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For new nursing moms?
Looking for some ideas, so if you have any, do let me know...
My cousin's wife is expecting some time soon. I actually have no idea, and I really kind of don't care. I don't care much for this cousin (or his parents and brother, but I would pick this particular cousin, minus his wife, if I had to) Anyways, I am preparing to be expected to have a baby shower gift. I haven't heard anything of a baby shower, but I do know it will happen and I do know I will be expected to attend. This wife and I really don't have anything in common, that I know of, anyways. We're about the same age, though. I think maybe only a few months difference. Anyways, this is her first baby, so I'm kind of strapped for ideas. I was thinking I would round up a little gift bag of the "essentials" for new moms as far as nursing goes. I have no idea if she will be breastfeeding or not, and again, I don't know if I care much. I was thinking, though, that if I gave her a bunch of the breastfeeding essentials, maybe this could be one thing that we could use to find common ground? Like maybe I could offer her ideas or help or something. Regardless of who's shower it is, I also know how you often get a crapload of useless items (I remember for when any of mine were born, I specifically asked for NO bottles whatsoever, yet I still got baby bottles!) Anyways, regardless of what support is offered for new moms and breastfeeding, it seems that many expecting moms "plan" to breastfeed and I've found that most try but give up fairly quickly, and it seems mostly due to lack of support and knowledge. Is there any items or things you can think of that could make a good gift? It's been so long since I was brand new to it, and even with DD2, she was just kind of like a 'refresher course' and I was right back in the swing of it. I was thinking something like a box of nursing pads, but I know with that, it's each to their own - people seem to have their preference, and even those I haven't used since DD2 was a newborn. Same with nursing bras and tops, but those seem to be more of a mom gift, not a baby gift. Any ideas? I don't want to come across as pushy, and my aunt (her MIL) did make some random reference to her thinking about nursing, and I could tell right away my aunt was kind of rolling her eyes about that as she was a mother of newborns so long ago that back then, it seems, *most* babies were bottle fed formula and not even tried on the breast. Again, I don't want to come across as some breastfeeding nazi or something, but is there anything that is really nice to have for mom and baby that you can think of? I really want to steer clear of toys and clothing as I know already (just because of my side of the family, anyways) that there will be tons of that stuff already as it is. |
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For new nursing moms?
On Jul 16, 11:35 am, "xkatx" wrote:
Again, I don't want to come across as some breastfeeding nazi or something, but is there anything that is really nice to have for mom and baby that you can think of? I really want to steer clear of toys and clothing as I know already (just because of my side of the family, anyways) that there will be tons of that stuff already as it is. What about the book: So That's What They're For http://tinyurl.com/38ms3q I haven't read it but I've heard that it's a funny how-to breastfeed book that would appear less militant than the LLL book. If she's on the fence about breastfeeding, she may appreciate it. I also really liked my boppy pillow, not just for nursing but also to prop baby up in for the first few months and then as a pillow to soften the blow when they are learning to sit. Mary W. |
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For new nursing moms?
