what you expected...

Now, I spoke with our diagnostic ultrasound tech, and he said that the best accuracy he could give us, with perfect clarity and with the perfect view would be 85%. I'm sorry, but a minimum 15% error rate is a little high for me!

My youngest sister is over the moon about this baby, and wants to be at the ultrasound so bad. I don't feel comfortable with her at a diagnostic ultrasound, in case there is something wrong. I really want her to participate in the pregnancy, so we decided to go for a 3D ultrasound (I refuse to call it 4D!!).

The accuracy rate of the 3D ultrasound is 99.9% if you go late enough into the pregnancy, and get a good view. Generally they'll let you keep coming for free until you do get a good view.

We're making a big thing about this, inviting all of our close friends and family to be there for ultrasound (lol, it's going to be standing room only), and we're webcasting it to four loved ones. We're still getting our surprise, and our family and friends are still waiting in anticipation! It's just a little sooner!

We'll have to see how it goes! Good luck with your decision!

what are some good unisex baby shower gifts?

Q. My sister is pregnant, but she doesn't know the gender. What should I bring to the baby shower?
I'm thinking about making a fuzzy blanket with a little stuffed animal sewed to it.
Any other not too pricey ideas? It'd be cool if I could sew it myself :]
Thanks!

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You could make a diaper cake and put gender neutral toys and bath products with it.

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What are some good unisex gifts for baby shower winners?

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Ilovetoask

I need to spend some cash on 4 ppl that win the games planned for my sisters baby shower. No more than 7 dollars each. Please help...I am far confused lol.

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Unisex, why? men aren't traditionally supposed to be at baby showers. But anyway... if they are needed to be unisex, a gift card to a video store, starbucks, a pen/pencil set. Go to the dollar store, there's all kinds of stuff there that would work.

What can go inside a unisex gift basket ?

Zoey Renee

Okay Im making a gift basket to raffle off at my baby shower, i want it to be real nice. But since its a male and female baby shower, the gift basket has to be unisex, what can go inside ?

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Do a movie theme......

Gift card for a movie theater
DVD
Microwavable popcorn
Milk duds
Junior Mints
Licorice

Or do a care package of everyday things......

Body wash
Hand soap
Toothpaste
Deodorants

Another idea is a fruit basket or a nut tray

Or gift cards to various restaurants

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How many clothing pieces per size/months would you suggest a new mom purchase to prepare for her newborn?

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XOROCKABET

I am not expecting any gifts, my husband and I are on our own. I know babies grow fast. I don't want to buy to many but I also know that they'll wear more than one onsie in a day. How many do you suggest? I was thinking about getting ten onsies, one cute outfit and three sleepwear per size for the first year. Too much, not enough? Thank you! :)

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I really didn't end up using all the onsies I got. They will want their feet covered, so I recommend footed sleepers. 2 a day, as much as you need to get the laundry done.

You may need a onsie for going out in hot weather, but our twins were almost always in footed sleepers, despite all the other clothes we had. A onsie doesn't keep them warm enough, and their feet get cold.

I really think for newborn and even for 0-3 you can get by just with footed sleepers. Really as few as 6 of each size. Just do laundry every couple days or so.

I bought for the whole year and don't regret it. I bought very cheap though at a local thrift store. I would recommend buying for the first 6 months, you may not have time later. But I really find sleepwear makes the most sense. A newborn sleeps about 20 hours a day, a 6 month old 15 hours a day. They sleep every couple of hours. Sleep is what they do. After 3 months they can regulate their temperature enough to use more onsies etc. but I really can't see putting a newborn down without a sleeper on. And for skin to skin contact, just have them wear a diaper only. Then put on the sleeper to lay them down for nap.

How to write an action/break in/murder scene (Srry if it's confusing)?

Bree

I am writing a story about these two twin sisters Arissa and Aubriel *Aubrey.* who are Gifted with psychic abilities and when they were 13 their mom and two sisters Hannah and Jessamine were killed by Rogues who are people using their Gifts for evil and destruction. Anyways, I am totally confused on how to write the scene. They break into their house and then kill both sisters and their mom and only Aubrey and Arissa and their brother Lucas survive. Any tips would be really great.

Thx!

