Neighbors Are Expecting...

You're so sweet. Diapers would be fabulous! You could do something little now, and something little when shes here so you get to go see her. Now, even just a little congrats card would be sweet.

I like the diapers idea which would be nice for the Baby, but don't foget the parents! The best gift I got after I had my first child was when a Deacon from my church showed up with a great big heaping bowl of ziti! It was after my Husband had gone back to work and I was home alone with our little girl and I was struggling to make it all work and having that bowl of pasta with the green salad and breadsticks show up - already made and piping hot - was a LIFE SAVER!! I had never been so thankful.

Now it is a kind-of a joke and for the last pregnancy (Number 3!) the same Deacon showed up with more ziti, two roasted chickens, corn bread and a bunch of other sides (enough to feed my small army for three or four days!)

A freezer meal, some quick bread, cookies, even an edible arrangement are all nice gifts. Then you can get something little for Baby too.

You are so thoughtful. Have fun.
~C.

Besides a nice little baby gift, Id make them a meal when she gets home after the birth. Go over a few more times this next month and get to know they better and then offer to grab the mail and water grass and flowers and feed any pets they have while she is in the hospital. Get to know them now so you can be of some much needed help when she gets home with a new baby. I got to know my new neighbors well enough so when she went in to have their 4th baby, I stayed with the other 3 kids. Im sure she will need you, so go be friendly now.

We always do something little for our neighbors when there is something to celebrate! You never know when that small act may come back to "thank you" and your kids are going to play together, so you might as well start being friendly now.

Diapers are a great idea! They're not "personal", but they are much needed and after you have a child you never buy clothing for a shower again... you buy "practical stuff". A week or two after the baby is born, walk them over with some kind of homemade food (pasta dish, cookies, fruit tray whatever) and extend your congratulations. They will have a lot of visitors in those first few weeks and I know that I was so thankful for my neighbor who baked 4 dozen cookies so that I could "put something out" when company arrived!

Gifts are nice and thoughtful.
BUT I would probably have them over for a burger and get a feel for when her due date is...she may be VERY newly pregnant and in that case, I wouldn't give a gift. Next time you see her--say:
"Hey--I heard the news! Congratulations--when's the big day?"
You, after all, don't want to jump in and (God forbid) she loses the baby...

ETA* Sooooo...you're asking for gift suggestions for AFTER the baby arrives? Diapers, gift card, onesies, tub toys, etc.--all appropriate. Sorry--this question was a bit confusing to me....

You're going to think I'm crazy, but, for what it's worth...

What kind of lawn do they have?

Our kids, well, our first was c-section and baby and I were in the hospital for a few days, our second was in the NICU for a week, so with both of them, times were a bit crazy for us. Our neighbor mowed our lawn and watered it for us. Since my husband is one of those people who take great pride in his lawn, it would have bothered him to let it get ragged (but he would have). It was appreciated, and it was something they could do for us when we weren't home. Nice surprise.

But also, I do love the idea of a little outfit or bows, and diapers.

Or, since she hinted for pointers, how about a pretty little basket, with some of those indispensible things no one gives you because they're boring? Lanolin. Infant Tylenol. Saline drops. Thermometer. Nail clippers. Boo-boo buddies. Teething rings. (Bubble bath, for mom!) I don't know how many times moms have called me after the baby was born, and told me that they had new appreciation for the gift, at about 2am the week after the birth...

I'm also all about "useful" gifts. Diapers are a great gift idea...but I would try to find out if she's planning on using cloth or disposable diapers first. Maybe use it as an excuse to have a quick chat with her and get to know her better.

Another idea is to get her something out of your "mommy tips and tricks" book. I know Mylicon and Medela/Lansinoh Lanolin were things I would never have thought to buy on my own, but I found them to be super helpful.

My neighbors got me a huge box of diapers after the baby was born. It was a really good gift.

A diaper cake! Go on you tube and look at the videos on how to make your own diaper cake. It's easy, super cute, unique, and inexpensive. You need about 2 jumbo packs of Size 2 diapers, rubber bands, bottle of baby shampoo or bottles, ribbons, decorations. I recently made one and it turned out cute. I'm not very crafty, but it was so easy to make. Find out what the theme of her nursery is and you can get the decorations to match. There are so many different types you can make. If you google diaper cakes and select images, there are tons of variations.

Hope this helps!

Personally, diapers and wipes are my favorite gift to receive. I love useful gifts. As for more personalized stuff, do you know anyone with a monogramming machine? You could have some cloth diapers monogrammed with her name or initials. My mom makes beautiful cloth diapers, diaper bags, and blankets. Inbox me if you are interested in having some stuff made!

AAWWWW!!! how sweet!!!

I know a friend of ours was like that - couldn't tell she was pregnant...one of my close GFs from HS (who is now dead) was pregnant and we couldn't see it!!

any way - I would buy a cute dress or something like that!!

What about getting those super cute pattern diapers that Pampers has out right now. That way it is still "cutsie" and useful. Bows are good or those little headband things in case baby does not have hair.

PS Pampers has been having coupons out like crazy advertising those cute diapers so that may help with cost too.

So sweet of ya!

I'd probably buy a pack of diapers and/or wipes with some cute bows on top. Make sure you write your phone number on the card. I think any gift you give them will be great, as 1. it's a nice gesture and 2. The lady's already said that she may need your advice. So you could easily say: "Girl, you are going to need plenty of these!" Of course the only draw back might be if she plans to use cloth diapers? If you know her last name (or at least 2 letters of it), then you can search for her registry online. Just try target and babiesrus.

And also, you could tell her about mamapedia. But then, you may always wonder if she's reading all about your personal life on here and whether you want that or not. Don't forget to warn her about Ms. Granny Fussypants that lives near you too! :)

I like the idea of bows and such.
They're so cute for little girls.
I have a friend who actually makes some
Eden's Bowtique is the name of her company. You can find her on Facebook. Or here
www.etsy.com/shop/edensbowtiqu​e
She started making bows, headband and such for her lil girl and spread out from there.
They are SO cute and you can have them customized.

I personally would LOVE to get diapers as a gift. They're so expensive sometimes that anything is a help.