I like the My Breast Friend pillow better than the boppy, as then if
they fall asleep on there you can just move them on it over to the crib/moses basket whatever without waking them too much. However I agree the boppy is nice when they get older for propping etc. Also, new breastfeeding mom must SOOTHIES those gel things that help get you through those first weeks - also any kind of cream however they often give you lanisoh in the hospital, so not always necessary. You could get her one of those pretty shawls for hiding breastfeeding, as a new breastfeeding mom I felt like I was always trapped under a blanket or a sheet - something stylish would have been nicer. On a side note - I always give Gripe Water or gas medicine with my shower gifts.. no one ever thinks to give anyone that stuff at a shower, and since new babies are always gassy, that's another thing that puts new breastfeeders off - they think its their milk, but its not, just new babies tummy, and gas medicine/gripe water often helps sooth tummies that are just figuring out how to work. I love my MobyWrap as well, but not necessarily a great gift for new breastfeeders as it might be intimidating to try and learn breastfeeding in it - I don't have a problem, but I bought it for my second child so I was already an old hand at BF. |
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On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:35:31 GMT, "xkatx" wrote:
Looking for some ideas, so if you have any, do let me know... My favorite gift had to be from my SIL, after my 3rd baby was born. She made me this bucket of different candies(mostly chocolates, but she made some caramel popcorn balls that were the best in the world), and a gift card for movie rentals. I still have the bucket. But I guess something like that would be for someone you actually liked ;o) I give a box of nursing pads, and I either pick something off the registry or find some momento-type gift, such as those kits where you make casts of the baby's hands or whatever. And throw in a pair of really cute newborn-sized bunny slippers. Marie |
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"xkatx" wrote in message news:7fMmi.49721$xk5.25013@edtnps82... snip Is there any items or things you can think of that could make a good gift? An ABA subscription http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ There are lots of ideas on Mother's Direct (sales division of the ABA / LRC) http://www.mothersdirect.com.au/ Amanda |
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In 7fMmi.49721$xk5.25013@edtnps82 "xkatx" writes:
Regardless of who's shower it is, I also know how you often get a crapload of useless items (I remember for when any of mine were born, I specifically asked for NO bottles whatsoever, yet I still got baby bottles!) Anyways, regardless of what support is offered for new moms and breastfeeding, it seems that many expecting moms "plan" to breastfeed and I've found that most try but give up fairly quickly, and it seems mostly due to lack of support and knowledge. Again, I don't want to come across as some breastfeeding nazi or something, but is there anything that is really nice to have for mom and baby that you can think of? I really want to steer clear of toys and clothing as I know already (just because of my side of the family, anyways) that there will be tons of that stuff already as it is. Since you don't know if she intends to nurse perhaps you should consider something less over the top. If she is on the fence she might feel like you are bing the pushing breastfeeding advocate that you are not trying to be. If she decided against nursing, then your gift will be greated with the same level of appreciation that you gave to the bottles. Maybe something like a boppy and a book about breasfeeding along with a note telling her that you would be more then happy to answer any of her questions she has about nursing or help trouble shoot problems if she has any when the baby arrives. Stacey -- Teej http://www.panix.com/~teej |
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This is exactly what I did for my sister in law. I made a HUGE basket with
the my brest friend pillow, gave that book, some nursing pads, and Medela makes a kit of samples called something like Nursing Essentials kit. I also gave her a gift certificate to Motherwear (even if she chose not to breastfeed she could still find something there for the baby). I made a little shirt for the baby that said "I'm Made of Mama Milk" for added incentive to breastfeed (just got some t-short transfer paper and bought a cheap shirt)! And a bib that says "I Love my Auntie". I tried to make it humorous without being pushy, even though she knew that it was a "themed" basket. She nursed for almost 18 months, and I like to think I had something to do with that. It's always nice to have some support there and she called on me often for advice. I really had fun with it Good luck! CY "Mary W." wrote in message ups.com... On Jul 16, 11:35 am, "xkatx" wrote: Again, I don't want to come across as some breastfeeding nazi or something, but is there anything that is really nice to have for mom and baby that you can think of? I really want to steer clear of toys and clothing as I know already (just because of my side of the family, anyways) that there will be tons of that stuff already as it is. What about the book: So That's What They're For http://tinyurl.com/38ms3q I haven't read it but I've heard that it's a funny how-to breastfeed book that would appear less militant than the LLL book. If she's on the fence about breastfeeding, she may appreciate it. I also really liked my boppy pillow, not just for nursing but also to prop baby up in for the first few months and then as a pillow to soften the blow when they are learning to sit. Mary W. |