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Things you need to establish:

1. What was the Rogues' motivation in breaking in and killing these people? I.e., why this family vs. any other? Was it random or specific?
2. What was the family doing when the Rogues broke in? Were they expecting it or was it a total surprise? Did they offer any resistance?
3. How many Rogues participated in this attack? How did they kill the Mom and two sisters? Did they use traditional weapons or use the 'Gifts' you alluded to?
4. How did the twins and Lucas manage to survive? Were they hiding? Did they escape? Did the Rogues' powers somehow not work on them? What made the Rogues leave when three of them were still alive? Where did they escape to after the murders?
5. Describe the place where the twins' family lived and how the Rogues got in. Describe the time of day when this happened.
6. Explain whether their house was isolated or whether there were people nearby who would have heard the murders. If there were people around why didn't they help? What sort of society did this take place in? Is there a police force or some other protective group or is it everyone for himself?

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Should I get rebaptized?

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Z

Lately I've been pretty torn on this. I was baptized and confirmed Catholic but wasn't really sincere in my confirmation and haven't practiced since then. I haven't even been a Mass since I was in high school. I was kind of bitter and annoyed I was baptized in a church I had no use for but never really put much more thought into it. I still considered myself a Christian but didn't go to church much. Lately that changed an I felt a calling. I've started going to a non-denominational church much more frequently. They're doing baptisms again in about a month and I could do so.

On the one hand I kind of want to because I had no say in my previous one and my confirmation wasn't really valid, plus I want my commitment to my faith to be my own, not something I inherited form my parents. I like how churches that do adult baptism tend to get people more excited than confirmation, I like the videos and photos I've seen of really excited and happy looking people my age coming out of the water.

But on the other hand I heard some things from other people in churches that baptize babies about how it's not necessary. Just that baptism was merely a dedication of me to God, not to any specific church or denomination, and thus the denomination it was done in is irrelevant. And that if I do it again I'm saying that the sign of the love my parents had for me in that and symbolism of God's grace to anyone even those too young to know what's happening meant nothing and that I'd be denying how important that was. I've been thinking about that a bit more.

So I'm still kind of torn, if it happens it'll be in about a month.

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When I saw your question my heart leapt with joy. Don't hesitate my friend. I was Christened and confirmed too but let me tell you some important things:- (A repentant believer who is baptised with a baptism of repentance (Mark 1:4, Acts 2:38) is saved by it - honestly 1 Peter 3:21 Titus 3:5 etc): Every human being born into this world is born through the Adamic sin nature not a child of God but in the wrong household. We are born to serve Satan in his kingdom of darkness, we are born cut off from God, and on our way to hell already and that's why Jesus said, we must be born all over again (John 3:3) of water (that's baptism) and Spirit (that's Holy Spirit John 3:5), because water baptism is specifically for the remission of our sins (Mark 1:4) and in baptism, Jesus Himself comes and washes us from our sins in His own blood (Rev 1:5) so we will be spotless, glorious, sanctified, without wrinkle etc (Eph 5: 26 & 27).

In addition, and most importantly, during baptism INTO Christ's death and burial (Rom 6: 3 & 4), God will CRUCIFY our old man for us (Romans 6:6), which is our old Adamic sin nature, and that's when we are truly born out of Adam and born again of God, by water (baptism) and Spirit (H.S.) and we enter God's Kingdom (John 3:5). Without water and Spirit we CANNOT enter (John 3:5).

Thereby we have changed Masters and Households; instead of being in Satan's control & household and service, God adopts us into His family by Holy Spirit of Adoption and we even have an inner witness of the fact that we are His true sons/children (Romans 8: 15-17), because we are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus and water baptism when we 'PUT ON CHRIST' (Gal 3: 26 & 27) His righteousness; and God delivers us OUT OF Satan's kingdom of darkness which we were born into the first time through Adam, and translates us INTO the kingdom of His Son (Col 1:13). Also, during baptism; IN HIM we are circumcised with the circumcision WITHOUT hands (God does it for us), by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, through the circumcision of Christ (Colossians 2:11-13). All of this makes us into a JEW INWARDLY, because circumcision is not of the outward flesh but inward (Romans 2:28 & 29). Circumcision is of the heart in the Spirit (Ezekiel 36:26, 11:19). All of the above causes us to be BORN AGAIN OF GOD in baptism into and through Christ the Way to the Father (John 14:6)

Baptism is specifically for the remission of our sins (Mark 1:4) so that having been washed INSIDE, we can then receive the gift of the Holy Spirit according to (Acts 2:38), because God gives His Spirit to those who obey Him (Acts 5:32). The washing of regeneration (Water baptism) is what saves us in conjunction with the renovation of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5) for as Peter confirmed, baptism now saves us...through Christ's resurrection (1 Peter 3:21), so we MUST be born again (John 3:3) of water and Spirit to enter God's kingdom (John 3:5).

