Gifts for discharge from the hospital - a selection of ideas for all occasions

What to give as a present to the wife on discharge

Since ancient times, it has been customary for a husband to give a gift to his wife when she gives birth to his child. Ideas:

• A piece of jewelry (a ring, earrings, bracelet, pendant, set of jewelry). Preferably, they should be gold with gemstone inlays. Silver jewelry with cubic zirconia for such an occasion will look cheap. Products should not have sharp corners, so as not to accidentally hurt the baby.
• Certificate to a beauty salon, SPA, massage. Women during pregnancy try not to dye hair, refuse manicure and pedicure. After the birth of a child, you can take care of yourself. A woman's body after childbirth needs to recover, so the gift will come in handy. In advance, you need to clarify what procedures are allowed to breastfeeding mothers, who can stay with the child, when the woman goes to the salon.
• Technology (a new phone or video baby monitor). On a smartphone with a good camera a young mother will be able to take pictures of the baby. A baby monitor is a handy device, especially if the baby sleeps in a separate room. Spouse will be able to rest in peace, not flinching from every rustle, to do things without constantly running to the nursery and not checking on the newborn.

If finances allow, you can give his beloved wife a coat, a car, a trip to a foreign country.

A gift for a friend

When there is an invitation to be present at the discharge from the hospital, it is better to ask your girlfriend in advance what to present. If this is not possible, you can choose from the following options:

• Cake from diapers. A useful gift, you will need a lot of diapers for the baby. It is desirable that the cake is made from several brands of diapers. A newborn has sensitive skin, some may just not fit. You can buy in a store, make to order or do it yourself.
• Bottle sterilizer. The gift will be appropriate for breastfeeding or formula feeding. In the first case, the mother will be able to decant the milk when she goes out for a few hours on business.
• A set of bed linens. If a friend has already purchased it, additional will not be superfluous. Standard sizes for a baby crib: duvet cover 140 * 110, pillowcase 40 * 60, bed sheet (preferably with an elastic band) 160 * 100. The fabric must be natural, such as calico 100%.

If there is fear that the gift may not like it, you can give your girlfriend an envelope with money. She will buy herself whatever she needs. It is customary to give an envelope with an amount equal to the weight of the child at birth.

What to give to a sister

Examples of gifts for a sister at the discharge from the hospital:

• A changing table. It is necessary to clarify in advance whether the crib purchased for the baby is not transformed into it. Many people say that they can swaddle a newborn on the couch or bed, but this puts a lot of stress on the back. By buying a changing table, show concern for your sister's health.
• Baby Scales. A necessary thing in the first year of a baby's life, because its weight must be constantly monitored. The device is especially necessary for mothers whose babies are born prematurely or underweight.
• Cradle in the car for a newborn baby. This is a great gift if new parents do not have their own car. You will have to take a cab often with a small baby. Almost all drivers have baby car seats, but they are not designed for newborns. Therefore, your own cradle will always come in handy.

As they say, the best gift is made with your own hands. Therefore, if you have creative abilities, you can embroider a metric for the newborn, make an original album for photos or a frame.

What the baby needs in the first year of life

Useful gifts for discharge from the hospital include:

• A towel for the baby with a hood;
• A nursing pillow (facilitates the breastfeeding process, thanks to it arms and back do not hurt);
• A baize or fleece blanket;
• a set of clothes for a newborn baby;
• nursing bra;
• a book on parenting;
• pockets on the crib to store things;
• a thermos for a bottle;
• a sling (a professional should help in his choice, so first necessary to consult a pediatrician or orthopedist)
• air humidifier;
• a bathtub, slide, high chair and bathing lap;
• mattress and crib sides;
• stroller;
• high chair.

Choosing one of these options, you can be sure that the gift is just like it. The main thing is to talk to the parents in advance and make sure that this was not purchased by them earlier.

What is better not to give

Sometimes for the discharge from the hospital give gifts that are inappropriate. In order not to get into such a situation, you need to know what it is better not to buy:

• Large soft toys. The child will be able to play with them only a few months later, and while they will collect dust in the apartment, bringing the new mother of additional trouble. Therefore, when giving a toy, it is better to choose silicone, plastic, rubber or wooden ones. It is important that they be made of quality material that is safe for children. They should not have small parts that the baby can swallow. Sharp corners that can hurt themselves.
• Chocolate bouquets. Chocolate is contraindicated for breastfeeding women, so such a gift will be inappropriate.
• Cheap clothes, hygiene items, diapers for the baby. Poor quality products can provoke an allergic reaction.
• Flowers and balloons. Of course, every woman is pleased to receive a large bouquet as a gift. However, at the discharge from the hospital it is better not to do it, the baby may be allergic to flowers. It is also better not to give balloons, because they can burst and scare the newborn.

It is important to talk to the other guests in advance, to discuss gifts, so as not to buy the same ones.

What flowers to give

It is undesirable to give flowers, but it is not customary to come to the maternity hospital without them. Therefore, it is necessary to agree with the guests and buy one bouquet, which will be presented by the spouse. How to choose flowers:

• They should not have a strong fragrance. A pronounced smell can irritate the mother and child.
• Do not buy exotic flowers, they can be poisonous. Some do not exude fragrance, but provoke headaches.
• Do not buy scented or dyed bouquets. Chemicals near the baby are undesirable.
• Packaging should be soft, with smooth corners. It is desirable to choose fabric wrappers.
• The presence of sequins and rhinestones is not allowed.

Birthday gifts do not have to be expensive, most importantly of high quality and given from the heart. It is better to discuss it in advance with the new parents. If this is not possible, and you do not want to give an envelope of money, you can use one of the ideas presented here.

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