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10 months ago

I thought I'd seen a recent thread on baby shower gifts, but can't find it now. I need a gift for a friend who is having her second baby in July - another little girl. There's probably not a lot she needs, but I'd like to give something sweet and memorable. On the other hand, I want to give something that's useful. Any suggestions? The baby's room will have a lamb theme and I did find a cute and cuddly robe with a little lamb's face/ears as the hood. Do babies wear robes post-bath? I know little about babies these days.

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maddielee

10 months ago

If I was looking at soft toys, I would probably get a sheep dog to look after the many lambs that the baby is sure to get.

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DLM2000-GW
10 months ago
How about a lamb night light? I still have the china swan night light from my shower a million years ago. It's the kind that sits on a table/dresser not the kind that directly plugs in. It was wonderful to turn on for night time feedings, just enough light. I looked but didn't see anything of the quality of mine - probably the kind of thing you find at a specialty store. I did see this one on Etsy but it's not speaking to me.
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eld6161
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
Alphadorable for personalized gift. https://www.alphadorable.com/

Hatch night light.
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Allison0704
10 months ago
Yes to the Hatch night light. No to a robe. Do they really make robes for infants?

Cuddle+Kind knit dolls are still in. Lambs and more.
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Ida Claire
Original Author
10 months ago
I've never heard of the Hatch, but it looks promising!

They do make robes for infants -- just something soft and warm to wrap baby in after a bath, but it's definitely not a necessity. I briefly considered a knitted lamb, but the mama is a master at making crocheted animals so will go another route.
Sueb20
10 months ago
My DD loved her Taggie when she was a baby. They come in different patterns, maybe there’s one with sheep?

https://www.amazon.com/Taggies-Original-Blanket-12-Inches-Comfy/dp/B09P4L1FP5/ref=asc_df_B09P4L1FP5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=632137957658&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5270186272780695556&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002077&hvtargid=pla-1663962383683&psc=1
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Allison0704
10 months ago
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Lovevery toys are nice too. One might think a baby is too young for the 0-3month kit, but I have been doing these as an annual gift to DGD2 since birth, and they are nice toys - not only well-made, but she has loved them all. I do not know if you can only buy one kit though. They resale on website like POSHMARK, FB Marketplace, etc.
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olychick
10 months ago
How about a tactile lamb book. There are many, but this caught my eye:
GUND Baby Goodnight Winky Lamb Soft Book Plush Stuffed Sensory Stimulating Toy, 8"
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maire_cate
10 months ago
My DDIL loves the hooded bath towels we gave the grandkids. So I googled lamb hooded bath towels and these came up.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=APwXEdeSbm22yyQu2idBMRPxeKQ4YaJ1eA:1686276740633&q=lamb+hooded+bath+robe&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqy_iwjrX_AhWnKFkFHYsnAPMQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1562&bih=902&dpr=2
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lizbeth-gardener
10 months ago
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My grands loved the hooded animal bath towels. I think they were still using them at like 6 years of age. They were large and very nice quality- I'm sure that can vary. Each of the three's towels were a different animal and color.
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maire_cate
10 months ago
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Last year Salonva mentioned a baby quilt that she ordered from Etsy. I can't find the original post but I'm pretty sure this is the site. I noticed that some of the quilts have various animals on them.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1027066374/monogram-baby-blanket-personalized-baby?click_key=ef5439c6399e8efe0b219cc660bb1d85b99dc23a:1027066374&click_sum=93d93978&ref=shop_home_active_24&frs=1
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Ida Claire
Original Author
10 months ago
Thanks so much for the ideas! Once I began looking in earnest, I found entirely too many adorable things. Not the Hatch, but I have ordered this Sleep Sheep that can attach to the side of the crib.

And I'm thinking of going "off theme" with a little quilt such as this one. It's so sweet!
Kswl
10 months ago
You cannot go wrong with a 3 month size Feltman Bros. outfit. That’s the age when they are taken out more often. If the baby is going to be baptized I would get her a pretty silver cross she can wear when she is older.
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