You will be told by others that you can be saved merely by faith - it is not so. Look up the scriptures I have given and you will see that I speak truth. Baptism saves us (1 Peter 3:21, Titus 3:5) because we are washed in Christ's blood (Rev 1:5) and our sins are remitted (Mark 1:4, Acts 2:38) as long as we have a truly repentant heart for our sinfulness. Without repentance and water baptism, we are still in our sins! We can't go to Heaven still in our sins.

He who believes and is baptised shall be saved. (Mark 16:16)

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What can daddy do while mommys pregnant?

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Mommy2baga

Ok, my husband and I wanted a baby long before we got married. I have a 3 year old girl, and he has a 3 year old boy. We've been married ten months and i'm 5 months pregnant. Problem is, daddy is so not involved in this. he goes to my doctors appts and all, but i want him to be active. help with the gift registry, planning the shower, choosing a name and picking out the baby stuff. What can i do to make this more interesting for him?

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dont worry. guys dont give for baby showers and that stuff. but its normal for a guy to do that. they dont realize tht we are tugging around a huge watermelon for 9 months and our emotions are sky high.

How to lose 44 pounds (20kg) and grow taller in a month?

Diviya

I am 57 kg and 5 feet 3 inches and I wanna be thinner and taller like my friend and I have a month holiday so and dieting tip and workout would be useful. I am female by the way

Ps: I am very fussy with food

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Advice from a grow-tall, weight-control and body shaping Doctor with copy-right:-

WILL GROW TALLER MAKES YOU LOSE FAT AND THINNER?
Grow-tall needs a lot of resources, including protein, fat...,energy and exercise. In average, you have to increase weight by 1.5-2 kg for each cm (about 3.3-4.5 lbs per inch) of body height. You also need to consume 30-80 grams of fat each day. Fat is burned to provide energy by exercise. Even if the absolute mass of fat remains the same, the % of fat in your body is lowered that means thinner. You will actually become thinner when you are taller, not only look slimmer. To meet the target, you have to prevent excessive fat, sugar and carbohydrate intake during the process. Exercise is needed.

IS LOSE WEIGHT GOOD FOR YOU?
You are 5'3" = 160.02cm tall, and weigh pounds = 57kg. Your BMI is 22.27 which are just alright within the limit of 19-24 for beauty champion. If you want to grow tall faster, DO NOT lose weight.

WHY LOST WEIGHT TEENS DO NOT GROW IN GOOD PROPORTION?
Human grows in three stages:
1. Baby's head grow first. So, baby is big headed;
2. Pre-puberty grow their trunks, making them short legged with big hip.
3. Teens grow their lower half, giving them slim waist and long legs when they are matured. Legs grow more than 70% of the total during this stage. So long legged teens will stop to grow soon.

Lose weight is silmilar to releasing air from a long balloon which cannot be elongated! During and within 6-month after lose weight, you will be stunted to grow tall. So, lost weight teensâ waist and legs will have no chance to lengthen, making them big hip and short legs forever!

YOUR FUTURE HEIGHT and REMAINING GROWTH
If you want to be looked taller, you can wear high heel shoes, or lay high insoles in your shoes. To predict punctually, Grow-tall Doctor has to consider your year and month; height, weight; health condition; race, genetic, home and living country; habit and grow obstacle. FREE OF CHARGE advice from a grow-tall Doctor, with 98% punctual prediction about your future height, remaining grow-time and speed; can be asked in non-profit grow-tall website: http://www.reju.org

THE BEST WAY to LOSE WEIGHT and GROW TALL
Teens have life-time to lose weight but their time left to grow tall is short. Lose weight teens with BMI less than 18 may be stunted to become weak, sterile and short-life. Therefore teens are most stupid to lose weight by lessen food or taking drug!

The weight control and body shaping Doctor would like to gift you from dr-thin.com the best lose weight tips: "Eat more balance food with medium and low calorie + keep fit by grow-tall exercise + take natural HGH from clean human placenta capsule + mineral = taller, thinner, with slim waist and long legs at the same time!â

Donât lose weight if you want to be taller, unless your BMI is over 30 and you are already taller than most adult. Consider lose-weight after your grow-tall time had been expired from 25 years old."

A witness is shown in dr-thin.com slimming website. The 20-year old fat girl without boyfriend was medically checked to have no chance to grow taller naturally. She came to us for slimming. After checking, she was advised by the Doctor to boost-tall as above. The result was fantastic! She lost 9.1kg (20 lbs.) of fat while gained 3 cm of height and turned out to be a beauty in a few months. From then on, she is chased by a lot of boys!