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"CY" wrote in message news:dSbni.14080$Xa3.9358@attbi_s22... This is exactly what I did for my sister in law. I made a HUGE basket with the my brest friend pillow, gave that book, some nursing pads, and Medela makes a kit of samples called something like Nursing Essentials kit. I also gave her a gift certificate to Motherwear (even if she chose not to breastfeed she could still find something there for the baby). I made a little shirt for the baby that said "I'm Made of Mama Milk" for added incentive to breastfeed (just got some t-short transfer paper and bought a cheap shirt)! And a bib that says "I Love my Auntie". I tried to make it humorous without being pushy, even though she knew that it was a "themed" basket. She nursed for almost 18 months, and I like to think I had something to do with that. It's always nice to have some support there and she called on me often for advice. I really had fun with it Good luck! Hey, that reminds me... I was at my all time fav children's consignment store the other day (hunting down a second pair of baby gates) and once again, I made my way to this rack of baby onesies that have different funny words on them. One of them (the one I still want to get for DD2, but don't want to pay nearly $10 for an undershirt) was pink and said, "Mommy loves me. I gave her boobs!" There was a variety of them (If you're close enough to read this shirt, you're close enough to change my diaper was another I remember) so maybe I'll stick with some of the ideas already given... A book, pillow of some sort, maybe things along those lines. CY "Mary W." wrote in message ups.com... On Jul 16, 11:35 am, "xkatx" wrote: Again, I don't want to come across as some breastfeeding nazi or something, but is there anything that is really nice to have for mom and baby that you can think of? I really want to steer clear of toys and clothing as I know already (just because of my side of the family, anyways) that there will be tons of that stuff already as it is. What about the book: So That's What They're For http://tinyurl.com/38ms3q I haven't read it but I've heard that it's a funny how-to breastfeed book that would appear less militant than the LLL book. If she's on the fence about breastfeeding, she may appreciate it. I also really liked my boppy pillow, not just for nursing but also to prop baby up in for the first few months and then as a pillow to soften the blow when they are learning to sit. Mary W. |
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For new nursing moms?
On Jul 16, 1:55 pm, "Mary W." wrote:
On Jul 16, 11:35 am, "xkatx" wrote: Again, I don't want to come across as some breastfeeding nazi or something, but is there anything that is really nice to have for mom and baby that you can think of? I really want to steer clear of toys and clothing as I know already (just because of my side of the family, anyways) that there will be tons of that stuff already as it is. What about the book: So That's What They're Forhttp://tinyurl.com/38ms3q I haven't read it but I've heard that it's a funny how-tobreastfeed book that would appear less militant than the LLL book. If she's on the fence about breastfeeding, she may appreciate it. I also really liked my boppy pillow,notjust for nursing but also to prop baby up in for the first few months and then as a pillow to soften the blow when they are learning to sit. Mary W. Another gift that could be for breastfeeding or not is the LaMa Bra...http://www.lamabra.com This could be used should she not breastfeed or if she does, it will help with her engorgement and also make her more comfortable to stay with it longer. A friend that was a surrogate mom brought it to my attention and it helped her since she didn't have the chance to breastfeed the child |
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For new nursing moms?
As a new breastfeeding mom (DH is 5 wks. tomorrow) I'd say the most
useful thing I've had is support (i.e. breastfeeding classes and books). I wonder if there isn't some place local that offers breastfeeding classes? If you think that seems pushy, then I'd say a book. I really like "The Breastfeeding Cafe". It's a funny book full of anecdotes from breastfeeding moms - and they are really mainstream ladies. The anecdotes are good because the stories are full of implied hints and tips - there's no militant "force feeding" (so to speak). Rather, it's just moms laughing (and crying) about their trial and error experiences. I learned a few helpful tips that helped me stave off problems before they started. For example, breastmilk (esp. hindmilk) is more helpful for soothing and healing sore and cracked nipples that lanolin. (I later looked this up in the medical literature and found studies that prove this.) Or, swab the breasts with distilled white vinegar at the first sign of thrush. (I started to feel those tell tale pains and got under control within 24 hours) ... Finally, the stories are really entertaining and not too long so they are perfect for keeping you occupied during those late night feedings! |
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