GOOD EXERCISE and MINERAL
Before absorbing sufficient mineral, new born bone cells are soft as meat. Mineral in natural proportion is better than artificial pill to harden your bone. Without sufficient space in joint, your bone cannot be elongated but be pressed to grow horizontal. In order to grow tall, you have to widen joint space by jumping, stretching or swimming. This is why persons without doing enough good exercise are usually short, wide or fat. Details see http://www.reju.org

BAD EXERCISE
For difficult to grow tall person, avoid:
1. Too much or intense exercise: stepping stairs or running fast over 30 minutes, or playing basketball for more than 45 minutes a day, may be harmful to joint and bone without sufficient mineral and collagen.

2. Exercise reducing your joint space: lift weight, rowing boat, water or ice skiing;
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3. Muscle strengthening exercises, especially for thin person: push up, sit up and loading;
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4. Exercise mainly with horizontal movement is not good for vertical growth: football, running and cycling;

5. Hurting exercise: playing ball or rugby too roughly, fighting. But kungfu without fighting is OK.

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What is the best gift you received at a baby shower, and why?

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kh_telco_m

Looking for great gift ideas for a baby shower that moms actually use.

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It was a hand painted porcelin music box. My son loves it and wants it played when I lay him down for a nap and at night. Hopefully he can pass it on to his kids. Also, the same person gave me a large wooden memory box which I thought was so lovely. I used the diapers, baby tub. clothes etc that I got from the baby shower but now that me son is 19mo the only thing I still use is the memory box and music box.

Baby Shower games that determine when the gifts are opened?

flirty_smu

I'm looking for a baby shower game that would result in a gift being opened every now and then throughout the shower. I have in my head the idea of maybe, every time someone says "baby", Mom opens a gift. (But then what would stop people from just saying "baby" a bunch of times so she opens them all at once?) Does anyone have any good ideas on how we could work that?

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That sounds like a great idea! Might make the tedious 'Oh, that's so cute!' of a baby shower a bit more bearable for everyone involved :D

I doubt that people would say 'baby' over & over - that would take the fun out of the game.

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What is a baby dedication and do you bring a gift?

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Ebony

We are catholic so last year a little after our daughter was born we had her baptized at our church followed by a big back yard BBQ where all the guests brought her gifts and enjoyed the party. My friend who is not catholic just invited to me to a baby dedication for her son at their church followed by a luncheon at her home. I did not want to be rude and ask her, but what exactly is a baby dedication? Also is it customary to bring gifts?

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A baby dedication is something that some protestant churches do because they don't believe in baptizing babies. It's basically the same thing as a baptism without the sacrament. The parents bring the child forward to the pastor, who does a blessing and prays over the family, and the parents usually take a vow to raise the child to know and love Jesus.

Small gifts are nice, but you're not obliged. Unless you feel that you are because your friend got you something when your daughter was baptized. Gifts are generally in the "child of God" vein, like this onesie:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/109778005/i-am-a-child-of-god-appliqued-shirt-boy?ref=exp_listing

Or a CD of lullaby-styled hymns:

http://www.deepdiscount.com/cd/Sleep-Sound-in-Jesus-017627117929?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=productSearch&gclid=CLrb7LC38LYCFYU-MgodhxgA6A

What to do for baby dedication?

B

What do you typically do for a baby dedication. Do you have a party after? Are people expected to bring gifts? Do you do formal invitations? Is it only a few people that come to the party after? Does it have to be at a restaurant? ANy other ideas?

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We have done many dedications for my nieces & nephews. My daughter will also be dedicated at the end of this month. We have asked our Pastor to do her baby dedication. We will have it at a Rose Garden. He will say a few prayers and then dedicate her to God. We will have a small celebration at a restaurant with a few chosen people. We thought about a BBQ to follow but we couldn't reserve a park. We do not expect gifts. I also made our invitations on my computer through Publisher.

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what are some good valentines day gift ideas for my husband?

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mommy 2 No

I just had a baby two weeks ago so we cant get intimate, what are some good ideas for me to do for him or some good gift ideas?
Thanks in advanced!!!!
Thank you for the ideas!

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I think it all depends on what kind of guy he is and how much you have to spend. What does he really like? Also, you said that you just had a baby, so you can't get intimate. How about really giving of yourself and just satisfying him orally? Sounds kinda immature, but I know it's been atleaste 2 weeks and he is, after all, still a man.

What is a good gift from new baby to big brother?

Another On

i have 2 kids. 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl. the 1st time around being so little himself my son really didn't know or understand he was getting a sister so didn't do any gifts per say. he got a big brother t-shirt and grandma took him to the gift shop to pick out a stuffy for her.

this time they both fully understand so i wanted to do something extra special besides the "big brother/sister" shirts. i got best friend necklaces for baby and big sister and i know she will love it but i am stumped on what to do for my son, plus extra pressure to make it someting good because he is still bummed he is stuck with another sister instead of getting the brother he really wanted. maybe it's stupid i was just thinking this gift idea might help get thier relationship off to a good start and get him to like her better.

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Why on earth would you this???

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What is a jewish naming ceremony?

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liz m

im invited to a jewish naming ceremony for a boy. sure it sounds self explanatory but do you usually take gifts money etc? im not familiar with the religion at all and i do not want to be rude and show unprepared.
the baby boy is 3 months old. so im all confused. maybe it's the fact that the parents are 1 jewish and 1 catholic.?? i thought he would be circumcised by now.

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You probably mean a bris. This is where the eight-day-old boy is circumcised and given his Hebrew name. A naming ceremony itself would only be done for a girl.

So--be prepared for a small amount of crying from the baby (and possibly the mom), but don't worry--you won't actually see what's happening.

As far as a gift--that's a thoughtful idea. Pretty much anything is fine--a nice baby outfit, toy, etc. If you want to give money, amounts in multiples of $18 are the best, since the numerical value of the letters which spell "life" in Hebrew is 18.

Oh, and come hungry--like every other event in Judaism, we eat!

Your not affiliated with a congregation, would you serach on the internet for a rabbi?

Ang

Would you search the internet for a rabbi to officiate your wedding? Blessing your child for a baby naming? Teach your children the lessons to become a Bar and or Bat Mitzvah? Officiate an Unveiling at the grave of your dear loved one on or around the Jewish anniversary date? A funeral? http://www.jewish-wedding-rabbi.com (note: be respectful with your answers - I am a real rabbi)

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I'm Jewish and not affiliated with a congregation. Here are my 2 schekels on this: My first choice to officiate my wedding would be my parents' rabbi. However, I'm in an unusual situation where my fiance is half Jewish (father's side), and I don't know if their rabbi (although reform) would perform the ceremony in that case. If not, my second choice would either be a rabbi by word-of-mouth, or off the internet, Third choice would be a non-denominational clergy person, or even a justice of the peace. We're 75% of a Jewish couple, so I'd prefer a rabbi performing the ceremony. :-)

If I had children and/or wanted to get more involved with life cycle events, particularly Bar or Bat Mitzvot, I would join a congregation. I don't like the idea of a Jewish kid going thru the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony if they haven't been going to Hebrew school or practicing the religion. In that case, it's just an excuse for a party and gifts.

Re. funerals and unveilings: If the deceased practiced Judaism enough to care whether a rabbi was officiating, they had their own rabbi to officiate. Otherwise, I'll just stumble thru the mourner's kaddish myself. :-)

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What are some good gifts for a mom with a baby in NICU?

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totspotath

My cousin's wife just had an emergency c-section about 2.5 months early and her baby will be in the NICU for a few months, I would like to make a basket of things for MOM to keep her occupied, take her mind off things, relax, food stuff...I am looking to spend around $50. Thanks :)
You guys are coming up with some wonderful ideas, I'll never be able to pick the best answer :)
And yes, I stress again that this basket is for MOM not baby :)

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My daughter was born 6 weeks early and stayed in the NICU for a month. As a NICU mom I can tell you, it's not easy! What a wonderful idea, I wish someone would have done that for me! Things I think are a good idea to include in the basket are: slippers, purell hand sanitizer (always washing your hands in NICU!) a journal for mommy to write about what's happening for the baby later, a note pad to jot down names and numbers of health prof. and new friends made in the NICU, hand lotion (from washing your hands so much!), a disposable camera, snacks, information about preemie's and baby wearing (as the hospital may not tell you), a warm throw blanket for mom to snooze with in the rocking chair, and maybe even a gift certificate for mom and dad to go out to dinner....you need to take a break from the NICU sometimes!

Awww....I really hope she enjoy's the gift basket and knowing she's got a good friend thinking of her!

Nephew arrived 6 weeks early. What should I buy now and what should I save for the shower?

Me

My nephew arrived six weeks early and about two weeks before my sister in law's planned baby shower. I want to send some stuff right now but I'm not sure what would be best. Clothes? Bottles? Diapers? What should I send now and what should I save for the shower?

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Newborn or if he's really small, preemie onesies (the little shirt with the snaps at the crotch) are always useful. Burping cloths, diapers and socks are also always needed. I would suggest getting the useful gifts now and something more novel/exciting for the shower.

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Whats my dads role here. Is he a good dad or a dad that supports moms abuse. I feel guilt. need advice badly?

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S123

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Please help me. I have no one to turn to. My parents fought with me.thinking non stop. Need advice.have newbor?
S123
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Is what my parents did justified? I have a narcissistic mom. Please help me. Was i so wrong?
My parents were here to help me during pregnancy, we live in usa and they in india. Well, they helped but also made me miserable. They wanted to go out all the time, go shopping etc and i was very high risk on strict bedrest at home. Hey wud go alone in cold weathr, catch a cold, would keep the home temp very high and wud go out every single day with my brother. When we told thm we didn want chaos so not to invite my bro here every single day or avoid cold as i cud catch it as well they wud make a long face.
We went on hospital bedrest in the end and on the day of surgery asked them to come in the evening. When they came they again made a face. Next day mom said she caught a cold at the hosp and wont be coming again. She said my dad n bro can come. She said shes not well so wont be able to cook also tat day. I said whats the point baby is in nicu and i met you 3 yday. If u r not coming then no point dad n bro making a 1 hr drive to just see me again that too without food.
Well 2 days later she said she has bad cold and wants to leave earlier for india etc i was upset i said my baby is premature n weak only 5 lbs so if u have cold then go to bros place 15 mins from mine n recover if he catches cold it can be fatal.
She said she has done so much for me n i hud be humble etc n i said in anger mom even u had a vacation along with helping me.
She lost it n said dad n bro felt terrible u didnt let them com to hospital. I started crying n she blasted me n started abusing me n my husband. I hung up and sent an email to my bros to let them know what happened. The next morning my dad blasted me, said horrible things that we dont want to keep a relation with u etc etc. It seems that night my moms blood pressure went too high so dad thot she will get heart attack.
My husband n i said after so much abuse u hve to stay with brother now n they moved.
Then they hardly helped me after csction n preponed to india n left.
My mum is very nacisstic, partial to her sons and instigates dad. Dad gets instigated easily even tho he loves me. My firs child i lost in the 9 th month 2 yrs ago so we were very careful this time.

I wan to know if their behvior was justified, especially dads bcoz my mum is psycho has lwys been. They sid sorry but no without blaming us for their behavior.
2 hours ago - 4 days left to answer.
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Iforgot to add that my poor premature baby was in the bedroom 4 days later when they again fought with us in the living room when tey gave us gift money and we didnt accept. They put wrong accusations and fought a lot my dad mom n bro whie the other bro supported us.
They slammed the door n left.
2 hours ago

I got so stressed that my milk dried up n i cud not breastfeed my baby.
After surgery i was getting up and moving cooking etc with hubby bcoz thy hardly helped n werent evn living with us anymore. After 15 days they started coming every day to cook for an hour or so.
Why is my dad like that

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First of all I think there should be a lot of leeway given to new moms who just had a c-section. It's scary because you don't feel well and on top of that you have this new responsibility which is pretty frightening as well. As you said, however, your mom is more concerned with herself than with you. She might also have been afraid for you with bed rest and surgery it could have been her way of dealing with fear. A lot of really proud people deal with fear by getting angry. So, take what she said with a grain of salt (not very seriously).

As you know, you can't change people. They have to want that for themselves. If possible, treat her
kindly or don't talk to her at all. Just do what is right for you so you can get better. As a husband you Dad's job is to support your Mom but let her know (privately) if she's being a little nuts which he isn't doing. He's probably just used to the nuts part (lived with it a loooong time) and if he says anything she probably makes his life miserable so you can't really blame him.

Do you have any friends or neighbors to lean on? I hope maybe someone else will step in and give you some help around the house and some emotional support. Fortunately, your Mom is far away so you can heal in peace. Best wishes for you and the new baby! Get well and enjoy your family. :)

Please help feeling very very sad confused because of my parents?

S123

S123
Your Open QuestionShow me another »
Please help me. I have no one to turn to. My parents fought with me.thinking non stop. Need advice.have newbor?
S123
Your Open QuestionShow me another »
Is what my parents did justified? I have a narcissistic mom. Please help me. Was i so wrong?
My parents were here to help me during pregnancy, we live in usa and they in india. Well, they helped but also made me miserable. They wanted to go out all the time, go shopping etc and i was very high risk on strict bedrest at home. Hey wud go alone in cold weathr, catch a cold, would keep the home temp very high and wud go out every single day with my brother. When we told thm we didn want chaos so not to invite my bro here every single day or avoid cold as i cud catch it as well they wud make a long face.
We went on hospital bedrest in the end and on the day of surgery asked them to come in the evening. When they came they again made a face. Next day mom said she caught a cold at the hosp and wont be coming again. She said my dad n bro can come. She said shes not well so wont be able to cook also tat day. I said whats the point baby is in nicu and i met you 3 yday. If u r not coming then no point dad n bro making a 1 hr drive to just see me again that too without food.
Well 2 days later she said she has bad cold and wants to leave earlier for india etc i was upset i said my baby is premature n weak only 5 lbs so if u have cold then go to bros place 15 mins from mine n recover if he catches cold it can be fatal.
She said she has done so much for me n i hud be humble etc n i said in anger mom even u had a vacation along with helping me.
She lost it n said dad n bro felt terrible u didnt let them com to hospital. I started crying n she blasted me n started abusing me n my husband. I hung up and sent an email to my bros to let them know what happened. The next morning my dad blasted me, said horrible things that we dont want to keep a relation with u etc etc. It seems that night my moms blood pressure went too high so dad thot she will get heart attack.
My husband n i said after so much abuse u hve to stay with brother now n they moved.
Then they hardly helped me after csction n preponed to india n left.
My mum is very nacisstic, partial to her sons and instigates dad. Dad gets instigated easily even tho he loves me. My firs child i lost in the 9 th month 2 yrs ago so we were very careful this time.

I wan to know if their behvior was justified, especially dads bcoz my mum is psycho has lwys been. They sid sorry but no without blaming us for their behavior.
2 hours ago - 4 days left to answer.
Additional Details
Iforgot to add that my poor premature baby was in the bedroom 4 days later when they again fought with us in the living room when tey gave us gift money and we didnt accept. They put wrong accusations and fought a lot my dad mom n bro whie the other bro supported us.
They slammed the door n left.
2 hours ago

I got so stressed that my milk dried up n i cud not breastfeed my baby.
After surgery i was getting up and moving cooking etc with hubby bcoz thy hardly helped n werent evn living with us anymore. After 15 days they started coming every day to cook fo us.

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Some times even USA parents are that way. But you are in/of India where the man is always above the woman! In India woman are even still sold to men as wives! One time a lady escaped India and made it to the USA. She did Not want to be sold. Yet male coz.s found her ans sold her to a man in N.J., USA! Did you let your dad pick a husband for you Or find your own?
Your child is premature - in their eyes a shame. You have not named it sex; but most likely female, shameful to too many in India! You might point out to your parents, especially mom, that mom was born a girl! If she can be so controlling now; what makes her thinks so little of a baby girl? And that men can Not get married unless there are girls/ladies to marry!
(When China decided to become Communist, it passed a law making it illegal to have more than one child; because they are so over populated. Every one wanted sons! So when girls were born, most were killed! After all this generation grew up, there were hardly any girls/ladies to married all the boys/men! So tons of families have met their end!)
Why did they force an C-section on you, causing it to be premature? DId they not care what happened to the baby or you, in fear/stupidity that it may be a girl? Maybe they need to be arrested!
Ask your husband to stand up for both of you! Leave your parents out of your Future! They are stressing, controlling, and hurting You way too much! But Do Not hate them! Hate will cause tons more problems! If they demand respect,(or what they want) point out that one(s) get respect have to be respectful to others- full time- themselves!
They certainly do Not know what Love is either!
They are the hating type. Do Not become like them!
When you and your husband have a son; do not even tell them. If they find out and ask why you did not tell them; point out that You do not want their hate in your children.

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Miscarriage memorial- What kind of tree should I plant for our miscarriage memorial?

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Jessica

I just recently suffered from a miscarriage. Our sweet baby's funeral is in a couple of weeks, the hospital performs a burial service for all of the miscarried babies for that month, and the burial site is in the hospital cemetery. We would like to have our own memorial site that is just for our baby. We are going to plant a tree in our yard.

I would like a tree that has beautiful flowers on it. I need ideas of what kind of tree would be good for this though. Help!!
Thank you!

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First of all, I'm sorry for your loss.

Five years ago, my first pregnancy was with twins, and there were serious complications -- at 25 weeks, I gave birth to 1 stillborn baby and one who lived only 10 days. Afterwards, we received a weeping cherry tree as a gift from some friends, and planted it in our yard (see images at http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-701&va=weeping+cherry+tree). It's very healthy, and looks great year round, and in the early spring it's covered with beautiful and fragrant light pink cherry blossoms. It attracts birds, bees, and butterflies galore. I would highly recommend the same type of tree. Although expensive, I think, they make nice memorial trees.

Sorry again for your loss!

EDIT -- Although everyone is entitled to their opinions, I disagree with CarbonDated (and you obviously do too, or you wouldn't have asked the question!). The tree we planted does not remind me of my deceased children in a negative way. It's been 5 years -- although I'll never ever forget them, I've grieved, moved on, and healed -- it's not like I burst into tears every time I see the tree (which is every single day). Instead, the tree is a beautiful living thing that inspires me to focus on LIFE, not death. I hope the same will be true for you.

Parents, what do you want to receive for your baby at a baby shower?

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My aunt is having a baby boy in september and her baby shower is at the end of this month. I'm not sure what to get her! I asked her and she said, "Oh you don't need to bring anything," But everyone says that in my family. I just don't know what to buy for the baby!

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Just essentials such as bottles, pacifiers, teethers, rattles, baby blankets. You could even get a couple cute outfits.

You could get a decorative basket and just get a mismatch of the essentials. I did that for my fiance's little sister, who had twins (boy and girl). One basket had a blue ribbon, one had a pink ribbon. They each had an outfit as well as a little stuffed animal (a blue puppy for the boy and a little doll for the girl), there were a couple pacifiers in each, a rattle, some bottles, a pack of wet wipes, a pack of onesies.

It all just depends how much you want to spend.

If you're at a loss for what to get, get a gift card to Wal-Mart or Target and let her choose what she needs. That never fails.

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What should I get a 1-yr-old for her birthday?

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Yogi

My niece's 1st bday is this weekend and I don't know what to get her... what would be a good present for a 1-yr-old. She has a ton of toys but most of them are her older sister's old baby toys (sister is 3). Or would clothes be better?

Also, my older niece is having MAJOR jealousy issues with her little sister. (Her parents clearly favor the baby too so it's hard) Would it be appropriate to get her a little present too, without distracting from the baby's day?

Thank you!

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Just get a little toy that is somehow personalized, therefor it stands out as especially hers and not a handmedown.
for the older sister, i think it's appropriate to bring a little gift for her as well, to let her know she's special. People did that to my sis and I when we had birthdays when we were little.
But remember, on the older sister's birthday, bring a little something for the baby, as well, so that it's fair.

How long does a baby usually stay in size 12 months before going to the next size which I think is 18 months.?

Rebecca

My daughter will be 1 year old in October and people are wondering what size clothes to get her for her first birthday. I would like to get her some winter clothes, but not sure what size to get. I am so confused. Please help!

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baby clothes double up with their age..ex: age 6 mos , wears sz 12 mos . age 12 mos (1 yr) wears size 2..age 2 wears size 4. this works unless the baby is still very small for its age.. i would go with sz 2 for birthday gifts.

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What would you gift to you mother in sister in law mom hubby granmas?

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Michellemo

I need ideas for giving gifts for mothers day.

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For my grandmother, mother, mother-in-law and best friend I make little hampers.
Buy a cute box, or just use a cardboard box with wrapping paper around it. Then fill each no with cute things like:
- a magazine
- a block of chocolate
- some tissues in a cute box
- those little samples you an buy from the grocery store, hand cream, body spray, shampoo etc
- a card
- a bix of nestle coffee sachets etc

They are useful, cheap and thoughtful!

What kind of thankful gift would you give a guy friend?

Babyface

Who has helped you out at times? For example, he has let me borrow things once in a while, as well as help me buy a gift for mothers day (especially with his money). These are minor little things, but since he did these things for me I just want to thank him with more than just words.

So what is something that is nice to give a guy friend, but also not too expensive? I hardly buy things for guys unless they're like a boyfriend so this is rare for me.

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Wear some chocolate pasties and give him a lap dance!!!! I'm kidding...but seriously. Spending some time with him. Time is much more valuable than anything. A game of catch in the park, and then a trip to his favorite bakery to hook him up with a few sweets / coffee followed by a conversation. Food, fun, and time with friends. Best gifts I have ever gotten....The fun part is based on what your guy friend likes to do...The more creative the better.

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